JP2013017861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a story performance tailored to characteristics of a player.SOLUTION: When the number of consecutive wins becomes a prescribed number (e.g., 5) or more, this game machine displays a performance image of selection items such as "to the next episode", "to the last episode", "from the start" which is selectable by a player's operation of an operation button, a cursor for specifying the selection item, and the like. When the selection item, "to the next episode" is selected by the player's operation of the operation button, this game machine determines to execute a story performance next to a story performance that has been executed during a previous 15-round jackpot state, when the selection item, "to the last episode" is selected, determines to execute a story performance in the twentieth episode that is the last episode, and when the selection item, "from the start" is selected, determines to execute a story performance in the first episode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player after the variable display result becomes a predetermined specific display result.

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

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

  Such a gaming machine includes the previously displayed jackpot effect image and story, such as the first game, the second game, the third game, the fourth game, and the final game, when the special game state continues. Has been proposed that displays a big hit effect image that is continuously completed. According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to create an elaborate story as compared with the case where the story is completed with a single jackpot effect image, so that the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2001-353304 A

  However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 may cause the player to get bored.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game, and determines whether or not an operation means that can be operated by a player and a predetermined selection effect condition is established. An effect determining means for determining, and an option presenting means for presenting a plurality of options as candidates for effect contents in a specific effect based on the fact that the selected effect condition is determined to be satisfied by the effect determining means, The option presenting means is capable of presenting an option corresponding to a new production content as an option based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and sets an option selected by operating the operation means from a plurality of presented options as a selection state Operation setting means, setting means for setting an option corresponding to the new effect content as an initial selection state, display time elapse or A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect with the content of the effect corresponding to the option as a final selection of the option set as the selection state by the setting means or the operation setting means based on the work; The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous chance eyes and the sudden chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which 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 reach determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a non-reach loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reach loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a left-right output determination table. It is a figure which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pseudo | simulation continuous pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation variation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit effect control pattern table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification.

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

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

  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 unit serving as a variable display unit divided into a plurality of parts 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, any one of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical or horizontal scroll display) is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Be started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game (completely stopped display), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped (completely stopped). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are movable within the display area of the image display device 5, and display the decorative symbols in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may be able to do that. When the special symbol or the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the display result in the variable display of each symbol is definitely displayed, and thereafter, the display state is such that the player can recognize that the current variable display does not proceed. 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 displayed completely stopped, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”. Ornamental symbols 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. Stopping and displaying the display symbol to the extent that the player can recognize that the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not progressing like the complete stop display or the temporary stop display is also referred to as a derivation display.

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

  While the decorative symbols are changing, in the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol numbers, for example, from top to bottom. Alternatively, a scrolling display that flows from the right side to the left side is performed. Then, 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

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

  As an example, the start winning memory display unit 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, when the hold memory display is performed, the special figure hold memory number based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition or the second start condition. If it cannot be specified, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number may be changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray display. .

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

  The display area of the image display device 5 may be provided with a color symbol display area for variably displaying a color symbol as identification information different from the decorative symbol. As an example, in the color symbol display area, when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the variation of the color symbol (for example, the display color update display) is started. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is started by the “left” color symbol display unit and the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation of the color symbol is started. The display part should just be included. Then, when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special graphic game is completely stopped and displayed, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that is the variable display result of the color symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The color symbols variably displayed on the “left” and “right” color symbol display sections include, for example, a plurality of types such as four types of symbols (“yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as the color pattern is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. As an example, the symbol numbers “1” to “4” only need to be assigned to the “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue” color symbols.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for a normal electric accessory (normally A second start winning opening is provided. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid is turned on, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening. It becomes a state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a central position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided. Note that the operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed, and may be a button that can be rotated, such as a rotary selector, or can be touched or pressed like a touch panel. It may be a thing, and the thing which can be tilted like a lever type switch may be sufficient. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 only needs to be able to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined variable display time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The variable symbol display time may be determined as one of a plurality of variable display times by, for example, extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value at the start of each normal game. . If a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol that becomes a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is It becomes "per ordinary figure". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The process starts when the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the first special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is ended. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the second special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a predetermined variable display time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the result of the special symbol variable display is determined. The special symbol is displayed as a complete stop. The variable display time of the special symbol is, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern type as shown in FIG. 5 or numerical data indicating a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern at the start of each special graphic game. Corresponding to the variation pattern determined based on the above, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of variable display times. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special display result is a “big hit”, and a special symbol other than the big bonus symbol (losing) If the symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes “losing” as a non-specific display result. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” 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.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the 15-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it does not become the short-time state. You may make it be in a normal state. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is usually referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as a “non-probable big hit symbol”). The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a normal jackpot symbol is variable to “normal” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  Out of the special symbols showing the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15-round jackpot symbol, the 15-round jackpot is based on the special symbol showing the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the state is over, or after the two round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, the special figure change time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability change state (high probability game state) in which probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed is controlled. Is done. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result is a “hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a probabilistic big hit symbol. It is called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a probable big hit symbol is variable "probable change" (also called "probable big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol is “surprise” (“surprise big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ")" As a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type").

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

  On the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B. That is, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative symbol display section 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. In all of 5C and 5R, decorative symbols are displayed in an accelerated manner (all symbols accelerated display). When a predetermined speed is reached, the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed (all symbols are displayed at a constant speed). Such all symbols acceleration display and all symbols constant speed display are included in all symbol variations that variably display the ornament symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After all the symbols change, for example, display the symbols in a decelerating display (each symbol deceleration display) in a predetermined order such as “Left” → “Right” → “Medium”. While stopping and displaying, for example, temporary stop display that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction is performed. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern reaches the variable display time determined based on the variation pattern or the like, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed in a completely stopped state. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time may be displayed in a decelerating display (all symbol decelerating display).

  After all symbols change is started, the decorative symbols are reach-displayed on all or some of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It may be derived and displayed in the state. Here, the reach display state refers to a decorative symbol that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). ")" 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, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display part (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In the symbol display portion 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R are all or part of the decorative symbols. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach display state, an effect image such as an animation image or a live-action image different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, There are times when the variation pattern of the decorative design is changed. Such an effect image display, background image display mode change, and decorative pattern change mode change are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Some reach productions are set such that when they appear, a big hit is likely to occur (a high probability is a big win) compared to a normal reach production (normal reach). Such a special reach production is also called a super reach production (or simply “super reach”). As an example, for reach production that becomes super reach, after performing a reach production similar to normal reach until a predetermined time elapses, for example, a decorative pattern such as a background image display mode, a displayed character, a decorative pattern variation direction, etc. The change of the production mode (so-called “development”) by changing at least one of the fluctuation modes before the reach display state or at the time of the normal reach, and the reach production peculiar to the super reach It is sufficient if the introduction part in is started. In addition, in the reach production that becomes super reach, when the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state, the introduction part in the reach production peculiar to super reach is started without performing the reach production similar to the normal reach. Things may be included.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display state of decorative designs may become the reach display state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, There may be a case where a specific effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. In this embodiment, an effect operation that is a specific effect of the “pseudo train” is set to be executable. Here, in the specific effect of “pseudo-ream”, all symbol variations start in response to the first start condition or the second start condition for starting variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols being established once. Then, the decorative symbols are displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R sequentially or simultaneously, and then “left”, “middle”, This is an effect operation in which a re-variable display operation (re-variation) for starting re-variable display of decorative symbols on all of the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed a predetermined number of times. As an example, in the specific effect of “pseudo ream”, the pseudo ream chance GC1 as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Any of a plurality of types of decorative symbol combinations predetermined as -GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, it is only necessary to set so that the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of re-variations increases. As a result, the player can recognize that a specific effect of “pseudo ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of re-variations increases, The expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variation is performed once to three times, so that the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row. In the following, the number of re-variations (for example, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once (for example, “1” to “3”) is also referred to as the number of quasi-continuous re-variations, and the number of decorative symbol variations (for example, “2” to “4”) is also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuations. That is, the number of times of pseudo-continuations is a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of times of re-variation among pseudo-continuations.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the specific effect of “pseudo-continuation” is executed, an effect image showing a character prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 with the progress of the pseudo continuous variation, for example. , Displaying a predetermined sound (special sound) from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting the game effect lamp 9 with a predetermined lighting pattern, for effects provided inside or outside the game area A predetermined effect operation such as operating a plurality of movable members included in the accessory may be executed. As an example, when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on all the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are displayed again on all the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, Pseudo continuous variation is performed by performing any one or a combination of a plurality of operations among the display of the displayed effect image, the output of the special sound, the lighting of the lamp, and the operation of the movable member. May be notified in a recognizable manner.

  If the special symbol that will be a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, a decoration of “left”, “middle”, or “right” Among the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, all of the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R display patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R. In some cases, the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state in some decorative design display units, and the reach effect is executed. When the reach effect is completed, a definite decorative design that is a reach-losing combination may be derived 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”.

  If the special symbol that becomes the losing symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, the “left”, “ Reach the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R, etc.) of the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R. After the derivation display is performed in a non-reach display state different from the display state, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be derived and displayed without executing a reach effect. Such a decorative pattern variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “non-reach loss” or “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display sections 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose design numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any decoration display unit 5L, 5C, 5R may be used as long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are the probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any decoration display unit 5L, 5C, 5R may be used as long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the fixed special symbol becomes the 15 round big hit symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination and the probable big hit combination is derived. After the display, etc., it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and after the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the time reduction state or the probability variation state. In this way, when the time reduction state or the probable change state occurs after the end of the 15 round big hit state, the effect mode may be different from the normal effect mode. For example, in the short-time state after the end of the 15th round big hit state, an effect image notifying that the time-short state is “chance time” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. For example, the display mode of the background image may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the player can recognize the short-time state in the short-time effect mode. Further, in the probability variation state after the end of the 15th round big hit state, an effect image notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. For example, the display mode of the background image may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize the probability change state may be set.

  If a special symbol that is a two-round jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol for a special symbol game that corresponds to a variable jacking result of “big hit” and a big hit type of “surprise”, After the start, a surprise mode start effect is executed as a surprise effect different from the full effect or the complete effect. Then, when starting the accuracy mode start effect or after executing the accuracy mode start effect, for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes one of the accuracy chance items TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. 3B is derived and displayed. That's fine. It should be noted that, when the accusation mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the accuracy mode start effect is executed, the definite ornament symbol may not be derived and displayed. In this case, even after the decorative symbol being variably displayed is erased, for example, by continuously displaying the color symbol in the color symbol display area, it is possible to recognize that the variable symbol display is continuing. Good. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode referred to as the accuracy mode is started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed.

  In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “accurate”, the confirmed special symbol becomes a two round big hit symbol, and then the two round big hit state is controlled. After the completion, the control mode is controlled to the probability changing state, and the effect mode becomes the sudden accuracy mode. For example, in the surprise mode, an effect operation in which the player can recognize that the state is in the probability change state may be performed in the same effect mode as the effect mode during probability change or a different effect mode.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the variable display result is displayed in the period from when the variable display result is stopped until the end of the 15 round big hit state. An effect during the big hit control executed during the round big hit state and an effect during the big hit control having a story continuity are executed. Such a big hit control effect is referred to as a story effect. In this embodiment, if the number of consecutive games is less than a predetermined number (for example, five times) in the case of so-called consecutive games, the story effect in the first episode is used. From the final episode to the story effect of the 20th episode, each episode is sequentially executed every time it is controlled to the 15 round round big hit state. Here, the ream is executed a predetermined number of times when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” when the probability change state is reached, and is controlled to the probability change state even after the big hit gaming state ends. That means. In addition, “Renso” means that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, and the 15 round big hit state is controlled after being controlled to the 15 round big hit state. The probability variation state started on the basis of the 15 round jackpot state controlled corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” means the period until the end . In addition, the number of consecutive resorts means that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” when in the probable change state, and it continues to be controlled to the probable change state even after the big hit game state ends. The number of times

  On the other hand, when it is not in a retreat, that is, in a normal state or a short time state, first, in the period from when the variable display result is stopped and displayed until the first round ends, the first Whether to execute a story direction in the story, a story direction next to the story direction performed during the previous 15 rounds of big hit, or a character introduction direction that introduces characters appearing in this series of story effects The first story selection effect that is selected by the user is executed. As an example, in the first story selection effect, selection items such as “to the next story”, “from the beginning”, “character introduction”, and an effect image such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. In the default state, this cursor is set so as to designate a selection item of “go to next story”, and the selection item to be designated is switched according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. Then, at the timing when the story selection effect ends, the story effect executed in the first episode and the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state corresponding to the selection item designated by the cursor at that time. Either the next story effect or the character introduction effect is executed. For example, when it is time to end the story selection effect, if the cursor specifies the selection item “to next story”, the next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state A story effect is executed. On the other hand, when the cursor designates the selection item “from the beginning”, the story effect in the first episode is executed. On the other hand, when the cursor designates the “character introduction” selection item, a character introduction effect for introducing characters appearing in a series of story effects is executed. Note that the selection item designated by the cursor may be switched according to the rotation operation of the rotary selector by the player. In this case, in addition to the timing at which the story selection effect ends, for example, the player may determine the effect to be executed by operating the operation button 30.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive resorts is a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) or more during the consecutive resort, first, in the period from when the variable display result is stopped and displayed until the end of the first round, The player chooses between the story production in the first episode, the story production following the story production performed during the previous 15 rounds of big hit, and the story production in the last episode, episode 20. The second story selection effect to be executed is executed. As an example, in the second story selection effect, selection images such as “go to the next story”, “go to the last story”, “from the beginning”, and an effect image such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. In the default state, this cursor is set so as to designate a selection item of “go to next story”, and the selection item to be designated is switched according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. Then, at the timing when the story selection effect ends, the story effect executed in the first episode and the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state corresponding to the selection item designated by the cursor at that time. Either the next story effect or the character introduction effect is executed. For example, when it is time to end the story selection effect, if the cursor specifies the selection item “to next story”, the next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state A story effect is executed. On the other hand, when the cursor designates the selection item “go to the last story”, the story effect in the 20th story which is the last story is executed. On the other hand, when the cursor designates the selection item “from the beginning”, the story effect in the first episode is executed. Note that the selection item designated by the cursor may be switched according to the rotation operation of the rotary selector by the player. In this case, in addition to the timing at which the story selection effect ends, for example, the player may determine the effect to be executed by operating the operation button 30.

  Furthermore, in the 15 round big hit state after all story effects from the first episode to the 20th episode have been executed, first, in the period from when the variable display result is stopped and displayed until the first round ends, A third story selection effect is executed that causes the player to select which of the story effects in the first to twentieth episodes is to be executed. As an example, in the third story selection effect, digest images showing the outlines of the story effects from the first story to the 20th story are displayed in a superimposed manner as selection items. Here, the digest image may be a still image or a moving image. In the default state, the digest image of the story effect in the first episode is arranged on the foreground, and the digest image of the story effect from the second story to the twentieth story is arranged on the back side. Each time the operation button 30 is operated by the player, the digest image arranged in the foreground is moved to the foreground, and other digest images are moved to the foreground. Specifically, in the case where the digest image of the story effect in the first episode is arranged in the foreground, when the player operates the operation button 30 once, the digest image in the first episode is brought to the back. While moving, the digest images in the second episode to the twentieth episode are moved one by one to the front, and the digest image in the second episode is placed in the forefront. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 five more times, the digest images in the second episode to the sixth episode are sequentially moved to the foreground, and the digest image in the seventh episode is moved to the forefront. . Then, when it is time to end the story selection effect, the story effect corresponding to the digest image arranged in the front row at that time is executed. For example, when the story selection effect is finished, when the digest image of the first episode is arranged in the foreground, the story effect in the first episode is executed. On the other hand, when the digest image of the second episode is arranged in the foreground, the story effect in the second episode is executed. On the other hand, when the digest image of the seventh episode is arranged in the foreground, the story effect in the seventh episode is executed. The digest image arranged in the foreground may be switched according to the rotation operation of the rotary selector by the player. In this case, in addition to the timing at which the story selection effect ends, for example, the player may determine the effect to be executed by operating the operation button 30. In addition, the second story selection effect is executed in the state of a big hit of 15 rounds after the story effects from the first episode to the twentieth episode are all executed, and the third story selection effect is performed in the consecutive resort. In some cases, it may be executed when the number of consecutive resorts is a predetermined number (for example, five times) or more. In addition, when the number of times that the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the variable display result is “losing” has continuously occurred (the number of times of humiliation) is a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) or more, the variable display result is stopped and displayed. The second story selection effect and the third story selection effect may be executed during the period until the first round is completed.

