JP2013094463A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for reducing or preventing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: The game machine opens a major winning hole for example during an opening period of 0.5 seconds of the major winning hole in a time schedule for short period opening when control to a short period opening jackpot game state is decided, and can open the major winning hole during a period including an opening period of 0.5 seconds of the major winning hole and an opening period of 28 or 29 seconds of the major winning hole at a lapse of the opening period of 0.5 seconds of the major winning hole in the time schedule for a 15R jackpot when control to a 15R jackpot game state is decided. Then, when control to a short period opening jackpot game state is decided in a time-shortening state or the like, execution of an informing performance for at least informing a decision result on whether control to a jackpot game state is performed is limited.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is awarded to a winning device that constitutes a winning opening provided in the gaming area (for example, a gaming medium is placed in a winning opening) When a player enters (for example, passes), a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. In such a gaming machine, when a game medium wins a predetermined winning device among the winning devices (start condition is established), the identification information is displayed variably (variable display), and the display result of the variable display is When a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol as a confirmed special symbol) is obtained, there is a game in which a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) is advantageous for the player. This specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) in which a predetermined number or more of the winning balls are paid out to the player is advantageous to the player (for example, a game) This is realized by controlling the medium to an open state that enables winning.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the first specific gaming state (for example, “2R big hit gaming state”) in which the variable winning device is opened in the first period, the first period and the first period A second specific gaming state (for example, “fake jackpot” for controlling to “15R jackpot gaming state” by showing “surprise”) is prepared to open the variable prize-winning device in the second period longer than the period of 1. Has been. Here, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the notification effect about the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is started in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. It is done later.

JP 2006-288746 A

  However, in the gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the notification effect is always performed, it is considered that the notification effect is executed after the derivation display (after the display of the variable display result) such as a confirmed special symbol described later. If the ratio of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state is, for example, 1: 1, the ratio of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state executed after the notification effect Since the ratio of the specific game state after the notification effect is fixed, the player performs the ratio of the specific game state type after the notification effect. In some cases, it was possible to predict and the interest in games would be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and is providing the game machine which reduced or prevented the fall of the interest to a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Multiple types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed (for example, a special symbol is derived and displayed as a variable table result, for example), and a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol, etc.) ) Is displayed and displayed in a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A variable that changes between a first state advantageous to the player (for example, an open state in which a game ball can enter) and a second state not advantageous to the player (for example, a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter). A winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a large winning opening);
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state and the type of the specific gaming state (for example, 15R big hit, accuracy, etc.) when controlling to the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying the display result ( For example, in steps S239 and S242, the CPU 103 that determines the special figure display result and the jackpot type)
Based on the fact that the predetermining means has decided to control to the specific gaming state, a period according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the predetermining means after displaying the display result (15R jackpot time schedule) Or a state control means for controlling the variable winning device to the first state during the large winning opening opening period in the short-term opening time schedule (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state in step S115). CPU 103 that performs control)
A notification effect execution means (for example, during the process of step S176) that performs a predetermined notification effect for displaying at least the determination result of whether or not to control to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means after the display of the display result. An effect control CPU 120 that executes any one of the notification effects A to C regardless of the jackpot type),
With
If the state control means decides to control to the first specific gaming state (for example, short-term opening big hit gaming state, etc.) by the pre-determining means, the first period (for example, 0 in the short-term opening time schedule). When the variable winning device is controlled to the first state during the 5 second large winning opening opening period, etc., and the pre-determining means controls to the second specific gaming state (for example, 15R big hit gaming state). If determined, the first period and a second period longer than the first period after the first period has elapsed (for example, 28 seconds in the 15R jackpot time schedule that is a long-term release time schedule or The variable winning device can be controlled to the first state in a period including a 29 second large winning opening opening period).
The notification effect executing means restricts execution of the predetermined notification effect when the prior determination means determines to control to the first specific game state in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a short time state). (For example, in step S318, when the time reduction flag is on, the notification effect times A to C selected when it is off are not selected, so the notification effects A to C corresponding to the notification effect times A to C are stepped. It is not selected in S355, and the production according to the notification production time A to C is restricted, and the restriction may be made by reducing the execution ratio).
It is characterized by that.

  The predetermined notification effect notifies the determination result of whether or not to control to the specific gaming state with a certain accuracy (may be 100% or less than 100%). Anything is acceptable. For this reason, when a predetermined notification effect is executed, the determination result as to whether or not to control to the specific gaming state may not be obtained.

  According to the above configuration, depending on the gaming state, the execution of the predetermined notification effect performed after displaying the display result of the variable display is limited, so the execution of the notification effect and the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state thereafter are fixed. Thus, it is difficult for the player to predict the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state after the notification effect, and the interest in gaming is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision unit, an effect execution unit that executes an effect during the variable display (for example, after performing the process of step S355, the small hit effect process in step S174 and the big hit in step S175) Including an effect control CPU 120 for performing effects in the effect process,
The notification effect executing means executes an effect that takes over the contents of the effect executed by the effect execution means as the notification effect.
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  According to the said structure, the content of the production | presentation in variable display and the content of the subsequent alerting | reporting production | presentation continue, the interest of production increases, and the interest to a game improves.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The notification effect execution means does not control the determination result of the prior determination means to the first specific gaming state instead of the predetermined notification effect when the execution of the predetermined notification effect is restricted. A notification effect that is shorter than the predetermined notification effect (for example, a notification effect D corresponding to the notification effect time D).
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  According to the above configuration, by executing the notification effect that the determination result of the predetermined notification effect is not controlled to the first specific game state, the ratio of the type of the specific game state determined in advance is It is difficult for a person to predict, and a decrease in interest in games can be reduced or prevented. Furthermore, by shortening the notification effect indicating that the first specific game state is not controlled to be shorter than the predetermined notification effect, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed and to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A special game that is controlled to a special game state (for example, a probable change state, etc.) that is determined by the pre-determining means to control to the specific game state with a higher probability than the normal state after being controlled to the first specific game state. State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that sets a probability change flag or the like in step S117);
Predetermined game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that controls to the small hit game state) that controls the variable prize apparatus to the predetermined game state that becomes the first state in the same manner as the first specific game state;
A common effect execution means for executing a common effect in the normal state and the special game state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that does not perform control for notifying the probability change state in the latent probability change state),
The notification effect execution means selects the notification effect to be executed from among a plurality of notification effects at a different determination ratio depending on whether to control to the first specific gaming state or to control to the predetermined gaming state. Execute (for example, by determining the notification effect times A to C at different determination ratios depending on whether or not there is a certainty in steps S316 and S318, the notification effects are selected at different determination ratios depending on whether or not there is a certainty, and then selected. Notification effect is executed in step S176, etc.).
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  According to the said structure, since the possibility of whether it will be in a special game state differs according to the said predetermined | prescribed alerting | reporting effect, the interest in a predetermined | prescribed alerting | reporting effect increases and the interest to a game improves.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result and jackpot classification. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a time schedule setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a time schedule setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the content of alerting | reporting effect time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of alerting | reporting effect time. It is another explanatory view showing a determination example of the notification effect time. It is another explanatory view showing a determination example of the notification effect time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the time schedule for 15R big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the time schedule for short-term opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect setting process after derivation display. It is explanatory drawing which shows example production operations, such as notification production. It is another explanatory view showing an example of an effect operation such as a notification effect. It is another explanatory view showing an example of an effect operation such as a notification effect.

  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. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (including patterns that are all extinguished) in which the combination of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in the 7-segment LED are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. That's fine. 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". .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each derive and display a fixed special symbol as a result of the variable display after the variable symbol is variably displayed (here, stop display). The special symbol displayed during variable display and the confirmed special symbol (that is, the variable display result derived and displayed) may be the same or different. In other words, at least one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B determines one of the special symbols variably displayed like roulette, that is, a confirmed special symbol (that is, , Variable display result) may be derived and displayed (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “1” is displayed as a confirmed special symbol), other than a plurality of special symbols that are variably displayed. May be derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol (that is, a variable display result) (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “−” is displayed as a confirmed 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.

  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 special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, a definite decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived. Displayed (stop display here). 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. Corresponding to the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the timing of the derivation display of a fixed decoration symbol is after the timing of the derivation display of a fixed special symbol, and both timings may not become the same.

