JP2013090852A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest in a game when a prescribed notice presentation is restricted.SOLUTION: In this game machine, when the shift-control of a presentation mode is performed before variable display is performed after start winning occurs, it is restricted such that a read-ahead advance notice wherein a presentation style varies according to the presentation mode is not performed. At this time, read-ahead restriction information is set to be "1", so that it is determined that a variation-starting time advance notice that is an advance notice during the variable display or a read-ahead advance notice wherein the presentation style is common regardless of the presentation mode is performed at a high ratio compared to when the read-ahead restriction information is set to be "0". The game machine performs the variation-starting time advance notice having the presentation style different from normal. When the game machine has been in a big win game state based on that a special symbol display result is "a big win", the game machine performs a presentation having the presentation style different from a normal in-big-win presentation.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a predetermined start area provided in the game area. When variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided, and a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display by the variable display means The present invention also relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of special game states having different variable display times that can be executed are provided, and after a variable display number less than the variable display number is notified, the special game state is controlled to a greater number of times. The thing which alert | reports this is proposed (for example, patent document 1). In addition, a specific effect is selected at a high rate in a predetermined number of variable displays before the special gaming state is ended, and a predetermined number of variable displays are ended from a variable display before a specific number of times when the predetermined variable display is executed. Until then, there has been proposed one that prohibits (limits) the execution of the notice effect (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-348897 A JP 2011-19694 A

  By combining the technology described in Patent Document 1 and the technology described in Patent Document 2, when the special gaming state is controlled, the notice effect is limited before the predetermined number of variable displays are executed. It is conceivable that the special game state is continuously controlled even after the predetermined number of variable displays are completed. In this case, since the notice effect is limited, the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of the game when a predetermined notice effect is limited.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention has a predetermined start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus). After the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the second start prize opening formed in 6B), a start condition that permits the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231 or step S235). Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbols) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display results. Display device 4A, 4B, image display device 5, etc.), and a predetermined display result (for example, a definite special symbol or large symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) as a display result of variable display by the variable display means A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, Predetermining means for determining whether the display result of variable display by the variable display means is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239) CPU 103) and a start time determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area (for example, winning in step S212) Based on the fact that the predetermined period has elapsed and a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the random time value determination process) Effect mode control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the jackpot end effect process in step S176 or the processes in steps S577 to S583) and the like. Based on the determination result by the pre-decision means, single notice effect execution means for executing a predetermined single notice effect (for example, notice at the start of change, etc.) in the variable display where the start condition is satisfied (eg, change notice at the start of change in step S531). Based on the result of the determination by the start time determination means and a predetermined continuous notice effect (for example, over a plurality of variable displays by the variable display means, for example, based on the determination result by the start time determination means) Continuous notice effect execution means (for example, step S523) capable of executing a prefetch notice or the like. For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S553 after executing the pre-reading notice effect setting process), and the continuous notice effect executing means displays the variable display subject to determination by the start time determining means. When the predetermined period elapses before execution and the effect mode control means performs control of the effect mode transition, continuous notice effect restricting means for restricting the predetermined continuous notice effect (for example, processing in step S504) The independent control presentation execution means performs the transition control of the presentation mode after the presentation mode control means performs the variable display means. Before the number of executions of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times, the number of executions of variable display is the predetermined number of times. The predetermined single notice effect is executed at a higher rate than after reaching the value (for example, a part for determining the presence / absence of a change start notice at a decision rate as shown in FIG. 23A in the process of step S722) ).
According to such a configuration, the single notice effect can be executed at a high rate corresponding to the fact that the continuous notice effect is restricted in accordance with the transition control of the effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the single advance notice execution means may execute the predetermined single advance notice effect when variable display of identification information is started (for example, in the process of step S554) Based on the determination of Yes, the part for executing the process of step S555).
In such a configuration, the entertainment of the game can be improved by making it possible to reliably execute the single notice effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the single notice effect execution means executes the variable display by the variable display means after the effect mode control means performs the transition control of the effect mode. In the variable display before reaching the predetermined number of times, the notice effect having the same effect mode may be repeatedly executed as the predetermined single notice effect (for example, the prefetch restriction information is “1” in the process of step S724). And the like, a portion for determining a change start notice pattern as shown in FIG.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player the impression that the continuous notice effect is being executed by repeatedly executing the single notice effect having the same effect mode.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the single notice effect execution means is variable by the variable display means after the effect mode control means performs the transition control of the effect mode. In a variable display before the number of display executions reaches the predetermined number of times, a special notice effect (for example, a change start notice pattern YAP3 or a change start notice is not performed after the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. Pattern YAP4 change start notice) may be executed as the predetermined single notice effect.
In such a configuration, the player's interest in the single notice effect when the continuous notice effect is restricted can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), when a specific game effect whose effect mode differs depending on whether or not the special notice effect is executed by the single notice effect execution means is controlled to the specific game state. Specific game effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect processing during the big hit in step S175) may be provided.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the effect mode of the specific game effect depending on whether or not the special notice effect is executed.

(6) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a predetermined start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the normal variable winning ball apparatus). After the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the second start prize opening formed in 6B), a start condition that permits the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231 or step S235). Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbols) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display results. Display device 4A, 4B, image display device 5, etc.), and a predetermined display result (for example, a definite special symbol or large symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) as a display result of variable display by the variable display means A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, Predetermining means for determining whether the display result of variable display by the variable display means is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239) CPU 103) and a start time determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area (for example, winning in step S212) Based on the fact that the predetermined period has elapsed and a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the random time value determination process) Effect mode control means (for example, a big hit end effect process in step S176 and an effect control CPU 120 that executes processes in steps S577 to S583) and the start Based on the determination result by the time determining means, continuous notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined continuous notice effect (for example, pre-reading notice, etc.) over a plurality of variable displays by the variable display means (for example, pre-reading notice effect setting in step S523). The execution control CPU 120 executes the process of step S553 after executing the process), and the continuous notice execution means has the same effect form as the predetermined continuous notice effect regardless of the plurality of kinds of effect modes. Common execution of common continuous notice effects (for example, pre-read notice of “hold display”) According to the plurality of types of effect modes as the continuous notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for effect effect control in the look-ahead notice of “hold display” by the processing of step S553) and the predetermined continuous notice effect. Unique continuous notice effect execution means for executing unique continuous notice effects (for example, pre-reading notice of “character display”, etc.) having different effect forms (eg, effect control for effect operation control in the pre-reading notice of “character display” by the processing of step S553) CPU 120, etc.) and when the predetermined mode has passed before the variable display subject to determination by the start time determination means is executed, and the transition control of the effect mode is performed by the effect mode control means. , The unique continuous notice performance that restricts the unique continuous notice effect by the unique continuous notice execution means Restriction means (for example, when the prefetching restriction information is set to “1” by the process of step S504A, the effect that is not determined as the “character display” prefetching notice as shown in FIG. 32 (B2) by the process of step S510A). And the common continuous notice effect executing means is configured such that the number of executions of the variable display by the variable display means reaches a predetermined number of times after the effect mode control means performs the transition control of the effect mode. Before, the common continuous notice effect is executed at a higher rate than after the number of executions of the variable display reaches the predetermined number (for example, the prefetching restriction information is set to “1” by the process of step S504A). When the processing of step S510A, the effect of determining the pre-reading notice of “hold display” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 32 (B2) Such as patronage CPU120).
According to such a configuration, the common continuous notice effect can be executed at a high rate in response to the restriction of the unique continuous notice effect in accordance with the transition control of the effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, whether or not variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the predetermined starting area is set as the specific display result by the predetermining means. Reservation storage means (for example, the first and second special figure reservation storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) capable of storing the information for determining whether or not the information as the hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, “4”, etc.) And the common continuous notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute the common continuous notice effect, with the number of times equal to or less than the upper limit storage number of the hold information in the hold storage means (for example, processing of steps S504 and S504A) Thus, after setting the prefetch restriction information as shown in FIG. 32A, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the process of step S510A may be provided.
In such a configuration, the execution ratio of the common continuous notice effect changes depending on whether or not the number of executions of variable display after the transition control of the effect mode has reached a predetermined number equal to or less than the upper limit storage number of the hold information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the inherent continuous notice effect from being excessively lowered and improve the interest of the game.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), variable display determination for determining a variable display mode by the variable display means when a game medium passes through the predetermined starting area. The extraction means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S209) for extracting a numerical value (for example, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern) and the variable display means start the variable display by the extraction means. The variable display means using the extracted numerical value for variable display determination and determination data including a determination value corresponding to the variable display mode of the identification information (for example, table data constituting a variation pattern determination table). Display mode determining means for determining the variable display mode by (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111). Based on the determination result by the display mode determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display by the variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the processes of steps S112 and S113 and the processes of steps S171 to S173 are executed. A CPU 120 for effect control, etc., and the determination data is a variable determination value (for example, common to a specific pattern) that is a determination value corresponding to a variable display mode that differs depending on which of the plurality of types of effect modes. A determination value that falls outside the range) may be included.
In such a configuration, when the variable display determination numerical value matches the variable determination value, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by having different variable display modes depending on a plurality of types of effect modes.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8), the determination data is a specific determination value (for example, a range of a specific pattern common range) that is a determination value corresponding to a specific variable display mode regardless of the plurality of types of effect modes. May be included).
In such a configuration, when the numerical value for variable display determination matches the specific determination value, it becomes a specific variable display mode regardless of a plurality of types of effect modes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), as the variable display means, a first starting area (for example, a first formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) among the predetermined starting areas. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting prize opening, etc., a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols serving as the first special figure) can be variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) and the variable display means as a second start area (for example, a second start winning prize formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B) among the predetermined start areas. A second variable for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol serving as a second special figure) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the passing of the game medium through the mouth) Display means (example The second special symbol display device 4B, etc.), game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11), and information from the game control means (for example, production) Effect control means (for example, effect control) that controls an effect device (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) that executes an effect (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) corresponding to variable display by the variable display means based on a control command or the like. The game control means is a variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area. The information for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result by the pre-determining means is a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, “4”, etc.) Hold storage means (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) that can be stored as hold information within the range of, and hold that can be recognized that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased Determination by the storage information transmitting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S211) for transmitting the storage information (for example, the first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, etc.), and the determination by the start time determination means Determination result information transmitting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S408) that transmits determination result information (for example, first and second start opening prize designation commands) indicating the result, and the effect control means includes: The hold information increases based on the game medium passing through either the first start area or the second start area of the predetermined start area. When the storage information that can specify whether it has been added has not been received normally, the reception abnormal time limiting means for limiting the predetermined continuous notice effect by the continuous notice effect executing means (for example, processing in step S506) May include an effect control CPU 120 that does not execute the processing of step S510 based on the determination of No.
In such a configuration, if the information from the game control means based on the passage of the game medium through the start area cannot be normally received, the execution of the continuous notice effect is limited, so that variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent the fall of the reliability of the continuous notice effect that can be executed before the performance, thereby improving the interest of the game.

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 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the specific pattern common range at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the specific pattern common range at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows a winning designation | designated command and a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a restriction | limiting of a prefetch notice, etc. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the prefetching notice effect content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change start time notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as presence / absence notice of a change start. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect image in special big hit effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a prefetch notice. It is another figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a prefetch notice. It is another figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of prefetch notice execution determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of look-ahead restriction information. It is a figure which shows the specific pattern common range at the time of the big hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs prefetch notice 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) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  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 (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  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 rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  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 that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updateable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In 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, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game that is opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message , There is a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed by super reach, and that the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. May be executed in advance to notify the player in advance.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice. The pre-reading notice indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the presentation mode before the variable display that is subject to notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (notice target) is executed. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice that continuously gives notice over the variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice. In the pre-reading notice, before the variable display to be noticed starts, the staging operation for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” based on the hold memory information of the special game is started Is done.