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

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. As an example, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, a predetermined design operation is performed as a button operation promotion effect by variably displaying decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5. The button operation promotion effect is an effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. If it is. The button operation promotion effect is an effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. If it is. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to an effect that causes the image display device 5 to display an effect image. The effect that causes a predetermined sound to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED for lighting or blinking in a predetermined lighting pattern, one for operating a movable member provided in a play accessory provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these It may be a combination. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. And if operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected within the operation valid period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and among the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol An effect operation such as stopping and displaying one of them as an effect display result is executed. At this time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, while the probable change symbol may be stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect. On the other hand, when the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is not detected within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation effective period ends, and the normal symbol is displayed. The effect operation in the promotion failure failure effect during the big hit is executed to stop display as the effect display result.

  As another example, in the jackpot promotion effect, a predetermined effect operation that is a button operation promotion effect is performed, and an effect image indicating a roulette game is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. At this time, the ball thrown into the rotating roulette enters the “even number” in the big hit promotion promotion effect and displays the effect image of “Sorry!”, While the successful promotion to the big hit hits the rotating roulette. The ball enters “odd number” and the effect image “probability!” Is displayed. In the case where the determined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed while the jackpot type is “probability change”, if the player operates the operation button 30 within the operation valid period, the jackpot gaming state is ended. Moreover, what is necessary is just to alert | report that there exists a promotion which will be in a probable change state by performing the promotion success presentation during a big hit. In the case where the fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed while the jackpot type is “probable change”, the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is not detected within the operation valid period, or the jackpot type is “normal” ”, It is only necessary not to execute the success promotion effect during the big hit until the end of the big hit gaming state, and not to notify that there is a promotion that is in a probable change state. The start timing of the big success promotion effect may be when the operation of the operation button 30 is detected, or when the operation valid period has elapsed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the color symbol in the “left” color symbol display area 5 A corresponding to the variable symbol special symbol display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4 A. The variable display is performed, and the variable display of the symbol in the “right” color symbol display area 5B is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is called. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, the fixed color symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. The As an example, when a special symbol indicating a number of “1” that becomes a two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game using the first special symbol, the “left” color symbol display area is displayed. In 5A, the color design indicating “yellow” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color design. In addition, when any of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7”, which are the 15-round jackpot symbols, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game using the first special symbol, “Left In the color symbol display area 5A, the color symbol indicating “red” is stopped and displayed as the determined color symbol. Furthermore, when a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol, it is confirmed in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. A color design indicating “blue” as a color design is stopped and displayed. If any of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game using the second special symbol, In the color symbol display area 5B, the color symbol indicating “red” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color symbol. When a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the second special symbol, the fixed color symbol is displayed in the “right” color symbol display area 5B. As a result, the color design indicating “blue” is stopped and displayed.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 is equipped with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first 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. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

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

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

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

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

  The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result indicating whether the big hit type is “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” and the big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  Command A1XXH, corresponding to 15 open games in the 15 round big hit state, specifies the display of effect images during the period in which the big winning port is open in each round. This is a medium specification command. Command A2XXH is an effect image (for example, an effect image in the interval between rounds) corresponding to 15 open games in the 15 rounds big hit state during the period when the big prize opening changed from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round. This is a designation command after opening the big prize opening for a 15-time open game that designates display. In the special opening command during the opening of the big prize opening for 15 games and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, a different EXT corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Data is set. In the 15 round big hit state, regardless of whether it is a period in which the grand prize opening is open in each round or the period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the end of each round. A continuous production operation may be executed.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the end of the big hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  Command A4XXH specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the two opening game in the two round big hit state. This is a medium specification command. Command A5XXH is for a two-open game that specifies the display of an effect image during a period when the big prize opening has changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the two-open game in the two round big hit state This is a command specified after the grand prize opening. With the command for opening a special prize opening for a game that is opened twice or for a command after opening a special prize opening, for example, a different EXT corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in a big round hit state. Data is set. In the 2 round big hit state, regardless of whether it is a period in which the grand prize opening is open in each round or the period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round. A continuous production operation may be executed.

  The command B001H is used to execute a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides an area, a central processing unit (CPU) 103 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the reach, a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the type and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “big hit”. For example, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprising probability” when the variable display result is “big hit” It is a numerical value. For example, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The reach determination random value MR3 is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach display state when the variable display result is “lost”. For example, the random number value MR3 for reach determination takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type takes a value in the range of “1” to “241”. The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “251”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data respectively constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and setting tables 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 variable display patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the variable display pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 17 is off or on. Thus, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned so as to be associated with the jackpot determination value data or the loss determination value data. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. It is data for decision. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the probability variation flag is on, more random number values MR1 than when the probability variation flag is off, Allocated to jackpot decision data. As a result, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation flag is turned on, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than in the normal state or the short time state in which the probability variation flag is turned off. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state and the short time state when in the probability variation state The determination data is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. Whether the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is to be “big hit” or not is determined, or the second special symbol display device 4B is used to determine the second special A common special figure display result determination table may be referred to regardless of whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game using the figure is determined to be “big hit”. If so, the data capacity can be reduced.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. When the jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the variable display result is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state, based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types such as “accuracy”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (variation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 17 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit types of “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprise”. Here, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” when the special figure game using the first special figure is started on the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Thus, “2” is set when the second special symbol display device 4B starts the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or to control to the 2 round jackpot game state, or to control to the 15 round jackpot state This is data for determination that is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the random value MR2 assigned to the “normal” or “probable” jackpot type indicates the determination result that control is made to the 15-round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the random number value MR2 indicates the determination result that the round-robin state is controlled to 2 rounds. Further, the table data indicating the random number MR2 assigned to the “normal” jackpot type indicates the determination result that the control is not performed in the probability variation state, while being assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the random value MR2 indicates the determination result that the control is performed to the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 corresponds to the jackpot type determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, using the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) for setting to any one of “0” to “2” is included.

  In the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, the random value for determining the big hit type for the big hit type of “surprise” depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. The assignment of MR2 is different. That is, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value in the range of “83” to “100” among the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is allocated to the “big hit” big hit type, while the fluctuation If the special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is not assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied.

  8A to 8C show configuration examples of reach determination tables stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table 132A illustrated in FIG. 8A, a reach determination table 132B illustrated in FIG. 8B, and a reach determination table 132C illustrated in FIG. Are prepared in advance. Each of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C determines whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR3. Each reach determination table 132A to 132C is used depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Selected as a table. In each of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C, the reach determination random value MR3 is determined as non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach. HC1-2 is associated with either a determination result indicating that the reach display state is not set or a determination result indicating the reach display state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. So that it is allocated.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the reach determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8A, “1” to “204” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination corresponding to the case where the total reserved storage number is “0”. Are assigned to the determination results of the non-reach HA 1-1, while values in the range of “205” to “239” are assigned to the determination results of the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the total number of pending storages is “1”, “1” to “217”, which are larger than the number of random number values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 among the random number values MR3 for reach determination. Range values are assigned to the non-reach HA1-2 decision results. Further, in response to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2”, “1”, which is larger than the number of random values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination. A value in the range of “220” is allocated to the determination result of the non-reach HA1-3. The non-reach HA1-1 of the reach determination random number MR3 corresponding to each of the case where the total reserved storage number is “3” or “4” or any of “5” to “8”. A value in the range of “1” to “230”, which is larger than the number of random values assigned to each of the determination results of non-reach HA1-3, is allocated to the determination results of non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HA1-5. It is. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” to “3”) or more, reachable display of the variable display state of the decorative symbols is performed compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The rate at which the decision to enter the state is made decreases. The average variable display time of special symbols and decorative patterns in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. Thus, the average variable display time can be shortened when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number.

  In addition, the reach determination table 132B selected as the use table when in the probability variation state or the reach determination table 132C selected as the use table in the time reduction state is selected as the use table when in the normal state. Compared to the reach determination table 132A, a larger number of random values MR3 are allocated to the determination result indicating that the reach display state is not set. With such a setting, the probability that the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach display state is lower in the probability changing state or the short time state than in the normal state. Thus, the average variable display time when the variable display result is “lost” can be shortened in the probability changing state or in the short time state, compared with the normal state.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern type setting table 140 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern type setting table 140 is composed of setting data for determining the contents of a plurality of types of variation pattern types according to variable display results and variable display modes (a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). In this embodiment, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4, the variation pattern types CA1-4, and the variation pattern types correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. CB1-1 to variation pattern type CB1-3 and variation pattern type CC1-1 to variation pattern type CC1-3 are prepared in advance. Further, a variation pattern type CA2-1 and a variation pattern type CA2-2 are prepared in advance as the variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Further, a variation pattern type CA3-1 and a variation pattern type CA3-2 are prepared in advance as variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probability variation”. Yes. In addition, a variation pattern type CA4-1 and a variation pattern type CA4-2 are prepared in advance as variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns in accordance with the contents defined by the variation pattern type setting table 140. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the variation pattern type CA1-1, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is not shortened in the normal state, and the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is not executed. ) ”, And includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ no shortening (normal state) ”.
The variable pattern type CA1-2 specifies the “pseudo-continuous” by reducing the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “3” or “4” in the normal state. It is a variation pattern type of “hold 3 or 4 shortened (normal state)” in which the production is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “hold 3 or 4 shortened (normal state)”. . The variable pattern type CA1-3 has a variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is any of “5” to “8” in the normal state, ”Is a variation pattern type of“ pending 5-8 shortened (normal state) ”in which a specific effect of“ pending ”is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ pending 5-8 shortened (normal state) ” Has been. The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “including pseudo-continuous” in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach” in the normal state. ”And a variation pattern previously associated with“ ”.

  The variation pattern type CB1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (probability variation state)” in which the specific display of the “pseudo-continuous” is not executed because the variable display time of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is shortened in the probability variation state, It is configured to include a variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening (probability variation state)”. The variable pattern type CB1-2 specifies the “pseudo-continuous” by shortening the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “8” in the probability variation state. It is a variation pattern type of “2-8 shortened (probability variation state)” in which the production is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “2-8 shortening (probability variation state)”. . The variation pattern type CB1-3 is a variation pattern type of “includes pseudo-continuous” which may execute a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” during variable display of decorative symbols in the probability variation state. It is configured to include the associated variation pattern.

  The variation pattern type CC1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (short time state)” in which the special display such as “pseudo-continuous” is not executed because the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened in the short time state. , Including a variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening (time-short state)”. In the variable pattern type CC1-2, the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened corresponding to the case where the total number of stored memories is “2” to “8” in the short-time state, It is a variation pattern type of “hold 2 to 8 shortened (time-short state)” in which a specific effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “hold 2 to 8 shortened (time-short state)”. Yes. The variation pattern type CC1-3 is a variation pattern type of “including pseudo-continuous (short-time state)” that may execute a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” during variable display of decorative symbols in the short-time state. It includes a variation pattern that is preliminarily associated with “include (time-short state)”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is a variation pattern type of “normal reach” in which normal reach production (normal reach) is performed after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach display state, and is associated with “normal reach” in advance. Consists of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern type CA2-2 is a variation pattern type of “super reach” in which the reach display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach display state, and is associated with “super reach” in advance. Consists of fluctuation patterns.

  The variation pattern type CA3-1 executes a normal reach effect (normal reach) after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state, and derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination when the reach effect ends. It is a variation pattern type of “normal reach”, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach”. The variation pattern type CA3-2 executes a super-reach reach effect after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state, and derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination when the reach effect ends. The variation pattern type of “reach” includes a variation pattern associated with “super reach” in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “accuracy mode start effect” in which the accuracy mode start effect is executed without changing the decorative display variable display state to the reach display state. It includes a variation pattern associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA4-2 executes the reach effect of the super reach after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach display state, and shifts from the reach effect to the start of the correct mode start effect. Via)), and includes a variation pattern associated in advance with “Accuracy mode start effect (via super reach)”.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern setting table 141A stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern setting table 141A is composed of setting data for determining variable display times and contents in a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “losing”. The specific contents of the effect in the variation pattern are determined and set on the side of the effect control board 12 in accordance with the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11. In this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-1 to variation pattern PA1-4, variation pattern PB1-1, A fluctuation pattern PB1-2, a fluctuation pattern PC1-1, and a fluctuation pattern PC1-2 are prepared in advance. Further, variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 are prepared in advance as variation patterns corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. The variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode, such as the variation pattern PA1-1 to variation pattern PA1-4, variation pattern PB1-1, variation pattern PB1-2, variation pattern PC1-1, variation pattern PC1-2. The variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where “is non-reach” is also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern (or “normal loss variation pattern”). Like the variation pattern PA2-1 to variation pattern PA2-3, the variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach” is also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern. A variation pattern prepared for a case where the variable display result is “lost”, such as a non-reach loss variation pattern or a reach loss variation pattern, is also referred to as a loss variation pattern.

  FIG. 11A shows a configuration example of the variation pattern setting table 141B stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern setting table 141B includes setting data for determining variable display times and contents in a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probability”. It is composed of In this embodiment, the variation pattern PA4-1 to variation is used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the sudden display is not executed among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probability variation”. A pattern PA4-3 and a fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to a fluctuation pattern PA5-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change” like the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 to fluctuation pattern PA4-3 and fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to fluctuation pattern PA5-4 The variation pattern prepared in this way is also referred to as a total production jackpot variation pattern.

  FIG. 11B shows a configuration example of the variation pattern setting table 141C stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern setting table 141 </ b> C is configured by setting data for determining variable display times and contents in a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Yes. In this embodiment, variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 are prepared in advance as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. In the variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 shown in FIG. 11 (B), after the suddenness mode start effect is finished, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes one of the suddenness chance items TC1 to TC4 is derived and displayed and stops. On the other hand, in the variation pattern PF1-1 to variation pattern PF1-4, the suddenness mode start effect may be performed after any of the sudden chance items TC1 to TC4 is temporarily stopped and displayed. The display of the decorative design may be erased when the start effect is started, and the fixed decorative design may not be derived and displayed. Like the variation pattern PF1-1 to variation pattern PF1-4, the variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is also referred to as a sudden hit big variation pattern. In addition, a variation pattern prepared for a case where the variable display result is “big hit”, such as the all-effects big hit variation pattern and the sudden hit big variation pattern, is also referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  12A to 12C show a configuration example of a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table, a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 12A, a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. A non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 12 (C) is prepared in advance. Each of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C has a variable display result of “loss” and a variable display mode of “non-reach”. It is a table referred to in order to determine based on MR4. Each of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is in accordance with the table selection setting as shown in FIG. 12D, for example, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. Accordingly, it is selected as a use table.

  In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A, for determining the variation pattern type according to which of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5 the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Are assigned so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133B, for determining the variation pattern type according to whether the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach” is non-reach HB1-1 or non-reach HB1-2. Are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CB1-1 to CB1-3. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133C, for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach” is non-reach HC1-1 or non-reach HC1-2. Are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CC1-1 to CC1-3.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C show a configuration example of the reach / losing fluctuation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the reach loss variation pattern type determination table, the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 13A, the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134B shown in FIG. 13B, and FIG. ) Reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134C is prepared in advance. The reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C respectively change the variation pattern type to the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “loss” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It is a table that is referenced to make a decision based on it. Each reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A to 134C is in accordance with whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. And selected as a use table.