  As with the special symbol, the decorative symbol displayed during variable display may be the same as or different from the decorative symbol that constitutes the fixed decorative symbol (that is, the variable display result that is derived and displayed). It may be.

  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.

  For example, the first special symbol holding memory number is the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start winning when the game ball enters (for example, passes, hereinafter, the same applies to “entry”) into the first starting winning opening. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is started. If the first start condition is not satisfied, 1 is incremented. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The number of the second special figure hold memory is, for example, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the second start winning when the game ball enters the second start winning opening When (second start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added (increment) 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. Is done. 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 gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole. Put it in a state. Note that 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 the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. 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 where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the entry difficult. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state.

  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 (winning game ball) by the first start port switch 22A and the game ball (winning game ball) are detected by the second start port switch 22B. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the result 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 in the game area (here, 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 big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the big winning prize opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball that has been driven into the game area wins the big prize. Make it impossible to enter the mouth. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. To do. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided. In this embodiment, the game ball has won the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning port) when the gaming ball has entered the big winning port.

  A game ball (a game ball that has won a prize) that has entered 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. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls win the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out (when a game ball is won in another winning ball device (winning mouth)). 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 or partly opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the gaming ball into the special prize opening and obtain a prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  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 provided in the game area.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. An operation unit 30 that can be operated by a player is attached to a member forming the hitting ball supply tray. The operation unit 30 includes a circular operation button in a plan view including a push button switch. The player's operation action performed on the operation unit 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  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 for determining a control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a control unit, and the electrical component for performance according to the determined control content (for example, a voice control board 13 described later) Including the case of controlling via the lamp control board 14).

  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.

  The operation detection switch 31 detects a player's operation action performed on the operation unit 30, and supplies an operation detection signal representing the player's operation action to the effect control board 12.

  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 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, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by 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.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 taking in an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, an operation detection signal supplied from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect control board 12. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside. 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, when a game ball as a game medium is driven into the game area, a predetermined game using the game ball 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.

  The launched game ball, that is, the game ball that has been driven into the game area flows down the game area, and the game ball that has flowed down the game area is a first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. ), A first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 when a start prize (first start prize) is entered. 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 a start winning (second start winning) in which a game ball enters the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is generated, the second start shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the mouth switch 22B. 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, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed (here, stopped display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is derived 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 ordinary symbol is derived and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary 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. Whether or not to change the symbol variable display result (special display result) to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result, “small” as a predetermined predetermined display result that is distinguished from the specific display result Whether or not to make a “win” (or “losing” if neither “big hit” nor “small hit”) is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed ( It is also determined whether the confirmed special symbol is “big hit symbol”, “small bonus symbol”, or “losing symbol”). 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. In addition, “left”, “middle”, “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. In this embodiment, the special symbol is variable 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. At a timing after the fixed special symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a preset jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result for a special symbol (that is, when the confirmed special symbol is a jackpot symbol), the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “Big Jack”. The big hit game state is controlled as a specific game state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (that is, when the confirmed special symbol is a small hit symbol), the variable display result (special symbol display result) is displayed. “Small hit” is set, and the small hit gaming state as the predetermined gaming state is controlled. As a special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed (that is, when the confirmed special symbol is a lost symbol), the variable display result (Special figure display result) becomes "Lose".

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  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, in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds), a round game (simply referred to as “round”) in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than such a round game execution period, the big prize opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to win a game ball. When a game ball enters the grand 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 (winning). The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined number of times (for example, “15” or “2”) 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 big hit type is “Crush Probability”, a short-term open round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state during the period A is executed as a round game in the big hit game state. The period A is a relatively short period (for example, 0.5 seconds). The short-term open round is executed a first predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, twice (2R (round))). For example, after a big hit symbol with a big hit type of “surprise” is displayed (after a definite special symbol derivation display), a short-term release round is executed with a short-time release time schedule as shown in FIG. Specifically, during the period of the “surprise” jackpot gaming state (the period from the timing of the confirmed special symbol derivation display in FIG. 16 to the end of the short-term open jackpot gaming state), and immediately after the confirmed special symbol derivation display The variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state during the period A (controlled to the short-term open round) for the first predetermined number of times.

  The above-described control in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state over the period A for the first predetermined number of times is referred to as sudden short-term opening control. That is, in the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is “surprise”, the sudden short-term release control is performed. The number of executions of the short-term release round when the big hit type is “surprise” is the number of executions of the normal open round when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” (second predetermined number described later). The first predetermined number of times less than the predetermined number may be used, or the same predetermined number as the number of executions of the normal opening round may be used. As an example, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the short-term open round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state for 0.1 second may be executed up to 15 times (15R). That is, in the sudden short-term opening control, the control for setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the first state to be a relatively short period and the number of times for setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the first state are relatively small. It is only necessary to perform at least one of the number of times of control.

  When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a normal open round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state during the period B is executed as a round game in the jackpot game state. The period B is a relatively long period, in particular, a period longer than the period A (for example, 29 seconds) (see FIG. 15). The normal open round is executed only for a second predetermined number of times that is greater than the first predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 times (15R), etc.). For example, after a jackpot symbol with a jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probability change” is displayed (after definite special symbol derivation display), the 15R jackpot time that becomes the long-term opening time schedule as shown in FIG. A regular open round is executed according to the schedule. In particular, the first (first R) normal opening round is executed in a manner different from the second (second R) and subsequent normal opening rounds. That is, in the first (first R) normal opening round, immediately after the confirmed special symbol derivation display, the sudden short-term release control (note that the start timing and end timing of the first state with reference to the timing of the confirmed special symbol derivation display) Is also the same as in the case of “Accuracy”), and then a special variable prize is awarded for a period C longer than the period A (for example, a period of 28 seconds, which is a period obtained by subtracting the period A from the period B). The ball device 7 is set to the first state. That is, in this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the sudden short-term release control is performed, and then the control different from the sudden short-term release control is performed. . In the control different from the sudden short-term opening control, the big winning opening opening period is the period B or the period C. Therefore, after the sudden short-term opening control, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the big hit gaming state in the case of “surprising”. Become. In this way, in the big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, first, sudden short-term release control is performed, and then a state that is more advantageous than “surprise” is reached for the player. That is, the first normal opening round includes the short-term opening round.

  In the 15R big hit game state in this embodiment, the sudden short-term release control is performed once, so that the player recognizes that the current state is the short-open big hit game state or the small hit game state. Since the player can recognize that the game state is 15R big hit, the “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” in this embodiment is the “big hit” where the variable display result is “surprise” It corresponds to the so-called “masquerade jackpot” that makes it appear that “small jackpot”.

  The relationship between the case where the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” and the case where the jackpot type is “probable” is not limited to the above example. For example, as described above, in the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, for example, during the period A, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be in the first state. Then, the control for setting the variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state during the period B or the period C longer than the period A may be executed. As an example of this, it is not necessary to include the short-term open round in the normal open round in the first time (the first R). For example, when the big hit type becomes “non-probability change” or “probability change”, after performing the sudden short-term release control, the normal release round may be executed a second predetermined number of times. As another example, the normal opening round in the first round (the first R) may be a short-term opening round. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the sudden short-term release control is executed, and then the number of times (the first predetermined number of rounds is subtracted from the second predetermined number of times) 2 predetermined times−first predetermined number of times).

  Note that each round (particularly, the normally open round) ends when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enters the big winning opening and a winning occurs. For example, when a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 during the normal opening round, at that time (for example, 20 seconds before 29 seconds) The normal open round ends. The period A to the period C is an upper limit period in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 can be set to the first state in each round. The jackpot gaming state is terminated when the cumulative number of winning game balls from the start of the jackpot gaming state (the number of winning game balls) or the number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number. Anyway. For example, if the cumulative number of winning game balls from the start of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number in the big hit gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, for example, during the 13R in the 15th R At that time, the big hit gaming state at that time ends. In such a case, the first predetermined number of times and the second predetermined number of times are the maximum number of executions of each round.

  The jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is "surprise" is called "short-term open jackpot gaming state", and the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probability change" , “15R big hit gaming state”.