  In contrast to the pre-reading notice, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is also referred to as a variable display notice. In this embodiment, a change start notice can be executed as a variable display notice. The change start notice is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing (variation start timing) when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “probable”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment has a plurality of presentation modes with different presentation modes depending on electrical components that serve as various presentation devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, and decoration LED). It has. More specifically, a total of four effect modes, effect mode N that is a normal mode, and effect modes A to C that are special modes, are provided. In these effect modes, any of the predetermined mode transition conditions, such as when the big hit gaming state is finished, when the variable display of decorative symbols is executed up to a predetermined number of times, or when the time reduction control is finished, is established. Sometimes, it switches according to the present production mode, the number of variable displays, and the like. In addition, in order to enhance a production effect, production modes other than these may be provided.

  For example, when there is no transition to any production mode, such as after power-on, the production mode N is the normal mode. After that, when the big hit gaming state based on the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the production state shifts to the production mode A. For example, until the variable display count after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined first effect mode transition determination value (specifically, “20” or the like), the effect mode A is continued. When a predetermined period (effect mode A period) in which the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches the first effect mode transition determination value has elapsed, for example, in response to the end of variable display of decorative symbols, The production state transitions from the production mode A to the production mode B. Thus, for example, until the variable display count after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined second effect mode transition determination value (specifically, “90” or the like), the effect mode B is continued.

  When a predetermined period (effect mode B period) in which the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches the second effect mode transition determination value has passed, for example, in response to the end of variable display of decorative symbols, The production state shifts from the production mode B to the production mode C. For example, until the variable display count after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined short time end determination value (specifically, “100” or the like), the production mode C is continued. When a predetermined period (effect mode C period) in which the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit game state reaches the short-time end determination value has elapsed, for example, the effect state is changed in response to the end of variable display of decorative symbols. The production mode C shifts to the production mode N. As described above, the production mode A to the production mode C can be shifted in response to the end of the big hit game state, and during special game control (during high base) in which time reduction control or high release control is performed. Any one of the production modes may be used.

  In addition, when the production state is one of the production modes A to C, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative design is “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is obtained. After the big hit gaming state is finished, the production state becomes the production mode A, and the variable display count is counted again.

  In this embodiment, depending on whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode A to the production mode C, it is possible to execute a prefetch notice in which the production mode is different. For example, a display mode of an effect image (specifically, a character image type, a display color, a size, a display position, etc.), a sound effect output mode, and a lighting mode of a light-emitting body, etc. , At least a part of the production modes among the various production modes is changed according to the production state.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. 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 gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, and “surprise change” It is a random value. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4 </ b> A, a special figure game using the first special figure) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach, etc.) It becomes.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach, etc.) It becomes.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In addition, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. The winning random number determination process in step S211 may be restricted from being executed. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed. In addition, by setting the effect control command to indicate to the effect control board 12 that the high opening control or the big hit gaming state is in effect when the first start winning is generated, the prefetching advance notice is not executed. May be.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 10) to be described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 12A), which will be described later, a variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is the random value MR1 that is determined to derive the jackpot symbol, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific display mode, and the like. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol It is predicted that the variable display mode will be a specific display mode, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a preview effect as a pre-reading preview on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like, Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, a big hit determination range is set (step S402). For example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, data (special figure) used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state Select display result determination table data). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402 (step S403). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S404). As an example, the CPU 103 compares each determined value included in the jackpot determination range with the random value for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence / absence of a decision value that matches MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S404; No), a specific pattern common range at the time of loss is set (step S405). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S404 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a specific pattern common range at the time of big hit is set (step S406). The specific pattern common range at the time of losing or hitting is a decoration regardless of whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of a plurality of production modes such as the production mode N and the production modes A to C. What is necessary is just to predetermine as a range of the random number value (random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination) which can determine the variable display aspect of a symbol as the fluctuation pattern used as a specific display aspect.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. In the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 among the determined values assigned to a predetermined variation pattern (specific pattern) in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific display mode Regardless of the case, the range of the determined value assigned to the specific pattern may be determined in advance as the specific pattern common range.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variable display result is “lost”, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “230” to “251”, at least the fluctuation accompanied by super reach. It is determined that the pattern (in the case other than the production mode A) or the non-reachable variation pattern dedicated to the production mode A is determined. Here, the effect mode at the time of starting winning is not necessarily the same as the effect mode when the variable display is actually started, and the transition control of the effect mode may be performed after the winning winning. For this reason, there is a case where the table data selected due to the difference in the production mode does not match between the determination result at the start winning and the determination of the variation pattern at the start of variable display, and the specific variation pattern is determined in advance at the start winning. It is generally difficult to determine whether or not to predict. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern accompanied by at least super reach (in the case other than the production mode A) or the non-reach variation dedicated to the production mode A A value in the range of “230” to “251” is assigned to the pattern as a common determination value regardless of the production state (production mode). Therefore, it is determined that a specific variation pattern is determined if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251” regardless of the presentation state at the time of starting winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the start of variable display. can do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “30” to “251” at the time of big hit when the variable display result is “big hit”, at least super reach is performed. It is determined that the change pattern is determined as the accompanying change pattern (in the case other than the effect mode A) or the change pattern for performing the big hit notification dedicated to the effect mode A. In the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, at least the variation pattern with super reach (in the case other than the production mode A) or the variation pattern for performing the big hit notification dedicated to the production mode A. On the other hand, a value in the range of “30” to “251” is assigned as a common determination value regardless of the production state (production mode). Therefore, it is determined that a specific variation pattern is determined if the random value MR3 is in the range of “30” to “251” regardless of the presentation state at the time of starting winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the start of variable display. can do.

  Therefore, when it is determined by the process of step S404 shown in FIG. 6 that the random display value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range and the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, the process of “230” to “251” is performed by the process of step S405. The range may be set to a specific pattern common range. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number MR1 is within the big hit determination range and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by the process of step S404, the range of “30” to “251” is specified by the process of step S406. What is necessary is just to set to a common range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the specific pattern common range set by the process of step S405 or step S406 (step S407). ). Thus, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the processes in steps S403 and S404.

  Subsequently, transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command is performed according to the starting opening buffer value and the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) by the processing of steps S403 and S407 (step S408). As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, the command B1XXH serving as the first start opening winning designation command and the command B2XXH serving as the second starting opening winning designation command are used as the start opening winning designation commands. Prepared in advance. 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 start opening winning designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the comparison result by the processing of steps S403 and S407.

  The first start opening prize designation command is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning has occurred. Then, the effect control board 12 side is notified that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established. In addition, the first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (a random number value for determining a special figure display result) extracted at the time of the first starting winning, which is the time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. The comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using MR1 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is also notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The second start opening prize designation command is based on the occurrence of a start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B in the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Thus, the effect control board 12 side is notified that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. In addition, the second start opening winning designation command is a comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using a game random number extracted at the time of the second start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. ) Is also notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  FIG. 9B illustrates notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command. Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 9C, the command B100H, the command B101H, the command B200H, and the command B201H are big hits by the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The result of the comparison that it is not within the determination range, that is, the determination result at the time of winning that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state is notified. On the other hand, the command B102H, the command B103H, the command B202H, and the command B203H are compared with the comparison result that the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, that is, the variable display result is determined to be the jackpot. The winning determination result that the game state is controlled is notified.

  Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 9C, the command B100H, the command B102H, the command B200H, and the command B202H have the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern common to the specific pattern. The result of comparison that it is within the range, that is, the determination result at the time of winning that the variable display mode of the decorative design is determined to be the variation pattern that becomes the specific display mode is notified. On the other hand, the command B101H, the command B103H, the command B201H, and the command B203H are compared with the result of comparison that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the specific pattern common range, that is, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the specific display mode. The winning determination result that there is a possibility that the variation pattern is not determined is notified.

  In the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 6, the start port buffer value is “1”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, and the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. In response to the determination result, transmission setting of the command B100H serving as the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the common pattern common range at the time of loss is performed. Corresponding to the determination result that the start port buffer value is “1”, the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is not within the specific pattern common range. The transmission setting of the command B101H serving as the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the outside of the specific pattern common range at the time of losing is performed. Alternatively, the start port buffer value is “1”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. The transmission setting of the command B102H serving as the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the common pattern common range at the time of big hit is performed. Further, the start port buffer value is “1”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is not within the specific pattern common range. The transmission setting of the command B103H serving as the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the common pattern outside the common pattern at the big hit is performed.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S408, the start port buffer value is “2”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, and the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. Corresponding to the determination result, transmission setting of the command B200H serving as the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the specific pattern common range at the time of losing is performed. Corresponding to the determination result that the starting port buffer value is “2”, the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is not within the specific pattern common range. Then, the transmission setting of the command B201H serving as the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the outside of the specific pattern common range at the time of losing is performed. Alternatively, the start buffer value is “2”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. The transmission setting of the command B202H serving as the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the common pattern common range at the time of the big hit is performed. Furthermore, in response to the start port buffer value being “2”, the determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, and the determination result that the random value MR3 is not within the specific pattern common range. The transmission setting of the command B 203H, which is the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the outside of the specific pattern common range at the big hit, is performed.

  Through the processing of step S408, the first start opening winning designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the establishment of the first start condition when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. The second start opening prize designation command is sent to the side of the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the second start condition when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start prize. Sent. In this embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are such that the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start prize opening or the second start prize winning opening. At the time of winning whether the variable display result is decided to be a “big hit” or whether it is decided to be a specific variation pattern using the game random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result.

  In addition to the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, an effect control command for notifying the winning judgment result using the game random number extracted at the start winning prize (for example, winning judgment result designation) Command) may be transmitted.

  After the process of step S408 is executed, the pending storage number notification command transmission setting is performed (step S409), and then the winning random number determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second pending storage number notification command are: Prepared in advance. In these reserved memory number notification commands, different EXT data is set according to the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count. In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 6, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  By the processing in step S409, the first reserved memory number notification command is produced as effect control information for notifying the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. It is transmitted to the control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S404, regardless of the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, A specific pattern common range at the time of big hit is set by the processing of step S406. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted at the time of starting winning, and according to the determination result Whether or not to set a specific pattern common range may be determined. As an example, if it is determined that the jackpot type is determined as “non-probable change” or “probability change” using the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a specific pattern common range at the time of the jackpot is set by the process of step S406. Then, the process proceeds to step S407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, it is limited so that the specific pattern common range at the big hit is not set, so that it is always determined that it is not within the specific pattern common range. Also good.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type buffer value from a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change” or “surprise change”. When the jackpot type identified at this time is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control. For example, a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a setting for starting the time reduction control is performed. For example, a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state, and a short time counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to a predetermined value. A count initial value (for example, “100”) may be set. The time-count counter counts the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the time-control is completed. In response to the fact that the big hit type is “probable change”, when the time reduction control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, without setting the initial value of the time reduction counter, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11A, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”. When the probability change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so that it is not determined to be “accuracy”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be determined to be “surprise” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probable”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not special game control is being performed (step S261). For example, when the time reduction flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like) is turned on and the time reduction control or the high release control is performed, it is determined that the special game control is being performed. That's fine. When the special game control is being performed (step S261; Yes), 1 is added to the stored value (special game count value) of the special game counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. (Step S262).