  In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is determined depending on which of the reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3 is the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach”. Are allocated so as to be associated with either the variation pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134B, in response to the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach” is reach HB2-1, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA2−. 1 and are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA2-2. In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134C, in response to the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach” is reach HC2-1, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA2−. 1 and are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA2-2.

  14A to 14G show configuration examples of the big hit variation pattern type determination table. In this embodiment, as the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 14A, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 14B, and FIG. ) Big hit variation pattern type determination table 136A shown in FIG. 14D, big hit variation pattern type determination table 136B shown in FIG. 14D, big hit variation pattern type determination table 137A shown in FIG. 14E, and FIG. A jackpot variation pattern type determination table 137B is prepared in advance. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, and 137B each determine the variation pattern type for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit”. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR4. Each jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B follows the table selection setting as shown in FIG. 14G, for example, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, and the time reduction. It is selected as a usage table according to which state it is or depending on the jackpot type buffer value.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is associated with either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. Has been allocated. In the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 135C, 136C, and 137C, the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is allocated so as to be associated with either the variation pattern type CA4-1 or the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the loss variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss fluctuation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 15A and a loss fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 15B are prepared in advance as loss fluctuation pattern determination tables. The loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B each determine whether or not to reach the reach display state when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the determination result of the variation pattern type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern based on the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern. Each loss variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, it is determined that one of the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-4, variation pattern type CB1-1 to variation pattern type CB1-3, variation pattern type CC1-1 to variation pattern type CC1-3. The loss variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table according to the result, and the loss variation pattern determination table 138B is used according to the determination result indicating that either the variation pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2 is used. Selected as.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 138A, according to the variation pattern type, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern has one or more variations with the variable display result “losing” and the variable display mode “non-reach”. Allocated to the pattern. In the loss variation pattern determination table 138B, according to the variation pattern type, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is allocated to a plurality of types of variation patterns in which the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It is.

  Here, in the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table 138A, a change pattern PA1-4 such as the variation pattern type CA1-4, the variation pattern type CB1-3, or the variation pattern type CC1-3 is changed. A random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern is assigned to a variation pattern (see FIG. 10) in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” in which variation is performed once is executed. With such a setting, the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “losing” and the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and the “pseudo-continuous” is selected. The specific effects can be executed.

  For the variation pattern type CA1-4, in the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 12A, the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern type corresponds to the non-reach HA1-1. A value in the range of “217” to “241” is allocated, and a value in the range of “230” to “241” is allocated corresponding to the non-reach HA 1-2, and corresponding to the non-reach HA 1-3. The values in the range of “231” to “241” are assigned, and the values in the range of “237” to “241” are assigned to the non-reach HA1-4 and the non-reach HA1-5, respectively. Yes. Here, with respect to the determination result of the non-reach HA 1-1, in the reach determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8A, the reach determination randomness corresponds to the case where the total number of stored storage is “0”. A value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned to the numerical value MR3. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 132A, the total pending storage number corresponds to “1”, and the range of “1” to “217” in the random number MR3 for reach determination Value is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 132A, the total reserved storage number corresponds to “2”, and the range of “1” to “220” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination Value is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 132A, the total number of reserved memories corresponds to “3” and “4”, and among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination, “1” to “ A value in the range of “230” is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA 1-5, in the reach determination table 132A, the total reserved storage numbers correspond to “5” to “8”, and “1” to “ A value in the range of “230” is assigned. Therefore, when the total number of stored storages is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-4 is lower than when the total number of stored storages is “0”. Further, when the total number of reserved memories is “3”, “4” or “5” to “8”, the total number of reserved memories is “0”, or “1” or “2”. Compared with the case of “”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-4 is lower.

  FIGS. 16A and 16B show a configuration example of a big hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a jackpot variation pattern determination table, a jackpot variation pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 16A and a jackpot variation pattern determination table 139B shown in FIG. 16B are prepared in advance. Each of the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B has a variable pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type, the determination result of the variable pattern type, etc. Is a table that is referred to for determining a variation pattern based on a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern. Each big hit variation pattern determination table 139A, 139B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In other words, the jackpot variation pattern determination table 139A is selected as a usage table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2 is used, and the variation pattern type CA4-1 and variation pattern type CA4 are selected. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 139B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of -2. In each of the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to a plurality of types of variation patterns whose variable display result is “big hit” according to the variation pattern type.

  In such loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B and jackpot variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B, the variation pattern to which the random value MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned according to the variation pattern type is included in the variation pattern type. Fluctuation pattern. As an example, a variation pattern PA1-1 in which all random number values MR5 are allocated in accordance with the variation pattern type CA1-1 in the loss variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 15A is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1. The variation pattern is included. The loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B and the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B are based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, and are selected from one or more types of variation patterns included in the variation pattern type. This is a table for selecting a variation pattern in variable display.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 17 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 17 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition by winning in association with the hold number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

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

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

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 31 executed for control or the special symbol process shown in FIG. The ordinary symbol process flag is selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process performed in step S16 of FIG. 31 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the game is cleared and turned off in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the completion of the time reduction state. .

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is any one of a plurality of types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprise”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 7, if the jackpot type is “normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is “probable change”. For example, “1” is set to the big hit type buffer value, and “2” is set to the big hit type buffer value if the big hit type is “surprise”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores 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 board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updateable. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, first to third pseudo continuous time The numerical data indicating each of the random number values SR3-1 to SR3-3 for determining the temporary stop symbol, the random value SR4 for determining the pseudo-continuous pattern, and the random value SR5 for determining the promotion effect execution are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, SR5. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 30 to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, and SR5 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to select random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, Numerical data indicating the entire SR5 may be counted.

  Random values SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “decided” symbols that are variable display results of ornament symbols, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”Is a random number value used for determining a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) derived and displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. The final stop symbols here are finally stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. These are the three decorative designs. As an example, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is “1” to “ The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “96”.

  The random numbers SR3-1 to SR3-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” when executing a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. This is a random value used to determine a combination of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed on each of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. As an example, the first pseudo-random temporary stop symbol determination random value SR3-1 takes a value in the range of “1” to “211”, and the second pseudo-simultaneous temporary stop symbol determination random value SR3-2. Takes a value in the range of “1” to “229”, and the random value SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “311”.

  The random value SR4 for determining the pseudo-continuous pattern is a random value that is used to determine one of a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous patterns that are prepared in advance for executing the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. It takes a value in the range of “191”. The random number SR5 for determining the promotion effect execution determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect during the big hit when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”. Is a random number value used for performing the above, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

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

  FIGS. 19A to 19C show configuration examples of the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 160 </ b> A to 160 </ b> D are tables for determining a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 160A includes a left final stop symbol FZ1-1 that becomes a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L among the finalized symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. Is a table referred to in order to determine the value based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 160A, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. . The final stop symbol determination table 160B includes a right final stop symbol FZ1-2, which is a finalized symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R among the finalized symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. This table is referred to for determination based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2. In the final stop symbol determination table 160B, according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the second random number SR1-2 for determining the final stop symbol is It is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes medium final stop symbols FZ1-3 that are final ornament symbols that are stopped and displayed by the “medium” ornament symbol display unit 5C among the predetermined ornament symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. This table is referred to for determination based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3, and the like.

  The ROM 121 includes a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 20, and the left / right outcome type DC1-1 is LR0 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. , LR11 to LR18 and LR31 to LR38 are determined. In the final stop symbol determination table 160C, the random value SR1- for determining the third final stop symbol is determined according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. 3 is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B, the second final stop is provided in a portion where the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. The random number value SR1-2 for design determination is not allocated. With such a setting, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as a final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol combination is a reach combination or a big hit combination (except for the chance chances TC1 to TC4). It can be avoided. In the final stop symbol determination table 160C, the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is a combination of predetermined decorative symbols. The random value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned. For example, even in a combination other than the reach combination or the big hit combination, the portion that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 3A, the portion that becomes the chance of chance TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. Are not assigned the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol in the portion that is a fixed non-reach combination as shown in FIG. The combination of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 21 includes, for example, the same decorative symbols as the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8, etc., and the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, It includes a combination of decorative symbols that are likely to be mistaken as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 or the odd chances TC1 to TC4 such that the arrangement order of the decorative symbols in 5R is different. With such a setting, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, a random chance item TC1 to TC4, It is possible to prevent a certain non-reach combination similar to the chance eyes.

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

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 constituting the reach-losing combination is specified by a symbol difference which is a difference value between the symbol numbers of the decorative symbols as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, variation of decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and “left” → “right” → “ In the case of deriving and displaying a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol in a predetermined order such as “middle”, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C from which the decorative symbol is derived and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 derived and displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the final stop symbol determination table 162B is used to select “ The difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display section 5C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined at this time, a determined decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display unit 5C is determined. In the final stop symbol determination table 162B, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is any one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, any of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 is selected. The random number values SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol are allocated to symbol differences “−2”, “−1”, “+1”, and “+2”.

  23A to 23C show configuration examples of final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C are tables for determining a definite decorative symbol that is one of the big hit combinations and the chances of success TC1 to TC4. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 163A is stopped and displayed together on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R as fixed ornament symbols that are normally a big hit combination. It is a table referred to in order to determine the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. In the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the random numbers SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol are the same as the symbol numbers “1” of the normal symbols whose left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are the same. 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”. In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the left and middle symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed as finalized symbols that are probable big hit combinations. It is a table referred to for determining the right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is the same as the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3, and the symbol number “ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”, and“ 7 ”. The final stop symbol determination table 163C includes left center right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4-3 in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols to be one of the random chance items TC1 to TC4 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 163C, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned to the chances of success TC1 to TC4.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern determination table 164 shown in FIG. 24 as a table for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns. The pseudo-continuous pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 indicates the pseudo-continuous patterns quasi-continuous TP2-1 to pseudo-continuous TP2 based on the random value SR4 for pseudo-continuous pattern determination when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. -3 is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of them. The pseudo continuous pattern determination table 164 includes PA1-4, PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2 to PA3-4, PA4-2, PA4-3, PA5-2 to PA5-4, PF1-2, PF1- In accordance with a variation pattern (see FIGS. 10 and 11A and 11B) in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, such as a variation pattern of 4, a random number SR6-2 for determining a pseudo-continuous pattern. Is composed of data for determination assigned to the pseudo-continuous patterns of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo-continuous TP2-3.

  Here, different character images are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the pseudo continuous patterns of the pseudo continuous TP1-1 to the pseudo continuous TP1-3. In this embodiment, when the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed or when the variable display is started, the character image of “dog” is displayed when the pseudo-continuous pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP1-1 is determined. When displayed in the display area of the display device 5 and the pseudo-continuous pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP1-2 is determined, the character image of “monkey” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the pseudo-continuous of the pseudo-continuous TP1-3. When the continuous pattern is determined, the character image of “pheasant” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of a temporary stop symbol determination table used to determine a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. In this embodiment, a temporary stop symbol determination table 165A shown in FIG. 25A is used as a temporary stop symbol determination table for determining a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. A temporary stop symbol determination table 165B shown in FIG. 25 (B) and a temporary stop symbol determination table 165C shown in FIG. 25 (C) are prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 121. As shown in FIG. 26, each temporary stop symbol determination table 165A to 165C includes a variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, a decorative symbol based on the first start condition or the second start condition being established once. It is selected as a usage table according to the number of fluctuations.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, the first pseudo continuous time The random value SR3-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol is allocated to the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. Here, in the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, when the same decorative symbol as the left final stop symbol is the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a decorative symbol different from the left final stop symbol is the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1. Compared to the case, a larger number of random values SR3-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol are allocated. In such a setting, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 and the left final stop symbol among the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped when the final pseudo continuous variation is executed may be the same decorative symbol. Rise. As a result, the final pseudo continuous variation is executed, so that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L are not changed, while the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5C are changed. The decorative design that is stopped and displayed on 5R is changed, and the impression that the variable display state approaches the reach state is given to the player by the continuous display of the decorative design, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, when the left final stop symbol is a normal symbol such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 is “1”. , “3”, “5”, “7”, and so on, the pseudo-simultaneous chance symbols GC1, GC3, GC5, and GC7 that are probabilistic variation symbols are not determined. A numerical value SR3-1 is assigned. As a result, from the state where the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 becomes a probability variable symbol and becomes a probability variable big hit combination, the left final stop symbol becomes a normal symbol and there is no possibility of becoming a probability variable big hit combination. As a result, it is possible to prevent the expectation that the big hit type is “probable change” from being reduced.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B, the combination of the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, the right stop symbol KZ2-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A is a pseudo consecutive chance GC1. The random number SR3-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is configured by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3, depending on which of the two is GC8. Are assigned to the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C, the combination of the left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B is a pseudo consecutive chance. Depending on which of GC1 to GC8, the random number SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is determined by the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3. Allocated to the configured pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes a promotion effect execution determination table 166 shown in FIG. The promotion effect execution determination table 166 shown in FIG. 27 executes the jackpot promotion effect when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probability change” (other than “surprise”). It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not based on a random number SR5 for determining promotion performance execution. The promotion effect execution determination table 166 assigns the random effect value SR5 for determining the promotion effect execution to a determination result indicating the presence or absence of the jackpot promotion effect depending on whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. It consists of decision data. Here, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”, a part of the random effect SR5 for determining the promotion effect execution is assigned to the determination result of the jackpot promotion effect and the rest is the jackpot It is assigned to the determination result without the promotion effect, and the promotion effect during the jackpot may or may not be executed.

  The pattern table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, a symbol variation control pattern table 167 as shown in FIG. 28 and a big hit effect control pattern table 168 as shown in FIG.

  In the symbol variation control pattern table 167, the variable display of decorative symbols on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the stop display of the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as an operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and an effect display operation in a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” as a symbol variation control pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes various effects according to variable display of decorative symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer judgment value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. It is composed of control data for controlling the operation, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series. The effect control CPU 120 reads the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command from the symbol variation control pattern table 167. Then, by transmitting a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data to the display control unit 123, the control content of the effect display operation such as the variable display operation of the decorative design on the display screen of the image display device 5 is instructed. Also, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by transmitting a sound effect signal corresponding to the sound control data to the sound control board 13 via the I / O 125 or the like. Further, the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by transmitting an illumination signal corresponding to the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14 via the I / O 125 or the like.

  Note that a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern tables 167 may be provided corresponding to the effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern tables 167 corresponding to each of the case where the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal production mode, a production mode during probability change, a production mode during time reduction, and a suddenness mode. To be provided. In this case, depending on the presentation mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative pattern (display color, shape, size, character, variation speed, etc.), etc. are different. The control data in the symbol variation control pattern stored in each symbol variation control pattern table 167 may be set in advance.

  In the jackpot effect control pattern table 168, a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period in which the jackpot game state is controlled may be stored as a jackpot effect control pattern. Each big hit production control pattern corresponds to the progress of the production operation in the big hit gaming state such as production control process timer setting value, production control process timer judgment value, production display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, etc. in time series.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 30, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 30 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from each switch 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of 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. In the normal symbol process, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state or in the short time state, the setting is made to increase the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening as compared to the normal state. And control is performed. For example, when the state is the probability variation state or the short-time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variable display time to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol variable display in each regular game. Control for improving the probability that the result is “per normal” than in the normal state, the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” For example, a control for making the length longer than that in the normal state, a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state, or a setting for performing a combination of these controls is performed.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. When the command control process is finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 31 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first reserved storage number that is the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Is determined to be a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 31 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S206 is executed, the total pending storage number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S207). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S208). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 31 after the special symbol process process ends. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S209 is executed, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. Is determined (step S210). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an off state (step S210; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S210; Yes), it is the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S211). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S211 (step S211; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S211; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S214). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S215). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 31 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S215 is executed, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S217). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 31 after the special symbol process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 32 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not a first start condition for starting or a second start condition for starting a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol, etc. is controlled as the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol and the special symbol game in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  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, based on a pre-determined result whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, a reach determined result whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is a reach display state, etc. A process of determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the like are included.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and after the special symbol starts variable display. It includes a process for measuring the elapsed time. It is also determined whether the elapsed time thus measured has reached the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern. When the variable display time is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for performing settings, a process for performing settings for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12, and the like are included. Note that the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design is specified. When the display time is reached, the determined decorative design may be confirmed by completely stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative design without receiving the effect control command from the main board 11. In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special chart process flag is set. Is updated to “4”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of big prize opening times. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to.