  When the short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the fact that the opening period of the big prize opening is the second period (0.5 seconds, etc.), it becomes a big hit gaming state where it is difficult to get a ball (prize ball). Even in the gaming state, it corresponds to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to when the big prize opening is closed.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit”, and the small hit game as a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player Controlled by the state. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit game state, the control for setting the variable winning ball device 7 to the first state in the same manner as the short-term open big hit game state, that is, the sudden short-term release control (note that the timing of the definite special symbol derivation display is used as a reference) The start timing and end timing of the first state are also the same as those in the case of “probability”) (see FIG. 16).

  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 the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. 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. .

  In this embodiment, 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, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes the probability change state and the short time state. Furthermore, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “surprise”, the gaming state becomes a probable change state. However, when the jackpot type is “probable” and the short-time state is continued at the time when the big-hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is changed to the probability change state and the short-time state is also continued. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). 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 in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  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.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), executed in the short time state The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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. After the variable display is started, as the variable display result, the fixed decorative symbols are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized decorative symbol (a combination of decorative symbols constituting the finalized decorative symbol) corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol game.

  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.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probability variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a probability variation jackpot combination is derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  Further, as an example, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the predetermined short-term opening chance on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” (For example, “left”, “middle”, “right” are “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “6”, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes are stopped and displayed, and the confirmed decorative symbols that are the small hit combinations are derived and displayed. The combination of the short-term opening chances is the same for “small hit” and “surprise”. In other words, if the decorative symbols that make up the short-term opening chances are derived and displayed, whether the variable display result is “small hit” or the big hit type is “surprise” or “big hit” with only the confirmed decorative symbols. I don't know.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode (details will be described later), but the predetermined non-reach combination (the decorative pattern not constituting the reach mode described later) is displayed. The decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “6”, “5”, etc.) from “left” are stopped and displayed, so that a definite decorative symbol that is a lost combination is derived and displayed.

  Here, the relationship between the control content from the start of variable symbol special display to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol and the control content from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the fixed symbol is schematically shown. This will be described (refer to FIGS. 15, 16, 20 to 22 as appropriate).

  First, in synchronization with the start of variable display of special symbols, variable display of decorative symbols is also started. Thereafter, during the variable display of the decorative symbol until the final display of the special symbol is terminated and the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined display is performed in the display area of the image display device 5. Is done.

  In addition to the variable display of decorative symbols (decorative display of decorative symbols), the pre-derivative display effect can reduce the variation speed of decorative symbols, or a character image (a person or the like different from the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5). Imitation effect image), a display mode of the background image can be changed, a moving image different from the decorative design can be reproduced and displayed, or an effect of changing the variation mode of the decorative design can be included as appropriate. . The pre-derived display effects include not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9. May be.

  Thereafter, the pre-derivation display effect ends in synchronization with the end of variable symbol special display (that is, the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol). At this time, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “losing”, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is displayed as the variable display result at the end of the pre-derivative display effect (that is, the derivation display timing of the final symbol). Derived and displayed. With the derivation display of the confirmed decorative design, the variable display of the special design and the variable display of the decorative design are finished, and the next variable display is started as appropriate. That is, when the special symbol variable display result is “losing”, the special symbol variable display and the decorative symbol variable display end in synchronization. On the other hand, when the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the decorative symbol variable display mode at the end of the pre-derivative display effect (that is, the derivation display timing of the confirmed special symbol) is It becomes a predetermined reach mode. That is, when the reach mode is established, the variable display result is determined as “small hit” or “big hit”.

  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.

  When the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the display on the image display device 5 is performed after the pre-derivative display effect is finished (after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed). In the area, the post-derivation display effect is executed following the pre-derivation display effect. The post-derivation display effect will be described later.

  In addition, after the pre-derivative display effect is finished, in parallel with the post-derivative display effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters the small hit game state when the special symbol variable display result is “small hit”. Thus, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, it becomes a big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit gaming state or 15R big hit gaming state). In particular, immediately after the end of the pre-deduction display effect (immediately after the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol), the same control (sudden short-term release) regardless of whether it is a “big hit”, “big hit”, or what type of big hit (Especially, the same control is performed for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7). That is, immediately after the end of the pre-derivative display effect, even if it is observed that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state, the variable display result and the big hit type are not known. In addition, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B different from the image display device 5. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be provided at a position away from the image display device 5, for example, outside the game area or near the outer edge in the game area. Alternatively, the display area of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is smaller than the display area of the image display device 5 by using, for example, a 7-segment LED. Alternatively, as a small hit symbol or a big hit symbol, for example, there may be provided a lighting pattern that is a complex combination of a 7 segment LED that is turned on and a light that is turned off. As a result, even if the confirmed special symbol displayed in a stopped state is observed, the variable display result and the jackpot type may be difficult or impossible to recognize. Therefore, by executing the post-derivation display effect after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed (stop display), the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state and the player's expectation for the 15R big hit gaming state among the big hit gaming states The expectation, and further, the expectation that the certainty control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state are increased.

  The post-derivation display effect includes a notification effect. The notification effect is an effect for notifying the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the variable display result is notified with a certainty that the variable display result is “big hit”. Production. The notification effect does not have to be an active notification that the variable display result is a “hit” (for example, a statement that the variable display result may be a “hit”) and is executed. By doing so, it is only necessary to be an effect that can inform the player with a certain certainty that the variable display result is “big hit”. In this embodiment, this notification effect is a reach effect that is executed in response to the decorative symbol being in the reach mode. When this reach effect is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display result is “big hit”, and this is notified by the execution of the reach effect. In the notification effect, when the variable display result is “small hit” in the short time state (when the current state is the small hit game state), and when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” Execution is limited in the case where the current state is a short-term open big hit gaming state.

  The reach effect reduces the variation speed of the decorative pattern, displays a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5, or changes the display mode of the background image There are cases in which a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode is executed by changing the display mode of the moving image that is different from the decorative design or by changing the variation mode of the decorative design. 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.

  It is desirable that the content of the notification effect is to succeed the content of the pre-derivation display effect that has been executed before that. In addition, taking over the contents includes, for example, a series of stories formed by the pre-derivation display effect and the reach effect, such as a character that appeared in the pre-derivation display effect also appears in the reach effect. In this way, the player can have an interest in the pre-derivative display effect and the notification effect.

  The post-derivation display effect includes notification of a variable display result, which is an effect executed after the notification effect. The notification of the variable display result is an effect of deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol, and an effect of notifying the variable display result (which can also be said to be the determination result of the above-mentioned pre-determining) (that is, whether the current state is the small hit gaming state, It is also an effect that informs whether the short-term open big hit gaming state or the 15R big hit gaming state. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, any one of “1” to “9” is set to “left”, depending on the big hit type, etc. Aligned to the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they are derived and displayed as fixed decorative symbols. If the variable display result is “small hit”, and if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the short-term chance of opening is “left”, “middle”, “right” Are displayed as finalized decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  The notification of the variable display result includes an effect for deriving and displaying the confirmed decoration symbol and other effects (for example, an effect for notifying the game state after this and an effect for making the derived display of the definite decoration symbol stand out). May be executed. Other effects include displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design in the display area of the image display device 5, changing the display mode of the background image, or a moving image different from the decorative design. There is a case where an image is reproduced and displayed or a variation pattern of a decorative design is changed. Examples of the effect of notifying the game state include an effect of notifying the subsequent game state (for example, whether the state is a probability change state or a normal state). As such an effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, a display of “latent mode!” Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the subsequent game state is a certain change state (so-called latent probability change state). There is an effect to notify that there is a possibility of becoming. The effect of notifying the variable display result 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. It may be.