  When it is determined in step S261 that the special game control is not being performed (step S261; No), after executing the process of step S262, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S263). If the big hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 12B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 12A, by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table included in the variation pattern determination table prepared in advance based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12A, referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table included in the variation pattern determination table prepared in advance based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in (B).

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 13A, one of a plurality of variation patterns is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the special game count value. The special game count value is incremented by 1 in the process of step S262 corresponding to the start of the special figure game during the special game control after the big hit gaming state is finished. The production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the production mode A when the big hit gaming state ends, and to the production mode B when the variable display count reaches “20” which is the first production mode transition determination value. And migrate. After that, when the variable display count reaches “90”, which is the second effect mode transition determination value, the process shifts to the effect mode C, and when the variable display count reaches “100”, which is the short-time end determination value. Transition to production mode N. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern at a rate corresponding to the special game count value as shown in FIG. 13A, the variation pattern can be determined at a different rate depending on the performance state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. . Also, different variation patterns can be determined according to the performance state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the variation pattern PB1-1 can be determined only when the special game count value is any one of “1” to “20”. That is, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is a fluctuation pattern that is non-reach dedicated to the production mode A.

  Also in the determination example shown in FIG. 13B, one of the plurality of variation patterns is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the special game count value. For example, the variation pattern PA3-4 can be determined only when the special game count value is any one of “1” to “20”. That is, the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 is a fluctuation pattern in which a big hit notification dedicated to the production mode A is performed.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 13A, for example, when the special game count value is “0”, only the normal reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2-1 is executed, and the reach effect of Super A and Super B ( The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super-reach reach effect is not executed is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super-reach reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is executed. ing. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 13B, for example, when the special game count value is other than “1” to “20”, only the normal reach effect such as the variation pattern PA3-1 is executed and the super reach is performed. The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is executed. In addition, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 13A, when the special game count value is any one of “91” to “100”, the variation pattern PA2-2 for executing the super A reach effect is determined. The ratio is set to be higher than in other cases of loss. With such a setting, when the production state becomes production mode C approaching the end of the time reduction control or the high opening control, a specific reach production is more easily executed than in the other production modes. In this way, it is possible to increase the expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit” when the time-shortening control or the high opening control is almost finished.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S264 and S265 shown in FIG. 12A, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 14, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S281). ). The special figure fixed display flag is turned on by the process of step S285 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being stopped (derived). Set.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S281 (step S281; No), settings for deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol are performed (step S282). Then, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination in which the special symbol variably displayed in the special symbol game is determined is performed (step S283). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S284). For example, in the process of step S284, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time is set in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102. That's fine. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S285), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Thus, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S282, the special symbol process process corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special figure fixed display time set by the process of step S284 elapses. Each time the symbol stop process is executed, it is determined in step S281 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on. If it is determined in step S281 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S286). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S286; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S286 that the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S286; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S287), and then the big hit flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S288). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S288; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S289). Subsequently, a command transmission setting at the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed (step S290).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S290, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S291). In addition, a setting for ending the time-saving state or the probability variation state is performed (step S292). For example, as the process of step S292, a process of clearing a probability change flag or a time reduction flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 and turning it off may be executed. In the process of step S292, the special game counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S293), and then the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S288 (step S288; No), it is determined whether or not the special game count value has reached a predetermined short time end determination value (specifically, “100” or the like). (Step S294). At this time, if the short-time end determination value has been reached (step S294; Yes), for example, the short-time control, the high open control, etc. are set to be ended by clearing the short-time flag and turning it off (step S295). ). Note that even when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the time-shortening control may be ended when the special game count value reaches the time-shorting end determination value. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. In addition to ending the time reduction control, the probability variation control may be terminated by, for example, clearing the probability variation flag and turning it off. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”. When the process of step S295 is executed, the special game counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S296).

  When the special game count value does not reach the short-time end determination value in step S294 (step S294; No), after executing the process of step S296, the game state designation is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmitting the command may be performed (step S297). Thereby, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed from the short-time state to the normal state. Note that the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the time reduction control, the high opening control, or the like is completed by the process of step S295, and in other cases, the gaming state designation command may not be transmitted. Further, by counting the number of executions of the variable display in the time reduction state on the side of the effect control board 12, it may be possible to specify whether or not the time reduction state ends independently of the main board 11 side. . Also in this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S298), and then the special symbol stop 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 to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, 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 read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command, the buffer number is out of the free areas in the first start prize command buffer 190A as shown in FIG. In the smallest storage area, the first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order. On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the buffer number is the largest among the free areas in the second start prize command buffer 190B as shown in FIG. In the small storage area, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 15A, a set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command and first hold memory) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting win. The storage area is secured so that the number notification command) can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 190A in accordance with the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In the second start winning command buffer 190B shown in FIG. 15B, a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second reserved memory) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning. The storage area is secured so that the number notification command can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the order of receiving, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer 190B. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In this embodiment, based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. Command transmission is performed in the order of the storage number notification command. Therefore, if the presentation control command is normally received, the start opening winning designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIGS. Then, the stored memory number notification commands are stored in this order. However, the reception command is not stored in the storage area for the prefetch restriction information. When a start opening prize designation command or a pending storage number notification command is newly received, “0” may be set as prefetching restriction information of the buffer number corresponding to the storage area of the received command.

  The prefetch restriction information indicates whether or not a prefetch restriction condition for restricting the prefetch notice from being executed is satisfied. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, if the prefetching restriction information is “0”, the prefetching restriction condition is not satisfied and the execution of the prefetching notice is not restricted, indicating “no restriction”. On the other hand, if the prefetching restriction information is “1”, the prefetching restriction condition is satisfied, and “restricted” that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice is indicated.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 15A, the received command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In the second start winning command buffer 190B shown in FIG. 15B, received commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. The commands stored in the first start winning command buffer 190A and the second starting win command buffer 190B correspond to the first storage area (buffer number “1”) every time variable display of decorative symbols is started. Are deleted from those stored in the storage area), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 15A, when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the buffer number “1” is stored. And the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are deleted. Each command stored in an area corresponding to each of these is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 15A, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command, and the first special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the first special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent (inconsistent) with the first special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored contents of the command buffer 190A at the time of 1 start winning prize. Note that each command is shifted when the decorative symbol variable display is started. Therefore, even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, a contradiction immediately occurs ( Inconsistency). However, the difference between the special figure pending storage number and the buffer number at the time of receiving the command may be inconsistent (inconsistent).

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

  When the first start opening winning designation command or the first reserved memory number notification command is received alone, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the first start winning command buffer 190A. Further, when the second start opening winning designation command or the second reserved memory number notification command is received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the second start winning prize command buffer 190B. At this time, it may be stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a start opening prize designation command or a pending storage number notification command, or each received command is distinguished and the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area is stored. May be stored. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received, the elapsed waiting time after reception is measured, so that the reception waiting time of the pending storage number notification command is increased. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, if the pending storage number notification command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the start winning time command has already been received. The received pending storage number notification command is stored in association with the start opening winning designation command stored in the buffer. On the other hand, when a pending storage count notification command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or when a pending storage count notification command is received even though the elapsed time is not measured, within the normal reception period The received pending storage number notification command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning time command buffer, assuming that the start opening winning designation command is missing or not.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image 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 a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, first, a prefetch notice execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect (prefetch notice effect) serving as a prefetch notice is executed (step S161). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning command buffer, such as the first start winning command buffer 190A and the second start winning command buffer 190B. (Step S501).

  Following the processing in step S501, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the effect control commands (such as a start opening prize designation command and a pending storage number notification command) received at the time of starting winning ( Step S502). For example, it is confirmed whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the first start prize command buffer 190A or the second start prize command buffer 190B. By doing so, the presence or absence of a new received command can be determined. If no command has been newly received (step S502; No), the prefetch notice execution determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S502 that there is a reception command (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice has already been executed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, when the pre-reading notice flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the production control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 is on, the pre-reading notice is being executed. What is necessary is just to judge. The prefetch notice flag is set to an on state when a notice effect that is a predetermined prefetch notice is executed. If it is determined in step S503 that the prefetch notice is being executed (step S503; Yes), the prefetch notice execution determination process is terminated. As a result, in this embodiment, when a pre-announcement effect that is a pre-reading notice is already being executed, the pre-reading notice is further restricted so as not to be changed and duplication of the pre-reading notice is prevented.

  It should be noted that determination result information (start opening prize designation command) indicating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and determination result information (start opening prize designation command) indicating that the variable display result is determined to be a specific variation pattern are obtained. When a new pre-reading notice is executed, the pre-reading notice being executed may be changed or overlapped midway. Alternatively, regardless of the content of the determination result information, the prefetching notice being executed may be changed or overlapped in the middle so that a new prefetching notice can be executed.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the prefetching notice is not being executed (step S503; No), it is determined whether there is a prefetching notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice (step S504). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined prefetch restriction condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the prefetch restriction condition is satisfied, it may determine that there is a prefetch notice restriction.

  FIG. 18A shows a specific example in which the prefetch notice is not executed in this embodiment. In this specific example, different look-ahead restriction conditions are provided depending on which one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received. That is, when the first start opening winning designation command is received, when the short opening control and the high opening control are performed together with the short opening control (during the high base), or when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state When it is in the middle, the prefetch restriction condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the second start opening winning designation command is received, the after-hit variation count value is less than the predetermined effect mode transition determination value, and the number of reserved memories (specifically, the (2 special figure holding storage number) is added, the prefetch restriction condition is established when the production mode transition determination value is exceeded.

  In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In this case, during the high base in which the high opening control is performed, the special ball using the second special drawing that is preferentially executed by allowing the game ball to easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening. The game can continue to run. If a prefetch notice for a special figure game using the first special figure in the high base is executed, for example, the second special figure is held in a state where holding data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held. A special figure game using a figure can be easily and repeatedly executed many times. At this time, if the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure becomes “big hit”, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure that is the target of the pre-reading notice is “ In addition to being a “big hit”, the gaming state can be repeatedly changed to the big hit gaming state, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be significantly improved.

  In addition, if a pre-reading notice for a special figure game using the first special figure is executed in the high base, the variable display result may be a “hit” by the pre-reading notice. The player who made the game repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and repeatedly executes the special game using the second special drawing, or passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening. Whether or not to execute the special figure game using the first special figure can be selected according to his / her skill. Therefore, there is a possibility that the timing at which the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, during the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, a prefetch restriction condition for restricting execution of the prefetch notice based on the occurrence of the first start winning is established. This ensures that the player cannot recognize that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure, thereby ensuring sound game play. it can. Even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state ends, the high opening control associated with the time-shortening control is performed, so the prefetching restriction condition is similarly established.

  The variation count value after the big hit indicates the number of variable displays executed after the big hit gaming state is completed, that is, the number of times that the variable display start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to effect mode A when the big hit game state ends. Thereafter, when the variable display count reaches a predetermined effect mode transition determination value, effect mode transition control is performed to switch the effect state. Therefore, when the after-hit variation count value reaches a predetermined effect mode transition determination value, effect mode transition control for switching the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the notice effect that becomes the pre-reading notice is an effect mode that differs depending on whether the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is effect mode A to effect mode C. Therefore, after the execution of the pre-reading notice is started, if the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display to be noticed is executed, the production mode of the pre-reading notice and the production mode after the transition Contradiction (inconsistency) may occur, and the player may feel uncomfortable. In particular, when the pre-reading notice is a continuous notice executed continuously over a plurality of variable displays, the effect mode is switched before the end of the continuous notice, and the effect mode and the effect mode are inconsistent. (Inconsistency) becomes prominent. The transition control from the production mode A to the production mode C is performed during the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time-shortening control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the special control using the first special figure is performed. Execution of prefetching notices for figure games is limited.