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

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

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

  FIG. 34A is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 34 (A), first, the CPU 103, for example, based on the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory. It is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number that is the total number is “0” (step S241). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S241; No), start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S242). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Following the processing of step S242, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved storage number count value, the total reserved storage number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C uses the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S243). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S242 is “first” or “second” (step S244).

  If it is determined in step S244 that the start data is “first” (step S244; first), a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (step S245). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S244 that the start data is “second” (step S244; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S246).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S245 and S246, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start-up data read in step S242 (step S247). For example, when the start data is “first”, the random number value for determining the special figure display result is used as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. The numerical data indicating MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read out. On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is used for determining the special figure display result. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read out.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S247, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start data is decremented by 1 and the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “ The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “8” are shifted up by one entry (step S248). For example, when the start data is “first”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored content of the held data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. Let On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top.

  Following the processing of step S248, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the start data is selected and set as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. (Step S249). For example, if the start data is “first”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A is set as the use table, while if the start data is “second”, FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in B) is set as a use table. The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read in step S247 matches the big hit determination value data. It is determined whether or not (step S250).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit decision value data in step S250 (step S250; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S251). ). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S252). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S247, the jackpot type is set to “normal” or “probable change” by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S252. ”Or“ Sudden Probability ”is determined as one of the big hit types (step S253). When the special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S246, the big hit type determination random number MR2 is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type determination table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type will not be determined as “surprising”. In the process of step S253, the jackpot type buffer value may be set to any one of “0” to “2” corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  After the process of step S253 is executed, the maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S254). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), if the jackpot type buffer value set in step S253 is either “0” or “1”, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to 15 times. Set to “15” corresponding to the open game. The jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” when the jackpot type determined in step S253 is “normal”, and when the jackpot type determined in step S253 is “probable change”, “ 1 ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value set in step S253 is “2”, the maximum value for the number of times that the big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the twice-open game. The jackpot type buffer value is set to “2” when the jackpot type determined in step S253 is “surprise”.

  In step S250, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data (step S250; No), after executing the process of step S254, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state is determined in advance. A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result and the determination result of the jackpot type (step S255). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit decision value data in step S250, the loss pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit decision value data in step S250, “1”, “3”, which become big hit symbols, according to the big hit type decision result in step S253. , One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S255, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S241 (step S241; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S257), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state or a short-time state, a variation special figure designation buffer value, and a big hit Based on the type buffer value, in accordance with the table selection setting shown in FIG. 14G, as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, One of 137A and 137B is selected and set (step S262). Here, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified from the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, FIG. In accordance with the table selection setting shown, one of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach display state (step S263). At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S264). Subsequently, the random value MR3 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S265). Then, based on the reach determination random value MR3 extracted in step S265, the presence / absence of the reach state is determined by referring to one of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C set in step S263 (step S266). .

  Following the processing in step S266, it is determined whether the determination result in step S266 is the variable display mode “reach” or “non-reach” (step S267). At this time, if the determination result is “reach” as the variable display mode (step S267; reach), based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, FIG. Reach variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C as use tables for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the determination result in step S266 is a determination result in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S267; non-reach), the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability change state, and 12A to 12C as usage tables for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. ) To select and set any one of the non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C (step S269).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S270). Then, based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S270, by referring to the use table set in any one of steps S262, S268, S269, the variation pattern type is selected from any of a plurality of types. (Step S271). As an example, when one of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 136A, and 137A shown in FIGS. 14A, 14C, and 14E is selected and set in step S262, in step S270. Based on the extracted random value MR4 or the like, the variation pattern type CA3-1 of “normal reach”, the variation pattern type CA3-2 of “super reach”, or the like may be determined. Thus, in this embodiment, when the big hit type is “normal” or “probability change”, when the change pattern type is determined in step S271, which reach effect is to be executed among normal reach and super reach? Decisions are made. As another example, when any of the reach-losing variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C is selected and set in step S268, the random number value extracted in step S270. Based on MR4 or the like, it is determined as either “normal reach” variation pattern type CA2-1 or “superreach” variation pattern type CA2-2. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”, when the variation pattern type is determined in step S271, either reach of normal reach or super reach is determined. It is determined whether to execute the production.

  Here, in the processes of steps S270 and S271, the decorative symbol variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. Whether to determine the type, or to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Regardless, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing of steps S270 and S271, regardless of the determination result of the presence / absence of the reach display state in step S266, numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is used to perform the processing by a common processing module. The variation pattern type can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S271, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S271 in this way, as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, FIGS. 15A and 15B are used. ) Shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B and the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are selected and set. (Step S272). Subsequently, a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S273). Then, based on the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S273, the variation pattern determination table set in step S272 is referred to determine which one of the plurality of types of variation patterns is selected. This is performed (step S274). As an example, when the variation pattern type CA3-1 or variation pattern type CA3-2 is determined in step S271, the big hit variation pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 16 is selected and set in step S272. If the variation pattern type is CA3-2 of “super reach”, one of the variation pattern PA5-1 to variation pattern PA5-4 is selected based on the random value MR5 in step S274. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type CA3-2 is determined, when the variation pattern is determined in step S274, the determination of the presence / absence of a specific effect that becomes a “pseudo sequence”, the “pseudo sequence” For example, determination of the number of pseudo-continuations when executing a specific effect is performed.

  Here, in the processing of steps S273 and S274, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing of steps S273 and S274, the numerical value data indicating the common random number MR5 used for determining the variation pattern is used to change by the common processing module regardless of the determination result of the presence / absence of the reach display state in step S266. The pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S274, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S274, a special symbol variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S275). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is set so as to start the variable display of the special symbol (step S276). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S276, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variable symbol variable display start are performed (step S277). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by a transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When such setting in step S277 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S277, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S278), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

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

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time reduction state is to be ended (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting one or adding one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated special figure variation count value matches a predetermined special gaming state end determination value. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability variation state or the time reduction state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag, etc., and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability change flag or the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S297 may be ended. Note that the end determination based on the special figure fluctuation count count value is performed only when the time reduction flag is on and is in the time reduction state. Control may be continued until the result is “big hit”. Alternatively, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability change state end from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 and referring to a probability change state end determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. Further, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation state. After executing the process of step S297, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “0”, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 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. 37, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening of the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 32, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S312). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S312 is “0” corresponding to the “normal” jackpot type (step S313). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “0” (step S313; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S314). As an example, in the process of step S314, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and the count initial value (for example, “100”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. May be set in the special figure fluctuation counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “0” in step S313 (step S313; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S315). As an example, in the process of step S315, the probability variation flag is set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is the number of times of the special diagram variation. What is necessary is just to set to a counter. Note that when the control for changing the probability change state is continued until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the special figure fluctuation number counter need not be set.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S314 and S315, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S316), and then the jackpot end process is terminated.

  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. 38 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In the effect control process, 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, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  In the command analysis process of step S405, when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the reserved memory display for updating the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display unit 5H of the image display device 5 is received. An update process may be executed. In this reserved memory display update process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is reception. At this time, if no pending storage number notification command is received, the pending storage display update process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a pending storage number notification command has been received, it is determined whether a decrease in the pending storage number is designated or an increase is designated by the pending storage number notification command. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control only needs to be able to specify the number of reserved memories based on the value of the variable display hold counter (variable display hold count value) provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. In this case, the pending storage count notified by the pending storage count notification command is compared with the variable display pending count value, and if the notified pending storage count is larger, it is determined that the increase in the pending storage count is designated. On the other hand, if the notified number of reserved memories is smaller, it may be determined that a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated.

  Then, when a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated, a hold display decrease update setting for updating the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display unit 5H is performed in response to the decrease in the number of reserved memories. In this hold display reduction update setting, for example, one of the display parts changed to the opaque color display in the start winning memory display unit 5H (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are in the opaque color) The display setting for moving the display in each display part to the next one by one is performed. At this time, display setting for returning one of the display parts that have been changed to the predetermined opaque color display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts that have become opaque color) to the transparent color display is also performed. Done. Further, in the hold display reduction update setting, the variable display hold count value may be updated by 1. After performing such a hold display reduction update setting, the hold storage display update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an increase in the number of reserved memories is designated, it is determined whether or not any of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command has been received. To do. Here, it is determined whether or not the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been received in the command analysis processing in step S405, and any of the start opening prize designation commands is received. When it is determined that there is a command, a command reception flag corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command may be set to an on state. As an example, when the first start opening prize designation command is received, the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set to ON, while when the second start opening prize designation command is received, the second start opening prize designation command is set. Sets the specified command reception flag to the on state. In this case, if either the first start opening prize designation command reception flag or the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received.

  When it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has not been received, the start opening prize designation for updating the hold memory display in the starting prize storage display section 5H corresponding to the absence of the starting opening prize designation is not made. Display update settings are made. In the display update setting when the start opening prize is not specified, for example, blue display (display color corresponding to establishment of the first start condition) or red display (display corresponding to establishment of the second start condition) on the start prize storage display unit 5H. Display setting for changing all of the display parts that are colored) to gray display, and display for changing one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display unit 5H to gray display Settings are made. After performing such a display update setting when no start opening winning designation is made, the on-hold storage display update process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received, the received start opening prize designation command is determined depending on, for example, whether or not the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is on. It is determined whether or not it is a first start opening winning designation command. At this time, if it is determined that the command is the first start opening prize designation command, the first hold display for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display unit 5H corresponding to the increase in the first hold memory number. An incremental update setting is made. In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends. If it is determined that the command is the second start opening prize designation command, the second hold for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the second hold memory number. Display increase update setting is performed. In the second hold display increase / update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends.

  In this way, before receiving the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, either the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command serving as the starting opening winning designation command is normally performed. 1st hold display increase update setting and 2nd hold display increase update setting are performed. At this time, in the start winning memory display unit 5H, the first reserved memory number that is the number of stored data in the first special figure storage unit 151A based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition are established. The second reserved memory number that is the stored number of the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 notifies the increase of the reserved memory count, and becomes the start slot winning designation command before receiving the reserved memory count notification command. When neither a winning designation command nor a second starting opening winning designation command is received, display update setting is performed when no starting opening winning designation is specified. At this time, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start winning storage display unit 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode. For example, by setting the display mode of the hold memory display to gray, the total hold memory number can be specified, but the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting and the second hold display increase update setting are set. By performing either one, it is possible to add a new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command while maintaining the display mode in the display portion which is displayed in gray. As an example, when the reserved memory number notification command is received after the first start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting is performed, thereby winning the first start winning opening A blue display corresponding to is added.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Run.

  The variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation start waiting process is provided in the image display device 5 depending on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in each of the displayed “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol displays 5L, 5C, and 5R and variable display of color symbols in the color symbol display area This includes processing to make a decision. It should be noted that the process of determining whether or not to start decorative display or the like of the decorative pattern is not based on whether or not either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, but a variation pattern designation It may be performed depending on whether a command is received or not. At this time, if it is determined that variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various performance operations including variable display of decorative symbols and color symbols, the final decorative symbols, temporary stop symbols, pseudo A process for determining a continuous pattern and the like is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, a symbol variation control pattern or the like is set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

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

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

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound effect sound signal is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as turning off / off / flashing. In this embodiment, in the big hit control production process, the big hit production effect (story production) having continuity with the big hit production effect and the story executed during the previous 15 round big hit state can be executed. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or a voice control board The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting the electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. A process for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is included. Further, in the ending effect process, setting for changing the effect mode may be performed in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state. For example, when the 15-round big hit state ends after the variable display result is “big hit” for the “normal” big hit type, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 167 is changed so that the effect mode is reduced to a short time. By doing so, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. In addition, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 167 is changed so as to enter the effect mode during the probability change when the 15-round big hit state ends after the variable display result becomes the “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type. By doing so, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. Further, when the two-round big hit state is ended after the variable display result is “big hit” with the “big hit” big hit type, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 167 is changed so as to be in the sudden hit mode. Thus, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command (step S501).

  As an example, in the process of step S501, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach loss variation pattern. At this time, if the non-reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 19A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 19B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 as shown in FIG. It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 19C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, a random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number value SR1-3 and the left / right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination table 160C is referred to determine a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In this way, if it is a non-reach loss variation pattern, refer to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161 to determine the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination, and even if it is other than a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The chance of chances TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3B, and further, a fixed non-reach combination as shown in FIG.

  As another example, in the process of step S501, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a reach-loss variation pattern. At this time, if the reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 22A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the same decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 are displayed. decide. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 22B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values SR1-3, the decorative symbols that become the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ2- The design difference from the decorative design of 3 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined in this way, a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  Thus, when the reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, “left” other than the “middle” ornament symbol display portion 5C from which the ornament symbol is finally derived and displayed. The right and left final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are derived and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R are determined. Thereafter, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2- in the “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C from which the final ornament symbol is derived and displayed. 1, the design difference with the decorative design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the decorative design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  As yet another example, in the process of step S501, whether the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 that become the sudden hit variation pattern, or the sudden hit variation It is determined whether the variation pattern is other than the pattern. At this time, if a sudden large hit variation pattern is designated, the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 23C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1 and FZ4- that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 are obtained. 2, The combination of FZ4-3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, when a sudden large hit variation pattern is designated, a decorative pattern that is another non-reach loss combination may be determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, when a sudden big hit variation pattern is designated, a decorative design that is a reach-losing combination may be determined as a confirmed decorative design.

  When a variation pattern other than the sudden hit big hit variation pattern is specified, depending on the big hit type notified by the variable display result notification command, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a normal big hit combination, or the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination Is determined. At this time, when the notified jackpot type is “normal”, the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 23A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which are any of the normal jackpot combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. On the other hand, when the notified jackpot type is “probability change”, it is determined whether to use the normal jackpot combination or the probability change jackpot combination depending on whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed. Also good. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed after determining whether the normal big hit combination or the probability variation big hit combination. In this case, when the notified jackpot type is “probable change” and the determined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is determined, it may be determined to execute the jackpot promotion effect. When determining the final decorative symbol for the normal jackpot combination, the final decorative symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 23A may be used to determine the final decorative symbol, as in the case where the jackpot type is “normal”. . When determining a definite decorative symbol for the probable big hit combination, the final stop symbol determining table 163B shown in FIG. 23B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163B on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which become one of the probable big hit combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After executing the process of step S501, a pseudo-continuous pattern is determined (step S502). As an example, in the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for executing a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. If a variation pattern for executing a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is designated, first, a pseudo-continuous pattern determining table 164 shown in FIG. 24 is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the pseudo continuous pattern is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the pseudo continuous pattern determination table 164 based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4, the pseudo continuous pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types according to the variation pattern.

  After executing the process of step S502, a temporary stop symbol is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that executes a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. If a variation pattern for executing the “pseudo-run” specific effect is designated, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “pseudo-run” specific effect are specified. The combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in a temporary stop is determined for all of the above. At this time, the number of quasi-continuous re-variations corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable M. For example, when the variation pattern PA1-4 shown in FIG. 10 is designated, “1” as the number of re-variations of pseudo-groups is set in the variable M.

  After setting the variable M, the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A shown in FIG. 25A is selected as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR3-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A serving as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR3-1, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ2 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 are determined. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1”. At this time, if the value of the variable M is “1”, the determination of the decorative symbol to be displayed for temporary stop is completed.

  When the value of the variable M is other than “1”, the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR3-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B serving as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR3-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ3 that is one of the pseudo consecutive chance points GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ3-2 and KZ3-3 are determined. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1”. At this time, if the value of the variable M is “1”, the determination of the decorative symbol to be displayed for temporary stop is completed.

