JP2013000243A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a degradation of interest in a game because of performances.SOLUTION: Execution of a predetermined game, such as a game in a jackpot game state where the total number of rounds reaches six, is reported when, for example, a battle result reporting content results in "battle losing". Meanwhile, execution of an advantageous game, such as a game in a jackpot game state where the total number of rounds reaches sixteen, is reported when, for example, the battle result reporting content results in "battle winning". While a performance mode of a battle performance pattern SPA is determined at a ratio lower than that when a predetermined game is executed in execution of the advantageous game, a performance mode of the battle performance pattern SPA is determined at a ratio higher than that when no predetermined game values differing from those when the predetermined game value is given when the predetermined game value is given as in a case where, for example, a variation display result turns out to be "a jackpot" in some holding data.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game.

  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, when the variable display of the display pattern in the variable display game is completely stopped, the specific game state (big hit) that is advantageous to the player when the stop graphic mode becomes the specific display mode (big hit display result). Gaming state). 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.

  In addition, depending on whether or not the teammate wins the battle (battle) with the opponent character in the round production (promotion production) during the big hit game, a certain change state is given after the big hit game ends. In a gaming machine that allows a player to recognize whether or not deterministically or nondeterministically, a predetermined symbol variation game (stored and stored) depending on the manner in which an ally character attacks an opponent character ( There has been proposed a game in which the possibility of whether or not a game that has a predetermined jackpot display result (15R probability variation jackpot) is included in the second special figure variation game is different (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2011-30784 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to notify whether or not a probable change state that can be one of advantageous games is given by the final victory or defeat in the promotion effect that can be one of the specific effects, and the promotion The player can be made aware of the possibility that the jackpot display result is included in the reserved memory that can be one of the predetermined game values according to the aspect of the performance. However, in a specific effect corresponding to the fact that the advantageous game is not executed, if the proportion of the effect form that is unlikely to be given a predetermined game value is high, the execution of the advantageous game and the predetermined game value are given. The expectation for any of the above could not be raised, and there was a risk that the interest of the game would decline.

  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 reduces a decrease in gaming interests due to performance.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is advantageous to a predetermined game (for example, a game in a big hit game state in which the total number of rounds is “6 rounds”) and the player over the predetermined game. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of executing an advantageous game (for example, a game in a big hit gaming state with a total number of rounds of “16 rounds”), which is executed by either the predetermined game or the advantageous game Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a battle effect or the like) capable of notifying whether or not it is performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect processing during the big hit in step S174) and the specific effect execution means. When the predetermined game is executed, the first specific effect (for example, a battle effect whose battle result notification content is “Battle Loss”, etc.) On the other hand, when the advantageous game is executed, the specific control determining means (for example, the effect control for executing the process of step S531) that determines the second specific effect (for example, the battle effect of which the battle result notification content is “Battle Win”) or the like. CPU 120, etc.) and the specific effect execution mode executed by the specific effect execution means, when the advantageous game is executed, the predetermined effect mode (for example, at a lower rate than when the predetermined game is executed). An effect that is determined to be the predetermined effect mode at a higher rate than when the predetermined game value is not given when a predetermined game value different from the advantageous game is given. A mode determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S530) is included.

  According to such a configuration, the first specific effect is executed when the predetermined game is executed, and the second specific effect is executed when the advantageous game is executed. When it is executed, it becomes a predetermined effect mode at a lower rate than when the predetermined game is executed, while when a predetermined game value different from the advantageous game is given, it is given at a higher rate than when it is not given It becomes a production aspect. Thereby, when the specific effect becomes a predetermined effect mode, even if the expectation that the advantageous game is executed cannot be increased, the expectation that the predetermined game value is given is increased, It is possible to reduce the decrease in the entertainment interest.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B) Etc.) after a game medium (such as a game ball) passes through, a start condition permitting the start of variable display is satisfied (eg, No is determined in step S231, or No is determined in step S235). Variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified based on 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, etc.) and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a confirmed special symbol or jackpot combination that becomes a big hit symbol) Specific game state control means (for example, processing of steps S114 to S117) for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a definite decorative symbol or the like is derived and displayed A CPU 103 of the microcomputer 100), a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can pass through a specific area (for example, a big prize opening) provided in the game area, and a game medium cannot pass through or Fluctuation winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 or the like) that changes to a second state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult to pass, and the specific game state control means, as the advantageous game, the specific game state In the first change mode (for example, 16 rounds) in which the game medium can easily pass through the specific area, First specific game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117 when the big hit type is “second big hit”) that changes between the first state and the second state, and the predetermined game In the second change mode (for example, 6 rounds) in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the specific area than the first change mode when in the specific game state, the variable winning means is set to the first state and the Second specific gaming state control means for changing to the second state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S114 to S117 when the jackpot type is "first jackpot").

  In such a configuration, in the advantageous game, the variable winning means is changed in the first change mode in which the game medium easily passes through the specific area, whereas in the predetermined game, in the second change mode in which the game medium does not easily pass through the specific area. Change the variable winning means. As a result, when the specific effect is in the predetermined effect mode, a predetermined game value is given even if the expectation that an advantageous game will be executed in the specific game state cannot be increased. The expectation of the game can be increased and the decline in the entertainment interest can be reduced.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a first variable formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). After a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) passes through the 2 start winning opening, etc., a start condition that allows the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231, or in step S235) Variable display means (for example, first display) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified and derives display results based on Special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5 and the like) and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) Specific game state control means (for example, steps S114 to S117) for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player when a winning combination fixed decoration symbol or the like is derived and displayed. CPU 103 of game controlling microcomputer 100 and the like, and variable display hold storage information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area, for example, a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, first special figure hold storage) The number and the number of the second special figure reservation storage number are within the range of “4” or less), for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, Whether or not to control the specific gaming state based on the hold storage information read from the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied, Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) that is determined before the display result is derived and displayed, and the hold storage information that is stored in the hold storage means before the determination by the predetermination means Among them, the hold determination means for determining whether or not there is specific hold information determined to be controlled to the specific game state by the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the process of step S212 or the process of step S528). And the production mode determining means has a higher rate than when it is determined that there is no specific hold information when the hold determination means determines that there is specific hold information. To determine the predetermined effect mode (for example, the battle effect pattern at the determination rate shown in FIG. 25 in the process of step S530). SPA to SPD).

  In such a configuration, when there is specific hold information determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state, the predetermined effect mode is determined at a higher rate than when there is no specific hold information. Thereby, when a specific effect turns into a predetermined effect mode, the expectation that it will be controlled to a specific game state based on specific hold information can be raised, and the fall of a game entertainment attraction can be reduced.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (3), the on-hold storage means specifies, as the on-hold storage information, which of the advantageous game and the predetermined game is executed when in the specific game state. Information (for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type) is stored, and when the holding determination means determines that there is specific holding information, either the advantageous game or the predetermined game is executed. Including an on-hold game determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212B and the CPU 120 for the effect control that executes the process of step S527B). When it is determined that an advantageous game is executed, the predetermined effect mode is determined at a higher rate than when it is determined that the predetermined game is executed. (For example to determine any battle demonstration pattern SPA~SPD in determining proportions as shown in FIG. 30 (D) in the process of step S530).

  In such a configuration, the effect mode of the specific effect is higher than when it is determined that the predetermined game is executed when it is determined that there is the specific hold information and further it is determined that the advantageous game is executed. It becomes a predetermined production mode at a ratio. As a result, when the specific effect becomes a predetermined effect mode, it is controlled to the specific game state based on the specific hold information, and the expectation that the advantageous game is executed is enhanced, and the decrease in the game entertainment is reduced. can do.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (3) or (4), a second starting area (for example, a second starting prize opening, etc.) different from the first starting area (for example, the first starting prize opening, etc.) of the starting area. Variable between a first state in which the game medium can pass (for example, an open state or an expanded open state) and a second state in which the game medium cannot pass or is difficult to pass (for example, a closed state or a normal open state). Based on the start winning means (for example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B) and the fact that a predetermined advantageous control condition has been established (for example, the processing of step S323 is executed based on the end of the big hit gaming state), the normal gaming state An advantageous state control for controlling the variable start winning means to an advantageous state for changing between the first state and the second state in an advantageous variation mode in which the game medium easily passes through the second starting region. And when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal gaming state, the presentation mode determining means is higher in proportion than the specific display result is derived and displayed in the advantageous state. The effect mode is determined (for example, in the process of step S530, it is determined as one of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 31B).