  When the variable display result is “small hit” (when the current state is a small hit game state), and when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” (current short-term open big hit game state) ), The small hit gaming state or the short-term open big hit gaming state is ended with the end of the effect on the notification of the variable display result, and the post-derivative display effect is ended. If the variable display result is “small hit”, and if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the odds to be executed in the small hit gaming state and the short-term open big hit gaming state Since the short-term release control has been executed, the small hit game state or the short-open big hit game state ends at this point. In this case, the next variable display is started as appropriate. In addition, since the confirmed decorative symbols that are derived and displayed in the case of “Crushing Probability” and “Small Hit” are common, the game state after the end of the small hit gaming state or the short-term open big hit gaming state is a probable change state or a normal state I do not understand at first glance. Further, no notification is made as to whether or not the current state is a probable change state. By doing so, a latent probability variation state in which the probability variation state is not notified to the player is realized. For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the display of “latent mode!” Is performed in the notification of the variable display result, and the player is notified of the possibility of being in the latent probability changing state. However, the latent mode after the end of the small hit gaming state is when a predetermined mode end condition (for example, the number of executions of the special figure game has reached the predetermined number, winning the mode end lottery, etc.) On the other hand, the latent mode after the end of the short-term open big hit gaming state continues without ending until the next variable display result becomes `` big hit '', and the possibility that the gaming state is a probable change state It may be possible for the player to recognize to some extent. Alternatively, although the latent mode after the end of the short-term open big hit gaming state is ended when the mode end condition is satisfied as in the case after the end of the small hit gaming state, the ratio at which this mode end condition is satisfied is determined as the small hit game. The player may be able to recognize to some extent the possibility that the gaming state is in a probable change state by setting it lower than after the end of the state or by setting the frequency of entering the latent mode again. The mode end lottery is set so that the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the small hit gaming state or short-term open big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, “20”, etc.). You may restrict | limit so that mode termination conditions may not be satisfied in a period.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” (when the current state is 15R big hit game state), the special display immediately after the end of the presentation about the notification of the variable display result The control for setting the variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state for the period C as the upper limit period and the normal opening round after the second round are started, and the 15R big hit gaming state is continued. A predetermined effect is also executed in accordance with such control. This predetermined effect is executed in synchronization with the 15R jackpot gaming state and ends with the end of the 15R jackpot gaming state, and the 15R jackpot gaming state is being performed (the 15R jackpot gaming state at the predetermined timing). This is a 15R jackpot notification effect that notifies (end). When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the post-derivation display effect includes a 15R big hit notification effect. The 15R jackpot notification effect may be performed in a different manner (particularly, an effect for notifying the probability change) depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. The end of the 15R jackpot notification effect is also the end of the post-display display effect and the end of the 15R jackpot gaming state, and thereafter, the next variable display is appropriately performed. The 15R jackpot notification effect includes not only the display on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. Good. At the end of the 15R jackpot notification effect, a notification effect for notifying that the 15R jackpot gaming state has ended may be included.

  Note that a plurality of types of notification effects are prepared, and different types of notification effects are executed with different probabilities according to the variable display results. Further, the notification effect may be an effect of accepting an operation to the operation unit 30 (refer to the effect of prompting the button of the operation unit 30 to be repeatedly pressed in FIGS. 20 to 22).

  In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state, the variable display result of the variable display is “small hit” (when the current state is the small hit gaming state), and the big hit type is “surprise” with “big hit”. In the case (when the current state is a short-open big hit game state), the above-mentioned notification effect is not executed, and a notification effect for notifying that the player has lost (variable display result is “probable change” or “non-probable change” ”, That is, an effect of notifying that the current state is not the 15R big hit gaming state) is executed (see the loss effect in FIG. 22). In other words, in the short-time state, the notification effect is executed only in the 15R big hit game state, and in the small hit game state or the short-term open big hit game state, the notification effect (lost) Production) is executed. Note that this loss effect has a shorter execution time than the notification effect.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing 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 may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random value MR2 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 game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include various random numbers for determination.

  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 displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 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). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories, is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is ON, the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the second starting condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting prize opening. ) To be updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  The CPU 103 sets the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B according to the number of hold data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit). And the first reserved display number is displayed on the first hold indicator 25A so as to be specified, and the second reserved figure hold number is displayed on the second hold display 25B so as to be specified.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (the special symbol process flag value is initially “0” by the initial setting). In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. As will be described in detail later, in this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing to be included. 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. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. 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”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . 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”. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol stop process, the special symbol display device 4 stops the variation of the special symbol, and performs a setting for deriving and displaying the definite special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the 15R big hit time schedule showing the timing when the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state And a process for setting a time schedule for short-term opening. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, 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 small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small 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”. In the pre-opening process for the big hit, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., the execution of the round game is started in the big hit gaming state to open the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7 For the first state) is included. The setting for setting the grand prize opening to the open state includes the setting of the start timing of the first state and the duration of the first state of the most recent round. In the first R in the 15R jackpot time schedule (15R jackpot gaming state), the first state (that is, the open state of the big prize opening) exists multiple times (see FIG. 15), so each first state (0.5 seconds) The opening timing of the first state and the duration of the first state (0.5 seconds or 28 seconds) are set for two times of opening and once for 28 seconds. Note that the start timing of the first state of 28 seconds varies depending on the notification effect execution time described later. In the other rounds, since the first state appears only once, the start timing of the first state and the duration of the first state are also the start timing of each round and the duration of each round, respectively. Such setting is performed according to the 15R jackpot time schedule or the short-term opening time schedule set in the special symbol stop process in step S113. 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, a process for opening the big prize opening when the start timing set in step S114 has arrived (a process for starting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state), , A process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, or the measured elapsed time has reached the duration of the first state set in step S114, or a game detected by the count switch 23 When it is determined that it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state because the number of balls has reached a predetermined number, the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state. (Return to 2 state) and the like are included. In addition, each said process is performed about each 1st state in 1R in the time schedule for 15R jackpot (15R jackpot game state). When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state at the end of each round, 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”. The process after the big hit release includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game for opening the big winning opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number. When the round game execution count has not reached the predetermined upper limit count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the round game execution count reaches the upper limit count, the special figure process The flag value is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, after waiting for the jackpot gaming state (15R jackpot gaming state or short-term open gaming state) to end based on the time schedule set in step S113, Ending the big hit gaming state which is an effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit gaming state after the processing for performing various settings for controlling the probability changing state or the short time state in response to the success or failure of the probability changing control condition, and the waiting process. It includes processing for setting up to send the specified command. 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 waiting process, the CPU 103 measures the elapsed time from the start of step S117, and waits for the measured elapsed time to be specified from the time schedule (at the end of the last round game (when the big prize opening is closed). Until the end of the big hit gaming state). In the process of performing the setting for transmitting the big hit gaming state end designation command, the CPU 103 prepares a first prepared in advance for sending the big hit gaming state end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the change start designation command table is designated. By such processing, the big hit gaming state end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control processing.

  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.

  Each round game is realized by the processing of steps S113 to S117. In this way, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type is realized by the processing of steps S113 to S117.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In the small hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” or the like, the big winning opening is opened in the small hit gaming state (the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state). Processing to perform settings for the The setting for opening the big winning opening includes the setting of the period of each first state specified by the start timing of each first state and the duration of the first state in the small hit gaming state. This period is set according to the time schedule set in the special symbol stop process in step S113. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit releasing process, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set during the period in which the special variable winning ball device 7 set in step S118 is in the first state (the period of each first state set in step S118). The process etc. which are made into the 1st state are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state (from the first state to the second state), a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, If it has not reached, a process of waiting until the special winning opening is opened again is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hitting end process, a process of waiting until the small hitting gaming state is completed based on the short-term opening time schedule set in step S113, and the end of the small hitting gaming state is designated after the waiting process. This includes processing for making settings for transmitting a gaming state end designation command, which is an effect control command to be performed. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In the waiting process, the CPU 103 measures the elapsed time from the start of step S120 and waits for the measured elapsed time to be specified from the time schedule (finally from the timing of returning the big prize opening to the closed state). Wait until it reaches the end of the gaming state. In the process of performing the setting for transmitting the small hit gaming state end designation command, the CPU 103 is prepared in advance to transmit the small hit gaming state end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start designation command table is designated. By such processing, the small hit gaming state end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control processing.