  Further, when the value of the variable M is other than “1”, the variable M is updated so that the value of the variable M is decremented by 1, and then the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C shown in FIG. 25C is selected as the use table. To do. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C serving as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR3-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ4 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chance points GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3 are determined. At this time, the value of the variable M is always “1”, and the determination of the decorative design to be displayed temporarily is completed.

  As another example, in the process of step S503, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command executes the reach reach effect of the super reach after the variable display state of the decorative design is changed to the reach display state, and it is determined from the reach effect. It is determined whether the variation pattern PF1-2 or the variation pattern PF1-4 is shifted to the mode start effect. If the variation pattern PF1-2 and the variation pattern PF1-4 are designated, first, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 22A is selected and set as the temporary stop symbol determination table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the same decorative symbols as the left temporary stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right temporary stop symbol FZ2-2 are displayed. decide. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 22B is selected and set as a temporary stop symbol determination table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values SR1-3, the decorative symbols that become the left and right temporary stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the intermediate temporary stop symbol FZ2- The design difference from the decorative design of 3 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference thus determined, a decorative symbol to be the intermediate provisional stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  In this way, when the reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the “left” other than the “middle” ornament symbol display portion 5C in which the ornament symbol is temporarily stopped is displayed. ”And“ Right ”decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols to be the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are temporarily stopped and displayed are determined. After that, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2 in the “medium” decorative symbol display portion 5C where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed finally. -1 and FZ2-2 are determined, and the design difference that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  After executing the process of step S503, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S504). For example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 166A shown in FIG. Select or set as the usage pattern. At this time, when a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern tables 166A are prepared in accordance with a plurality of performance modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1, they are stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 166A corresponding to the current performance mode. Any one of the symbol variation control patterns may be selected as a usage pattern. Thereby, even if it is the same variation pattern, for example, the production mode in the pachinko machine 1 is any of a plurality of production modes such as a normal production mode, a production mode during probability change, a production mode during a short time, and a surprise mode. Depending on whether it is present, the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative design, and the like can be varied.

  Following the processing in step S504, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the symbol variation control pattern set in step S504. Is set (step S505). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the design variation control pattern to the display control unit 123, the “left”, “middle”, “right” provided in the image display device 5 are provided. Is set for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 such as starting variable display of the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (step S506). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation processing (step S507), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  41, FIG. 42, FIG. 43, and FIG. 44 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the effect processing during jackpot control, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the story selection effect designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (story selection effect designation buffer value) is “0”. (Step S601). Here, the story selection effect designation buffer designates the story selection effect executed in the 15 round big hit state. In the default state, “1” is designated to designate the first story selection effect. The story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “0” designating not to execute the story selection effect in step S653 described later, and updated to “2” designating the second story selection effect in step S655 described later. In step S644, which will be described later, the third story selection effect is updated to “3”.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the story selection effect buffer value is other than “0” (step S601; No), whether or not the selected effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. Is determined (step S602). At this time, if the selection effect flag is off (step S602; No), for example, depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined effect start determination value, the start timing of the story selection effect is reached. It is determined whether or not (step S603).

  If it is determined in step S603 that it is the start timing of the story selection effect (step S603; Yes), settings for starting the story selection effect are performed (step S604).

  As an example, when the story selection effect designation flag value is “1”, in the process of step S604, CRD1-0-1- 1, any one of the effect control patterns CRD1-0-1-2 and CRD1-0-1-3 is read from the big hit effect control pattern table 168 shown in FIG. 29, and the effect control process timer is set. If it is before the determination of the presence or absence of the promotion effect is made, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-1-1 corresponding to the absence of the promotion effect during the big hit is read, and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. In the first selection item designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, data indicating the buffer initial value “1” is set as the first selection item designation buffer value.

  As another example, when the story selection effect designation flag value is “2”, in the process of step S604, CRD1-0− according to the presence / absence of the promotion effect or the presence / absence of the operation button 30 in the promotion effect. The production control pattern of any one of 2-1, CRD1-0-2-2, and CRD1-0-2-3 is read from the big hit production control pattern table 168 shown in FIG. 29, and the production control process timer is set. If it is before the determination of the presence or absence of the promotion effect, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-2-1 corresponding to no promotion effect during the big hit is read and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. Further, in the second selection item designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, data indicating the buffer initial value “1” is set as the second selection item designation buffer value.

  As still another example, when the story selection effect designation flag value is “3”, in the process of step S604, CRD1-0 is determined according to the presence / absence of the promotion effect, the presence / absence of the operation button 30 in the promotion effect, and the like. -3-1, CRD1-0-3-2, or CRD1-0-3-3 effect control pattern is read out from the jackpot effect control pattern table 168 shown in FIG. 29, and the effect control process timer is set. . If it is before the presence / absence of promotion effect is determined, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-3-1 corresponding to the absence of promotion effect during jackpot is read and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. In the digest image designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, data indicating the buffer initial value “1” is set as the digest image designation buffer value.

  After executing the processing in step S604, the selection effect in-progress flag is set to the ON state (step S605), and the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the selected effect flag is on (step S602; Yes), for example, whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined effect end determination value. It is determined whether or not the end timing of the story selection effect has come (step S606). At this time, if it is not the end timing of the story selection effect (step S606; No), a setting for executing an effect operation that is one of the first to third story selection effects is performed (step S607). In this embodiment, in the process of step S607, a display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern in accordance with the effect control process timer value set in the process of step S604. In other words, an effect operation that is one of the first to third story selection effects is performed by transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, transmitting an electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, and the like. Let

  As an example, in the first story selection effect, selection images such as “to the next story”, “from the beginning”, “character introduction”, and an effect image such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. The selection item designated by the cursor is switched according to the first selection item designation buffer value updated in response to the operation of the operation button 30. Specifically, when the first selection item designation buffer value is “1” which is the buffer initial value, an effect image in which the cursor designates the selection item “to next story” is displayed. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once and the first selection item designation buffer value is updated to “2”, the cursor switches to the effect image designating the selection item “from the beginning”. It is done. Further, when the player operates the operation button 30 once more and the first selection item designation buffer value is updated to “3”, the cursor designates the “character introduction” selection item. Switch to image. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once again, the buffer initial value “1” is set in the first selection item designation buffer, so that the cursor moves to “next talk”. To the effect image designating the selection item.

  As another example, in the second story selection effect, selection items such as “to the next story”, “to the last story”, “from the beginning” and an effect image such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. The selection item designated by the cursor is switched according to the second selection item designation buffer value updated in response to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. Specifically, when the second selection item designation buffer value is “1” which is the buffer initial value, an effect image in which the cursor designates the selection item “to next story” is displayed. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once and the second selection item designation buffer value is updated to “2”, the cursor is changed to an effect image for designating the selection item “go to the final story”. Can be switched. Further, when the player operates the operation button 30 once again and the second selection item designation buffer value is updated to “3”, the cursor designates the selection item “from the beginning”. Switch to image. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once more, the buffer initial value “1” is set in the second selection item designation buffer, so that the cursor moves to “next talk”. To the effect image designating the selection item.

  As another example, in the third story selection effect, digest images showing the outlines of the story effects from the first story to the 20th story are displayed as selection items in a superimposed manner, corresponding to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. The digest image arranged in the foreground is switched according to the digest image designation buffer value updated corresponding to the second selection item designation buffer value to be updated. Specifically, when the digest image buffer value is “1” which is the buffer initial value, the digest image of the story effect in the first episode is arranged and displayed in the foreground. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once and the digest image designation buffer value is updated to “2”, the digest image of the story effect in the second episode is displayed in the foreground. Can be switched. Furthermore, when the player operates the operation button 30 18 times and the second selection item designation buffer value is updated to “20”, a digest image of the story effect in the 20th episode which is the final episode. Is switched to the display placed at the front. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 once more, the buffer initial value “1” is set in the digest image designation buffer, so that the story effect digest in the first episode is performed. The image is switched to the display arranged in the foreground.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S606 that it is the end timing of the story selection effect (step S606; Yes), it is determined whether the story selection effect designation buffer value is "3" ( Step S608 in FIG. 42). At this time, if the story selection effect buffer value is other than “3” (step S608; Yes), the story executed during the current 15 round big hit state corresponding to the selection item specified by the cursor at that time. An effect is determined (step S609).

  As an example, in the process of step S609, when the story selection effect is finished, the first selection item designation buffer value is “1” or the second selection item designation buffer value is “1”. Correspondingly, when the cursor designates the selection item “go to next story”, it is determined as the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state. On the other hand, when the first selection item designation buffer value is “2” or the second selection item designation buffer value is “3”, the cursor designates the selection item “from the beginning”. If so, it is determined to be a story effect in the first episode. On the other hand, in response to the second selection item designation buffer value being “2”, when the cursor designates the selection item “go to the last story”, the story effect in the 20th episode which is the last story To be determined. In response to the first selection item designation buffer value being “2”, when the cursor designates the “character introduction” selection item, the character introduction that introduces the characters appearing in the series of story effects. Decided to produce. The first selection item designation buffer and the second selection item designation buffer are set with data indicating “1” for designating the selection item “go to next story” as the buffer initial value. When the operation of the button 30 is not performed, it is determined as the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the story effect in the first episode has been selected by the player based on the determination result in step S609 (step S610). At this time, if the story effect in the first episode is selected by the player (step S610; Yes), the value of the story effect designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (story effect designation buffer value) is set to “ 1 "(step S611). On the other hand, if the story effect in the first episode is not selected by the player (step S610; No), the story effect in the 20th episode which is the final story is given by the player based on the determination result in step S609. It is determined whether or not it has been selected (step S612).

  If it is determined in step S612 that the player has selected the story effect in the 20th episode, which is the final story (step S612; Yes), the story effect designation buffer value is set to “20” (step S613). . On the other hand, if the story effect in the 20th episode, which is the final story, has not been selected by the player (step S613; No), whether the character introduction effect has been selected by the player based on the determination result in step S609. It is determined whether or not (step S614). At this time, if the character introduction effect is selected by the player (step S610; Yes), the character introduction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S615).

  If the story selection effect buffer value is “3” in step S608 (step S608; Yes), it is executed during the current 15 round big hit state corresponding to the digest image arranged at the forefront at that time. A story effect is determined (step S616).

  As an example, in the process of step S616, the digest image of the story effect in the first episode is the most corresponding to the fact that the digest image designation buffer value is “1” when the timing of the story selection effect ends. If it is arranged in the front, it is determined as a story effect in the first episode. Corresponding to the fact that the digest image designation buffer value is “2”, when the digest image of the story effect in the second episode is arranged in the foreground, the story effect in the second story is determined. Corresponding to the digest image designation buffer value being “7”, when the digest image of the story effect in the seventh episode is arranged in the foreground, the story effect in the seventh story is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a story effect designation buffer value based on the determination result in step S616 (step S617).
As an example, if the player determines that the story effect in the first episode has been selected based on the determination result in step S616, the story effect designation buffer value is set to “1”. If it is determined that the story effect in the second episode is selected by the player based on the determination result in step S616, the story effect designation buffer value is set to “2”. If it is determined that the story effect in the seventh episode is selected by the player based on the determination result in step S616, the story effect designation buffer value is set to “7”.

  If it is determined in step S614 that the character introduction effect has not been selected by the player (step S610; No), or after performing any one of steps S611, S613, S615, and S617, the promotion effect is displayed. The setting for ending the story selection effect is performed by switching the effect control pattern according to the presence / absence, presence / absence of the operation button 30 in the promotion effect, the state of the character introduction flag, the story effect designation buffer value, etc. (Step S618).

  As an example, in the process of step S618, when the character introduction flag is off and the story effect designation buffer value is “1”, depending on the presence or absence of the promotion effect, the presence or absence of operation of the operation button 30 in the promotion effect, Switching from any one of CRD1-0-1-1, CRD1-0-2-1, CRD1-0-3-1 to CRD1-1-1-1, CRD1-0-1-2, CRD1-0 -2-2, switching from CRD1-0-3-2 to CRD1-1-1-2, CRD1-0-1-3, CRD1-0-2-3, CRD1-0-3-3 Is switched to CRD1-1-1-3. As another example, when the character introduction flag is on, CRD1-0− depending on the presence / absence of the promotion effect, the presence / absence of the operation of the operation button 30 in the promotion effect, etc., regardless of the story effect designation buffer value. 1-1, CRD1-0-2-1, CRD1-0-3-1 to CRD1-21-1, CRD1-0-1-2, CRD1-0-2-2, CRD1 −0-3-2 to CRD1-21-2, CRD1-0-1-3, CRD1-0-2-3, CRD1-2-1-3 to CRD1-1-1- Switching to 3 is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S618, the selected effect-in-progress flag is cleared and turned off (step S619), and then the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S601 that the story selection effect buffer value is “0” (step S601; Yes), or when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the story selection effect in step S603 (step S603; No), it is determined whether or not the promotion effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S620 in FIG. 43).

  If the flag for promotion effect is OFF in step S620 (step S620; No), for example, the promotion effect starts depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined effect start determination value. It is determined whether or not timing has come (step S621). Here, in the big hit state of 2 rounds, since the execution period of each round is short, the effect control process timer value may be set so as not to reach the effect start determination value. Also, before step S621, a process for determining whether or not the two round big hit state is added. You may make it progress to.

  If it is determined in step S621 that it is the start timing of the promotion effect (step S621; Yes), the promotion effect execution determination table 166 shown in FIG. 27 is selected and set as a use table (step S622). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the promotion effect execution random number SR5 is extracted from a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S623). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 extracted in step S623, the promotion effect execution determination table 166 is referred to, and the promotion is made according to whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. The presence / absence of production is determined (step S624).

  If it is determined in step S624 that the promotion effect is to be executed (step S625; Yes), settings for starting the promotion failure effect are performed (step S626). As an example, in the process of step S626, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big win opening opening designation command for 15 round big hits transmitted from the main board 11. Then, an effect control pattern for executing the promotion failure effect corresponding to the specified number of rounds is read from the big hit effect control pattern table 168, and an effect control process timer is set. After executing the processing of step S626, the promotion effect in-progress flag is set and turned on (step S627), and then the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S620 that the flag indicating that the promotion effect is on (step S620; Yes), for example, depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined effect end determination value, It is determined whether or not the end timing of the promotion effect has come (step S628). At this time, if it is not the end timing of the promotion effect (step S628; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30 via the predetermined input port included in the I / O 125. Thus, it is determined whether or not the operation button 30 has been operated by the player within the operation effective period by determining whether or not the operation detection signal has been turned on within the predetermined operation effective period. (Step S629).

  When it is determined in step S629 that the player has operated the operation button 30 within the operation valid period (step S629; Yes), for example, the EXT data of the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. Thus, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit with “probable change” (step S630). At this time, if it is a probable big hit (step S630; Yes), a setting for starting the promotion success effect is performed (step S631). As an example, in the process of step S631, setting for starting the promotion success effect is performed by switching from the effect control pattern for executing the promotion failure effect to the effect control pattern for executing the promotion success effect. Is called.

  If it is determined in step S629 that the player has not operated the operation button 30 (step S629; No), or if it is determined in step S630 that it is not a probable big hit (step S630; No). Then, the setting for controlling the production operation as the promotion production is performed (step S632). As an example, in the process of step S632, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. It is only necessary to control the effect operation that becomes the promotion effect, for example, by transmitting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. Specifically, before the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, or when the big hit type is “normal”, it is set in step S626 according to the production control process timer value. In accordance with the control data read from the effect control pattern for executing the promotion failure effect, control of the effect operation that becomes the promotion failure effect is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is a probable big hit with “probable change”, after the operation of the operation button 30 is performed by the player, it is set in step S631 according to the effect control process timer value. In accordance with the control data read from the effect control pattern for executing the promotion success effect, the effect operation that becomes the promotion success effect may be controlled. After executing the process of step S632, the big hit control effect process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S628 that it is the end timing of the promotion effect (step S628; Yes), the setting for ending the promotion effect is performed (step S633), the flag for the promotion effect is cleared, and the off state is set. After that (step S634), the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S621 that it is not the start timing of the promotion effect (step S621; No), or when it is determined not to execute the promotion effect in step S624 (step S625; No), the main board 11 It is determined whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from is received (step S635 in FIG. 44). At this time, if no winning end designation command is received (step S635; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes a story effect according to the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state ( Step S636). As an example, in the process of step S636, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big round winning opening open designation command for 15 rounds big hit or suddenly transmitted from the main board 11. Then, when the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from the jackpot effect control pattern table 168 shown in FIG. 29, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is a story effect is executed. After executing the processing of step S636, the effect processing during jackpot control is terminated.