  Accordingly, in response to the case where the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display to be notified by the pre-reading notice is executed, the after-hit variation count value is less than the predetermined production mode transition determination value, When the number of reserved memories (specifically, the number of second special figure reserved memory) is added to the big hit post-variation count value, the execution of the pre-reading notice based on the occurrence of the second start winning is restricted when the production mode transition determination value is exceeded. The prefetch restriction condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by preventing a contradiction (inconsistency) between the effect mode and the effect mode of the pre-reading notice.

  When it is determined in step S504 shown in FIG. 17 that there is no pre-reading notice restriction (step S504; No), the order of received commands (start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command) based on the occurrence of the start prize is The contents are checked (step S505), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful (step S506). In the process of step S506, for example, whether or not the start opening winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command are received in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, and there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying that the first special figure reserved memory count is “1” in the storage area of the buffer number “2” in the first start winning command buffer 190A. If stored, the first special figure reserved memory number specified from the storage state of the first start winning command buffer 190A and the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command It may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the pending storage count notification command.

  Any one of reception of start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command is in order, that both have been received without omission, and that there is no contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. It is not limited to what determines that an abnormality has occurred when denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S506 that the signal has been received normally (step S506; Yes), the start opening prize up to the previous time stored in the first start prize command buffer 190A or the second start prize command buffer 190B is stored. The designated command is checked (step S507), and it is determined whether or not the determination result information can execute the prefetching advance notice (step S508). For example, in the process of step S507, the notification content of the start opening winning designation command received before the latest starting opening winning designation command and stored in the start winning prize command buffer is read. In the process of step S508, if the reading result in step S507 includes a variable display result that is “big hit” before the variable display to be notified, the pre-reading notification is not executable. What is necessary is just to judge. Alternatively, it may be determined that the pre-reading notice cannot be executed when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode before the variable display to be noticed. In other words, all of the notification contents of the start opening winning designation command received before the latest starting opening winning designation command and stored in the start winning prize command buffer are out of the specific pattern common range at the time of losing. Sometimes, it may be determined that the prefetch notice can be executed.

  Further, in the process of step S508, when the special figure reservation storage number (the first special figure reservation storage number or the second special figure reservation storage number) is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than “2”, for example), a pre-reading notice is given. It may be determined that execution is impossible. When the special figure hold storage number is “1”, there is no variable display stored in addition to the variable display to be notified. Therefore, if a pre-reading notice is started with the execution of a new variable display after the start prize has been generated, if it is determined that such a pre-reading notice cannot be executed before the start of the variable display to be noticed Good. It should be noted that for a pre-reading notice that can be started immediately when a start winning occurs, it may be determined that the pre-reading notice based on the number of special figure reservations can be executed.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is a pre-reading notice restriction (step S504; Yes), if it is determined in step S506 that reception has not been normal (step S506; No), or a pre-reading notice in step S508. Is determined to be inexecutable (step S508; No), the prefetch limit information of the corresponding buffer number is set to “1” in the start winning command buffer (step S509), and then prefetching is performed. The notice execution determination process ends. In the process of step S509, for example, when it is determined in step S504 that there is a prefetch notice restriction, the buffer number corresponding to the storage area of the newly received effect control command (start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command) The read-ahead restriction information of “1” may be set to “1”. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S506 that it has not been received normally, or if it is determined in step S508 that the pre-reading notice cannot be executed, it corresponds to the storage area for the newly received effect control command. In addition to the prefetching restriction information of the buffer number to be performed, the prefetching restriction information of the buffer number corresponding to the storage area of the effect control command received before that may be set to “1”. Alternatively, in any case, only the prefetching restriction information of the buffer number corresponding to the storage area of the newly received effect control command may be set to “1”. In any case, the prefetching restriction information for the buffer number corresponding to the storage area for the effect control command received before that is the prefetching restriction information for the buffer number corresponding to the storage area for the presentation control command received earlier. It may be set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the prefetching notice can be executed (step S508; Yes), whether or not the prefetching notice is to be executed is determined (step S510). As an example, in the process of step S510, a pre-reading notice execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a pre-reading notice. The pre-reading notice execution decision table is compared with the random number value for the pre-reading notice execution decision according to the notification contents of the start prize designation command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be noticed. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determined value) to the determination result as to whether or not to perform the prefetching notice. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 generates numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the pre-reading advance notice extracted from, for example, the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (the effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Based on this, the presence / absence of the prefetch notice may be determined by referring to the prefetch notice execution decision table.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of determining whether or not there is a prefetch notice by the process of step S510 shown in FIG. In this determination example, the notification content of the start opening prize designation command such as whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” and whether it is within or outside the common range of the specific pattern, Depending on the number of special figure hold memories (the number of first special figure hold memories or the number of second special figure hold memories), the ratio of determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice is varied. As a specific example, if the variable display result notified by the start opening winning designation command is “losing” and out of the common range of the specific pattern, the proportion determined to be “no advance notice” not performing the pre-reading advance notice is It is sufficiently higher than the ratio determined as “Yes”, and the ratio determined as “No notice” increases as the number of special figure reservation memories increases. On the other hand, if the variable display result is “losing” and within the specific pattern common range, when the special figure holding storage number is “2” or “3”, the ratio determined as “notice” is “notice” Although the ratio is higher than the ratio determined as “none”, the ratio determined as “no notice” is higher when the number of special figure reservation storage is “4”. On the other hand, if the variable display result is “big hit” and is within the specific pattern common range, the ratio determined as “no notice” when the special figure holding storage number is “2” or “3” However, when the number of special figure hold storage is “4”, the ratio determined to be “with notice” is higher. Further, if the variable display result is “big hit” and is outside the common range of the specific pattern, the ratio of “with notice” increases as the number of special figure reservations increases. With this setting, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes a specific display mode is increased. Further, as the number of executions of the pre-reading notice increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not “no notice” is executed (step S511). At this time, if “not noticed” (step S511; Yes), the prefetch notice execution determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with advance notice” for executing the prefetch notice (step S511; No), for example, a prefetch notice flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set to an ON state (step S512). In addition, the total number of executions of the prefetch notice is set (step S513).

  In the process of step S513, if the total number of executions is set according to whether or not the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Good. For example, if the special game is executed in the order in which the start prizes are generated, regardless of whether the special game uses the first special figure or the second special figure, the subject of advance notice is based on the total number of reserved memories. The number of executions of the variable display obtained by subtracting “1” corresponding to the variable display as described above may be set as the total number of executions of the pre-reading notice. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the variable display to be notified is the special figure using the second special figure. If it is performed corresponding to a game, the number of executions of variable display obtained by subtracting “1” from the second special figure holding storage number may be set as the total number of pre-reading notices. In this case, if the variable display to be notified is performed corresponding to the special game using the first special figure, the number of executions of the variable display obtained by subtracting “1” from the total reserved memory number is pre-read. It may be set as the total number of notices executed. Note that when the pre-reading notice is executed even in the variable display to be noticed, the total number of pre-reading notices may be set without subtracting “1” from the number of each stored storage.

  After executing the process of step S513, for example, “0” is set as the count initial value of a prefetch notice counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 (step S514). Then, for example, data indicating the winning determination result of the variable display to be notified is stored in the notification target determination result buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 (step S515). The prefetch notice execution determination process is terminated.

  In the prefetching notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 17, when it is determined that there is a prefetching notice restriction by the process of step S504, the prefetch restriction information is set to “1” in the process of step S509, and then the process of step S510. The pre-reading notice execution determination process ends without executing. Therefore, for example, when the prefetch restriction condition as shown in FIG. 18A is satisfied, the process for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice is not executed, so that the prefetch notice is restricted. Thus, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is received, the change control of the big hit after the big hit is performed in correspondence with the case where the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display subject to the advance notice is executed. When the value is less than the predetermined effect mode transition determination value and the retained memory count (specifically, the second special figure retained memory count) is added to the big hit post-change fluctuation count value, the prefetching is performed. You can restrict the advance notice from being executed.

  In the prefetching notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice is to be executed by the process of step S510, and when it is determined to be executed, the processes of steps S511 to S515 are executed to perform the prefetching notice. Settings for execution are made. However, the execution of the pre-reading notice is not started at this time, and the execution of the pre-reading notice is started based on the prefetching notice effect setting process (step S523 in FIG. 19) executed in response to the start of variable display. Setting to do. Note that some of the pre-reading notices may start execution of the notice effect when the start winning is generated, for example, when the display indicating the number of special figure reservations is updated. For example, when it is determined in step S510 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed, the notice pattern corresponding to the display mode of the special figure holding memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H is selected from any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Decide on. At this time, for example, it may be determined as one of a plurality of notice patterns at a different ratio depending on whether or not the variable display result of the notice target becomes “big hit”, other winning determination results, and the like. Then, the display of the display part in the start winning memory display area 5H is updated with the display mode corresponding to the determined notice pattern, and the execution of the hold display notice may be started.

  The ratio for determining the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice is not limited to that shown in FIG. 18B. What is necessary is just to be able to determine. For example, you may set to a different ratio according to whether the variable display state of a decoration symbol will be in a reach state. Or you may set to a different ratio according to which reach production is performed among reach productions, such as normal reach and super reach. In other words, whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode, etc., at a predetermined ratio based on the result predicted when the start winning is generated. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the prefetching notice.

  After performing the pre-reading notice execution determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. One of the processes of S170 to S176 is selected and executed.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 16 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in which the time-shortening control is performed when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state (step S521). ). At this time, if the time-shortening control is being performed (step S521; Yes), 1 is added to the big hit after fluctuation count value which is the stored value of the big hit after fluctuation counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. (Step S522).

  When it is determined in step S521 that the time reduction control is not being performed (step S521; No), after the process of step S522 is executed, a prefetch notice effect setting process is executed (step S523). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice effect setting process executed in step S523 of FIG.

  In the prefetching notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice flag is on (step S701). At this time, if the prefetching notice flag is off (step S701; No), the prefetching notice effect setting process is terminated because the prefetching notice is not executed. On the other hand, when the prefetch notice flag is on (step S701; Yes), the prefetch notice count value, which is the stored value of the prefetch notice counter, is updated to add 1 (step S702). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated prefetch notice count value is “1” (step S703).

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice based on the occurrence of the start winning prize, “0” is set as the count initial value of the pre-reading notice counter by the process of step S514 shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the pre-reading notice count value is updated to “1” by executing the process of step S702 in response to the start of variable display, the first pre-reading notice is executed based on the determination at the time of starting winning. It will be. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice count value is updated to a value other than “1”, execution of the prefetching notice has already been started, indicating that the prefetching notice has been executed even in the previous variable display. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice count value is other than “1” (step S703; No), the previous notice effect content is read (step S704).

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice count value is “1” (step S703; Yes), or after executing the process of step S704, the notice object such as stored data in the notice object determination result buffer is used. The data indicating the winning determination result of variable display is read (step S705). Then, the effect of the pre-reading notice in the current variable display is determined (step S706). FIGS. 21A to 21C show a specific example in which the effect of the prefetching notice is determined by the process of step S706 when the total number of prefetching notice executions is “3”.