  By the processing of step S113 and steps S118 to 120, the small hit gaming state is realized as in the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 4 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. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 (for example, the 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. That is, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball has entered the first start winning port or the second start winning port is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. What is necessary is just to make it memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM102, and to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure 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 variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “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, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the presence / absence of the probability change control in the probability change state, the special figure display result is “big hit” and “ It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “small hit” or “losing”. 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. Specifically, when there is probability variation control in the probability variation state, the decision value assigned to the special figure display result corresponding to the existence is compared with the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Then, the special figure display result corresponding to the matching determination value is determined as the determination result. When there is no probability variation control in the probability variation state, the decision value assigned to the special figure display result corresponding to the absence is compared with the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and matched. The special figure display result corresponding to the determined value is determined as the determination result.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is the numerical data or the special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of 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 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "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 the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  When the gaming state is the short-time state, the high variable release control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, a game due to an extended game is restricted by restricting the special figure display result from being determined as “small hit” based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Decline in interest can be prevented. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Also good.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “small hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the 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 as 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. Specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, numerical data indicating a decision value assigned to the type of jackpot type corresponding to the first special figure and a random value for determining the jackpot type are provided. The jackpot type corresponding to the determined value that matches is determined as a determination result. Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the decision value assigned to the type of jackpot type corresponding to the second special chart is compared with the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the jackpot type, The type of jackpot type corresponding to the matching decision value is decided as the decision result.

  FIG. 5B 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 gaming state is the short-time state, the high variable release control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is being performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting prize opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, 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 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a 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. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting 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. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, the image display device 5 performs a process of displaying a demonstration screen.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small 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 S265).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, and the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The special figure variation time in FIG. 6B is a variable symbol display time (time from the start of variable display to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol) in the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 (B), the non-reach variation pattern (finally the non-reach combination definite decorative pattern is displayed) corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special display result) is “lost”. PA1-1 to PA1-3 and PB1-1 to PB1-2, which are derived and displayed variation patterns), are prepared. In step S265, the number of pending data stored and the gaming state at that time point are in the short-time state (during time-short control) from the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 and PB1-1 to PB1-2. The variation pattern corresponding to the situation at the time of the loss such as whether or not is selected is determined as the variation pattern corresponding to the time of the loss. The variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 and PB1-1 to PB1-2 are selected under the conditions described in the “content” column of FIG. This is a variation pattern that specifies the contents described in the column. For example, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is selected when there is no pending data (the number of pendings is not described) in the time-saving state (described as “during time-shortening control”). The variation pattern PB1-1 is a pattern for designating that a combination of non-reach (description of “non-reach (losing)”) is derived and displayed as a definitive decorative symbol, and is further shortened when there is pending data. This is a pattern that specifies that variable display is performed in a non-short form (described as “no shortening”). For example, the variation patterns PA1-3 are selected when there are 5-8 pieces of pending data (description of “pending 5-8”) in the normal state (description of “normal”). The fluctuation pattern PA1-3 is a pattern for designating that a combination of non-reach (description of “non-reach (losing)”) is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern, and further, shortening when there is pending data is performed. This pattern specifies that variable display is to be performed in a non-existent manner (description of “shortening”).

  In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6B, from the case of PA2-1, which is the variation pattern of the reach mode, corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. PA2-3 is prepared. In step S263 and step S264, a variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and determined as a variation pattern corresponding to a small hit or a big hit. This variation pattern is a pattern for designating that the decorative design is to be finished in a reach manner.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, 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 FIG. As shown in FIG. 7A, the determination rate of the variation pattern differs depending on the jackpot type. Specifically, when the big hit type is “probable change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 is 39/100, but when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is selected. The determination ratio is 60/100, and when the big hit type is “surprise”, the determination ratio at which the variation pattern PA2-2 is selected is 20/100.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 6A, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  As in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” or “big hit”, depending on what type of big hit In addition, since the determination ratios for selecting which one of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 prepared in common in each case is different, for example, the special figure fluctuation time (20000 ms) Is the longest, and when a high PA2-3 is selected when the decision rate is “probability change”, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time is long, “probability” “big hit gaming state” comes The player can expect that.

  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 (variation pattern determined in steps S262, S263, and S264). 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. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  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. 8 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. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S281).

  When the big hit flag is on in step S281 (step S281; Yes), the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 ( Step S283), derivation display of a specific special symbol for controlling to the big hit game state based on the read big hit type and the state of the short time flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 A later time schedule is set (step S284).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process (time schedule setting process) in step S284. In the time schedule setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot type read in step S283 is “probability change” or “non-probability change” (that is, whether it is a 15R jackpot) (step S315). When the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change” (step S315; Yes), the notification effect time which is the execution time of the notification effect is selected (step S316), and the time schedule including the selected notification effect time is selected. Set (step S317), and the time schedule setting process ends.

  Here, the time schedule and the notification effect time will be described.

  In the time schedule, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state within the period of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (that is, the length of the effect after the derivation display), the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. And a period in which a notification effect is performed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In other words, the time schedule also represents the control contents of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. The period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is specified by, for example, the start timing for setting the first state and the duration for continuing the first state. The start timing to be in the first state is specified by the elapsed time based on the end time of the previous round (when the big prize opening is closed). This is because each round may end halfway before the upper limit period elapses, and each round will be moved forward if completed halfway.

  As a time schedule, a time schedule for 15R jackpot game state, which is a time schedule of 15R jackpot game state as shown in FIG. 15, and a time schedule common to short-term open jackpot game state and small hit game state as shown in FIG. There is a time schedule for short-term opening. The time schedule is a schedule in a round game in which a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning occurs and the round game does not end in the middle (that is, It is based on the upper limit period).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notification effects are prepared, and the length of the period during which the notification effects are performed (notification effect time) in each time schedule is variable according to the notification effects to be executed. (The initial stage of the notification effect is fixed at the timing of the definite special symbol derivation display). For this reason, the end of the short-term open big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state changes according to the length of the notification effect time (if the notification effect time is longer, the end time is also delayed). Further, in the 15R big hit game state, the timing when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is first set after the sudden short-term release control (the start timing of the 28 seconds opening of the big winning opening) depends on the length of the notification effect time. (If the notification effect time is long, the end and timing are also delayed).

  In this embodiment, notification effect times A to D having different periods are prepared (see FIG. 11). In addition, each of the notification effects A to D indicates the execution time of the effects of the notification effects A to D described later. That is, when any of the notification effects A to D is selected as the notification effects, any of the notification effects A to D corresponding thereto is selected as the notification effect that is actually executed. In addition, the notification effects A to C correspond to effects that notify a predetermined determination result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state, and the notification effects D correspond to the above-described lost effects.

  In this embodiment, as an example, the 15R big hit time schedule data in which the length of the notification effect time is the notification time A, and the length of the notification effect time, corresponding to the prepared notification effect times AD. 15R jackpot time schedule data with notification time B and 15R jackpot time schedule data with notification duration C as notification time C are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and The short schedule opening time schedule data in which the length of the notification effect time is the notification time A, the short time opening time schedule data in which the length of the notification effect time is the notification time B, and the length of the notification effect time The data of the short-term opening time schedule with the notification time C and the data of the short-term opening time schedule with the notification effect time length as the notification time D And data, but it assumed to be stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101.

  In step S316, as an example, the CPU 103 selects a first notification effect time determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and as a use table for determining the length of the notification effect time. Set. In the first notification effect time determination table, it is compared with a random value for determining the notification effect time depending on whether the time reduction flag is on or off (whether it is in the time reduction state). The numerical value (determined value) to be determined may be assigned to the determination result as to which of the notification effect times A to C. The CPU 103 selects any one of the notification effect times A to C by referring to the first notification effect time determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time read from the random number buffer for variation. By doing so, the length of the notification effect time may be determined. Specifically, when the short time flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect times A to C and the notification effect time determination. The numerical data indicating the random number for use is compared, and any one of the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the matching determination value is determined as the determination result (the length of the notification effect time). Further, when the time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the OFF state is compared with the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time, and is matched. One of the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the determined value to be determined is determined as a determination result.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of determining the notification effect time by the process of step S316. Thus, which one of the notification effect times A to C is determined as the notification effect time is determined at a predetermined rate using numerical data indicating a random value for determining the notification effect time or the first notification effect time determination table. Just do it. In the determination example shown in FIG. 12, the determination ratio of the notification effect time is varied depending on whether the time reduction flag is on or off. Specifically, when the time reduction flag is on, the notification effect times A to C are all the same determination ratio, but when the time reduction flag is off, the notification effect time A to C is the longest notification time. The determination ratio of the effect time A (60000 ms) is large, the next is the notification effect time B (45000 ms), and the next is the notification effect time C (30000 ms). That is, when the time reduction flag is off and the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the notification effect A is easily executed. For this reason, when the notification effect A is executed, the player can expect that the 15R big hit gaming state has arrived.