  The effect mode of the specific effect in such a configuration is that the specific display result is derived and displayed in the advantageous state in which the variable start winning means is changed in an advantageous change manner in which the game medium easily passes through the second start area than in the normal game state. Compared to the case, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal gaming state, the predetermined effect mode is obtained at a higher rate. Accordingly, when the game medium is difficult to pass through the second start area and the stored storage information is difficult to increase, the frequency of the specific effect becoming the predetermined effect mode is increased based on the specific hold information, and the player's interest in the specific effect is increased. Can be increased.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), after the game medium passes through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening) provided in the gaming area, the variable display A plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol serving as the first special figure) that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition permitting the start (for example, it is determined as No in step S235). The first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for starting the variable display and deriving the display result, and the second start area (for example, the second start prize opening, etc.) provided in the game area After the game medium passes, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified) based on the establishment of a second start condition that permits the start of variable display (for example, it is determined No in step S231). Second special figure Second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that starts variable display of special symbols and the like and derives the display result, and game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that controls the progress of the game 100 CPU 103, etc.), at least the specific effect executing means, and the effect mode determining means, and the variable display in the first variable display means and the second variable display means based on information from the game control means. Effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12) for controlling an effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) that executes the corresponding effect. The game control means includes a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (e.g. Specific game state control means (for example, steps S114 to S117) for controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a symbol or a winning combination symbol of a big hit combination is derived and displayed. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 to be executed, and variable display holding storage information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the first starting area are stored in a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, “4 ”Etc.), and variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the second start area. Second hold storage means (for example, the second special figure hold storage unit 151) that stores the hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, “4”, etc.) B), and when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the specific gaming state is set based on the hold storage information read from the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means. Prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) that determines whether or not to control the display result of the identification information before the display result is derived and displayed, and before the determination by the prior determination means, Pre-decision determining means (for example, determining whether to determine to control to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means, using the hold storage information stored in the 1 hold storing means or the second hold storing means (for example, It is possible to recognize that the hold storage information stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means has increased, such as the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212). Hold notification information transmitting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S211) for transmitting hold notification information (for example, a first hold memory number notification command, a second hold memory number notification command, etc.), and the pre-determination determining means Determination result information transmitting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S213) that transmits determination result information (for example, a determination result designation command at the time of winning) or the like. An effect control mode determining means for determining whether or not the effect mode of the specific effect is set as the predetermined effect mode based on the determination result information (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of S530 based on the processes of steps S528 and S529). Etc.), and the production control means can play either the first start area or the second start area. When the hold notification information that can specify whether the hold storage information has increased based on the passage of the body has not been successfully received, the determination by the determination-time effect mode determining means based on the determination result information It includes a determination-time determination limiting means for limiting (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S530 based on the determination of No by the process of step S527).

  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 effect mode of the specific effect is based on the determination result information. Since the determination is limited, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the specific performance that can be executed before the variable display is performed from being lowered.

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 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 figure which shows the structural example of the determination result designation | designated command 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 the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a battle production pattern, and the battle result alerting | reporting content. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of big hit effect production processing. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a big hit effect. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is a figure which shows the process etc. which determine the big hit type in pending | holding. It is a figure which shows the process etc. which determine the presence or absence of big hit front high base control. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio etc. of the battle production pattern according to the 2nd special figure reservation memory number. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio etc. of the battle production pattern according to jackpot classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the battle effect determination process in a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio etc. of the battle production pattern according to the presence or absence of this variable display result or the jackpot determination in pending. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure in the case of performing variable display in the order which the game ball passed through the start winning opening.

  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 segments (or 8 segments including a decimal point “.”), Dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc. In a special figure game as an example, special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be distinguished from each other, are displayed variably (variably displayed). 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). The character image may be any combination of numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined subject or theme, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. 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 second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region) different from the first starting region.

  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 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.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the occurrence of a start winning (first start winning) detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is established, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. The Also, a start winning (second start winning) is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is established by the above, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a 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, “6” or “16”). 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). .

  As the number of rounds executed in the big hit game state, the big hit game in which the upper limit number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively large (for example, “16”, etc.) The state is also called a long-term open big hit state. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of times when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively small (for example, “6” or the like) is also referred to as a short-term open big hit state. The long-term open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state, and the short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific game state. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state in which the round execution count is “16” is also referred to as a 16R big hit state, and the big hit gaming state in which the round execution count is “6” is also referred to as a 6R big hit state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” or “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the number “7” are 16R jackpot symbols, and the special symbols indicating the number “3” are 6R jackpot symbols. . After the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R big hit state as the long-term open big hit state is controlled. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 6R jackpot symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 6R jackpot state as the short-term open jackpot state is controlled.

  In the 16R big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game has become the 16R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened (first state) is relatively large. Since “16” is set, the substantial period in which the big winning opening is in an open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state becomes relatively long. Therefore, in the 16R big hit state, it is easy for many game balls to pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game has become the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened (first state) Since a relatively small number of “6” is set, the substantial period in which the big prize opening is in an open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R big hit state, only less game balls can pass through the big winning opening than in the 16R big hit state. In this way, when the 16R big hit state, which is a long-term open big hit state, is changed to the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. Control is performed. On the other hand, when the 6R big hit state, which is a short-term open big hit state, is changed to the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in a second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed.

  It is not limited to what makes the game balls easy to pass according to the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in the first state (open state). For example, the grand prize opening is in the first state (open state). You may make it vary the ease of passage of a game ball according to a period (open period). As an example, the special winning prize ball device 7 has a large winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) as the first period elapses, or a first number (for example, nine) of winning balls. By making the grand prize opening in an open state during the period until it occurs, control is performed to change the big prize opening to the open state in a first change mode in which a game ball easily passes. On the other hand, the special prize winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 10 seconds) that is a second period shorter than the first period elapses, or for a second number (for example, three). ) Is changed to the open state in the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the winning ball is generated.

  The first big hit state that changes the big winning opening in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit gaming state You may provide the 2nd big hit state which changes a mouth with a 2nd change aspect. As an example, in both the first big hit state and the second big hit state, the upper limit number of rounds (total number of rounds) is “16”. While changing to the open state in the first change mode (for example, until 29 seconds or 9 winning balls are generated), in the second big hit state, the first change mode is changed to the first winning mode in 6 out of 16 rounds. After changing to the open state, the winning prize opening may be changed to the open state in the second change mode (for example, until the elapse of 0.1 seconds) in the remaining 10 rounds. As described above, in the first big hit state, control is performed to change the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. On the other hand, when it is in the second big hit state, it is changed to the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in a second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the big winning opening in a predetermined period. Control may be performed.

  For example, a game in a game state in which a large number of game balls are likely to pass through the big winning opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is an advantageous game that is more advantageous for the player than a predetermined game in the 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state, a predetermined game and an advantageous game advantageous to the player over the predetermined game are provided. It is feasible.

  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.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is 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.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5; By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, a different rendering operation is performed than before reaching the reach state. There is a case. Any one of such rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of them. This is called 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.

  In this embodiment, as an example, 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.

  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.

  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 a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is provided in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. After the execution, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. Among the decorative symbols 1 ”to“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when the 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol (when the 16R jackpot state is reached), the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed with the jackpot combination for all the decorative symbols “1” to “8”. On the other hand, when the 6R big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol (when the 6R big hit state is reached), the decorations of even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” For a symbol, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination may be selected. In this case, any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, thereby definitely informing that the 16R big hit state is set. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, whether the 16R big hit state or the 6R big hit state is set. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 6R jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed symbol pattern of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game being 16R big hit symbol, the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  In this embodiment, a battle effect that is a big hit effect is executed in a predetermined period such as during a round in the big hit gaming state or during an interval between rounds. In the battle effect, an effect (in-battle effect) is performed in which the player character battles with the enemy character (performs a battle). As an example, when the player character wins a battle with an enemy character in a battle effect, the player informs that the 16 rounds are executed corresponding to the 16R big hit state in a recognizable manner. On the other hand, when the player character loses the battle with the enemy character in the battle effect, the player is notified that the six rounds are executed corresponding to the 6R big hit state and can be recognized by the player. The effect of notifying the result of the battle according to the number of round executions (total number of rounds) is also referred to as a battle result notification effect. In this way, the battle effect only needs to include the during-battle effect and the battle result notification effect. In this embodiment, the player's character may win the battle (16 rounds) depending on which of the plurality of modes of the presentation mode in the battle effect, such as an attack technique used by the player character or enemy character during the battle, for example. The degree of expectation) is different.

  In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the probability change control (probability change control) is performed. . Probability control is performed to improve the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration design, compared to the normal state. To do. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability change state, and a short time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the time-shortening control (time reduction control) may be performed together with the probability variation control or separately from the probability variation control. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. 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. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control that is advantageous for the player by allowing the game ball to easily pass (enter) through the second start winning opening in accordance with the short-time control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). .

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control do not have to be interlocked with the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. .

  The probability variation control is terminated when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” again is established. That's fine. However, when the variable display result is “big hit” again, it is only necessary that the probability change state in which the probability change control is further performed after the big hit gaming state is completed. The time reduction control may be terminated together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times or 50 times) before the probability variation control is finished or after the probability variation control is finished, and the variable display result is “big hit” again. The time-shortening control may be terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied first.

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

  When probability variation control, time reduction control, and high opening control are performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual (the probability variation control ), The special figure variation time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is easily satisfied (in the case of the short time control and the high opening control), so that it becomes easier to achieve the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. . Such a game state that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state than the normal state and is advantageous to the player is referred to as a “special gaming state” that is different from the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. The probability variation state is also referred to as a first special game state, while the short-time state is also referred to as a second special game state. Further, in the probability change state and the time reduction state in which the high opening control is performed in accordance with the time reduction control, the movable member of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. It may be an “advantageous state” that changes between a state and an expanded open state, or a “high base state”.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The 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 “first big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third 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 “second big 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 winning determination result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result when a starting prize such as a first starting prize or a second starting prize is generated. In this embodiment, it is determined whether a predetermined random number value (random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) extracted at the time of starting winning is included in a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and the determination Different data depending on the result is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

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

  In the hit 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 big prize opening notification command or the big prize opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state, for example. Is done.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates 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 B000H 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 B001H 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. Further, the command B002H is a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate high base state, probability changing state) in which both the time-shortening control and the probability changing control are performed.

  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 based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied when the first starting winning is generated, for example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening. 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied when the second start winning is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening, for example. 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, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command specify which of the first starting prize opening and the second starting prize opening has been won, and the first special It is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased. 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, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the 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. When the total reserved memory number notification command is transmitted instead of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, which of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening has been won A start opening winning designation command may be transmitted to designate.

  In this embodiment, in the start winning determination process (see FIG. 16), it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for specifying the determination result of the random value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

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

  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 number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is for determining whether the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. 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”).

  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.