  In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the notification contents of the notification subject change notified by the start opening prize designation command and the pre-reading notice count value are given as the variable display winning judgment result to be noticed. Accordingly, a notice pattern to be used for the prefetch notice in the current variable display is determined from a plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance. The notice pattern determined at this time is set so as to differ depending on whether the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is effect mode A to effect mode C. Therefore, depending on whether the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the effect mode A to the effect mode C, the effect mode of the pre-reading notice becomes a different effect mode.

  For example, when the pre-reading notice count value is “1”, the notice pattern is decided as one of the notice patterns at a decision ratio as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C according to the notice contents of the notice subject change. . On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice count value is “2” or “3”, it may be determined as the notice pattern previously associated with the notice pattern determined when the pre-read notice count value is “1”.

  After determining the notice pattern that will be the effect of the prefetching notice in the process of step S706 shown in FIG. 20, the effect of the prefetching notice that is the decision result is stored (step S707). For example, the last notice buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 may store data indicating that the effect content determination result can be specified. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice count value has reached the total number of times of prefetch notice (step S708).

  If it is determined in step S708 that the total number of executions has not been reached (step S708; No), the pre-reading notice effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the total number of executions has been reached (step S708; Yes), processing for initializing the execution setting for the pre-reading notice is executed. That is, the pre-reading notice flag is cleared and turned off (step S709), and the total number of pre-reading notices is deleted (step S710). Then, after clearing the prefetch notice counter (step S711), the prefetch notice effect setting process is terminated.

  In the prefetching notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 20, every time the notice count value is updated by the process of step S702, the contents of the prefetching notice effect to be executed in the current variable display are determined by the process of step S706. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice as a continuous notice over a plurality of variable displays is executed, the contents of each effect are sequentially determined in response to the start of each variable display. On the other hand, the effect of the pre-reading notice, which is a continuous notice executed over a plurality of variable displays, may be determined collectively. For example, for each number of variable displays for which the pre-reading notice is executed, a plurality of combination patterns of effect contents over a plurality of variable displays may be prepared in advance, and any combination pattern may be determined as a use pattern at a predetermined ratio. .

  After executing the pre-reading notice effect setting process in step S523 shown in FIG. 19, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S524). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S524; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the designated fluctuation pattern is displayed as a decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S525).

  If it is determined in step S525 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S525; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (production control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S525 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S525; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S524 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S524; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. (Step S528). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined that the big hit type is “Accuracy” (step S528; Yes), for example, a predetermined short-term chance of opening, for example, a combination of confirmed ornament patterns that result in a variable display result of the ornament symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” Is determined (step S529).

  As an example of the process in step S529, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S529, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as in step S527 is executed, so that the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is obtained. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of a fixed decoration design. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S527 is executed to stop and display the same in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. While determining the decorative pattern, a special decorative pattern (short-term opening opportunity) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal state in the “medium” decorative pattern display area 5C is executed by executing processing different from step S527. You may decide to stop displaying the symbol. The reach decorative combination pattern including such a short-term opening chance pattern may be included in the short-term opening chance pattern.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified and the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. After reaching the reach mode by the temporary stop display, the “slip” variable display effect for changing the temporary stop-displayed decorative pattern by changing the decorative design again in the “right” decorative variable display area 5R. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed by stopping display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. . In this case, in the process of step S529, even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S528 that the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” (step S528; No), a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is selected. Determination is made (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S526, S527, S529, and S530, the change start notice determination process is executed (step S531). FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the change start notice determination process executed in step S531 of FIG.

  In the change start notice determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the buffer number “1” from the start prize command buffer such as the first start prize command buffer 190A or the second start prize command buffer 190B. "Is read from the storage area corresponding to" "(step S721). As an example, when the start of the special figure game using the first special figure is specified based on the reception of the first variation start command, the buffer number in the first start winning prize command buffer 190A is stored as “1”. Read stored data from the area. On the other hand, when the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is specified based on the reception of the second variation start command, the storage area with the buffer number “1” in the second start winning command buffer 190B Read stored data from. At this time, in the start winning command buffer from which the stored data is read, the stored data in the storage area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” are deleted. The stored data may be shifted to a storage area with a buffer number of 1 less.

  After that, based on the pre-read restriction information read out in step S721, the presence / absence of a change start notice of whether or not to execute a change start notice that becomes a variable display notice is determined (step S722). As an example, in the process of step S722, a change start notice execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a change start notice. In the change start notice execution determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number for determining change start notice execution may be assigned to the determination result as to whether to execute change start notice. . The effect control CPU 120 generates numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the notice of execution at the start of change extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Based on this, the presence / absence of the change start notice may be determined by referring to the change start notice execution determination table.

  FIG. 23A shows an example of determining whether or not there is a change start notice by the process of step S722 shown in FIG. In this determination example, whether the prefetch restriction information included in the storage data read out in step S721 is “0” or “1”, and the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command. Depending on the variable display contents corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the ratio at which the presence / absence of the change start notice is determined is varied. More specifically, when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, it is determined to be “with notice” for executing the change start notice at a higher rate than when the prefetch restriction information is “0”. Is set. Therefore, for example, when the prefetching restriction condition as shown in FIG. 18A is satisfied and the restriction is made not to execute the prefetching notice, the fluctuation occurs at a higher rate than in the case where such restriction is not made. A decision can be made to execute the start notice.

  In addition, when the variable display result is “losing”, when the normal reach effect is executed, the ratio determined as “notice” is higher than when the reach is normal, and the normal reach is achieved. When the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed, the ratio determined as “with notice” is higher than when the effect is executed. Among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined as “with notice” when the super-A or super-B reach effect is executed, rather than when the normal reach effect is executed. Get higher. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined as “notice” is higher than when the variable display result is “losing”. By such setting, when the notice at the start of change is executed, the possibility that the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode and the reach effect of the super reach is increased. Further, by executing the change start notice, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” increases, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S722 shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not “with a notice” is executed to execute a notice at the start of change (step S723). At this time, if “no notice” (step S723; No), the change start notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with notice” for executing the notice at the start of change (step S723; Yes), the production contents of the notice at the start of change are determined (step S724). FIG. 23B shows an example in which the content of the effect of the notice of change start is determined by the process of step S724.

  In the process of step S724, a change start notice pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the production contents of the change start notice. In the change start notice pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value for determining the change start notice pattern is displayed in accordance with, for example, variable display contents including a variable display result. It only needs to be assigned to one of the patterns. The effect control CPU 120 generates numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a change start notice pattern extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (the effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. Based on the change start notice pattern determination table, the change start notice pattern corresponding to the production contents of the change start notice may be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (B), the change start notice pattern determined by the process of step S724 is different depending on whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode A to the production mode C. Is set to Therefore, the production mode of the notice at the start of change is a different production mode depending on whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode A to the production mode C. Further, when the prefetching restriction information is “1”, a change start notice pattern different from that when the prefetching restriction information is “0” is determined. Therefore, for example, the effect mode of the change start notice that is executed when the prefetch notice is limited so as not to be executed because the prefetch restriction condition as shown in FIG. This is an effect mode different from the effect mode of the notice at the start of change that is executed when not.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 23B, when the prefetch restriction information is “0” in the case of the production mode A, the change start notice is made at a rate corresponding to the variable display content including the variable display result. It may be determined as either the pattern YAP1 or the change start notice pattern YAP2. In the case of the production mode A, when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, the change start notice pattern YAP3 or the change start notice pattern YAP4 at a rate corresponding to the variable display contents including the variable display result. It may be determined as one of the above. Further, when the pre-reading restriction information is “1”, if it is determined to be either the change start notice pattern YAP3 or the change start notice pattern YAP4, the determination result is stored, and the prefetch restriction information is “ Until it is initialized to “0”, it is also possible to determine the change start notice pattern stored when the variable display from the next time is started. Thereby, when it is restricted not to execute the pre-reading notice, it is possible to repeatedly execute the notice effect having the same effect mode as the change start notice.

  After the change start notice pattern that is the production content of the change start notice is determined by the process of step S724 shown in FIG. 22, whether or not the notice pattern that is the decision result is a notice pattern corresponding to the pre-read restriction. Is determined (step S725). For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 23B, among the change start notice pattern YAP1 to the change start notice pattern YAP4 prepared in advance corresponding to the case of the production mode A, the change start notice pattern YAP3 and the change The start notice pattern YAP4 is a notice pattern during prefetch restriction that can be determined when the prefetch restriction information is “1”.

  If it is determined in step S725 that the pre-reading restriction pattern is not restricted (step S725; No), the change start notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the notice pattern is limited to the prefetching (step S725; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” (step S725). S726). At this time, if the special figure display result is “losing” (step S726; No), the change start notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S726; Yes), a specific notice flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set to an on state. (Step S727), the change start notice determination process is terminated.

  After the change start notice determination process is executed in step S531 shown in FIG. 19, an effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S532). The effect control CPU 120 is stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 in correspondence with, for example, the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice and the contents of the notice, the presence / absence of the notice at the start of change and the contents of the effect. Any one of a plurality of effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S533).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S534). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S533 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the like. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S535), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 16 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is a prefetching notice effect execution period for executing a notice effect that is a prefetching notice (step S552). . The pre-reading notice effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading notice. When it is the pre-reading notice effect execution period in step S552 (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the pre-reading notice is performed (step S553). For example, in the process of step S553, various commands are issued in order to execute a pre-reading notice in a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data or audio control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, etc. FIG.

  When it is not the pre-reading notice effect execution period in step S552 (step S552; No), or after executing the process of step S553, the change start notice effect for executing the change start notice that becomes the variable display notice is displayed. It is determined whether it is an execution period (step S554). The change start notice effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the execution of the change start notice. In particular, in this embodiment, a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses may be set in advance as a change start notice effect execution period. . Thereby, the change start notice is executed as a notice effect for notifying the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing (variation start timing) when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative design is started. If it is the change start notice execution execution period in step S554 (step S554; Yes), effect operation control for executing the change start notice is performed (step S555).

  If it is not the change start notice effect execution period in step S554 (step S554; No), after executing the process of step S555, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (Step S556). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S556 (step S556; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S557).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S556 (step S556; No), after executing the process of step S557, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the rendering operation control including the decorative display variable display operation (step S558), the variable display rendering processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S559). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S559; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S559 (step S559; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) as a display result is performed (step S560). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S561). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S562), and then the variable display effect process is terminated. Note that the present invention is not limited to the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol in the variable display effect process, and the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol in the variable display stop process may be performed. In this case, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S551, the processing in step S562 may be executed without executing the processing in steps S559 to S561, and then the variable display effect processing may be terminated. .

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S173 of FIG. 16 as the variable display stop process. In the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S571). When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S571; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S572). At this time, if the hit start designation command has not been received (step S572; No), the variable display stop process is ended and the process waits.

  When the hit start designation command is received in step S572 (step S572; Yes), for example, the start of the big hit gaming state among a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. The effect control pattern for hit notification prepared for notifying is selected and set as a use pattern (step S573). After that, the setting for starting the control of the hit notification operation is performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S574). At this time, the after-hit variation counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S575). Then, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S576), the variable display stop process is ended.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S571 (step S571; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit post fluctuation count value is “0” (step S577). At this time, if the after-hit variation count value is other than “0” (step S577; No), it is determined whether or not the later-hit variation count value matches a predetermined effect mode transition determination value (step S578). .