  In step S317, the CPU 103 sets, as a time schedule for actually using, the 15R jackpot time schedule in which any one of the notification effect times A to C determined in step S316 is the length of the notification effect time. The CPU 103 actually uses the 15R jackpot time schedule after that by reading out the 15R jackpot time schedule in which any one of the notice effect times A to C selected in step S316 is the length of the notice effect time from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102. Set as time schedule. For example, when the notification effect time A is selected, a 15R jackpot time schedule with the notification effect time A as the length of the notification effect time is read. Thereafter, for example, in step S114, the CPU 102 performs setting for opening the big winning opening in accordance with the 15R jackpot time schedule read (set) in the RAM 102 here. For example, in step S117, the CPU 102 performs a process of waiting until the jackpot gaming state is completed based on the 15R jackpot time schedule read (set) in the RAM 102 here. Thus, the time schedule set here is used in the subsequent processing.

  When the jackpot type is “probable” and not “probability change” or “non-probability change” (step S315; No), the CPU 103 selects a notification effect time as an execution time of the notification effect (step S318), and the selected notification A time schedule including the production time is set (step S319), and the time schedule setting process is terminated.

  In step S318, as an example, the CPU 103 selects a second notification effect time determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and as a use table for determining the length of the notification effect time. Set. In the second notification effect time determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value for determining the notification effect time is set to any of the notification effect times A to C according to the case where the time reduction flag is off. All of the numerical values (decision values) that are assigned to the determination result and compared with the random value for determining the notification effect time are assigned to the determination result of the notification effect time D, depending on whether the time-short flag is on. Just do it. The CPU 103 selects any one of the notification effect times A to D by referring to the second notification effect time determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time read from the random number buffer for variation. By doing so, the length of the notification effect time may be determined. Specifically, when a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect time D corresponding to the on state and The numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time is compared, and the notification effect time D corresponding to the matching determination value is determined as a determination result (the length of the notification effect time). Further, when the time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the OFF state is compared with the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time, and is matched. One of the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the determined value to be determined is determined as a determination result.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of determining the notification effect time by the process of step S318. Thus, which one of the notification effect times A to D is determined as the notification effect time is determined at a predetermined rate using numerical data indicating a random value for determining the notification effect time or the second notification effect time determination table. Just do it. In the determination example shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio of the notification effect time is varied depending on whether the time reduction flag is on or off. Specifically, when the time reduction flag is on, the notification effect time D is always selected, but when the time reduction flag is off, the notification effect time C () having the shortest length among the notification effect times A to C. 30000 ms) is large, the next is the notification effect time B (45000 ms), and the next is the notification effect time A (60000 ms). In other words, when the hourly flag is off and the jackpot type is “surprise”, the notification effect C is easily executed. For this reason, when the notification effect C is executed, sudden short open control is performed, and even if the short-term open big hit gaming state or the small hit big game state cannot be distinguished at a glance, the short-term open big hit The player can expect to be in the gaming state (that is, the probability variation state will arrive).

  In step S319, the CPU 103 sets the time schedule for actually using the short release time schedule in which any one of the notification effect times A to D determined in step S318 is the length of the notification effect time. The CPU 103 actually uses the short release time schedule from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102 by reading out the short release time schedule in which any one of the notification effect times A to D selected in step S318 is the length of the notification effect time. Set as time schedule. For example, when the notification effect time A is selected, a short opening time schedule with the notification effect time A as the length of the notification effect time is read. Thereafter, for example, in step S114, the CPU 102 performs setting for opening the big winning opening in accordance with the short opening time schedule read (set) to the RAM 102 here. For example, in step S117, the CPU 102 performs a process of waiting until the jackpot gaming state is completed based on the short release time schedule read (set) here in the RAM 102. Thus, the time schedule set here is used in the subsequent processing.

  Returning to FIG. 8, when the time schedule is set in step S284, the CPU 103 performs setting for ending the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S285). For example, the CPU 103 is provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 for clearing the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag to turn off or counting the number of remaining special-purpose games in the time-shortage state. It is sufficient to execute processing for clearing the short time counter. If the jackpot type read in step S283 is “probable”, the CPU 103 clears the time flag and turns it off when the time flag is on in step S285. It may be possible to set the short-time flag to the on state again after the big hit gaming state is finished by setting the suddenness flag to the on state.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command, a notification effect execution time specification command, and the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the big hit type and the set time schedule. (Step S286). The CPU 103 stores a first variation start designation command table prepared in advance in the ROM 101 in order to sequentially transmit a hit start designation command, a notification effect execution time designation command, and the like from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12. Specify the address (start address). Through such processing, a hit start designation command, a notification effect execution time specification command, and the like are transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process.

  The hit start designation command transmitted and set in step S286 designates the start of the 15R big hit gaming state of “probable change” when the big hit type is “probability change”, and when the big hit type is “non-probability change”. Is an effect control command that designates the start of a 15R jackpot gaming state of “non-probability change” and designates the start of a short-term open jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is “surprise”. The notification effect execution time designation command transmitted and set in step S286 specifies the length of the notification effect execution time specified by the time schedule set in step 284 (any length of the notification effect execution times A to D). This is an effect control command to be performed.

  Next, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S290), the CPU 103 clears the jackpot flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 (OFF state). ) And the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. Is determined (step S292). When the small hit flag is on (step S292; Yes), the small hit flag is controlled based on the state of the short flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Then, the time schedule after the derivation display of the specific special symbol is set (step S294).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process (time schedule setting process) in step S294. In the time schedule setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first selects a notification effect time which is the execution time of the notification effect (step S331), sets a time schedule including the selected notification effect time (step S332), The time schedule setting process ends. For the small hit game state, notification effect execution times A to D that are common to the big hit game state are prepared.

  In step S331, as an example, the CPU 103 selects a third notification effect time determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and as a use table for determining the length of the notification effect time. Set. In the third notification effect time determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for determining the notification effect time is set to any of the notification effect times A to C according to the case where the time reduction flag is off. All of the numerical values (decision values) that are assigned to the determination result and compared with the random value for determining the notification effect time are assigned to the determination result of the notification effect time D, depending on whether the time-short flag is on. Just do it. The CPU 103 selects one of the notification effect times A to D by referring to the third notification effect time determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time read from the random number buffer for variation. By doing so, the length of the notification effect time may be determined. Specifically, when a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect time D corresponding to the on state and The numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time is compared, and the notification effect time D corresponding to the matching determination value is determined as a determination result (the length of the notification effect time). Further, when the time reduction flag is in the OFF state, the determined value assigned to the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the OFF state is compared with the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notification effect time, and is matched. One of the notification effect times A to C corresponding to the determined value to be determined is determined as a determination result.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the notification effect time by the process of step S331. Thus, which one of the notification effect times A to D is determined as the notification effect time is determined at a predetermined rate using numerical data indicating a random value for determining the notification effect time or the third notification effect time determination table. Just do it. In the determination example shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of the notification effect time is varied depending on whether the time reduction flag is on or off. Specifically, when the time reduction flag is on, the notification effect time D is always selected, but when the time reduction flag is off, the determination ratios of the intellectual effect times A to C are equal. That is, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the “small hit” is given, the notification effects A to C are executed with an equal probability. As described above, in the short-term open big hit game state, the notification effect C is easy to be executed, while in the small hit game state, the notification effects A to C are executed equally, so it is very short. Even when the opening control is performed and it is impossible to distinguish at a glance whether the short-term opening big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state, if the notification effect C is executed, the short-term opening big hit gaming state is set. The player can expect to be (that is, the probability change state will arrive).

  In step S332, the CPU 103 sets the time schedule for actually using the short release time schedule in which any one of the notification effect times A to D determined in step S318 is the length of the notification effect time. The CPU 103 actually uses the short release time schedule from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102 by reading out the short release time schedule in which any one of the notification effect times A to D selected in step S318 is the length of the notification effect time. Set as time schedule. For example, when the notification effect time A is selected, a short opening time schedule with the notification effect time A as the length of the notification effect time is read. Thereafter, for example, in step S119, the CPU 102 performs setting for opening the big winning opening according to the short opening time schedule read (set) to the RAM 102 here. For example, in step S120, the CPU 102 performs a process of waiting until the small hit gaming state is completed based on the short release time schedule read (set) here in the RAM 102. Thus, the time schedule set here is used in the subsequent processing.