  Note that, in the process of step S636, when setting corresponding to the fact that the 15-round big hit special winning opening open designation command is transmitted from the main board 11, the value of the consecutive resort count counter (the consecutive count count) Depending on the value), settings for executing different rendering operations are performed. As an example, in the case where the story effect designation buffer value is “1” and there is no promotion effect, and the consecutive resort count counter value is “0”, CST1-1-1 and CRD1-1-1 shown in FIG. 1-1, CRD2-1-1-1,..., CED1-1-1-1 effect control patterns are sequentially selected and read as effect control patterns to be used, and effect operations according to these effect control patterns are performed. Set up. On the other hand, when the consecutive resort count counter value is other than “0”, CST1-2-1, CRD1-1-2-1, CRD2-1-2-1,..., CED1-1 shown in FIG. The 2-1 production control patterns are selected and read as production control patterns to be sequentially used, and production operations are set according to the production control patterns. Thereby, depending on whether the consecutive count number value is “0” or other than “0”, that is, based on the pre-determined result made when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, The same story effect can be executed in different modes depending on whether it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the pre-determined result made when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state or in the normal state or the short time state. Specifically, while the effect image in the same story effect is displayed on the image display device 5, different BGM (Back Ground) from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R depending on whether the consecutive resort flag is on or off. Music) and voices that are inserted songs may be output. In addition, depending on whether the consecutive resort count value is “0” or other than “0”, an effect image in a different scene in the same story effect may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  If a hit end designation command is received in step S635 (step S635; Yes), it is determined whether the story selection effect designation buffer value is “3” (step S637 in FIG. 44). At this time, if the story selection effect designation buffer value is other than “3” (step S637; No), it is determined whether or not the story effect designation buffer value is “19” (step S638). At this time, if the story effect designation buffer value is “19” (step S638; Yes), the story effect from the first story to the 19th story has been executed, and the effect control flag setting unit 191 provides the After the 19th episode executed flag is set to the ON state (step S639), it is determined whether or not the last episode executed flag indicating that the story effect in the 20th episode, which is the last episode, has been executed is ON (step S639). Step S640).

  When it is determined in step S638 that the story effect designation buffer value is other than “19” (step S638; No), it is determined whether the story effect designation buffer value is “20” (step S641). ). At this time, if the story effect designation buffer value is “20” (step S641; Yes), the last story provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is determined as the story effect in the 20th episode that is the last story has been executed. After the executed flag is set to the on state (step S642), it is determined whether or not the 19th episode executed flag indicating that the story effect from the first episode to the 19th episode has been executed is on (step S642). Step S643).

  If it is determined in step S640 that the last-sentence execution completed flag is on (step S640; Yes), or if it is determined in step S643 that the 19th episode execution completed flag is on (step S643). Yes), the story selection effect buffer value is updated to “3”, assuming that all story effects from the first episode to the final episode 20 have been executed (step S644).

  When it is determined in step S640 that the final talk executed flag is off (step S640; No), it is determined in step S641 that the story effect designation buffer value is other than “19” and “20”. In the case (step S641; No), when it is determined in step S643 that the 19th episode executed flag is off (step S643; No), it is determined whether or not the character introduction flag is on (step S643; No). Step S645). At this time, if the character introduction flag is on (step S645; Yes), the character introduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S646), while if the character introduction flag is off (step S645; No). Then, the story effect designation buffer value is incremented by 1 and updated (step S647).

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S646 and S647, whether or not the big hit type is “normal”, for example, by reading the EXT data of the hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or not. Is determined (step S648). At this time, if it is a normal big hit (step S648; Yes), the consecutive resort count count value is set to “0” (step S649) and the story selection effect designation buffer value is set to “1”. (Step S650).

  When it is determined in step S648 that it is a probable big hit (step S648; No), after updating by adding 1 to the consecutive resort count value (step S651), the updated consecutive resort count value is “ 1 ”is determined (step S652). At this time, if the consecutive resort count value is “1” (step S652; Yes), the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “0”, assuming that the consecutive resort is started (step S653).

  If it is determined in step S652 that the consecutive resort count value is other than “1” (step S652; No), whether or not the updated consecutive resort count value is a predetermined value (eg, “5”). Is determined (step S654). At this time, if the consecutive resort count value is a predetermined value (step S654; Yes), the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “2” (step S655).

  When it is determined in step S637 that the story selection effect designation buffer value is “3” (step S637; Yes), or after any one of steps S644, S650, S653, and S655 is executed, the big hit game A setting for ending the story effect performed in accordance with the state is made (step S656), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S657), and the big hit control is in progress The production process ends. As an example, in the process of step S656, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electric decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the rendering operation as a story effect by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 45 shows an example of the variable display operation of decorative symbols when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the specific effect is executed. In FIG. 45 (A), for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 45B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and then shown in FIG. 45 (D). As described above, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, so that the decorative symbol serving as the pseudo-continuous chance GC6 is stopped and displayed. At this time, for example, a temporary stop display such as a decorative symbol fluctuation display is performed, and then the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIGS. 45 (E) and 45 (F). And a predetermined character image is displayed.

  Here, in step S502 in FIG. 40, the pseudo continuous pattern determined by referring to the pseudo continuous pattern determination table 164 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted from the random counter or the like is the pseudo continuous TP1-2. 45, the character image of “monkey” is displayed as shown in FIG. 45E, and when it is the pseudo-continuous TP1-3, “pheasant” as shown in FIG. 45F. The character image is displayed.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 45 (G) and 45 (H), decorative symbols indicating the number “4” are sequentially stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right”. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. After reaching the reach state in this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (I), after the reach effect that becomes super reach is executed, the jackpot combination is configured as shown in FIG. 45 (J), for example. The decorative pattern to be displayed is displayed as a final stop.

  FIG. 46 shows a display operation example of the big hit effect when the story effect from the first episode to the final episode 20 is not executed, and when it is not in consecutive resorts. In the effect control board 12, in response to the start timing of the story selection effect, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the story selection effect designation flag value “1” in step S604 of FIG. Since it is before the presence / absence is determined, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-1-1 corresponding to the first story selection effect and no promotion effect during jackpot is read and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. As a result, as shown in FIG. 46A, the image display device 5 has selection items such as “to the next story”, “from the beginning”, “character introduction”, a cursor for designating these selection items, and the like. The effect image is displayed. In the effect image shown in FIG. 46 (A), in the default state, the cursor is set so as to designate the selection item “go to next story”, and the cursor is operated by the cursor according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. The specified selection item is switched.

  After that, when the end timing of the story selection effect is reached, if the cursor designates the selection item “go to next story” at that time, the process is executed in the previous 15 round big hit state in step S609. If it is decided to be the next story production of the story production and the selection item “from the beginning” is specified, it will be decided to the story production in the first episode, and the “character introduction” selection item will be designated. If the character is present, the character introduction effect for introducing the character appearing in the series of story effects is determined.

  Then, based on the determination result in step S609, it is determined that the player has selected the next story effect (story effect in the seventh episode in this example) of the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state by the player. In such a case, in step S618, the effect control pattern is switched from CRD1-0-1-1 to CRD1-7-1-1. In addition, display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the seventh episode is started. On the other hand, if it is determined by the player that the story effect in the first episode has been selected, the effect control pattern is switched from CRD1-0-1-1 to CRD1-1-1-1 in step S618. As a result, the display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the first episode is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 46 (C1). On the other hand, when it is determined that the character introduction effect has been selected by the player, the image display is performed by switching the effect control pattern from CRD1-0-1-1 to CRD1-21-1 in step S618. As shown in FIG. 46 (D1), display of the effect image corresponding to the character introduction effect is started on the device 5.

  After that, in step S636, the effect control CPU 120 sequentially switches the effect control pattern in response to the update of the number of rounds, as shown in FIGS. An effect operation that is a story effect or a character introduction effect is executed.

  Then, in response to the decision to execute the promotion effect at the start timing of the promotion effect (at the start of the tenth round in this example), the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of rounds ( In this example, by performing the setting for starting the promotion failure effect corresponding to “10”), as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (F), it is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbols are arranged in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  Here, in the case where the jackpot type is “probable variation” with “probability variation”, when the operation button 30 is operated by the player within the operation valid period, the setting for starting the promotion promotion effect in step S631. As shown in FIG. 46 (G1), in response to the end timing of the promotion effect, the effect image in the promotion success effect that finally stops and displays the decorative symbol that becomes the probable big hit combination is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the device 5. On the other hand, when the operation effective period has elapsed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player, or when the big hit type is “normal” and the normal big hit, it is the end timing of the promotion effect. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 46 (G2), an effect image in the promotion success effect that finally stops and displays the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is displayed on the image display device 5.

  FIG. 47 shows the display operation of the big hit effect after the number of consecutive resorts reaches a predetermined number (for example, five times) when all the story effects from the first episode to the final episode 20 are not executed. An example is shown. In the effect control board 12, in response to the start timing of the story selection effect, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the story selection effect designation flag value “2” in step S604 in FIG. Since it is before the presence / absence determination is made, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-2-1 corresponding to the second story selection effect and no jackpot promotion effect is read, and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 47A, the image display device 5 has selection items such as “to the next story”, “to the last story”, “from the beginning”, and the cursor for designating these selection items. An effect image such as is displayed. In the effect image shown in FIG. 47A, in the default state, the cursor is set so as to designate the selection item “go to next story”, and the cursor is operated by the cursor according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player. The specified selection item is switched.

  After that, when the end timing of the story selection effect is reached, if the cursor designates the selection item “go to next story” at that time, the process is executed in the previous 15 round big hit state in step S609. If it is determined to be the next story production of the produced story production and the selection item “to the final story” is specified, it is decided to the story production in the 20th episode, which is the last story, and “from the beginning” When the item is designated, it is determined as a story effect in the first episode.

  Then, based on the determination result in step S609, it is determined that the player has selected the next story effect (story effect in the seventh episode in this example) of the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state by the player. In this case, the display control pattern is switched from CRD 1-0-1-1 to CRD 1-7-1-1 in step S618, so that the image display device 5 has the display as shown in FIG. 47 (B1). In addition, the display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the seventh episode is started. On the other hand, if it is determined by the player that the story effect in the 20th episode, which is the final episode, has been selected, the effect control patterns are changed from CRD1-0-1-1 to CRD1-20-2-1 in step S618. As shown in FIG. 47 (C1), the display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the 20th episode, which is the final story, is started on the image display device 5. On the other hand, if it is determined by the player that the story effect in the first episode has been selected, the effect control pattern is switched from CRD1-0-1-1 to CRD1-1-2-1 in step S618. Thus, the display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the first episode is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 47 (B1).

  After that, in step S636, the effect control CPU 120 sequentially switches the effect control pattern in response to the update of the number of rounds, as shown in FIGS. 47 (B2), (C2), and (D2). An effect operation that is a story effect is executed.

  Then, in response to the decision to execute the promotion effect at the start timing of the promotion effect (at the start of the tenth round in this example), the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of rounds ( In this example, by performing the setting for starting the promotion failure effect corresponding to “10”), as shown in FIG. 47 (E), the decorative symbol which is a normal jackpot combination is temporarily displayed on the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (F), it is varied again in the state where the same decorative symbols are aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  Here, in the case where the jackpot type is “probable variation” with “probability variation”, when the operation button 30 is operated by the player within the operation valid period, the setting for starting the promotion promotion effect in step S631. As shown in FIG. 47 (G1), in response to the end timing of the promotion effect, the effect image in the promotion success effect that finally stops and displays the decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the device 5. On the other hand, when the operation effective period has elapsed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player, or when the big hit type is “normal” and the normal big hit, it is the end timing of the promotion effect. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 47 (G2), an effect image in the promotion success effect that finally stops and displays the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is displayed on the image display device 5.

  FIG. 48 shows a display operation example of the big hit effect after all the story effects from the first episode to the final episode 20 have been executed. In the effect control board 12, in response to the start timing of the story selection effect, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the story selection effect designation flag value “3” in step S604 in FIG. Since it is before the presence / absence determination is made, the effect control pattern of CRD1-0-3-1 corresponding to the third story selection effect and no promotion effect during jackpot is read, and the effect control process timer is set. Is called. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the image display device 5 displays a digest image showing an outline of each story effect from the first story to the 20th story as a selection item. In the effect image shown in FIG. 48 (A), in the default state, the digest image of the story effect in the first episode is arranged in the foreground, and is arranged in the foreground according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player or the like. The digest image to be switched is switched.

  As an example, when the story effect digest image in the first episode is arranged in the foreground, when the player operates the operation button 30 once, the digest image in the first episode moves to the foreground. At the same time, the digest images in episodes 2 to 20 are moved one by one to the front, so that the story effect digest image in episode 2 is placed in the foreground as shown in FIG. Displayed. Thereafter, when the player operates the operation button 30 five more times, the digest images in the 2nd to 6th episodes are sequentially moved to the back as shown in FIG. 48 (C). The digest image of the story effect in the seventh episode is displayed in the foreground.

  After that, when it is time to end the story selection effect, if the digest image of the story effect in the seventh episode is displayed at the forefront at that time, in step S616, The story will be decided.

  If it is determined that the story effect in the seventh episode is selected by the player based on the determination result in step S616, it is determined in step S618 whether the consecutive resort count value is “0”. 48, the production control pattern is switched from CRD1-0-1-1 to any one of CRD1-7-1-1 and CRD1-7-2-1. As shown in (D), the display of the effect image corresponding to the story effect in the seventh episode is started. After that, in step S636, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect operation that becomes a story effect, as shown in FIG. 48E, by sequentially switching effect control patterns in response to the update of the number of rounds. Let

  Then, in response to the decision to execute the promotion effect at the start timing of the promotion effect (at the start of the tenth round in this example), the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of rounds ( In this example, the setting for starting the promotion failure effect corresponding to “10”) is performed, and as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (G), it is changed again in the state where the same decorative symbols are aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  Here, in the case where the jackpot type is “probable variation” with “probability variation”, when the operation button 30 is operated by the player within the operation valid period, the setting for starting the promotion promotion effect in step S631. As shown in FIG. 48 (H1), in response to the end timing of the promotion effect, the effect image in the promotion success effect for the final stop display of the decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the device 5. On the other hand, when the operation effective period has elapsed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player, or when the big hit type is “normal” and the normal big hit, it is the end timing of the promotion effect. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 48 (H2), an effect image in the promotion success effect that finally stops and displays the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is displayed on the image display device 5.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 matches the consecutive resort count count value with a predetermined value (eg, “5”) in step S654 shown in FIG. For example, when it is determined that the number of consecutive resorts has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “2” in step S655, and the effect processing during jackpot control ends. To do. Thereby, in the effect processing during jackpot control to be executed thereafter, the story selection effect designation buffer value is “2”, so that the second story selection effect is executed in step S607 shown in FIG. Selection items such as “to next story”, “to last story” and “from the beginning” that can be selected by the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, and effect images such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. . Then, in the process of step S609 shown in FIG. 42, when the selection item “go to next story” is selected by the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state. When it is decided to execute the next story effect, and when the selection item “to the last story” is selected, it is decided to execute the story effect in the 20th episode which is the last story. When the selection item is selected, it is determined to execute the story effect in the first episode.

  Thereby, when the number of consecutive resorts reaches a predetermined number (for example, five times), the player can execute a story effect that matches his / her preference even during the consecutive resorts. Since the story effect can be executed in accordance with the characteristics of the player, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, by executing the story effect specified by the selection item selected by the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, the player can be attracted to the effect during the big hit control.