  In order to perform transition control in a plurality of effect modes after the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, effect mode transition determination values such as effect mode A to effect mode C, single or multiple types of determination values are prepared in advance. That's fine. As a specific example, the production mode transition determination value includes “20” as the first production mode transition judgment value for transitioning from the production mode A to the production mode B, and from the production mode B to the production mode C. It is only necessary to include “90” which is the second effect mode transition determination value for transition. When the big hit gaming state is ended, the first effect mode transition determination value is set, and thereafter, it may be compared with the big hit fluctuation count value in the process of step S578 until it matches the big hit fluctuation count value.

  When it is determined in step S578 that the after-hit variation count value matches the effect mode transition determination value (step S578; Yes), the next effect mode transition value is determined from the current effect mode. Is set to shift to the effect mode (step S579). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the effect mode after the transition from the storage address corresponding to the effect mode before the transition to the address setting (base register value for the base address, etc.) of the effect control pattern read from the ROM 121. By changing to the storage address, it is only necessary to be able to switch the production mode in various effects including variable display of decorative symbols.

  After executing the process of step S579, a new effect mode transition determination value is set corresponding to the effect mode after the transition. For example, when the transition setting from the rendering mode A to the rendering mode B is performed by the process of step S578, the second rendering mode transition determination value (specifically “90”) is set. The first effect mode transition determination value (specifically, “20”) is set when the big hit gaming state is ended, and therefore need not be set here. Further, when the transition setting from the production mode B to the production mode C is performed by the process of step S578, the end of the production mode C is at the same timing as the end of the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. A value may be used, and a separate production mode transition determination value may not be set. Alternatively, a third effect mode transition determination value (specifically “100”) for shifting from the effect mode C to the effect mode A may be set separately from the time saving end determination value.

  When it is determined in step S578 that it does not match the effect mode transition determination value (step S578; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit post-variation count value matches the time reduction end determination value (specifically “100”). Determination is made (step S581). At this time, if the after-hit variation count value matches the short-time end determination value (step S581; Yes), a setting for shifting from the effect mode C to the effect mode N is performed (step S582). Further, the after-hit variation counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S583).

  If the variation count value after big hit is “0” in step S577 (step S577; Yes), or if the variation count value after big hit does not match the short-time end determination value (step S581; No) Alternatively, after performing any one of the processes in steps S580 and S583, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S584), and then the variable display stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S175 of FIG. 16 as the big hit effect processing. In the big hit effect process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the specific notice flag is on (step S591). At this time, if the specific notice flag is on (step S591; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined special big hit production execution period (step S592). The special big hit effect execution period may be determined in advance in a big hit effect production control pattern or the like as a period for executing a special big hit effect that is different from the normal big hit effect.

  When it is determined in step S592 that the special big hit production execution period is in effect (step S592; Yes), the production operation control for executing the special big hit effect is performed (step S593). For example, in the process of step S593, a predetermined effect is generated according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data or voice control data) read from an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute an effect during a special big hit. In order to execute the special big hit effect according to the mode, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. Thus, for example, a special big hit effect such as displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 27 in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 27 includes a two-dimensional bar code for the player to acquire a privilege image, and the privilege image may be acquired by performing shooting using a mobile terminal. It is not limited to two-dimensional barcodes for shooting with mobile terminals, and can display special performance images (such as premier images) that are not displayed during normal jackpot performances, and special sounds (such as premier music) It may be outputable. The two-dimensional barcode is not limited to the one for acquiring the privilege image, but for acquiring the privilege music, or a predetermined point (for example, a game point that can be used in an application program installed in the mobile terminal) Etc.) may be obtained. In this way, a predetermined privilege may be given to the player by making the effect mode in the special big hit effect different from the effect mode in the normal big hit effect.

  After the process of step S593 is executed, it is determined whether or not to end the special big hit effect, for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern (step S594). When the special big hit effect is to be ended (step S594; Yes), the specific notice flag is cleared and turned off (step S595).

  If the specific notice flag is off in step S591 (step S591; No), or if it is determined in step S592 that it is not the special big hit effect execution period (step S592; No), predetermined effect control Based on the setting in the pattern and the like, the effect operation control for executing the other big hit effect is performed (step S596).

  If the special big hit effect is not ended in step S594 (step S594; No), or after any of the processes in steps S595 and S596 is performed, whether a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. It is determined whether or not (step S597). At this time, if the hit end designation command has not been received (step S597; No), the big hit middle effect process is ended. On the other hand, when a hit end designation command is received (step S597; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect is performed (step S598). Then, after clearing the effect process flag and initializing its value to “0” (step S599), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  When the specific notice flag is restricted so that the prefetch notice is not executed, the notice pattern in which the prefetch restriction is restricted is determined as the use pattern as the notice pattern at the start of change, and the special figure display result is “ Corresponding to “big hit”, it is set to the ON state by the process of step S727 shown in FIG. Therefore, when it is determined in step S591 shown in FIG. 26 that the specific notice flag is on, the notice pattern is limited to the look-ahead during execution of the special figure game that is triggered by the big hit game state. The notice at the beginning of the change was executed. Based on such a determination result, the special big hit effect is executed by the process of step S593, etc., so that the special figure display result is “big hit” after the change start notice of the specific mode is executed according to the notice pattern in which prefetching is restricted. When the game is in the big hit gaming state, the player can be given a predetermined privilege by executing a special big hit effect that is different from the normal big hit effect.

  For example, when the second start opening winning designation command as shown in FIG. 18A is received, the after-hit variation count value is less than the effect mode transition determination value. At the same time, the game and effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 proceed such that adding the reserved memory number (specifically, the second special figure reserved memory number) to the jackpot variation count value will exceed the effect mode transition determination value. It is only a very short period of time. Therefore, if the special figure display result is “big hit” after the notice of change start of the specific mode is executed in such a period, the special big hit effect that is different from the normal big hit effect By executing the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, by giving a predetermined privilege to the player by executing the special big hit effect, it is possible to enhance the player's euphoria.

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

  FIG. 28 shows an example of the effect operation in the case of the effect mode A when the pre-reading notice, which is a continuous notice, is executed over a plurality of variable displays and then a “big hit” is made in the variable display to be notified. In this example of the effect operation, when the special figure reservation memory number (specifically, the second special figure reservation memory number) is “4”, the notification content by the second start opening winning designation command is “common for the big hit specific pattern” “Within range”. At this time, based on the determination in step S510 shown in FIG. 17 that “preliminary notice” is executed to execute the prefetching notice, the prefetching notice flag is set to the on state by the process in step S512, and step S513 is performed. As a result, the total number of pre-read notice executions is set to “3”. After that, when the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 28A is started, the notification pattern is generated at a higher rate than the notification pattern YPA1-1 shown in FIG. 21A by the processing in step S706 shown in FIG. YPA2-1 is determined. At this time, the special figure holding storage number is decremented by 1 to “3”. Based on the determination of the notice pattern YPA2-1 in this way, a character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 28A and an effect image for informing a line of “Maybe?” Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A pre-reading notice is executed. Along with the display of the effect image, for example, a voice for notifying the speech may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After the pre-reading notice as shown in FIG. 28 (A) is executed, when the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) is derived and the variable symbol display is ended, the special figure holding memory number is “3”. In response to this, a new variable display is started. At this time, by the processing in step S704 shown in FIG. 20, the data stored in the previous notice buffer indicating the notice pattern YPA2-1 is read as the previous notice effect content. Based on the read result, in the process of step S706, the notice pattern YPA2-2 shown in FIG. In addition, by the start of variable display, the special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1 to “2”. Based on the determination of the notice pattern YPA2-2 in this way, an effect image for notifying the “coming soon?” Line by the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 28B is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The pre-reading notice is executed.

  After the pre-reading notice as shown in FIG. 28 (B) is executed, when the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) is derived and the variable symbol display is ended, the special figure hold memory number is “2”. In response to this, a new variable display is started. At this time, by the process of step S704 shown in FIG. 20, the data stored in the previous notice buffer indicating the notice pattern YPA2-2 is read as the previous notice effect content. Based on the read result, in the process of step S706, the notice pattern YPA2-3 shown in FIG. In addition, by the start of variable display, the special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1 to “1”. Based on the determination of the notice pattern YPA2-3 in this way, an effect image for informing the “Atsuka may?” Dialogue by the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 28C is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A prefetch notice to be displayed is executed.

  After the pre-reading notice as shown in FIG. 28 (C) is executed, when the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) is derived and the variable symbol display is ended, the special figure hold memory number is “1”. Corresponding to the above, variable display to be a target of the pre-reading notice is started. At this time, since the special figure display result is “big hit” in the effect mode A, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12A, the variation pattern PA3-4 for performing the big hit notification dedicated to the effect mode A is determined. Is done. Based on the determination of such a variation pattern PA3-4, for example, an effect including a variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 28D is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the big hit combination is derived, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of the effect operation in the case of the effect mode B, when the pre-reading notice, which is a continuous notice over a plurality of variable displays, is executed and then the variable display of the notice target is “big hit”. Also in this effect operation example, when the number of special figure holding storage similar to the effect operation example shown in FIG. Suppose that the specified command is transmitted. When the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 29A is started, the notice pattern YPB2-1 shown in FIG. 21B is determined in the process of step S706 shown in FIG. Thus, unlike the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 28A, the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 29A and the effect image for notifying the line “Maybe?” Are displayed on the image display device 5. The pre-reading notice displayed in the display area is executed.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 29A is completed, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure holding memory number being “3”, FIG. The notice pattern YPB2-2 shown in FIG. As a result, the pre-reading notice for displaying the effect image for notifying the “coming soon?” Line by the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 29B in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed. After the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 29B is completed, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure holding memory number being “2”, FIG. The notice pattern YPB2-3 shown in FIG. As a result, the pre-reading notice for displaying the effect image for notifying the “Atsuka may?” Line by the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 29C in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 29C is completed, when the variable display to be notified in advance of the pre-reading notice is started in response to the number of special figure hold memory being “1”. By the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12A, for example, a specific variation pattern such as a variation pattern PA3-3 for executing the super B reach effect is determined. Based on the determination result, for example, an effect including a variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 29D is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the big hit combination is derived, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the effect operation in the case of the effect mode C, when the pre-reading notice, which is a continuous notice over a plurality of variable displays, is executed and then a “big hit” is made in the noticeable variable display. In this effect operation example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 30 (A) is started, the notice pattern YPC2-1 shown in FIG. 21 (C) is determined in the process of step S706 shown in FIG. Is done. As a result, unlike the character image CH1 and the character image CH2, the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 30A and the effect image for informing the word “probably?” Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A pre-reading notice is executed.

  After the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 30 (A) is completed, when a new variable display is started in response to the number of special figure hold storage being “3”, FIG. 21 (C). The notice pattern YPC2-2 shown in FIG. As a result, the pre-reading notice for displaying the effect image for notifying the “coming soon?” Line by the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 30B in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed. After the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 30 (B) is finished, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure holding memory number being “2”, FIG. 21 (C). The notice pattern YPC2-3 shown in FIG. As a result, the pre-reading notice for displaying the effect image for notifying the “Atsuka may?” Dialogue by the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 30C in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 30C is completed, when the variable display that is the subject of the pre-reading notice is started in response to the special figure holding storage number being “1”. By the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12A, for example, a specific variation pattern such as a variation pattern PA3-3 for executing the super B reach effect is determined. Based on the determination result, for example, an effect including a variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 30D is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 30E, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the big hit combination is derived, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  In the pre-reading notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 17, when the second start opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, it is determined that there is a pre-reading notice restriction in the process of step S504. The process of step S510 is restricted so as not to be executed. Such execution restriction of the pre-reading notice is that the big hit after fluctuation count value is less than the predetermined effect mode transition determination value, and the big hit after fluctuation count value is the number of reserved memories (specifically, the second special figure reserved memory number). ) Is added when a pre-read restricting condition that is determined in advance corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command is satisfied.