  Returning to FIG. 8, when the time schedule is set in step S <b> 294, the CPU 103 produces effects such as a big hit type and a notification start execution time designation command from the main board 11 based on the set time schedule. Settings for transmission to the control board 12 are performed (step S295). The CPU 103 stores a first variation start designation command table prepared in advance in the ROM 101 in order to sequentially transmit a hit start designation command, a notification effect execution time designation command, and the like from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12. Specify the address (start address). Through such processing, a hit start designation command, a notification effect execution time specification command, and the like are transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process.

  The hit start designation command transmitted and set in step S295 is an effect control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state. The notification effect execution time designation command transmitted and set in step S295 specifies the length of the notification effect execution time specified by the time schedule set in step 294 (the length of any of the notification effect execution times A to D). This is an effect control command to be performed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 clears (turns off) the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 (step S296), and updates the value of the special figure process flag to “8” (step S296). Step S297). On the other hand, when the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is off (step S292; No), the CPU 103 sets the value of the special figure process flag to “0”. Update (step S298). After the processes of step S298 and step S297, the CPU 103 performs a time-short state end determination process (step S299) and ends the special symbol stop process. In the time reduction state end determination process, when the time reduction flag is on, the CPU 103 updates the time reduction count value, which is the stored value of the time reduction count counter, by subtracting, for example, 1 to obtain the time reduction count value. When 0 becomes 0 (zero), the time reduction flag is turned off.

  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.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable effect member 60 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the predetermined motion (for example, swinging or moving) is determined, determined, or set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. 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. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Select one of the processes to execute.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display and other various presentation operations, the fixed decorative symbols and various presentation control patterns (that is, the control details of the pre-derivative presentation effects) according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result are shown. This includes a process of determining (setting) the production control pattern.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 17 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (step S503).

  As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) 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. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol numbers of the left-decorated decorative symbol and the right-decided decorative symbol by setting in the medium-determined symbol determining table.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), a reach pattern is determined (step S505). As an example, in the process of step S505, first, a numerical value indicating a random number value for determining the reach mode updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By extracting data and referring to the reach mode determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the reach mode (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5L is obtained. Then, a predetermined decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped, and a decoration pattern of the “medium” decorative graphic display area 5C is variably displayed.

  After step S503 or step S505, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern for actually executing the effect before derivation display from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). The effect control CPU 120 may select and set one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is PA2-2, the effect control pattern corresponding to PA2-2 (for example, before the derivation display that the variation time is 15 seconds and ends in the reach mode) An effect control pattern indicating the control content of the effect) is selected and set. For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is PA1-2, the effect control pattern corresponding to PA1-2 (for example, the variation time is 5.75 seconds and ends with a non-reach combination) An effect control pattern) indicating the control content of the effect before the derivation display is selected and set.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, for example, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S510). Setting for starting the variation of the decorative design and the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S511). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. 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 S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control set in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, in response to the reading of the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols from the special-figure variation effect control pattern, the final non-reach combination determined in step S503 is obtained. The stop symbol is derived and displayed, or the reach mode determined in step S505 is displayed. By such processing in step S172, the pre-derivation display effect is executed in synchronization with the special figure game, and the final stop symbol derivation display and reach mode display are performed in accordance with the derivation display timing of the confirmed special symbol. Is called. When the final stop symbol derivation display or reach mode display is performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit “ Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Update to “6”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”. Also, in step S173, the post-derivative display effect setting process is performed in response to the value of the effect process flag being updated to “4” or “6”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the post-derivation display effect setting process. In the post-derivation display effect setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “6” (step S351). If the value of the process flag is “6” (step S351; “6”), the special symbol variable display result jackpot type is either “probable change” or “non-probable change”, and it is a 15R big hit. Is determined (step S353).

  For example, when the hit start designation command designates the start of the short-term open big hit gaming state, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special symbol variable display result is not for the 15R big hit (step S353; No). ). When the value of the production process flag is “4” (step S351; “4”), or when it is determined No in step S353, the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” or “accurate”. Therefore, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the short-term opening chance that is a small hit combination or a “big hit” big hit combination as the final stop symbol (confirmed decoration symbol) (step S352). It should be noted that different decorative designs may be determined depending on whether the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit” of “surprise”. As an example, in the process of step S352, first, a numerical value indicating a random value for reach mode determination updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By extracting data and referring to a short-term opening opportunity eye determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the short-term opening chance eye is determined as a fixed decorative pattern.

  On the other hand, for example, when the hit start designation command designates the start of the 15R big hit gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the special symbol variable display result is 15R big hit. It is determined that there is something (step S353; Yes), and a determined decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot type of the 15R jackpot gaming state is determined (step S354). As an example, in the process of step S505, when the hit start designation command designates the start of the 15R big hit gaming state of “probability change”, first, a predetermined area (for example, setting of an effect control counter is set) in the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical value data representing a random number for determining a jackpot symbol for probability variation updated by a production random counter or the like provided in the section) is extracted, and a probability variation jackpot symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7”) is determined. As an example, in the process of step S505, when the hit start designation command designates the start of the 15R big hit gaming state of “non-probable change”, first, a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is selected. Numerical data indicating a random value for determining a non-probable big hit symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in the setting unit) is extracted, and a non-probable big hit symbol determining table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. Is determined, for example, to determine a definite decorative symbol (for example, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8”).

  After the processes of steps S352 and S354, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern of the effect after the derivation display (step S355), and ends the effect setting process after the derivation display. The determined effect control pattern is set as a usage pattern in the subsequent effect control operation.

  When the post-derivative display effect control pattern is executed corresponding to the 15R big hit gaming state, the notification control effect control pattern and the variable display result notification control pattern And an effect control pattern of 15R jackpot notification effect. When the post-derivation display effect control pattern is executed corresponding to the short-term open big hit game state or the small hit game state, the notification control effect control pattern and the variable display result And an effect control pattern for notification. As an example, a plurality of effect control patterns of notification effects are prepared corresponding to the notification effect execution times A to D (effect control patterns of the notification effects A to D) and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. In addition, a plurality of presentation control patterns for notification of variable display results are prepared corresponding to each of the confirmed decorative symbols (the execution times are the same) and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. In addition, a plurality of 15R jackpot notification effect production control patterns are prepared corresponding to “probability change” and “non-probability change” (execution times are the same) and stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  As an example, in step S355, the effect control CPU 120 reads from the ROM 121 the effect control pattern of the notification effect corresponding to the notification effect execution time specified by the notification effect execution time designation command. For example, if the notification effect execution time A is specified by the notification effect execution time designation command, the effect control pattern of the notification effect A is read, and the notification effect execution time B is specified by the notification effect execution time specification command. For example, if the effect control pattern of the notification effect B is read and the notification effect execution time C is specified by the notification effect execution time designation command, the effect control pattern of the notification effect C is read and the notification effect execution time D Is specified by the notification effect execution time specifying command, the effect control pattern of the notification effect D is read out. Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads from the ROM 121 the effect control pattern of the notification effect corresponding to the confirmed decorative design determined in step S352 or S354. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the 15R big hit corresponding to either “probability change” or “non-probability change” only when the 15R big hit gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” is specified by the hit start designation command. An effect control pattern for the notification effect is read from the ROM 121. By such reading, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern of the effect after the derivation display.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hitting effect process, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 according to, for example, the effect control pattern set in the effect display setting process after derivation display, or the sound control board 13. Voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the player, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, when the effect control according to the effect control pattern set in the post-derivative display effect setting processing is ended or when a small hit gaming state end designation command is received from the main board 11, Update the value of the process flag to “0”. In addition, in the small hitting effect process, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is variable corresponding to the fact that the small hit gaming state is ended by receiving the small hitting gaming state end designation command from the main board 11. Settings for setting the latent mode similar to the case where the display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” may be performed. For example, the reading position (such as the reading address of the ROM 101) of the effect control pattern used for variable display of the decorative design may be set corresponding to the latent mode. Accordingly, it is only necessary that the effect state after the end of the small hit gaming state can be set to the same effect state as after the end of the short-open big hit game state.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 according to the effect control pattern set in the after-display effect setting processing, for example, Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the output of the command (sound effect signal), and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / output according to the output of the command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, corresponding to the fact that the production control according to the production control pattern set in the post-derivative display effect setting processing is ended or the big hit gaming state end designation command from the main board 11 is received. Thus, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0”. When the end of the big hit gaming state from the main board 11 is received, an ending process for notifying the player of the end of the 15R big hit gaming state may be performed as appropriate until the next variable display. In this case, on the main board 11 side, after sending the big hit gaming state end designation command, it is preferable to wait for the ending process time before performing the next variable display. In addition, in the big hit effect processing, in response to receiving the big hit gaming state end designation command from the main board 11, the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit gaming state) with the big hit type “surprising” ends. The setting for changing the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the latent probability changing state may be performed. Thereby, the effect state after the end of the short-term open big hit gaming state may be the same effect state as after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  Through the example of the above-described production control, the pre-derivative display effect is performed before the definite special symbol is derived, and the pre-derivation display effect is performed before the definite special symbol is derived (see FIGS. 15, 16, and 20 to 22). When the fixed special symbol is derived, if the variable display result is “losing”, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is derived and displayed, and if the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the reach mode is displayed. (See FIGS. 15, 16, 20 to 22). When the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, an after-display effect is performed (see FIGS. 15, 16, and 20 to 22). Specifically, in the case of “big hit” of “small hit” or “surprise”, a notification effect is performed immediately after derivation of the confirmed special symbol, a notification of variable display results is performed thereafter, and a small hit gaming state or big hit The gaming state ends (see FIGS. 15 and 16). In the case of “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the notification effect is performed immediately after the definite special symbol is derived, the notification of the variable display result is performed thereafter, and then the 15R jackpot notification effect is performed (see FIG. 15, 16).