  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 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the probability variation control of whether the gaming state (normal state or short-time state) in which the probability variation control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the gaming state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation control is performed is performed. Depending on the presence / absence, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) corresponding to “with probability variation control” when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state). In this case, more determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than “no probability change control”. Thereby, 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 obtained as compared with the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) in which the probability variation control is not performed. The probability of being determined when controlling to the big hit gaming state as “big hit” increases. That is, the determination data in the special figure display result determination table 130 is a probability that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state, it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state rather than the normal state or the short time state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  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 big hit type such as "first big hit" or "second big hit" Assigned to.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, whether the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types is controlled to the 6R big hit state as the short-term open big hit state or the 15R big hit state as the long-term open state. It is data for determination corresponding to the determination result. For example, the table data indicating the determination value assigned to the big hit type of “first big hit” corresponds to the decision result that the 6R big hit state is controlled, while being assigned to the big hit type of “second big hit”. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result that the 16R big hit state is controlled. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) to a value (for example, “1” or “2”) corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” The decision value assignments for are different. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined 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 established. The ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” or “second big hit” can be varied.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Accordingly, the jackpot type is determined with reference to different table data in the jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, table data having the same allocation of decision values for a plurality of types of jackpot types may be prepared.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  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 (which is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” ( Determined value) is assigned to one of the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”, the allocation of the decision values to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The determination value in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a portion assigned to each variation pattern type so that different variation pattern types are determined depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Good. As an example, a predetermined decision value is assigned only when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” for a specific variation pattern type that is not assigned a decision value when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”. May be. Thereby, when it is determined as a predetermined jackpot type, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case where it is determined other than the predetermined jackpot type.

  When the big hit type is determined as either “first big hit” or “second big hit”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state, You may make it vary allocation of the decision value with respect to a fluctuation pattern classification. 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. Further, when the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” or “second big hit”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state The determination value may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined when the special figure display result is determined to be “lost” (preliminary determination). 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) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C 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) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the 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) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, 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. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 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. 11 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 holding storage unit 151A has not yet started 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, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still 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 start 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, the stored storage information enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  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. Further, it is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operation in decorative symbol variable display operation and reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by variable symbol display. 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.

  FIG. 12A 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 the 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 stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, 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. 12B 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 effect operation shown in FIG. 12B 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 or various effect control patterns) when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs 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. 13A 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. 13A 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, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13 (B1) and the second starting win command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2) are the effect control buffer setting unit. 194 is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the first special figure reserved memory number. ing. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the second special figure reservation storage number. ing.

  When there is a start prize (first start prize) at the first start prize opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved memory number notification command and a prize determination result designation command are set as one set. 12 is transmitted. When there is a start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize opening, a plurality of commands such as a second reserved memory number notification command and a prize determination result designation command are set as one set. 12 is transmitted. In the first start winning command buffer 194A, a set of commands (first pending storage number notification command and winning determination result designation command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting win can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured. In the second start winning prize command buffer 194B, a set of commands (second pending storage number notification command and winning judgment result designation command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting prize can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the start winning prize in the empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, when a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command based on the first starting winning are received, storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first starting winning command buffer 194A Are stored in the order of the first reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. On the other hand, when the second pending storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command based on the second starting winning are received, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting winning command buffer 194B Are stored in the order of the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command.

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the reserved storage number notification command and the winning prize are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIG. 13 (B1) and (B2). The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 13 (B1), commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”, and in FIG. 13 (B2), the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A and the second starting win command buffer 194B correspond to the first storage area (buffer number “1”) every time variable display of decorative symbols is started. Are deleted from those stored in the storage area), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13 (B1), when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the buffer number “1” is stored. And the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are deleted. Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of these is shifted to the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the second special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent (inconsistent) with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored contents of the command buffer 194B at the time of two winning prizes. Note that each command is shifted when the decorative symbol variable display is started. Therefore, even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, a contradiction immediately occurs ( Inconsistency). However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be a contradiction (inconsistency).

  For example, when the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is variable based on the start winning command (second held memory number notification command and winning determination result designation command) stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B. A determination is made as to whether or not a special figure game with a display result of “big hit” is stored on hold (judgment determination within hold). An effect mode (battle effect pattern) in the effect during the big hit is determined at a different rate depending on the result of the determination of the big hit in the hold. At this time, when the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the effect mode is determined as having been determined that there is no on-hold jackpot determination.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 15 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs 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 or not 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 number 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 jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. 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 the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory count 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.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in the numerical data extracted by the process of step S209 is included (step S212). In this embodiment, a range of “8001” to “8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are preset as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value) in each numerical value range are set, and by comparing with the random value MR1 extracted by the process of step S209, What is necessary is just to be able to determine whether it is contained in a numerical value range.

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. The winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 17 differs depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 is included. EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437” (first determination result). The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8438” to “11277” (second determination result). The command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in a range other than the above (third determination result).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the random value MR1 is any value from “8001” to “8437” regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any value between “8438” and “11277”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

  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.

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 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, two commands of a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) and winning determination result designation command are set as one timer. Sent in batches within the interrupt. 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 at step S101 in FIG. 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 processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) 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, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Yes. 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, 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. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the big hit type “first big hit”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times to “6 times”, the short-term open big hit state may be set. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, 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 “16 times” to set the long-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, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an 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”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 15 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, 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.

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

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state is controlled in which the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation state ends, the probability variation flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  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, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is each big hit of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the types matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer (big hit type buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245) The jackpot type that was made is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “second jackpot”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, “−” The special symbol indicating the symbol “” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3” or “7” which becomes the big hit symbol is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), 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. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 15 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, 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 big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; 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 a probable change state. Whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the time-shortening state is determined (step S264). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 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 of steps S263, S265, and S266, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  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, in the process of step S267, it is only necessary to be able to determine any variation pattern type from among a plurality of variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  When the big hit flag is off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S267, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. In other words, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). .

  The numerical data indicating the random number 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 S269 is executed, or the first start winning 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.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). 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 processing of step S270, 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. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). 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 processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). 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 S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 20 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. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 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), settings for starting the probability variation control are performed (step S322). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state. A predetermined count initial value (for example, “15”, for example) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the probability variation control is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154. Set to the probability variation counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S323). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state. A predetermined count initial value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the short-time control is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154. Set to the hourly counter. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S324), and the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

  After the setting for starting the probability variation control is performed by the big hit end process, when the execution of the special figure game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the process of step S240 shown in FIG. In the processing, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” at a rate according to the probability variation control. Then, by assigning the decision value in the special figure display result decision table 130 as shown in FIG. 7, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is higher than that in the normal state or the time reduction state in which the probability variation control is not performed. As a result, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. As described above, when the probability variation state is established, it is more easily determined to control the big hit gaming state than when the normal state or the time saving state.

  When the special game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition after the setting for starting the time reduction control by the big hit end process is performed, the process of step S264 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the time-shortening control is being performed, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected by the process of step S266. Then, in the short-time state (including part or all of the probability variation state) in which the short-time control is performed by assigning the determined value in the loss variation pattern type determination table (during the short-time control) 132C as shown in FIG. 9C. In some cases, it is easier to determine a variation pattern with a shorter variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols than in a normal state in which time-saving control is not performed (which may include a part of the probability variation state).

  In addition, after the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed by the big hit end process, in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 14, a process for performing the high opening control is executed. For example, when it is determined that the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is to be started, the predetermined graphic display result determination table is referred to based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the general graphic display result, etc. Determine the result of the usual map display. Here, in the general map display result determination table, when the high release control is performed in response to the time flag being on, the general map display result is “per normal map” than when the high release control is not performed. The decision value is assigned to the usual map display result so that the rate at which the decision is made is high. As a result, in the advantageous state in which the high opening control is performed in the short time state (including part or all of the probability variation state), the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal map” than in the normal state. As a result, the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the high release control is performed in response to the time-short flag being turned on, the variable symbol display time (ordinary map change time) is set to be shorter than when the high release control is not performed. The Thus, in the advantageous state where the high opening control is performed in the short-time state (including part or all of the probability variation state), the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is shortened. The interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of “per-figure” is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) is increased. It becomes easier to pass (enter) the second start winning opening.

  In the general map process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time or the expanded open state (passing advantageous), which is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state). Set the number of tilt control times, which is the number of times to be set to (state). At this time, when the high release control is performed in response to the time-short flag being turned on, the tilt control time and the number of tilt control are set to be larger than when the high release control is not performed. As a result, in the advantageous state in which the high opening control is performed in the short-time state (including part or all of the probability variation state), the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) increase. Thus, it becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 15, the setting for ending the probability variation control and the time reduction control is performed in response to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. For example, clearing the probability variation flag and the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to turn off, and clearing the probability variation number counter and the short time number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 It suffices if processing is executed.

  In the special symbol stop process, whether or not to end the short-time control or high-opening control in the short-time state (including part or all of the probability variation state) corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “losing” And determining whether or not to end the probability variation control in the probability variation state. For example, when the short-time count value which is the stored value of the short-time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. Then, when the time reduction count value becomes “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, and the time reduction flag is cleared. Further, when the probability variation count value which is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after the subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. When the probability variation count value is “0”, it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated, and the probability variation flag is cleared. The timing for updating (subtracting 1) the time-count count value and the probability variation count value is not limited to the timing at which the special symbol ending process is executed in response to the end of the special figure game. For example, the steps shown in FIG. It may be a timing at which the execution of the special figure game is started based on the determination that the special figure holding storage number is other than “0” in S231 or Step S235.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process 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 light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  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. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored 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 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 pending storage number notification command. (Step S502). At this time, if it is determined that the command is not the first pending storage count notification command (step S502; No), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S503). If it is determined that the command is not the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S502; Yes), or when it is determined in step S503 that the command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S503; Yes). Alternatively, when it is determined in step S504 that the command is a result determination command at the time of winning (step S504; Yes), at the time of starting winning such as the first starting winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B In one of the command buffers, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area (step S505), and the process returns to step S501.