  For example, when the special symbol and the decorative symbol are variably displayed, if the count value after the big hit is “19”, the number of reserved memories (specifically, the number of second special figure reserved memory) ) Is variable display based on hold data with “2” to “4”, because the added value of the big hit post-change count value and the hold memory number exceeds “20” which is the first effect mode transition determination value. , Cannot be subject to advance notice. Therefore, after the next variable display is executed, the after-hit variation count value becomes “20”, and even after the first effect mode transition determination value is reached and the effect mode transition control is performed, three times of The variable display (variable display based on the hold data corresponding to the above-described hold storage numbers “2” to “4”) is limited so that the prefetch notice is not executed.

  Since the prefetch restriction information is set to “1” corresponding to the variable display determined to have such a prefetch notice restriction, in the process of step S722 shown in FIG. 22, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, it is determined to be “with notice” for executing the notice at the start of change at a higher rate than when the prefetch restriction information is “0”. As a result, before the predetermined variable display count is reached after the transition control of the production mode is performed, a change start notification that becomes a variable display advance notice is made at a higher rate than after the variable display count is reached. Can be executed.

  In the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 17, it is a necessary condition that the post-hit variation count value is less than the effect mode transition determination value as a prefetch restriction condition corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command. Therefore, the variable display based on the start winning after the variable display in which the variation count value after the big hit reaches the effect mode transition determination value and the transition control of the effect mode is performed can be targeted for the pre-reading notice. . Further, in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 17, it is a necessary condition that the value obtained by adding the number of pending storages to the after-hit variation count value exceeds the effect mode transition determination value. Therefore, when the transition control of the production mode is not performed before the variable display is started after the start winning is generated, it can be set as the target of the pre-reading notice. Thus, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is received, the prefetch restriction condition is limited to the case where the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display based on the occurrence of the second starting winning is performed. It is set to hold. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the prefetch notice from being excessively lowered.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when the pre-reading notice is limited to not be executed, the change start notice as the variable display notice is at a higher rate than the case without such restriction. Described as being executed. On the other hand, it is not limited to the notice at the start of change, and may be executed at a high rate when any variable display notice is limited so as not to execute the prefetch notice.

  In the above embodiment, the process of step S722 shown in FIG. 22 is described as determining whether to execute the change start notice at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the prefetch notice is being executed. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display in which the prefetch notice is executed may be limited so that the change start notice is not executed. As an example, in the process of step S722, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading notice is executed in the current variable display. The determination may be made and the process may proceed to step S723. Thereby, the notice effect that becomes the pre-reading notice can be executed with priority over the notice effect that becomes the notice at the start of change.

  In the above embodiment, depending on whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode A to the production mode C, the pre-reading notice with different production modes is executed, and is variable after the start winning is generated. In the case where the transition control of the production mode is performed before the display is executed, it is described that the pre-reading notice is limited not to be executed. On the other hand, a pre-reading notice (different pre-reading notice) having a different production mode according to the production state and a pre-reading notice (common pre-reading announcement) having a common production mode regardless of the production state are provided, and a start prize is generated. When the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display is executed, it may be limited not to execute only the unique prefetch notice.

  For example, it is assumed that a pre-reading notice of “character display” is executed as a unique pre-reading notice with different effects depending on the effect state. On the other hand, it is assumed that a pre-reading notice of “hold display” is executed as a common pre-reading notice having a common production mode regardless of the production state. The pre-reading notice of “character display” may be a notice effect similar to the pre-reading notice described in the above embodiment. The pre-reading notice of “hold display” is also referred to as a hold display notice, and the display mode on the display part for displaying the number of special figure hold memory in the start winning memory display area 5H is different from the display mode at the normal time. By changing to the display mode, the possibility of the variable display result being a “hit” is notified before the variable display to be notified is executed. As an example, variable display is possible by setting the display color in the display area for displaying the number of special figure reservations to be specified in a specific color (for example, gold or rainbow) different from the normal color (for example, blue) during normal times. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that a possibility that a result will be a "hit" is higher than usual. Moreover, the variable display result is “big hit” by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern different from the normal time (for example, cherry blossom pattern, etc.) or displaying a character different from the normal time in the display part. It may be possible to notify that the possibility of becoming higher than usual.

  In this case, instead of the prefetching notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 17, a prefetching notice execution determination process as shown in FIG. 31 may be executed. In the prefetching notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that there is a prefetching notice restriction by the process of step S504 (step S504; Yes), the prefetch restriction information is set by the process of step S504A. FIG. 32A shows a setting example of the prefetch restriction information by the process of step S504A.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 32A, when the prefetch restriction condition when the second start opening winning designation command shown in FIG. Set to “1”. On the other hand, when other prefetch restriction conditions are satisfied, for example, when the first start port winning designation command shown in FIG. 18A is received, the prefetch restriction information is set to “2”. That is, it is set so that it can be specified by the prefetching restriction information that the prefetching restriction condition for restricting the execution of the prefetching notice based on the occurrence of the second start winning is established. Note that the prefetch restriction information may be set to “2” even when it is determined in step S506 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally.

  In the prefetching notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the prefetching notice can be executed by the process of step S508 (step S508; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetch notice is determined by the process of step S510A. At the same time, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading notice for “character display” or the pre-reading notice for “hold display”. At this time, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice and the pre-reading notice of “character display” or “hold display” may be determined at different rates according to the pre-read restriction information.

  For example, when the prefetch restriction information is “0”, the presence / absence of the prefetch notice may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32 (B1). On the other hand, when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, the presence / absence of the prefetch notice may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. If the prefetch restriction information is “2”, it may be determined as “no advance notice” in which no prefetch notice is executed.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 32B1 and 32B2, the ratio for determining the presence or absence of the prefetching notice is varied depending on whether the prefetching restriction information is “0” or “1”. . More specifically, when the prefetching restriction information is “1”, the prefetching notice of “hold display” is determined at a higher rate than when the prefetching restriction information is “0”. . Therefore, for example, when the prefetch restriction condition corresponding to the second start port winning designation command as shown in FIG. 32A is satisfied, the rate is higher than that when the prefetch restriction condition is not satisfied. It is possible to make a decision to execute a pre-reading notice of “hold display”.

  Like the pre-reading notice in the above-described embodiment, the “character display” pre-reading notice is an effect mode that differs depending on whether the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the effect mode A to the effect mode C. Therefore, after the pre-reading notice of “Character display” is started, if the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display to be noticed is executed, the production mode of the pre-reading notice and the state after the transition are changed. There is a contradiction (inconsistency) with the performance mode, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. Accordingly, when the pre-read restriction information is “1” in correspondence with the case where the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display to be notified by the pre-reading notice is executed, the “character display” is displayed. The determination ratio is set to “0” so that the pre-reading notice is not determined.

  As described above, when the “character display” pre-reading notice is restricted from being executed, a setting is made such that the ratio of the presentation mode determined as the “hold display” pre-reading notice is high regardless of the production state. Thereby, the fall of the frequency in which a prefetch notice appears can be prevented and the interest of a game can be improved.

  If it is determined in step S510A shown in FIG. 31 that the “hold display” pre-reading notice is to be executed, the number of special figure hold memories in the start winning memory display area 5H instead of the processes in steps S512 to S515. It is only necessary to perform the presentation operation control for starting the pre-reading notice of “hold display”, such as changing the display mode at the display part that displays the information to be identifiable to a predetermined display mode. At this time, when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, the display mode may be changed to a display mode different from that when the prefetch restriction information is “0”. In addition, when the notice effect of “hold display” is executed when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, the determination result that the special figure display result in the variable display to be noticed is determined to be “big hit” Based on the above, the specific notice flag may be set in the same manner as in the process of step S727 shown in FIG. Then, by executing the same processing as steps S592 to S595 shown in FIG. 26, it may be possible to execute a special big hit effect that is different from the normal big hit effect.

  In the example of the restriction of the pre-reading notice shown in FIG. 18A in the above embodiment, when the second start opening winning designation command is received, the number of reserved memories (specifically, the second special number) If the production mode transition determination value is not exceeded even after adding the figure holding storage number), the execution of the pre-reading notice based on the occurrence of the second start winning is not restricted. Further, a value larger than the reserved storage number is not added to the after-hit variation count value and compared with the effect mode transition determination value. Further, the pre-reading notice of “character display” is executed after the next variable display is started after the start winning is generated. Therefore, when the after-hit variation count value is the same as the effect mode transition determination value, the next variable display is prefetched in the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode after the transition without limiting the prefetch notice of “character display”. An advance notice can be started. In addition, in the case where a start winning occurs after the transition control of the production mode is performed, the pre-reading notice is displayed in the production mode corresponding to the production mode after the transition without restricting the prefetching notice of “character display”. Execution can begin. Therefore, the maximum limit value of the second special figure reserved memory number is limited so that the pre-reading notice of “character display” based on the occurrence of the second start winning is not performed after the transition control of the production mode is performed. This is only a period until variable display for three times, which is one less than (specifically “4”), is executed.

  Thus, the period in which the pre-reading notice with different presentation modes is not executed depending on the presentation state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a period until a predetermined number of variable displays that are less than or equal to the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is executed. It becomes. Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent an increase in the period during which the prefetching notice with different production modes depending on the production state, such as prefetching notice of “character display”, is limited, and to improve the fun of the game.

  In the process of step S510A shown in FIG. 31, for example, whether to perform a pre-reading notice of “character display” or a pre-reading notice of “hold display” at a predetermined ratio as shown in FIGS. 32 (B1) and (B2). No is determined collectively. On the other hand, first, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice of “character display”, and when it is determined not to execute, the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice of “hold display” is performed. It may be performed. Thereby, the pre-reading notice of “character display” can be executed in preference to the pre-reading notice of “hold display”. When there are specific prefetch notices that differ in presentation depending on the production status, those that can be executed redundantly with common prefetch notices such as the "hold display" prefetch notice, and those that cannot be executed redundantly In addition, only the unique prefetching notice that cannot be executed redundantly may be executed in preference to the common prefetching notice. When the unique pre-reading notice that cannot be executed repeatedly is being executed, it may be limited so that the common pre-reading notice such as the “hold display” pre-reading notice is not executed.

  In the process of step S510A shown in FIG. 31, when the presence / absence of a pre-reading notice is determined at the rate shown in FIGS. 32 (B1) and (B2), the notification content of the start opening prize designation command and the special figure hold memory In each case where the numbers are different, it is determined that the pre-reading notice of “hold display” is executed at a higher rate when the pre-read restriction information is “1” than when it is “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. On average, when the prefetch restriction information is “1”, the prefetch notice of “hold display” is executed at a higher rate than when it is “0”. I can do it. As an example, when it is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by the start opening prize designation command, a constant rate regardless of whether the prefetch restriction information is “1” or “0” It is decided to execute a pre-reading notice of “hold display”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “lost” and the common pattern common range is notified by the start opening prize designation command, if the prefetch restriction information is “0”, the prefetch notice of “hold display” is executed. (The decision ratio is set to “0”). On the other hand, in this case, if the prefetch restriction information is “1”, a determination value or the like may be set in advance so that it is decided to perform the prefetch notice of “hold display” at a predetermined rate.