  Further, in the second story selection effect, the player is given the first episode of the last story by displaying an effect image including a selection item of “to final story” that specifies the story effect in the 20th episode that is the last story. Since the story effect in 20 episodes can be executed, the game entertainment can be further improved.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has the 19th episode executed flag and the final episode executed flag both turned on in steps S640 and S643 shown in FIG. When it is determined that all the story effects up to this point have been executed, the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “3” in step S644, and then the effect process during the big hit control is terminated. Thereby, in the effect processing during jackpot control executed after that, since the story selection effect designation buffer value is “3”, by executing the third story selection effect in step S607 shown in FIG. 41, Digest images of all story effects from episode 1 to episode 20 are displayed as selection items. The digest image arranged and displayed on the foreground is switched every time the operation button 30 is operated. In the process of step S616 shown in FIG. 42, the digest image is arranged on the foreground at the end timing of the story selection effect. It is determined to execute the story effect corresponding to the digest image. Thereby, the player can select a desired story effect according to the number of operations of the operation buttons 30.

  As described above, when all story effects from the first episode to the final episode 20 are executed, the digest images of all story effects from the first episode to the 20th episode are displayed as selection items. Since the player can select and execute a desired story effect out of all story effects, the game entertainment can be further improved.

  In addition, since the player can select a desired story effect and execute it again even after all story effects from the first episode to the twentieth episode have been executed, the first story to the twentieth episode. It is possible to prevent the effects during the big hit control from becoming monotonous after all the story effects are executed.

  Furthermore, since the player can select a desired story effect according to the number of times the operation button 30 is operated, the story effect can be selected without providing a plurality of operation buttons 30 or the like. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced, and the operation of the operation buttons 30 and the like when selecting a story effect can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In addition, by displaying a digest image showing the outline of the story effect as a selection item, the player will be provided with information about the story effect such as an overview of the story effect, so select the desired story effect. It becomes easy to do.

  On the other hand, when it is not in a retreat, that is, when it is in a normal state or a short time state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing in step S110 of FIG. Based on this determination result, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, since the story selection effect designation buffer value is “1”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the story effect in the first episode in step S604 of FIG. , A story that causes the player to select which one of the following story effects of the story effect performed during the last 15 rounds of big hit and the character introduction effect that introduces the characters that appear in this series of story effects. Perform a selection effect. In this story selection effect, selection images such as “to next story”, “from the beginning”, “character introduction”, etc., and an effect image such as a cursor for specifying these selection items are displayed. In the default state, this cursor is set so as to designate a selection item of “go to next story”, and the selection item to be designated is switched according to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player.

  Then, at the end timing of the story selection effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state according to the selection item designated by the cursor, It is determined whether to execute the story effect or the character introduction effect in the first episode. Specifically, if the cursor specifies the selection item “go to next story” at the end timing of the story selection effect, in step S609, the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state. When the next story effect is decided to be executed and the selection item “from the beginning” is designated, it is decided to execute the story effect in the first episode, and the “character introduction” choice item is selected. If so, it is determined to execute the character introduction effect.

  As a result, when the game is not in a condominium, it is determined in the special symbol normal process in step S110 that the variable display result is “big hit”, and even when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on this decision result. That is, when the game is in consecutive resorts, it is determined in the special symbol normal processing in step S110 that the variable display result is “big hit”, and based on this decision result, when the big hit gaming state is controlled Even if it is not, the production control CPU 120 can execute the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state, and as a result, the story effect can be continuously executed until the final story. The possibility can be increased. For this reason, in order to see the story production to the end, he invested a lot of money, and at the end of the story, despite the considerable financial burden, he could not see the story production until the end. By this, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that the player's gaming interest will decline.

  Further, in the default state, the cursor is set to specify the selection item of “go to next story”, so that the operation effective period in the story effect has passed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player. When the end timing of the story selection effect is reached, in step S609, it is determined to execute the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state. Thus, when the operation effective period in the story effect has elapsed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player, in step S636 in FIG. 44, the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state is performed. The next story effect is executed.

  As described above, when the game is not in a consecutive resort, it is determined in the special symbol normal process in step S110 that the variable display result is “big hit”, and based on this decision result, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state In addition, even if the operation button 30 is requested, if there is no operation, in step S636, the story effect that is executed next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state is executed. There is no excessive burden. In addition, even if the operation of the operation button 30 is not in time or the user forgets to operate the operation button 30, a story effect is not executed, and no other effects are executed. There is no risk of discomfort.

  On the other hand, if the number of consecutive resorts is less than a predetermined number (for example, five times) during the consecutive resort, that is, the probability variation state, the variable display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing of step S110. When the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the determination result, the story selection effect designation buffer value is “0”, so that the effect control CPU 120 executes the story effect in step S604. Instead, it decides to execute the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state. As a result, when the player is rarely changing and is in a consecutive resort with a high possibility of seeing the story production of the next episode, the variable display result is displayed in the special symbol normal process in step S110 of FIG. When the game is determined to be a “big hit” and, based on the determination result, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, in step S636, the next story production of the story production executed during the previous 15 round big hit state is performed. Since it is executed, it is possible to prevent an excessive burden from being imposed on the player whenever the operation button 30 is operated in the big hit gaming state.

  In step S636, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, depending on whether or not there is a continuous play, that is, in the normal state or the short time state. Is determined based on the result of the determination, and when the game is in the probable change state, the determination is made that the variable display result is “hit” in the special symbol normal process of step S110. Based on this determination result, depending on whether the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the effect operation is set according to different effect control patterns. As an example, when the story effect designation buffer value is “1” and there is no promotion effect, if the consecutive resort count value is “0”, CST1-1-1 and CRD1-1-1-1. , CRD2-1-1-1,..., CED1-1-1-1 is set according to the production control pattern, and if the consecutive count number is other than “0”, CST1-2-2 1, CRD1-1-2-1, CRD2-1-2-1,..., CED1-1-2-1 is set for the production operation.

  Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal process of step S110 according to whether or not it is in a retreat, that is, in the normal state or the short time state. When the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on the determination result or the probability variation state, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing in step S110. Since the same story effect can be executed in different modes depending on whether the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in response to the decision to execute the promotion effect at the start timing of the promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting for starting the promotion failure effect corresponding to the number of rounds in step S626. By performing the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols that are usually a big hit combination, the same decorative symbols are arranged in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Change again with the state.

  Here, in the case where the jackpot type is “probable variation” with “probability variation”, when the operation button 30 is operated by the player within the operation valid period, the setting for starting the promotion promotion effect in step S631. In response to the end timing of the promotion effect, the effect image in the promotion success effect that displays the final stop display of the decorative pattern that will be a promising big hit combination is displayed, after the jackpot gaming state ends Informs that it is controlled to a certain variation state. On the other hand, when the operation effective period has passed without the operation of the operation button 30 being performed by the player, the decoration pattern that is normally a big hit combination is finally stopped in response to the end timing of the promotion effect. By displaying the effect image in the promotion success effect to be displayed, it is not notified that the jackpot gaming state is ended and then controlled to the probability changing state.

  As described above, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved by notifying that the player is controlled to be in a probable state according to whether or not the operation button 30 is operated by the player. .

  Further, in step S502 of FIG. 40, if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern for executing a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the figure. 24 is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the pseudo continuous pattern is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the pseudo continuous pattern determination table 164 based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4, the pseudo continuous pattern is set to any one of the pseudo continuous TP1-1 to the pseudo continuous TP1-3 according to the variation pattern. To decide. In the process of step S504, the symbol variation control pattern is determined corresponding to the pseudo continuous pattern determined in step S502.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the decorative symbol variation processing in step S162 of FIG. 39 in accordance with the symbol variation control pattern determined in this manner, thereby corresponding to the pseudo continuous pattern determined in step S502. A specific effect of “pseudo-ream” is executed. Specifically, the character image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed at the time of temporary stop display of the decorative pattern or the start of re-variable display with the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. By providing a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous patterns in this way, it is possible to improve the player's gaming fun at the time of executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, when the consecutive resort count value is “1” or more but less than a predetermined value, that is, the probability variation state, the consecutive resort count is less than a predetermined number (for example, five times). In this case, in the special symbol normal process in step S110, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the determined result, the story selection effect designation flag value is set. Since it is “0”, the effect control CPU 120 executes the story effect next to the story effect executed during the previous 15 round big hit state without executing the story selection effect in step S604 of FIG. It was explained as a decision. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the consecutive resort count value is “1” or more but less than a predetermined value, the variable display result is displayed as “ The effect control CPU 120 may execute the story selection effect in step S604 of FIG. 41 even when the game is determined to be a “hit” and based on the determination result, even when the game is controlled to the big win game state. . In this case, by not performing the processes in steps S652 and S653 in FIG. 44, the subsequent big hit control effect process does not execute the process in step S601 in FIG. 41, but proceeds to the process in step S602. Just go ahead.

  In the embodiment described above, the reaming is a predetermined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” when the probability change state is set, and that the jackpot game state is controlled even after the big hit gaming state ends. It is said to be executed once, and during the reaming, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, and then it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state. The probability change state started based on the end of the state is ended based on the end of the 15 round big hit state controlled in response to the variable display result being “big hit” and the big hit type being “normal” It was explained as the period until. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to this, in the recreational area, the variable display result becomes “big hit” when in the short-time state, and the short-time state after the big-hit gaming state ends. Controlling may be performed a predetermined number of times. In this case, after the variable display result is “big hit”, the time is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and then the short time state started based on the end of the 15 round big hit state is the predetermined number of times ( For example, a period until the game is completed by executing the special game (100 times) may be set as the consecutive resort. Then, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is entered in the short time state, step S651 is performed without determining whether or not the normal big hit is made in step S648 shown in FIG. As the process proceeds to the above process, the consecutive resort count value is incremented by one and updated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the story selection effect has been described as being executed in the first round 15 round opening game effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the story selection effect is executed in the 15-round opening game start effect in response to, for example, receiving a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It may be performed, or it may be performed over the 15th round opening game effect from the 15th round opening game start effect. In the case of the former, the start timing and the end timing of the story selection effect may be set so as to visit during the execution of the 15-round opening game start effect, and in the latter case, The start timing of the story selection effect may be set so as to come during execution of the 15-round opening game start effect, while the end timing may be set so as to come during execution of the 15th open game during the first round. . Furthermore, the story selection effect may be performed from the effect at the start of the 15th round opening game, or the effect during the 15th round opening game of the first round to the effect during the 15th round opening game of the second round. In such a case, the end timing may be set so as to come during the execution of the second round 15-round opening game effect.

  In step S636, the effect control CPU 120 displays, on the image display device 5, a password predetermined for the story effect, a two-dimensional code indicating the password, and the like together with the effect image in the story effect. In this way, information that can identify the story effect being executed in the 15-round big hit state may be provided to the player. In this case, if the player obtains a password corresponding to the story effect by reading the information indicated by the two-dimensional code displayed in this manner by, for example, a two-dimensional code reader provided in a mobile phone or the like. Good. Then, when the password thus obtained is input in response to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player in the fluctuation start waiting process of step S160 in FIG. 39, the story effect number corresponding to the password is set to 1. The added value wp story effect designation buffer may be set. Thereafter, in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 performed first, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on this determination result, the story effect designation buffer value Since the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of stories in the story effect corresponding to the password is set in step S609, the password is changed according to the selection item designated by the cursor at the end timing of the story selection effect. It is only necessary to determine whether to execute the story effect next to the corresponding story effect, to execute the story effect in the first episode, or to execute the character introduction effect.

  In this way, when the password is input in response to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, the effect control CPU 120 can start execution from the next story effect of the story effect corresponding to the password. . For this reason, if a player obtains a password corresponding to a story effect by using a two-dimensional code reader, the player can execute it from the story effect next to the story effect. There is no need. As a result, story directing is performed according to the player's characteristics, such as being able to play for only a short time per day, or having not been able to see the last story due to the closing time of the game shop the previous day Therefore, the player's satisfaction can be improved.

  Also, the password and the two-dimensional code indicating the password are used instead of or in addition to when the effect image in the story effect is displayed, or when the ending effect is being executed or when the demonstration image is displayed. Or you may make it display when the variable display of a decoration symbol is performed. Further, the password and the two-dimensional code indicating the password are operated by the player after the effect image in the story effect is displayed, for example, when the demonstration image is displayed or when the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed. In response to the operation of the button 30, a password or a two-dimensional code indicating the password may be displayed. In this way, when the player wants to end the game, he / she operates the operation button 30 to display the password and the two-dimensional code indicating the password, and take note of this, or be provided in a mobile phone or the like. Since the password can be obtained by reading the information indicated by the two-dimensional code with the two-dimensional code reader, the game can be finished with peace of mind.

  Also, instead of or in addition to the demonstration image being displayed, the password is input when the decorative symbol variable display is being executed or when the 15-round opening game start effect is being executed. An effect image in the effect may be displayed so that the player can input a password. Furthermore, in response to the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, an effect image in the password input effect may be displayed so that the player can input the password.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in either step S609 or step S616 in FIG. 42 that the end timing of the story selection effect is reached, the selection item specified by the cursor at that time, or the front row In the above description, it is assumed that the story effect to be executed during the current 15 round big hit state is determined in correspondence with the digest image arranged in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can determine the effect to be executed by operating the operation button 30 or operating a predetermined determination button provided separately from the operation button 30. It may be. Then, when the effect to be executed is determined by the operation of the operation button 30 or the determination button by the player, it is determined in step S606 that it is the end timing of the story selection effect. It is only necessary to shift to the process of step S609 without waiting for. In this way, it is possible to prevent the story selection effect from being extended more than necessary and lowering the player's gaming interest.