  As an example, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the first reserved memory number notification command, the first reserved memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer 194A. The number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order. On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer 194B. The notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order.

  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 command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command 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 received command buffer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not a winning determination result designation command (step S504; No), after setting according to other received commands (step S505), the process of step S501 Return to.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a reserved memory count notification command or a winning determination result designation command, is also referred to as a start winning command. 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 notification information. As the hold notification information, a start opening winning designation command may be provided to indicate whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The winning determination result designation command, which is an effect control command for designating a determination result based on the extracted value of the numerical data representing the random value MR1 when the start winning is generated, is also referred to as determination result information. When storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the start winning received command buffer, it is stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a pending storage number notification command or a winning determination result designation command. Alternatively, 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 the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command is received, the reception waiting time of the winning determination result specifying command is measured by measuring the elapsed time after reception. It is determined whether or not elapses. If the winning determination result designation command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the reserved memory number notification command, The received winning determination result designation command is stored in association with the pending storage number notification command stored in the command buffer. On the other hand, if a winning judgment result designation command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or if a winning judgment result designation command is received even though the elapsed time has not been measured, the normal reception period If the received winning determination result designation command is stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning command buffer, assuming that the received storage number notification command is missing. Good.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes of steps S170 to S175, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  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. 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, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the 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 initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. 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 “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. 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. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 23 as the special figure waiting process. In the special chart waiting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S521). The winning start designation command reception waiting time is determined in advance when the fixed decorative symbol is derived and displayed (completely stopped display) based on the reception of the symbol fixed command in the variable display effect processing in step S172 shown in FIG. It is set as a fixed time.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S522). . At this time, if no hit start designation command is received (step S522; No), the waiting process for the special figure is terminated.

  If a hit start designation command is received in step S522 (step S522; Yes), the total number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type is specified (step S523). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may specify whether the total number of rounds is 6 rounds or 16 rounds from the jackpot type indicated in the EXT data of the hit start designation command. In this embodiment, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the total number of rounds is 6 rounds, whereas if the big hit type is “second big hit”, the total number of rounds is 16 rounds.

  Following the processing of step S523, the stored contents in the second start winning command buffer 194B are checked (step S524). Whether or not there is a hold memory, depending on whether or not data indicating a start winning command such as a hold memory number notification command or a winning determination result designation command is stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B. Is determined (step S525).

  When it is determined in step S525 that there is a holding memory (step S525; Yes), the order and contents of the received commands (holding memory number notification command and winning determination result designation command) based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked. (Step S526), it is determined whether or not the reception was successful (Step S527). In the process of step S527, for example, whether or not reception of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command is in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, contradicts the contents of the reserved memory number notification command ( If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying that the second special figure reserved memory number is “1” in the storage area of the buffer number “3” in the second start winning command buffer 194B. If stored, the second special figure reserved memory number specified from the storage state of the second start winning command buffer 194B and the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command It may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the pending storage count notification command.

  Either the pending memory count notification command and the winning judgment result designation command are received in order, received without omission, or there is no contradiction (inconsistency) in the content of the pending memory count notification command. It is not limited to what determines that an abnormality has occurred when even one of them is denied, and for example, it may be determined that an 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 S527 that the signal has been normally received (step S527; Yes), the random value MR1 is “ There is one that designates a first determination result that is included in the range of “8001” to “8437” or a second determination result that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8438” to “11277”. It is determined whether or not (step S528). For example, the designation contents of the winning judgment result designation command stored in the second start winning prize command buffer 194B are sequentially read from the one corresponding to the buffer number “1” to the one corresponding to “4”. What is necessary is just to determine that there exists what designates a 1st determination result or a 2nd determination result, when one command which specifies 1 determination result or a 2nd determination result is found. When it is determined that there is one showing the first determination result or the second determination result (step S528; Yes), the on-hold big hit determination is set (step S529).

  In this embodiment, after the big hit game state is finished, the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is performed until a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) regardless of the big hit type. Also, the second start winning command buffer 194B is checked by the process of step S524 in response to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This process is performed when it is determined that there has been received. Furthermore, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, when the variable start display corresponding to the winning determination result designation command stored in the second start winning prize command buffer 194B when the process of step S524 is executed is in the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. It becomes executable. Therefore, when it is determined in the process of step S528 that there is a winning determination result designation command indicating the first determination result or the second determination result, the variable display result (special character) is included in the special figure game stored on hold. The result of the figure display result) is “big hit”.

  If there is no pending storage in step S525 (step S525; No), or if it is determined in step S527 that reception was not successful (step S527; No), the first determination result or the second determination in step S528. When it is determined that there is no winning determination result designation command for designating a result (step S528; No), or after executing the process of step S529, a battle effect pattern is determined (step S530).

  In this embodiment, four patterns of battle effect patterns SPA to SPD are prepared in advance as a plurality of battle effect patterns. In each battle production pattern, at least a part of the production mode in the mid-battle production included in the battle production executed as the big hit production is different. In the process of step S530, a battle effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a battle effect pattern. In the battle effect determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for determining the battle effect is determined for each of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD in accordance with the total number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the presence or absence of the on-hold jackpot determination. As long as it is assigned to. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the battle effect determination table based on numerical data indicating random values for battle effect determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Any one of the battle effect patterns may be determined.

  After determining the battle effect pattern in step S530, the battle result notification content is set (step S531). The battle result notification content is a content to be notified as a result of the battle in the battle production, and “battle win” that notifies that the result of the battle has been won, and that the result of the battle has been lost. It is set to either “Battle Loss”. In addition, you may provide the "battle draw" from which the result of a battle becomes a draw. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” and the total number of rounds is six, the battle result notification content is set to “Battle Loss”. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” and the total number of rounds is 16, the battle result notification content is set to “battle win”. Therefore, when the battle result notification content is “Battle Loss” (first specific effect), it can be notified that the predetermined game in the big hit gaming state in which the total number of rounds is 6 rounds is executed. Further, when the battle result notification content becomes “battle win” (second specific effect), it can be notified that the advantageous game in the big hit gaming state in which the total number of rounds is 16 rounds is executed.

  In the processes of steps S530 and S531, for example, the battle effect pattern and the battle result notification content may be determined (set) at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. When the total number of rounds is 6 by setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, the ratio determined to be the battle effect pattern SPA is the highest, and the battle effect pattern SPB, the battle effect pattern SPC, and the battle effect pattern SPD are determined in this order. The rate of being reduced. That is, when the total number of rounds is 6, the ratio determined for the battle effect pattern SPA is higher than the ratio determined for a specific battle effect pattern other than the battle effect pattern SPA, for example, the battle effect pattern SPD. . Further, when the total number of rounds is 6, the ratio determined as the battle effect pattern SPA is the highest among the plurality of battle effect patterns SPA to SPD. Alternatively, in the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, particularly when there is a jackpot determination within the hold, when the total number of rounds is 6, the ratio determined for the battle effect pattern SPA is a battle effect other than the battle effect pattern SPA. It becomes higher than the ratio (total ratio) determined for the patterns SPB to SPD.

  On the other hand, when the total number of rounds is 16, the ratio determined as the battle effect pattern SPA is the lowest, and the ratio determined in the order of the battle effect pattern SPB, the battle effect pattern SPC, and the battle effect pattern SPD increases. That is, when the total number of rounds is 16, the ratio determined for the battle effect pattern SPA is lower than the ratio determined for a specific battle effect pattern other than the battle effect pattern SPA, for example, the battle effect pattern SPD. . Further, when the total number of rounds is 16, the ratio determined as the battle effect pattern SPA is the lowest among the plurality of battle effect patterns SPA to SPD. Alternatively, in the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, particularly when there is an on-hold jackpot determination, when the total number of rounds is 16, the battle effect pattern SPA is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%).

  Regardless of whether or not the on-hold big hit determination is made, when the total number of rounds is 16, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a lower rate than the case of 6 rounds. Therefore, when the battle effect is the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA, the possibility that the total number of rounds will be 16 rounds is low, and the possibility of 6 rounds is high.

  The ratio determined for the battle performance pattern SPA when the total number of rounds is 6 is higher than the ratio determined for the specific battle performance pattern, the highest among the plurality of battle performance patterns, It may be possible to satisfy all of the fact that the total ratio is determined to be a battle effect pattern other than the effect pattern SPA, or at least one of them may be satisfied. Or depending on the setting of the ratio determined by the battle effect pattern SPA when the total number of rounds is 16 rounds, none of these may be satisfied. For example, when the total number of rounds is 16 rounds, the battle effect pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25, while when the total number of rounds is 6 rounds, any of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD However, when the battle effect is the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA, the total number of rounds is unlikely to be 16 rounds and may be 6 rounds Is higher.

  In the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, when the total number of rounds is six, when there is an on-hold big hit determination, the battle effect pattern SPA has a higher ratio than when there is no on-hold big hit determination. It is determined. Therefore, when the battle effect is the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA, the total number of rounds is likely to be 6 rounds, while the variable display result (special There is a high possibility that the figure display result) is a “big hit”.