  In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern PB1-1 when the variable display result is “losing” and the variation pattern PA3-4 when the variable display result is “big hit” are the presentation states in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The description has been made assuming that the variation pattern other than the variation pattern PB1-1 and the variation pattern PA3-4 is not used when the mode is the effect mode A, and when the effect mode A. The specific pattern common range at the time of losing is a range of the random value MR3 determined as a variation pattern PB1-1 that is at least a variation pattern with super reach (in the case other than the production mode) or a non-reach variation pattern dedicated to the production mode A. Is set. Further, the specific pattern common range at the time of the big hit is a range of the random value MR3 determined at least as a fluctuation pattern with super reach (in the case other than the production mode) or a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 for performing the big hit notification dedicated to the production mode A. Is set.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a specific pattern common range, a random value range determined in an arbitrary display mode that is common regardless of the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is predetermined. That's fine. As an example, even when the production state is other than the production mode A, the variation pattern PB1-1 and the variation pattern PA3-4 can be determined, and the variable pattern PB1-1 and the variation pattern PA3-4 are variable regardless of the production state. The range of random values to be displayed may be set as a specific pattern common range. FIG. 33 shows a specific example in which the range of the random value MR3 determined by the variation pattern PA3-4 regardless of the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the specific pattern common range.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 33, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “200” to “251” at the big hit when the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Regardless of whether the state is the effect mode A to the effect mode C or the effect mode N, it is determined that the variation pattern PA3-4 is determined. In this case, for example, the range of “200” to “251” may be set as the specific pattern common range by the process of step S406 shown in FIG. Then, is it determined that the variation pattern PA3-4 is determined regardless of the production state by executing the processing of step S408 based on the comparison result between the random value MR3 and the specific pattern common range by the processing of step S407? It is only necessary that an effect control command (a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command) indicating the determination result of whether or not can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 side.

  As an example of the production operation, in the production mode B, the pre-reading notice as shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to (C) is a continuous notice similar to FIGS. 29 (A) to (C) in the above embodiment. When the variable display that is the target of the prefetching notice is started thereafter, it is determined that the specific variation pattern PA3-4 is determined by the process of step S265 shown in FIG. Based on the determination result, for example, an effect including a variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 34D is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 34E, the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) of the big hit combination may be derived and the variable display result may be “big hit”.

  On the other hand, when it is the production mode C, the pre-reading notice as shown in FIGS. 34 (F) to (H) is executed as the continuous notice similar to FIGS. 30 (A) to (C) in the above embodiment, Thereafter, it is assumed that the variable pattern PA3-4 is determined when the variable display to be notified of the pre-reading notice is started. Based on the determination result, for example, after an effect as shown in FIG. 34 (I) is performed, a final stop symbol (definite decoration symbol) of the big hit combination is derived as shown in FIG. 34 (J). The variable display result may be “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, based on the end of the big hit gaming state, the presentation state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the presentation mode A, and the execution count of the variable display is determined during the special game control (during time reduction control). It has been described that the mode and the production mode C are sequentially shifted to the production mode B, the production mode C, and the production mode N by reaching the value and the short time end determination value. On the other hand, it is not limited to during special game control (during time reduction control), and based on the fact that a predetermined mode transition condition is established at an arbitrary timing, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of a plurality of effect modes. It may be a transition to crab. If the timing at which the mode transition condition is met can be specified in advance, the variable display in which the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display is started after the start winning is generated is read ahead. In addition to restricting not to execute the notice (or specific pre-read notice), and before reaching the predetermined variable display number after the transition control of the production mode is performed, a higher rate than after reaching the variable display number Thus, it is only necessary to be able to execute a change start notice (or common prefetch notice) that becomes a notice during variable display.

  In the above embodiment, the second start opening winning designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the occurrence of the second starting win based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. As shown in FIG. 18A, the big hit after fluctuation count value is less than a predetermined effect mode transition determination value, and the big hit after fluctuation count value is added to the number of stored storage (specifically, It has been described that the prefetch restriction condition for restricting the execution of the prefetch notice based on the occurrence of the second start winning is satisfied when adding the second special figure reserved memory number) exceeds the effect mode transition determination value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the added value of the big hit post-change count value and the reserved memory number (specifically, the second special figure reserved memory number) is within a predetermined range, the pre-reading notice is issued. You may restrict | limit so that it may not be performed. As an example, in response to the first effect mode transition determination value, the prefetch restriction condition is established when the added value of the big hit post-variation count value and the number of stored storages is any one of “21” to “23”. The execution of the pre-reading notice may be restricted. As a result, it is possible to easily determine whether or not to limit the pre-reading notice, so that the burden of the determination process can be reduced.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing in steps S578 to S583 is performed based on the fact that the after-hit variation count value is determined to be other than “0” in the processing in step S577 shown in FIG. By executing, the transition of the effect state to one of a plurality of effect modes is controlled. In the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 17, for example, when the prefetch restriction condition shown in FIG. 18A is satisfied based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, the process of step S510 is restricted from being executed. By doing so, when the transition control of the production mode is performed before the variable display is performed after the start winning is generated, the prefetching advance notice is limited. At this time, the prefetching restriction information is set to “1” by the process of step S509, so that when the process of step S722 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, the prefetching restriction information is higher than when the prefetching restriction information is “0”. In proportion, it is determined to execute the change start notice, which is a notice during variable display. Thus, in response to the fact that the pre-reading notice is limited in accordance with the transition control of the effect mode, the variable display notice can be executed at a high rate, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  As such a variable display advance notice, when it is determined that it is the effect execution period in the process of step S554 shown in FIG. 24 when the decorative symbol variable display is started, the effect of step S555 is performed. By performing the operation control, a notice effect that is a notice at the start of change is executed. Thereby, even if it is a case where variable display time is short, such as during time-saving control, for example, the notice effect can be surely executed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the process of step S724 shown in FIG. 22, for example, a change start notice pattern determined when the prefetch restriction information is “1” is stored, and until the prefetch restriction information is initialized to “0”, The stored change start notice pattern may be determined. As described above, by executing the notice effect having the same effect mode as the notice at the start of change, the player is given an impression that the pre-read notice is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. Can improve the interest of

  In the process of step S724 shown in FIG. 22, in response to the prefetch restriction information being “1”, a change start time notice pattern different from that when the prefetch restriction information is “0” is determined. In this way, when it is restricted not to execute the pre-reading notice, by executing the change start notice having a different production mode from the normal, the player's response to the change start notice when the pre-reading notice is restricted Increase interest and improve the fun of the game.

  After the change start notice pattern is determined by the process of step S724 shown in FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S726 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the process of step S727 turns on the specific notice flag. Set to. Then, based on the determination in step S591 shown in FIG. 26 that the specific notice flag is on, or in the processing in step S592, it is determined that the production execution period is in effect, the effect operation in step S593. When the control is performed, a special big hit effect during execution that is different from the normal big hit effect is executed. At this time, by giving a predetermined privilege to the player, it is possible to enhance the player's pleasure and improve the interest of the game.

  In the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 31, for example, when the prefetch restriction condition similar to that in FIG. 18A is established based on the reception of the second start port winning designation command, the prefetch restriction information is obtained by the process of step S504A. By setting to “1”, in the process of step S510A, a “preservation display” that is a common pre-reading notice with a common production mode regardless of the production state at a higher rate than when the prefetch restriction information is “0”. Will be decided in advance notice. In this way, in response to the restriction of the prefetching notice with the transition control of the production mode, the common prefetching notice can be executed at a high rate, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, it is determined whether or not the prefetch restriction condition as shown in FIG. 18 (A) is satisfied, thereby producing an effect mode according to the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The period that is limited so as not to execute the pre-reading notice different in the period is a period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times that is less than or equal to the upper limit value of the reserved storage number. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of such a prefetch notice from being excessively lowered and improve the interest of the game.

  For example, as a comparison result by the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 6, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is out of the specific pattern common range, the decorative symbols are variably displayed according to the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The mode etc. are determined in different variation patterns. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the variable display mode or the like according to which of the plurality of effect modes.

  On the other hand, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern falls within the specific pattern common range, regardless of the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the decorative pattern variable display mode is determined to be a specific display mode variation pattern. Is done. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by becoming a specific variable display mode regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes.

  In the prefetch advance notice execution determination process shown in FIGS. 17 and 31, when it is determined in step S506 that the winning designation command or the pending storage number notification command has not been received normally, the process in step S510 (FIG. 17). Case) or the process of step S510A (in the case of FIG. 31) is not executed. Therefore, for example, it is impossible to specify which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased due to missing (missing) or contradiction (inconsistency) of the winning designation command or the reserved memory number notification command. In some cases, the decision is made not to make a decision to execute the prefetch notice. As a result, it is possible to prevent execution of the pre-reading notice determined at an incorrect rate based on an incorrect determination result, and to prevent a reduction in the reliability of performance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 151A, 151B ... Special figure storage unit

Claims (2)

After the game medium passes through a predetermined start area provided in the game area, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is displayed. A game machine that includes variable display means for derivation display, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display by the variable display means There,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display by the variable display means is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Start time determining means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area;
Production mode control means for performing transition control to one of a plurality of types of production modes based on the elapse of the predetermined period;
Based on a determination result by the prior determination unit, a single preliminary announcement effect executing unit for executing a predetermined single preliminary announcement effect in variable display in which the start condition is established;
Based on the determination result by the start time determination means, comprising a continuous notice effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays by the variable display means,
The continuous notice effect execution means performs control of transition of the effect mode by the effect mode control means after the predetermined period elapses before the variable display subject to determination by the start time determination means is executed. A continuous notice effect restricting means for restricting the predetermined continuous notice effect,
The single notice effect execution means executes the variable display before the number of executions of the variable display by the variable display means reaches the predetermined number after the effect mode control means performs the transition control of the effect mode. Executing the predetermined single notice effect at a higher rate than after the predetermined number of times has been reached,
A gaming machine characterized by that. After the game medium passes through a predetermined start area provided in the game area, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is displayed. A game machine that includes variable display means for derivation display, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display by the variable display means There,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display by the variable display means is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Start time determining means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area;
Production mode control means for performing transition control to one of a plurality of types of production modes based on the elapse of the predetermined period;
Based on the determination result by the start time determination means, comprising a continuous notice effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays by the variable display means,
The continuous notice execution means is:
As the predetermined continuous notice effect, a common continuous notice effect executing means for executing a common continuous notice effect having a common effect aspect regardless of the plurality of kinds of effect modes,
As the predetermined continuous notice effect, a unique continuous notice effect execution means for executing a unique continuous notice effect with different effect modes according to the plurality of kinds of effect modes,
When the predetermined mode has passed before the variable display subject to determination by the start time determination means is executed, and the effect mode control means performs transition control of the effect mode, the inherent continuous notice execution A unique continuous notice effect restricting means for restricting the unique continuous notice effect by means,
The common continuous notice effect executing means executes the variable display before the execution number of the variable display by the variable display means reaches a predetermined number of times after the effect mode control means performs the transition control of the effect mode. Executing the common continuous notice effect at a rate higher than after the predetermined number of times has been reached,
A gaming machine characterized by that.