  In the above embodiment, in the specific effect of “pseudo train”, a character image corresponding to any pseudo train pattern of pseudo train TP1-1 to pseudo train TP1-3 determined in step S502 of FIG. It has been described that the player is informed of the start of the decorative variable re-variable display by displaying on the image display device 5 at the time of the temporary stop display of the symbol or at the start of the re-variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a notification lamp or a movable accessory is provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to notify when a temporary stop display of a decorative symbol or the start of re-variable display is performed. Start re-display of decorative symbols by turning on / off the lamp, operating the variable accessory, or combining the lighting / extinguishing of the notification lamp with the operation of the variable accessory. You may make it alert | report to a person. In this case, every time the decorative symbol re-variable display is executed, the number of notification lamps to be lit is increased, the movable accessory is gradually raised, and the operation is made intense. The player may be notified of the start of the decorative symbol so that the number of executions of the re-variable display can be specified. In addition, the combination of turning on / off the notification lamp and the action of the variable accessory is notified only when the notification lamp is turned on / off and the operation of the variable accessory. Rather than using a decision table that increases the rate at which the decorative symbol variable display result is a “big hit”, depending on how the notification of the start of the decorative symbol re-variable display is performed, The reliability may be varied. In this way, since the player's expectation is directed to the manner in which the notification of the start of the re-variable display of the decorative symbols is performed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in the setting of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6, the special figure display result allocated in association with the jackpot decision value data. The lower limit value of the random number MR1 for determination is the same regardless of whether the probability variation flag is on or off, whereas the upper limit value is when the probability variation flag is on and when it is off. Is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lower limit value is pre-installed in a program for executing the special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 32, and only the upper limit value is set. A figure display result determination table may be provided. In this way, it is not necessary to set the same data in the special figure display result determination table in duplicate, so that the storage area used for the special figure display result determination table can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 starts the promotion effect, for example, when the effect control process timer value matches the predetermined effect start determination value in step S621 shown in FIG. It has been described that when it is determined that the timing has come, the presence or absence of the promotion effect is determined in step S624. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The presence / absence and start timing of the promotion effect is determined by the main board 11 by the CPU 103, for example, by determining the variation pattern type in step S271 shown in FIG. 35 or the variation in step S274. You may make it determine by including in determination of a pattern. In the process of step S277, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc., which are distinguished according to the determination result including the presence / absence of the promotion effect and the start timing, are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. You can do so. Specifically, the decorative symbol that normally becomes a jackpot combination is displayed in a final stop state, or the decorative symbol that is a promising big hit combination is displayed in a final stop state, or the promotion effect is executed in the jackpot control effect or the ending effect is promoted. It is only necessary to transmit a command that specifies whether to execute the effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is “normal” and the random number SR5 extracted in step S623 is numeric data indicating “100”, the promotion effect shown in FIG. 27 is executed in step S624. It has been described that the determination that the promotion effect is not executed is made by referring to the determination table 166. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the promotion effect execution determination table 166 shown in FIG. 27, the random value SR5 for promotion effect execution determination is all assigned to the determination result with the jackpot promotion effect. By not assigning it to the determination result without the jackpot promotion effect, when the jackpot type is “normal”, the promotion effect may be always executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the consecutive resort count value is “1” in step S652 shown in FIG. 44 (step S652; Yes), the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “0” in step S653. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the consecutive resort count value is “1” in step S652 (step S652; Yes), the process proceeds to step S650, and the story selection effect designation buffer is set. The value may be updated to “1”. In this case, when the determined decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is determined in step S501 shown in FIG. 40, the story selection effect designation buffer value is set to “0” and is not updated, and thereafter, step S624 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S624 that the story selection effect designation buffer value is updated to “1”, while in step S624 it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed, The story selection effect designation buffer value may be set to “0” and not updated. On the other hand, when the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination is determined in step S501 shown in FIG. 40, the story selection effect designation buffer value may be updated to “1”. In this way, when the jackpot type notified by the variable display result notification command is “probable change”, the promotion is successful when the determined decorative symbol that is the normal jackpot combination is determined in step S501 shown in FIG. Until the effect is executed, the story selection effect and the story effect can be executed in the same manner as when the jackpot type notified by the variable display result notification command is “normal”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the jackpot type is “probable change” from the aspect of the story selection effect and the story effect before the promotion success effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the period from when the variable display result is stopped to the end of the 15 round big hit state is reached. In the above description, it is assumed that the effect during the big hit control executed during the previous 15 round big hit state and the effect during the big hit control (story effect) having a story continuity are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a promotion video (PV: Promotional Video) of a specific artist may be executed in a predetermined order every time the round 15 is hit. Good. In that case, in the effect corresponding to the story selection effect of this embodiment, even if the effect image in the promotion video is common, the music output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be selected differently.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the processes of steps S501 to S507 shown in FIG. 40, so that the final stop symbol, the pseudo-continuous pattern, the temporary stop symbol, and the effect control are performed. The pattern etc. were described as determining. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a final stop symbol, a pseudo-continuous pattern, a temporary stop symbol, an effect by a plurality of CPUs respectively mounted on a plurality of control boards provided for controlling the effect operation. Control pattern determination and the like may be executed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 49 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 180, a ROM 181, a RAM 182, a random number circuit 183, and an I / O 184 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 180 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 180 executes a program read from the ROM 181, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 180 reads fixed data from the ROM 181, the display control CPU 180 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 182 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 180 loads the RAM 182 into the RAM 182. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for the display control CPU 180 to receive input of various signals from the outside of the display control board 16 via the I / O 184, and the display control CPU 180 for the I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via the O184 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 180 performs steps S501 to S506 shown in FIG. 40 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. You may make it perform at least one part among determination of a final stop symbol, a pseudo | simulation continuous pattern, a temporary stop symbol, an effect control pattern, etc. by performing all or one part among processes. Alternatively, the display control CPU 180 executes all or part of the processes in steps S160 to S165 shown in FIG. 39 to display the effect image on the image display device 5 including the variable display of the decorative symbols. You may make it control production | movement operation by. The display control CPU 180 may execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal and an electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In the above-described embodiment, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are not equipped with a microcomputer including a control CPU and the like, but the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thus, processing for controlling various effects such as output control of sound and sound effects and lighting control of lamps, decoration LEDs, and the like is performed. On the other hand, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the processing executed by the CPU 120 for effect control in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is performed. Any part of them may be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, is executed on any control board. Any combination may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” can be executed during variable display of decorative symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect operation that is another specific effect such as a specific effect of “slip” may be set to be executable. Here, in the specific effect of “slip”, two or more decorative symbols are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols on the display unit (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, “1” of the decorative symbol display units temporarily displayed. ”Or“ 2 ”) in the decorative symbol display part (for example, either or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display part 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display part 5R) By displaying, the effect display which changes the decorative design to be stopped is performed. In this case, a variation pattern for executing a specific effect of “slip” is prepared in advance. Then, when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines the variation pattern in step S274 of FIG. 35, for example, among a plurality of types of specific effects such as a “sliding” specific effect and a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. Which specific effect is to be executed may be determined. Further, when a variation pattern for executing a specific effect of “slip” is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the temporary stop symbol determination table prepared in advance in step S503 of FIG. Thus, the decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed with the specific effect of “slip” may be determined based on the final stop symbol determined in step S501, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type for the jackpot type of “surprise” Was described as not being assigned. Therefore, the decorative display variable display by the variation pattern classified into the dedicated variation pattern type only when the big hit type is “surprising” such as the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2 is the first special display. While the game may be performed corresponding to the special game using the first special graphic in the symbol display device 4A, the game is performed corresponding to the special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. It will never be. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “surprising”. Good. In this case, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the number of random value MR2 for determining the big hit type assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” is made different. A case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition; and a case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition; Thus, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “accurate” may be varied. In this case, the variable display of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern classified into the dedicated variation pattern type only when the big hit type is “surprise”, such as the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, The game may be performed corresponding to a special game using either the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, when the variation special figure designation buffer value can be set to “surprise” corresponding to both “1” and “2”, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol A common variation pattern can be used when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. For the variation pattern type, if the table data of the variation pattern type determination table is configured to include a common variation pattern type when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. Good. As a result, when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, it is possible to determine a common variation pattern type. Regardless of which of the second start conditions is satisfied, a common variation pattern determination table can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final stop symbol that will be the reach-losing combination in step S501 shown in FIG. 40, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R are aligned. The decorative symbols to be stopped are determined, and the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C, and the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R. The description has been made assuming that the symbol difference from the symbol is also determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the decorative symbol display unit 5C stops and displays the decorative symbols, and the left and right decorative symbol display units 5L and 5R display the stop symbols. For example, the CPU 103 may determine the design difference from the decorative design on the main board 11 side along with the determination of the variation pattern, and notify the effect control board 12 side by a predetermined effect control command.

  In the embodiment described above, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbols to be a non-reach combination in step S501 shown in FIG. 40, the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left and right appearance determination table 161 are stored. With reference to the above description, it is assumed that the determined decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R are individually determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the final decorative symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, the determined decorative symbol and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display units are displayed. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to a predetermined | prescribed determination table.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 32, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, a process different from each other is executed, and the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types. It is also possible to determine whether or not one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the variation pattern type and the process for determining the variation pattern are varied depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the variation pattern type The numerical data indicating the random number value SR4 for determination and the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 for determining the variation pattern are common numerical data regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. May be used.

  For example, as a variation pattern type determination table such as a big hit variation pattern type determination table, a reach loss variation pattern type determination table, or a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table, depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, You may prepare beforehand what changed the allocation of random value SR4 for the variation pattern type determination with respect to each variation pattern type. Then, in the variation pattern setting process executed in response to the establishment of the first start condition, a variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the establishment of the first start condition is selected as a use table, and a random value for determining the variation pattern type Based on SR4, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types. On the other hand, in the variation pattern setting process executed in response to the establishment of the second start condition, a variation pattern type determination table that is different from the case where the first start condition is established according to the establishment of the second start condition. It may be selected as a usage table and the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types based on the random value SR4 for determining the variation pattern type common to the case where the first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, regarding the determination processing for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state, different processing is executed when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. It may be. In this case, the process for determining whether or not to reach the reach state is made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the reach determination random value MR3 is Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used. Further, for example, in place of the process in step S253 shown in FIG. 34A in the above embodiment, the first start condition is satisfied as a process for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types and 2 Different processing may be executed when the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the process for determining the jackpot type is different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is as follows: Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state is controlled. After the two round big hit state is finished, the positive change state is controlled. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate”, or in addition to this case, the variable display result is “small hit” or the variable display result is “ A case where the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal” may be provided. In this case, the first and second special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B assign the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result to the small hit determination value data corresponding to the variable display result of “small hit”. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that data may be included. Alternatively, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the random number value MR1 is assigned to the small hit determination value data, while in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the random number MR1 is not assigned to the small hit determination value data. Thus, when the special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the variable display result may not be “small hit”. The jackpot type determination table 131 is configured to include table data for assigning the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type to the jackpot type of “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal” according to the special figure designation buffer value. It only has to be done.

  Then, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the variable winning operation for opening the big winning opening is performed as a two-time open game in the same manner as the two round big hit state. After the variable winning operation is completed, the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continued, and the gaming state is not changed. As a result, even if the player recognizes that an open game will be performed twice, the player's expectation on whether or not the game will be in a probable state after the end of the two-time open game is increased, and the gaming interest is improved. be able to.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game state such as the probability change state or the time-short state can be controlled after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”. In the probability variation state and the short-time state, it is described that the control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the game ball entering the second start winning opening and easily establishing the second start condition. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability variation control is continuously performed, and the advantageous release control that increases the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening is performed. The high base state and the high probability low base state in which the probability variation control is performed but the advantageous release control is not performed may be included. Also, in the short-time state, a low-accuracy base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed. May be included. As an example, depending on whether the big hit type is "probability change" or "surprise", after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state. May be. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”, the ratio that is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends , They may be different from each other.

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

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

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

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied (for example, it is determined No in step S231). ) Is variably displayed (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), and after the variable display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, the final stop symbol that becomes a big hit combination), A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is variably displayed in the identification information Predetermining means for determining before the result is derived and displayed (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S242 to S250) and the predetermining means When a decision to control to the specific gaming state is made, a story effect determining means (for example, for effect control) that determines which one of a plurality of types of story effects whose execution order is determined in advance is executed. The CPU 120 executes a process of steps S608 to S617, etc.) and a story effect executing means for executing the story effect determined by the story effect determining means during the specific gaming state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect control CPU 120 in step S636). That can be selected by operation of the operation means by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Option display means for displaying a plurality of types of options as a story effect (for example, CPU 12 for effect control) And the like, and the story effect determining means includes the plurality of types of options displayed by the option display means of the operation means by the player. When any of the plurality of types of story effects is selected by the operation, it is determined to execute the story effect selected from the options (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the processes of steps S609 and S616). Etc.).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1) above, the option display means displays a plurality of types of options that can be selected by operation of the operation means by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is operated by the player. When any one of the plurality of types of story effects is selected by the operation of the means, the story effect determination means determines to execute the story effect selected from the options. As a result, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the player can execute the story effect according to the player's characteristics, such as allowing the game machine to execute a story effect that matches his / her preference. Because it becomes possible, it can improve the game entertainment interest. Further, by executing the story effect specified by the story effect option selected by the player operating the operation means, the player can be attracted to the effect in the specific gaming state.

(2) In the gaming machine described in the above (1), the option display means, as the plurality of types of story effects, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, a specific story effect (for example, a story effect of the last story) ) In the plural types of options (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the processes of steps S604 and S607 in response to the story selection effect designation buffer value being “2”). An effect image as shown in FIG. 47A is displayed on the image display device 5).

  In the gaming machine described in (2) above, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the option display means displays a specific story effect as a plurality of types of story effects included in the plurality of types of options, Since the player can cause the player to execute a specific story effect, the game interest can be further improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the option display means converts all of the plurality of types of story effects into the plurality of types of options when the predetermined condition is satisfied. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S604 and S607 in response to the story selection effect designation buffer value being “3”, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display FIG. Display the effect image as shown in FIG.

  In the gaming machine described in (3) above, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the option display means displays all of the plurality of types of story effects included in the plurality of types of options, thereby allowing the player to Since a desired story effect can be selected from all story effects and executed by the gaming machine, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine described in the above (3), the option display unit may assume that the predetermined condition is satisfied when all of the plurality of types of story effects are executed by the story effect execution unit. All of the plurality of types of story effects are included and displayed in the plurality of types of options (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the story selection effect designation buffer value to “3” in the process of step S644, In the next big hit control effect processing, the effect image as shown in FIG. 48A is displayed on the image display device 5).

  In the gaming machine described in (4) above, when all of the plurality of types of story effects are executed by the story effect execution means, all of the story effects are displayed in the plurality of types of options by the option display means. Accordingly, the player can select a desired story effect from all the story effects and execute the game machine again after all of the plurality of kinds of story effects are executed. It is possible to prevent the effects during the specific gaming state from becoming monotonous after all of the plurality of types of story effects are executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the option display unit includes a plurality of types in which an execution order is determined in advance corresponding to the operation of the operation unit by the player The plurality of types of options are displayed by switching and displaying the story effects in the execution order (for example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the fact that the story selection effect designation buffer value is “3” in step S604). By executing the process of S607, the effect images as shown in FIGS. 48A to 48C are displayed on the image display device 5).

  In the gaming machine described in (5) above, the option display means switches and displays a plurality of types of story effects in which the execution order is determined in advance corresponding to the operation of the operation means by the player. Since the plurality of types of options are displayed, it is possible to select a story effect without providing a plurality of operation means, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced and the story effect is selected. It is possible to prevent the operation of the operating means from becoming complicated.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the option display means displays a digest image showing an overview of the story effect as the story effect option when switching and displaying. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes in steps S604 and S607 in response to the story selection effect designation buffer value being “3”, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the images shown in FIGS. The effect image as shown in C) is displayed).

  In the gaming machine described in (6) above, when switching and displaying, a digest image showing an outline of the story effect is displayed as a story effect option, so that the player can get an overview of the story effect from the gaming machine. Therefore, it becomes easy to select a desired story effect.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the specific gaming state ends when the prior determination unit determines to control the specific gaming state. A game state determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S252 and S253) for determining whether or not to control to a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state after the specific game state; Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 in steps S314 and S315) controls the normal game state or the special game state after the specific game state is ended. And the control to the specific gaming state is completed based on the determination result by the prior determination means during the control to the specific gaming state. After that, notification effect executing means for executing notification effect for notifying whether the game state control means is controlled to the normal game state or the special game state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S632). And the notification effect executing means, when the operation effective period elapses without the player operating the operation means since the execution of the notification effect is started. Even when it is determined by the prior determination means that the game state is controlled to the special game state, the game state control means does not notify the control of the special game state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 When it is determined Yes in step S629 without operating the operation button 30 by the player It executes such processing in step S632 without executing the process of step S631).

  In the gaming machine described in (7) above, the notification effect executing means determines in advance when the operation effective period has passed without the player operating the operation means after starting execution of the notification effect. Even when it is determined that the game state is controlled to the special game state by the means, the willingness to participate in the game can be improved by not notifying that the game state control means is controlled to the special game state.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), a temporary stop display of the identification information and a re-variable display of the identification information are performed a predetermined number of times during the variable display of the identification information. After execution, effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode in the re-variable display effect for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the identification information as one of a plurality of types (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S502) Etc.) and revariable display effect executing means for executing the revariable display effect in the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the decorative symbol variation process in step S162) And the like.

  In the gaming machine described in (8) above, the re-variable display effect executing means improves the game entertainment by executing the re-variable display effect in an effect mode determined from a plurality of types by the effect mode determining means. be able to.

1 ... Pachinko machine
2… Game board
3 ... Frame for gaming machine 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 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15… Relay board
20 ... Normal symbol display
21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch
23 ... Count switch
24 ... Operation detection switch
30 ... Operation buttons
31 ... Rotary type selector 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Effect determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined selection effect condition is satisfied;
An option presenting means for presenting a plurality of options as candidates for the content of the effect in the specific effect based on the fact that the selected effect condition is determined to be established by the effect determining means;
The option presenting means can present an option corresponding to a new effect as an option based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
An operation setting means for setting, as a selection state, an option selected by an operation of the operation means from a plurality of presented options;
Setting means for setting an option corresponding to the new production content as an initial selection state;
Based on the elapse of the display time or the operation of the operation unit, the option set as the selection state by the setting unit or the operation setting unit is finally selected, and the specific content is displayed with the effect content corresponding to the option. Specific production execution means for executing the production,
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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