  Thus, after determining the battle effect pattern by the process of step S530 and setting the battle result notification content by the process of step S531, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process. After that (step S532), the special figure waiting process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S533). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  In this embodiment, a battle effect is executed as a big hit effect during a predetermined period in the big hit gaming state. And the production mode in the production during the battle included in the battle production is a production mode in which at least a part is different depending on each of the battle production patterns SPA to SPD, and the determination ratio of the battle production pattern is reserved and stored. The game is set to vary depending on whether or not the game includes a game whose variable display result is “big hit”. Here, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Further, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the state is controlled to the probability changing state where the probability changing control is performed, and the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is 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, when an effect mode determined based on the reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure appears after the start of the big hit game state, the player who has recognized the contents of the reserved memory from the effect mode is allowed to The special game using the second special figure can be executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like in which the variable display result is “big hit” is held after the end of the state. If the variable display result can be “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the hold data in which the variable display result of the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit” is repeatedly stored while the big hit game state is stored, the performance mode is in proportion to the hold data As a result, it is likely that the same effect mode appears repeatedly and the effect is reduced. Or, the period until the variable display (variable display of the notification target) informing that the variable display result is “big hit” by recognizing that the predetermined display mode appears is prolonged, and the display is extended. May occur and the production effect may be reduced. 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 the second The variable display result depends on whether the special figure game using the special figure is repeatedly executed or whether the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. There is a possibility that the timing of becoming a “hit” and controlling to the big win gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, when the big hit game state is entered, the battle effect is obtained using only the winning determination result corresponding to the special figure game of the second special figure without using the winning determination result corresponding to the special figure game of the first special figure. Determine the pattern. This prevents the player from recognizing the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure from the effect mode in the battle effect, Sound game play can be secured. In addition, it is possible to prevent the same effect mode from appearing repeatedly in the battle effect, and to prevent a decrease in effect. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the period until the variable display of the notification target is executed due to the appearance of a predetermined effect form in the battle effect from occurring, and to prevent a decrease in effect.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2”, a numerical value including the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result by the process of step S212 shown in FIG. A battle based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed by determining the range and checking only the stored contents of the command buffer 194B at the time of the second start winning prize in the process of step S524 shown in FIG. The determination of the production pattern is limited. On the other hand, in the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the numerical range of the random number MR1 is not determined, or a predetermined determination result (for example, the first determination result) And the third determination result other than the second determination result), the determination of the production mode based on whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure is restricted. May be. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, transmission of the winning determination result designation command may be restricted so that the first starting winning command buffer 194A is not provided.

  If it is determined in step S527 shown in FIG. 24 that the pending storage number notification command or winning determination result designation command has not been received normally, the processing in steps S530 and S531 is performed without executing step S529. move on. As a result, when there is a missed (missing) or contradictory (inconsistent) number of pending memory count notification commands, some of the special figure games that are stored on hold have a variable display result of “big hit”. The determination of the battle effect pattern based on the determination result can be restricted. For example, when the pending memory count notification command is missed and only the winning determination result designation command is received, it cannot be specified which of the first special figure pending memory count and the second special figure pending memory count has increased. At this time, if the battle effect pattern is determined based only on the contents specified by the winning determination result specifying command, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” corresponding to the special game using the first special figure. Even if the hold data indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure, there is a big hit judgment within the hold The battle effect pattern may be determined at a rate corresponding to the determination result.

  Therefore, if the pending memory count notification command as the pending notification information that can specify whether the first special figure pending memory count or the second special figure pending memory count has increased cannot be normally received, the on-hold jackpot determination It restrict | limits so that determination of the battle production pattern based on a certain determination result may not be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the appearance of an effect mode determined at an incorrect rate based on an erroneous determination result, and to prevent the reliability of a battle effect that can be executed before the start of variable display from being lowered. Further, based on the hold data indicating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure, the battle effect pattern is determined at an incorrect rate. It is possible to prevent the same effect form from repeatedly appearing when the pattern SPA is repeatedly selected, and to prevent a decrease in effect. In particular, when a special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the reliability of the production is prevented from being lowered and the same production mode is repeated. It can be prevented from appearing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S174 of FIG. 23 as the big hit effect process. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first performs rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state from the first round (first round) to the fifth round (fifth round). It is determined whether it is any one or other rounds (step S541). The number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state may be specified from, for example, the EXT data of the notification command during opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after opening of the big prize opening.

  If it is determined in step S541 that it is one of the first to fifth rounds (step S541; Yes), any of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD determined in step S530 shown in FIG. After performing the effect operation control for executing the effect during the battle according to (step S542), the effect process during the big hit is ended. In the process of step S542, 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 effect control pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the battle effect pattern. In order to perform various types of production operations including some or all of the production image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, and production model operation, the display control unit 123 creates various commands. And may be transmitted to the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  If it is determined in step S541 that it is not any of the first to fifth rounds (step S541; No), it is determined whether it is the sixth round (step Sstep S543). And when it determines with it being the 6th round (step S543; Yes), production | generation operation control for performing a battle result alerting | reporting effect is performed (step S544). At this time, for example, it is determined whether or not the sixth round is ended (step S545) depending on whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening corresponding to the sixth round is received. If the sixth round does not end, the big hit effect processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S545 that the sixth round ends (step S545; Yes), it is determined whether or not the total number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is six (step S546). When the total number of rounds is 16 and not 6 (step S546; No), the big hit effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the total number of rounds is 6 (step S546; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect is performed (step S547), and the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect. After setting to “5” (step S548), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S543 that it is not the sixth round (step S543; No), the round executed in the big hit gaming state corresponds to one of the seventh round to the sixteenth round. Then, effect operation control for executing the effect at the time of battle victory is performed (step S549). In the process of step S549, presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read out from the presentation control pattern prepared in advance for executing the battle victory presentation. In response, various commands can be created and displayed in order to perform various production operations including part or all of the production image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, production model operation, etc. It may be transmitted to the unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When the process of step S549 is executed, it is determined whether or not the 16th round is ended, for example, depending on whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening corresponding to the 16th round is received (step S550). If the 16th round is not finished, the big hit effect processing is finished. On the other hand, when the 16th round ends, the process proceeds to step S547, the end of the big hit effect is set, and then the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0”.

  By executing such a big hit effect process, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, after entering the big hit game state, when the game in the first round to the fifth round is performed, the effect during the battle is executed. Is done. The effect mode in the effect during the battle is varied according to the battle effect pattern determined by the process of step S530 shown in FIG.

  Following the execution of the effect during the battle, when a game in the sixth round is performed, the battle result notification effect is executed. The effect mode in the battle result notification effect is varied depending on the battle result notification content set by the process of step S531 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the jackpot type is controlled to the 6R jackpot state corresponding to the “first jackpot”, so that when the total number of rounds in the jackpot game state is 6 rounds, The player is informed of the loss in a recognizable manner by the effect mode in the battle result notification effect. Thereafter, an ending effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is performed. On the other hand, if the total number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 16 rounds by controlling the big hit type to 16R big hit state corresponding to the “second big hit”, winning the battle in the effect during the battle Is notified so that the player can recognize the effect in the effect mode in the battle result notification effect. Thereafter, an ending effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is performed.

  When the round after the seventh round is executed in the 16R big hit state, it is notified that the battle has been won in the battle result notification effect executed corresponding to the sixth round. Based on such notification contents, when a game in the seventh round to the sixteenth round is performed, a battle victory effect is executed.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of the rendering operation in the case where a determination result indicating that there is an on-hold big hit determination is obtained when the 6R big hit state is reached. In this effect operation example, after the decisive decorative symbol of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 28 is derived and displayed, the 6R big hit state is controlled. At this time, according to the result of checking the stored content of the second start winning command buffer 194B in the process of step S524 shown in FIG. 24, the battle effect pattern is obtained by the process of step S530 at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Is determined, and the battle result notification content is set by the process of step S531.

  As an example, when a winning determination result specifying command for specifying the first determination result is stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the second start winning command buffer 194B, it is set in the process of step S529. It is determined as any one of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD at a ratio corresponding to the determination result of the determination that there is an on-hold big hit determination. In addition to the total number of rounds corresponding to 6R jackpot status, when the result of determination with jackpot judgment within hold is obtained, the battle effect is higher at a higher rate than when there is no jackpot judgment within hold The pattern SPA is determined. In this effect operation example, it is assumed that the battle effect pattern SPA is determined. Also, since the total number of rounds is 6, the battle result notification content is set to “Battle Loss”.

  For example, in response to the start of the first round in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the effect during the battle is started by starting the effect control by the process of step S542 shown in FIG. Thus, after the effect image CHA of the player character and the effect image CHB of the enemy character as shown in FIG. 28 (B) are displayed, the start of the battle is notified as shown in FIG. 28 (C). Thereafter, as an effect mode corresponding to the battle effect pattern SPA, for example, an effect image is displayed in accordance with a scene where an enemy character uses a special technique as shown in FIGS.

  Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 28 (F), for example, in response to the start of the sixth round in the big hit gaming state, the effect control by the process of step S544 shown in FIG. Is executed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the display of the effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle loss” is performed. Further, since it is determined that the total number of rounds is 6 in the process of step S546 shown in FIG. 26, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” by the process of step S548. Thus, the ending effect process of step S175 shown in FIG. 23 is executed in response to the end of the 6R big hit gaming state. Thereby, the ending effect which displays the effect image as shown in FIG. 28 (H), for example, is executed.

  After the 6R big hit gaming state is ended, a special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0”. In this effect operation example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 28 (I), for example, is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special game whose variable display result is “big hit”. Thereafter, a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 28 (J) is derived and displayed. As a result, based on the hold data stored when the previous 6R big hit state is reached, the variable display result after the 6R big hit state is ended becomes the “big hit” again, so that a short period of time can be obtained. Among them, a gaming value of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state is given.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of the rendering operation in the case of the 16R big hit state. In this example of the effect operation, after the decisive decorative symbol of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 29 (A) is derived and displayed, the 16R big hit state is controlled. At this time, as in the case of controlling to the 6R big hit state, the battle effect pattern is determined by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 24 at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, and the process of step S531 is also executed. The battle result notification content is set.

  When the total number of rounds is 16 corresponding to the 16R big hit state, the ratio determined as the battle effect pattern SPD is the highest among the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD. Also in this effect operation example, it is assumed that the battle effect pattern SPD is determined. Further, since the total number of rounds is 16, the battle result notification content is set to “battle win”.

  Based on these determinations and settings, the effect images as shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C are displayed in the same manner as in FIGS. 28B and 28C. Thereafter, as an effect mode corresponding to the battle effect pattern SPD, for example, an enemy character such as shown in FIGS. 29D to 29F is different from the special technique (see FIGS. 28D to 28F). The effect image is displayed according to the scene where the normal technique is used.

  Following the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 29 (F), for example, a battle result notification effect is executed in response to the start of the sixth round in the big hit gaming state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), an effect image corresponding to the battle result notification content “battle win” is displayed. Thereafter, when the seventh round and subsequent rounds are executed corresponding to the 16R big hit state, the effect control by the process of step S549 shown in FIG. 26 is performed, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. An effect at the time of battle victory, such as display of, is executed. Corresponding to the end of the 16R big hit state, for example, an ending effect such as that shown in FIG. 29I is displayed.

  As described above, according to the progress of the round in the big hit game state, the battle effect including at least the battle effect and the battle result notification effect (including the battle victory effect in the case of the 16R big hit state) is executed. Among these, in the battle result notification effect, the battle result notification content is either “Battle Loss” or “Battle Win”, so that the predetermined game (total number of rounds is 6 rounds) in the 6R big hit state and the 16R big hit state Of the advantageous games (the total number of rounds is 16), which game is executed can be notified. Moreover, when the production mode of the battle production pattern SPA appears as the production mode in the mid-battle production, there is a high possibility that the 6R big hit state will occur, and there is a low possibility that the 16R big hit state will occur. On the other hand, based on the check result of the stored contents in the second start winning command buffer 194B, when the determination result with the on-hold big hit determination is obtained, the rate is higher than the determination result without the on-hold big hit determination. The battle effect pattern SPA is determined. As a result, when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears, the expectation level for the 16R big hit state is low, but based on the hold data for which the variable display result is “big hit”, the short term after the big hit gaming state ends. The expectation that a predetermined game value will be given, that is, the game will be controlled to the big hit game state again in the meantime.

  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 an example, the effect mode in the battle effect such as the effect during the battle and the battle result notification effect is not limited to any one of a plurality of modes by changing the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5. For example, in addition to the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model (movable member) ) Or an arbitrary effect mode obtained by combining some or all of them may be varied depending on the determination result of the battle effect pattern and the setting of the battle result notification content.

  The process of step S530 illustrated in FIG. 24 is not limited to the determination of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD at the determination ratio illustrated in FIG. 25, and whether or not various preset conditions are satisfied. It suffices if it can be determined as one of a plurality of production modes at different ratios.

  As another example of the ratio for determining the effect mode of the battle effect, when the hold data whose variable display result is determined to be “big hit” is stored, the battle effect pattern is changed at a different rate depending on the big hit type. A decision may be made. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” corresponding to the special game stored on hold, the big hit type is “first big hit” and the 6R big hit state is set, or the big hit type is “first big hit”. The battle effect pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of patterns at a different rate depending on whether the “2 big hits” becomes the 16R big hit state.

  In this case, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines the numerical value range including the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result by the process of step S212 shown in FIG. 16, and then, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the variable display result (special drawing display result) is determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 (step S212A). For example, the CPU 103 may determine that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” when the first determination result or the second determination result is obtained in the process of step S212.

  If it is determined in step S212A that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S212A; Yes), the big hit type determination disorder shown in the numerical data extracted by the processing in step S209 shown in FIG. It is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges MR2 is included (step S212B). At this time, for example, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is set in the use table, and a plurality of numerical values corresponding to the jackpot type are set depending on whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. It suffices to determine in which range the random value MR2 is included. Based on these determination results, when it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at the start winning prize, the big hit type determined based on the random value MR2 can be specified by the winning judgment result designation command Is specified.

  For example, in the processing of step S213 shown in FIG. 16, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command as shown in FIG. 30B is performed. The winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 30B differs depending on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the jackpot type when “big hit” is determined. EXT data is set. More specifically, command 9500H shown in FIG. 30B specifies that the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” as the first determination result. A command 9501H shown in FIG. 30B designates that the big hit type is determined as “second big hit” as the second determination result. A command 9502H shown in FIG. 30B specifies, as the third determination result, no jackpot determination in which the variable display result is not determined as “big hit”.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines in step S527 shown in FIG. 24 that the pending storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are normally received, FIG. Processing as shown in (C) is executed. At this time, based on the result of checking the content stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B in the process of step S524 shown in FIG. 24, is the notification content by the winning determination result designation command all determined to be no jackpot determination? It is determined whether or not (step S527A). When the winning determination result designation command for designating the first determination result or the second determination result corresponding to the big hit type “first big hit” or “second big hit” is stored (step S527A; Yes) ), The jackpot type (holding jackpot type) is determined (step S527B). Based on such a determination result, in the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 24, for example, it may be determined as one of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30D, when the total number of rounds is 16 rounds, or when the total number of rounds is 6 rounds and there is no variable display result that is “big hit” in the reserved storage, The production pattern SPA is not determined. On the other hand, when the total number of rounds is 6 and the on-hold big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the ratio determined for the battle effect pattern SPA is the highest. Further, in the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30D, when the total number of rounds is 6 and the reserved big hit type is “second big hit”, the reserved big hit type is “first” The battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than the case of “one big hit”. Therefore, when it becomes the production mode of the battle production pattern SPA, while it is definitely notified that the 6R big hit state is reached, the variable display result (special drawing display result) in the special figure game stored on hold. There is a high possibility that the jackpot type includes “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit”.

  As a result, when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears, the 16R big hit state cannot be expected, but the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit”, based on the pending data. There is an expectation that a predetermined game value is given that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again within a short period of time after the big hit gaming state ends and the total number of rounds becomes a 16R big hit state with 16 rounds. Enhanced. As described above, when an advantageous game in the 16R big hit state (the total number of rounds is 16 rounds) is executed, it may be set so that it is not determined as an effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA. In the case where a predetermined game (total number of rounds is 16 rounds) in the 6R big hit state is executed, when the variable display result in the specially-stored game stored on hold is not “big hit”, the battle effect pattern You may set so that it may not be determined by the production aspect of SPA. Further, based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game stored on hold is “big hit” as the predetermined game value, the total number of rounds is advantageous to the player over the 6R big hit state where the total number of rounds is six rounds. When the number of rounds becomes 16R big hit state of 16 rounds, it is set to be determined as the production mode of the battle production pattern SPA at a higher rate than the case where the predetermined game value is not given due to 6R big hit state. Also good. In addition, it is not limited to what combined these settings, You may include in part the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  As yet another example of the ratio for determining the performance aspect of the battle effect, the ratio varies depending on whether or not the high base control was performed before the big hit gaming state, along with the total number of rounds and the presence or absence of the on-hold big hit determination Thus, the determination of the battle effect pattern may be performed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores and stores, for example, a game state designation command received before entering the big hit game state in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 such as the effect control buffer 194. . Then, after setting the on-hold on-hit determination is set by the processing of step S529 shown in FIG. 24, the stored contents of the game state designation command are checked, for example, as shown in FIG. The presence / absence of base control is determined (step S529A).

  When the high opening control that is the high base control is performed, it becomes easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the second special figure holding memory number than when the high opening control is not performed. Tends to increase. On the other hand, when the high opening control is not being performed, the second special figure holding memory number is difficult to increase, so that the chance of setting the on-hold big hit determination is reduced by the processing of step S529 shown in FIG. It becomes difficult to be determined as the production mode of the pattern SPA.

  Therefore, in the process of step S530 illustrated in FIG. 24, for example, the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD may be determined at a determination ratio as illustrated in FIG. In the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31 (B), as in the case of the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 30 (D), when the total number of rounds is 16 rounds, In the case of no determination, the battle effect pattern SPA is not determined. On the other hand, when the total number of rounds is 6 and there is an on-hold jackpot determination, the ratio determined for the battle effect pattern SPA is the highest. Here, unlike the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 30 (D), the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 31 (B) does not have a jackpot high base control when the total number of rounds is six. In this case, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than in the case with the big hit base control.

  Thus, if it is difficult to increase the second special figure holding memory number because the game state has no high base control before the big hit (such as a normal state or a probable change state without short-time control), a game with high base control is difficult. The stage of the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than when the number of second special figure reserved memory is likely to increase due to the state (such as the time-short state or the probability variation state with time-short control). Thereby, especially when the second special figure reserved memory number is difficult to increase, the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA is likely to appear, and the frequency at which the effect mode of the battle effect becomes the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA can be increased. .

  Instead of the presence / absence of the big hit high base control, the battle effect pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined number or more. As an example, in the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 24, it is only necessary to determine one of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32, instead of the presence or absence of the big hit front high base control shown in FIG. 31B, the second special figure holding storage number is “1” or “2”, or “3 ”Or“ 4 ”, the determination ratio of the battle effect pattern is varied. If the second special figure reserved memory number is specified from, for example, the buffer number of the area where the second reserved memory number notification command valid in the second start winning command buffer 194B or the winning determination result designation command is stored, etc. Good. When the total number of rounds is 6 and the number of reserved special jackpots is less than “3” (“1” or “2”), 2 The battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than in the case where the number of special figure hold memories is “3” or more (“3” or “4”).

  Thus, when the number of second special figure hold memory is small and the number of on-hold big hit determination is small, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than when the second special figure hold memory number is large. To do. Thereby, even when it is difficult to increase the second special figure reserved memory number, the effect aspect of the battle effect pattern SPA is likely to appear, and the frequency at which the effect aspect of the battle effect becomes the effect aspect of the battle effect pattern SPA can be increased. .

  The predetermined game value that increases the degree of expectation given when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears is not limited to the big hit game state again or the 16R big hit state again based on the hold data. The number of time reductions as the upper limit number of special figure games in which time reduction control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state may be a second number greater than a predetermined first number. As a specific example, the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” can be set to any one of “first big hit” to “fourth big hit” as shown in FIG. . When the big hit type is “first big hit” and “second big hit”, the total number of rounds is 6 rounds, while in the case of “first big hit”, the number of time reductions is “50”. In the case of “second big hit”, the number of time reductions is set to “100 times”. In addition, when the big hit type is “third big hit” and “fourth big hit”, the total number of rounds is 16 rounds, while in the case of “third big hit”, the number of time reductions is “50”. In the case of “4th big hit”, the number of time reductions is set to “100”.

  In this case, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 refers to the jackpot type determination table prepared in advance in the process of step S244 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine in any of "the 4th big hit". The CPU 120 for effect control mounted on the effect control board 12 is controlled according to whether the type of jackpot is “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot”, for example, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled. What is necessary is just to determine in any one of battle production patterns SPA-SPD by the determination ratio as shown to 33 (B).

  In the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 33B, when the total number of rounds is 6 because the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the big hit type is “third big hit”. Alternatively, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than when the total number of rounds is 16 due to the “fourth big hit”. In addition, when the total number of rounds is 6 rounds, the jackpot type is “first jackpot” when the number of hourly turns is “100” because the jackpot type is “second jackpot” Therefore, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than when the number of time reductions is “50”. Therefore, when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears, a predetermined game in which the expectation level for the 16R big hit state is low, but the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game state is relatively high. The expectation that value is given will be raised. Thus, as the predetermined game value, when the upper limit number of times (time reduction number) of the special figure game for which the time reduction control is performed becomes the second number greater than the first number, the first game number becomes the predetermined game value. You may set so that it may be determined to the production | presentation aspect of battle production pattern SPA at a higher rate than the case where is not provided.

  The variable display result is “big hit” based on the pending data, the total number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the pending data is the second round number larger than the first round number, the end of the big hit gaming state In addition to the fact that the number of time reductions later becomes a second number greater than the first number, for example, probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit probability in the probability changed state is the first probability (for example, 1/50). ) Higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks that is controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is the first consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). The number of second consecutive channels (for example, “10”) is larger than that, and the ball passes through a specific passage area (entrance) rather than the first route that can guide the game ball to a specific passage area (for example, a V prize opening). Shiya Went and it is sorted to have a second path, when a predetermined game value is given, at a higher rate than if such a game value is not applied, as long as it is determined in a predetermined representation embodiment. The predetermined game value that can be given to such a player may be any value that is advantageous to the player when the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. The game balls (prize balls) to be paid out as well as the points provided as electromagnetic records may be increased more easily than usual or less likely to decrease than normal.

  In the above embodiment, when the control to the big hit gaming state is started by executing the process of step S530 in the special figure waiting process shown in FIG. 24, the battle effect pattern is set to one of a plurality of patterns. It is determined. On the other hand, for example, the effect mode may be determined at the start of variable display where the variable display result is “big hit” or at a predetermined timing after the start of the big hit gaming state. As an example, the process of determining one of a plurality of battle performance patterns at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 33B is not when the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, but when the variable display of decorative symbols is started Alternatively, it may be executed.

  As another example, in the big hit effect processing of step S174 shown in FIG. 23, by controlling the effect operation using the common effect control pattern regardless of whether or not the advantageous game is executed, FIG. A common effect unrelated to the result of the battle, such as display of effect images shown in B) and (C), can be executed. Thereafter, for example, when the second round is finished and the third round is started, the process of steps S523 to S530 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine in any one of several battle production patterns in a different ratio according to whether game value is provided. In this way, immediately before changing the effect mode depending on whether an advantageous game is executed or whether a predetermined game value is given, such as the display of the effect image shown in FIG. You may determine in any of several production patterns.

  When determining the production mode at a predetermined timing after the start of such a big hit gaming state, whether the big hit in the hold was determined based on the start winning that occurred before becoming the big hit gaming state, or it became the big hit gaming state It may be determined as one of a plurality of battle effect patterns at a different rate depending on whether or not the on-hold big hit determination is made based on the start winning that has occurred thereafter. More specifically, if there is an on-hold big hit determination based on the start winning that occurred after the big hit gaming state, the on-hold big hit determination based on the start winning that occurred before the big hit gaming state occurred The battle effect pattern SPA may be determined at a higher rate than when it is present. In this way, by making it easier to achieve a predetermined presentation mode based on the start winnings that have occurred since the big hit gaming state, the player's attention to the starting winnings after the big hit gaming state has been raised, Interest can be improved.

  In order to determine whether the start winning occurs before the big hit gaming state or after the big hit gaming state is reached, for example, the process of step S522 shown in FIG. When it is determined that there is a reception, the buffer number (corresponding to the second special figure holding memory number) in which the effective command is stored in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize may be stored. Then, at the timing of determining the battle effect pattern, it is determined that the command stored in the storage area below the stored buffer number is due to the start winning that occurred before the big hit gaming state, and the other storage area What is necessary is just to discriminate | determine that the stored command is based on the start winning which generate | occur | produced after becoming a big hit game state.

  In the said embodiment, the case where the effect aspect of the battle effect performed as a big hit effect was determined in the effect aspect according to several battle effect patterns was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention is also applicable to the case where the effect mode of various effects executed during variable display of decorative symbols is determined as one of the effect modes corresponding to a plurality of effect patterns. Can do. As an example, when a battle effect is executed as a reach effect of super reach during variable display of decorative symbols, the effect mode is determined as one of the effect modes according to a plurality of reach effect patterns. Also good. In this example, the variable display when the variable display result is “losing” is executed as a predetermined game. On the other hand, the variable display when the variable display result is “big hit” is executed as an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game.

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the changing battle effect determining process as shown in FIG. 34, for example, in the variable display start setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. In the changing battle effect determination process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is a specific change pattern with a reach reach effect of super reach. (Step S601). At this time, if it is not accompanied by super reach (step S601; No), the changing battle effect determining process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach (step S601; Yes), the current variable display result notified by a variable display result notification command or the like is specified (step S602). Subsequently, for example, by checking the storage contents of the gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not the high base control as the high opening control is being performed (step S603). At this time, if the high base control is not performed (step S603; No), the stored contents of both the first start winning command buffer 194A and the second starting winning command buffer 194B are checked ( Step S604). On the other hand, when the high base control is being performed (step S603; Yes), the stored content is checked only for the second start winning command buffer 194B (step S605).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S604 and S605, it is determined whether there is a pending storage based on the check results in these processes (step S606). When it is determined that there is a pending storage (step S606; Yes), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (step S607), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful (step S607). Step S608). At this time, if it is determined that reception has been successful (step S608; Yes), whether or not there is a command for specifying the first determination result or the second determination result among the checked winning determination result specifying commands. Is determined (step S609). When it is determined that there is one that designates the first determination result or the second determination result (step S609; Yes), the on-hold big hit determination is set (step S610).

  Then, while determining a battle production pattern (step S611), the battle result alerting | reporting content is set (step S612). In the process of step S612, when the current variable display result is “losing”, the battle result notification content is set to “battle loss”. On the other hand, when the current variable display result is “big hit”, the battle result notification content is set to “battle win”. Therefore, when the battle result notification content is “Battle Loss”, it can be notified that the variable display result is variable display as a predetermined game with “losing”. Further, when the battle result notification content becomes “battle win”, it can be notified that the variable display result is a variable display as an advantageous game in which the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the processing of steps S611 and S612, for example, the battle effect pattern as the reach effect pattern and the battle result notification content may be determined (set) at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 35, when the current variable display result is “losing”, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher ratio than when the current variable display result is “big hit”. Further, among the cases where the current variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, when there is no on-hold big hit determination, the battle effect pattern SPA is not determined. On the other hand, when the current variable display result is “losing” and there is an on-hold big hit determination, the ratio determined as the battle effect pattern SPA is the highest. Therefore, the variable display result of this time is likely to be “losing” by becoming the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA, while the variable display result (special map display) is included in the special game stored on hold. It is definitely notified that the result is a “big hit”.

  As a result, when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears, the expectation that an advantageous game in which the current variable display result is “big hit” is low, but the variable display result from the next time onward is based on the hold data. It can be expected that a predetermined game value of being a “hit” and becoming a big win game state is given. As described above, the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD are different at different ratios depending on whether or not the current variable display is advantageous to the player, such as whether or not the current variable display result is “big hit”. Either may be determined. It should be noted that any of the battle effect patterns SPA to SPD can be performed at different rates depending on the total number of rounds when the current variable display result is a “big hit”. You may decide.

  In the fluctuating battle effect determination process shown in FIG. 34, by executing the process of step S605 when the high base control is being performed, without using the determination result at the time of winning corresponding to the special figure game of the first special figure, A battle effect pattern is determined using only the winning determination result corresponding to the special figure game of the second special figure. As a result, the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure in the same manner as the special figure waiting process shown in FIG. In this case, it is possible to ensure sound game playability, and to prevent a similar effect mode from appearing repeatedly, thereby preventing a decrease in effect.

  In the process of step S611 shown in FIG. 34, the battle is performed at a different rate depending on which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is started based on whether the game ball has passed (entered). An effect pattern may be determined. Here, 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 decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is displayed. If the variable display is started, there is a high possibility that the high base control (high opening control) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening is not performed. In other words, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, and there is little opportunity to set the holding big hit determination. Therefore, the special game using the first special figure based on the passing (entrance) of the game ball at the first starting winning opening in the case where the variable display result of this time is “losing” and there is a determination of the big hit in the hold. Is executed at a higher rate than when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball at the second start winning opening is started. The pattern SPA may be determined.

  In this way, when the number of special figure hold memories is small and the number of chances of determining that there is a big hit judgment within hold is small, the effect form of the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than when the special figure hold memory number is large. Thereby, even when it is difficult to increase the number of special figure reservations stored, it becomes easy for the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA to appear, and the frequency at which the effect mode of the battle effect becomes the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA can be increased.

  Advantageous game that is more advantageous for the player than the predetermined game, such as the total number of rounds being 6 or 16 rounds, or the current variable display result being “losing” or “big hit” as the battle result notification content In addition to “Battle Win” and “Battle Loss”, various kinds of effects may be provided to notify whether or not is executed. As an example, when an advantageous game is executed by providing a plurality of effect patterns having at least a part of the effect modes as the effect patterns of the battle result notification effect corresponding to “battle win” (or “lose battle”) May be determined as one of a plurality of performance patterns at a predetermined rate. As an effect mode in the battle result notification effect, for example, the display color or background image in a part or all of the effect image indicating the player character, the display color or size of the character message indicating the result of the battle, and the speakers 8L and 8R are output. It suffices if the sound effect, the lighting mode of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the operation mode of the effect model, a part or all of these combinations, etc. can be made different according to a plurality of effect patterns.

  The battle result notification effect is not limited to the one that definitely notifies which one of the predetermined game and the advantageous game is executed, and may notify the possibility. For example, in the process of step S531 shown in FIG. 24, depending on whether an advantageous game advantageous to the player is executed, such as whether the total number of rounds according to the jackpot type is 6 rounds or 16 rounds. What is necessary is just to be able to determine any one of a plurality of types of battle result notification contents prepared in advance at different predetermined ratios.

  It is not limited to the effect aspect in a battle effect, The effect aspect in the arbitrary effects performed with the pachinko gaming machine 1 depends on whether an advantageous game is executed or whether a predetermined game value is given. Thus, it may be determined as an effect mode corresponding to any one of the plurality of effect patterns. For example, a predetermined effect such as displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting a sound effect, lighting a light-emitting body, operation of an effect model, or some or all of these combinations What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize whether an advantageous game is performed or predetermined | prescribed game value is provided by arbitrary production | generation operations using an apparatus. It does not notify the battle results such as battle results, but for example, it performs an effect that develops a predetermined story such as a story, and whether or not an advantageous game is executed according to the end of the story Whether or not a predetermined game value is given may be notified so that the player can recognize it. Or, for example, after presenting the achievement condition for the advantageous game to be executed, an effect indicating whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied is performed, and the advantageous game is executed as “success” when the achievement condition is satisfied. Alternatively, the player may be notified of whether the predetermined game is executed without executing the advantageous game due to “failure” in which the achievement condition is not satisfied. Or, for example, whether or not an advantageous game is executed when the variable display result is “hit”, such as when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together with the big win combination and when the stop combination is displayed with the lost combination. An effect mode in which the player is informed so as to be recognizable may be used.

  In addition to the big hit effect and the reach effect, for example, as a notice effect, a battle effect similar to the above embodiment or an arbitrary effect different from the battle effect can be executed, and an advantageous game is executed as the effect mode. You may determine the production | generation aspect corresponding to either of several production | presentation patterns in a different ratio according to whether or not predetermined game value is provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure has been described. On the other hand, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Also good. In this case, a special figure reservation storage unit 151X as shown in FIG. 36A is provided instead of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG.

  In the special figure storage unit 151X, in addition to the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered), It is stored in association with the hold number. As an example, each game ball has start opening data indicating “1” corresponding to winning in the first starting winning opening or starting opening data indicating “2” corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order. Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. The hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition (second hold information) may be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Further, instead of the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B shown in FIGS. 13B1 and 13B2, a start prize command buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 36B is provided. Provide.

  The start winning command buffer 194C 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. The effect control CPU 120 stores the pending storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command from the top in the free area of the starting winning command buffer 194C in the order received at the start winning. Also, each time the decorative symbol variable display is started, it is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted.

  When there is no superiority or inferiority between the special figure game using the second special figure and the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority. Problems such as the loss of sound gameplay and the appearance of similar effects are unlikely to occur. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S524A shown in FIG. 36C instead of the process of step S524 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine the presence or absence of pending data whose display result is determined to be “big hit”. In this way, regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the variable display result is set as a target for determining the presence or absence of pending data determined to be “big hit”, and the determination result The production pattern is determined at a different ratio according to the situation. Thereby, the opportunity to set “withholding big hit determination” increases, and the frequency of the predetermined effect mode such as the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA can be increased.

  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, for example, by executing a battle effect (battle result notification effect) in which the battle result notification content is “Battle Loss”, a big hit gaming state in which the total number of rounds is six rounds. It is notified that a predetermined game such as a game is executed. On the other hand, for example, when a battle effect (battle result notification effect) in which the battle result notification content is “Battle Win” is executed, an advantageous game such as a game in a big hit game state in which the total number of rounds is 16 rounds. Notify that it will be executed. Then, when the advantageous game is executed, it is determined as the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA at a lower rate than when the predetermined game is executed, while the variable display result becomes “big hit” in the hold data, for example. When there is a predetermined game value different from that of the advantageous game as in the case where there is something, it is determined as the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA at a higher rate than when it is not given. As a result, for example, when it becomes a predetermined effect mode such as when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears in the battle effect (effect during battle), the expectation that the advantageous game will be executed cannot be increased. However, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that a predetermined game value different from the advantageous game is given, and to reduce a decrease in the game interest.

  As an advantageous game, for example, when the total number of rounds is 16, it is possible to play a game in a state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) a special winning opening as a specific area. On the other hand, as the predetermined game, for example, when the total number of rounds is six, the game is performed in a state in which the game ball is less likely to pass (enter) through the big winning opening than the advantageous game. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined effect mode such as when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears in the battle effect (effect during battle), the game ball enters a big hit game state in which it is easy to pass (enter) the specific area. Even if it is not possible to increase the expectation of the game, it is possible to increase the expectation that the predetermined game value will be given, and to reduce the decrease in the game interest.

  For example, in the special chart waiting process shown in FIG. 24, if there is a winning determination result designation command for designating the first determination result or the second determination result in the process of step S528, the pending big hit determination is performed by the process of step S529. Based on the setting of “Yes”, the battle effect pattern is determined by the process of step S530. For example, in the case where the total number of rounds is six, in the case where there is an on-hold big hit determination, the battle effect pattern SPA is determined at a higher rate than in the case where there is no on-hold big hit determination. As a result, for example, when it becomes a predetermined effect mode such as when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears in the battle effect (effect during battle), the jackpot game whose variable display result is “big hit” based on the hold data The expectation to be controlled by the state can be increased, and the decrease in the gaming interest can be reduced.

  In the process of step S527B shown in FIG. 30C, the big hit type is “first big hit” based on the fact that the winning determination result designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is stored. Or “second big hit” is determined. Then, in the process of step S530, for example, as shown in FIG. 30D, when the total number of rounds is 6 and the reserved big hit type is “second big hit”, the reserved big hit type Is determined as the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA at a higher rate than in the case of “first big hit”. As a result, for example, in the case of a predetermined effect mode such as when the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA appears in the battle effect (effect during battle), the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is based on the hold data It is possible to increase a sense of expectation that an advantageous game will be executed in a 16R big hit state with a total round number of 16 rounds and a reduction in gaming interests.

  In the process of step S529A shown in FIG. 31A, it is determined whether or not the high base control has been performed before the big hit. In the process of step S530, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), in addition to the total number of rounds being six, among the cases where there is a pending big hit determination, there is no big hit front high base control. Is determined as the effect mode of the battle effect pattern SPA at a higher rate than in the case of the big hit front base control. Thus, when the game ball is unlikely to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening as the second start area and the second special figure holding memory number is difficult to increase, a battle effect is set based on the setting with the on-hold big hit determination. It is possible to increase the frequency of the pattern SPA as an effect mode and increase the player's interest in a specific effect such as a battle effect (effect during battle).

  For example, in the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined in step S527 that the pending storage number notification command or winning determination result designation command has not been received normally, the process of step S529 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to steps S530 and S531. Therefore, for example, when it is impossible to specify which of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased due to a missed (missing) or contradiction (inconsistency) of the reserved memory number notification command, It is limited so that the determination of the battle effect pattern based on the determination result with the jackpot determination is not performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the effect mode determined at an incorrect rate based on the erroneous determination result, and to prevent the reliability of the effect from being lowered.

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

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A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game,
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect capable of notifying which of the predetermined game and the advantageous game is executed;
A specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means is determined as a first specific effect when the predetermined game is executed, and a specific effect determining means is determined as a second specific effect when the advantageous game is executed; ,
As an effect mode of the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means, when the advantageous game is executed, the specific effect mode is determined at a lower rate than when the predetermined game is executed, and the advantageous game When the predetermined game value different from is given, the production mode determining means for determining the predetermined production mode at a higher rate than when the predetermined game value is not given,
A gaming machine characterized by that.