  The types of notification effects are prepared as notification effects A to D. The notification effects A to C are commonly used for “big hit” and “small hit”, but the notification effect D (losing effect) is “big hit”, “ Commonly used for each "small hit".

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, in the case where the time is not short, the common notification effect (“FIG. 20 or FIG. 20) is common to“ big hit ”(“ non-probability change ”,“ probability change ”,“ surprise change ”) In step 21, an effect of prompting the player to operate the operation unit 30. The effect control CPU 120 may perform display control in response to an operation detection signal supplied by the operation of the operation unit 30. After that, when the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “big hit” of “probable change”, the variable display result notification effect (in FIG. 20 or FIG. 21, “7” of “probability change” is aligned. To produce and display). On the other hand, when the variable display result is “Big hit” or “Small hit” with “Accuracy”, a common variable display result notification effect (“7”, “6”, “7” in FIGS. 20 and 21 is displayed). All of them are derived and displayed, and the effect of informing the latent mode is performed. In this way, the player can determine whether or not the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the probable change state by performing a common notification effect for the “big hit” and “small hit” of the “probability”. It is difficult to recognize.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the case of a short-time state, when “big hit” (“non-probability change”, “probability change”) is common to both, a notification effect (effect that prompts the player to operate the operation unit 30) When “Big hit” (“Accuracy”) and “Small hit” are performed, a notification effect D (lost effect) is executed in common. Subsequent notification of the variable display result is the same as when not in the short time state. Thus, if the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode when the confirmed special symbol is derived, and one of the notification effects A to D is executed. At least during the period in which such a notification effect is executed, variable display such as the next special figure game is not started, so that the confirmed special symbol can be continuously stopped and displayed. As a result, the player can easily confirm the confirmed special symbol, and determine whether the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, or the type of big hit in the case of “big hit”. (Estimating) becomes easy. As a more specific example, even when the variable display result is “small hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, at least the notification effects A to C (when not in the short-time state) or In the period in which the notification effect D (when the time is short) is executed, the confirmed special symbol is continuously stopped and displayed. At this time, the player can recognize to a certain extent whether or not the gaming state in the latent mode is the probability changing state (latent probability changing state) based on the confirmed special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It becomes easier to determine whether to continue or end the game by the machine 1.

  For example, if the notification effect is always executed in the case of being controlled in the 15R jackpot gaming state and the case of being controlled in the short-term opening jackpot gaming state, if the execution ratio of both is assumed to be 1: 1, the notification After the performance is executed, the ratio between the case of being controlled to the 15R jackpot gaming state and the case of being controlled to the short-term open jackpot gaming state is naturally 1: 1. For this reason, since the execution of the notification effect and the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state thereafter become fixed, the player can easily predict the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state after the notification effect, and to the game There was a case where the interest of the declining. In the present embodiment, as described above, a common notification effect (any one of notification effects A to C) is executed when controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state and when controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state. In some cases, however, the execution of this common notification effect is restricted in the case of a short time state. The execution of the notification effect and the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state thereafter are prevented from being fixed, and it is difficult for the player to predict the ratio of the type of the specific gaming state after the notification effect. Can prevent or reduce the decrease.

  Further, the content of the notification effect is the one that inherits the content of the pre-derivative display effect that has been executed before that (see FIGS. 20 to 21. In these, the content is taken over by the appearance of a common character. The content of the production during the variable display of the special symbol and the content of the subsequent notification production are continued, making the production more interesting and improving the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, when the notification effects A to C are not executed, the loss effect is executed instead of the notification effects A to C. Thereby, it is difficult for the player to predict the ratio of the jackpot type determined in advance, and it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in interest in the game. Furthermore, by making the notification effect execution time D of the lost effect shorter than the notification effect execution times A to C of the other notification effects A to C, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed and prevent the interest in the game from decreasing. .

  Furthermore, in the above, since the possibility of whether or not the latent probability changing state is changed thereafter according to the notification effects A to C, the interest in the predetermined notification effect increases, and the interest in the game is improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application 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.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, the reach-type effect is executed at the time when the definite special symbol is derived and displayed. For example, all the decorative symbols are displayed. You may make it stop once. Further, all decorative designs may be variably displayed.

  The notification effect may be started after the confirmed special symbol derivation display, and may not be started immediately after the confirmed special symbol derivation display. For example, it may be performed after sudden short-term opening control. In this case, it is desirable that a predetermined effect is performed according to the sudden short-term opening control.

  Types other than the above may be prepared as the jackpot type. For example, as the “rush accuracy”, there are a plurality of “rush accuracy” such as “first accuracy” and “second accuracy”. The execution of the notification effect may be restricted when is “probable”.

  Further, in the above, the case where the notification effect is not executed is illustrated as one aspect of the restriction of the execution of the notification effect when the big hit type is “surprise” and the notification effect when “small hit”, but the notification effect is executed. It may be difficult. In this case, the determination rate of execution in the short time state of the notification effect when the big hit type is “surprise” and the notification effect when “small hit” is set lower than that in the state other than the short time state.

  The notification effect when the big hit type is “Success” and the notification effect when “Small hit” are only required to be executed in at least a part of the gaming state. For example, in the normal state Execution may be limited to the time limit, or execution may be limited when the state of probability change. In addition, for example, the period until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “20” or the like), or the execution of the special game after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The period until the number of times reaches a predetermined number (for example, “20”) or the current time specified by the RTC (real time clock) built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 reaches a predetermined time (for example, 12:00) The notification effect when the big hit type is “Accuracy” and the notification effect when the “big hit” is a predetermined execution restriction period such as a period until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses from , Execution may be restricted.

  In addition, for example, in each time schedule, a minimum period for executing the notification effect is secured in common as the notification effect execution time, and the effect control CPU 120 transmits various types of information transmitted from the main board 11. The notification effect to be executed may be determined from the jackpot type specified from the effect control command. In such a case, it is not necessary to determine the notification effect execution time on the main board 11 side.

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

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, a decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is once displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, and a re-lottery effect is executed during variable display, or the subsequent 15R big hit notification A jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the performance or at the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is the final period in the jackpot gaming state during the execution of the second and subsequent rounds in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of one round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round. Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state, for example, during a period from the end of the round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in which decorative symbols are variably displayed, special symbols in the special symbol game are displayed. A fourth symbol display area that can variably display a color symbol (fourth symbol) or the like corresponding to the variable display may be provided. This makes it possible to observe the variable display result of the fourth symbol when it is difficult to observe the fixed special symbol, or when the variable display result or the jackpot type is difficult or impossible to recognize even if the fixed special symbol is observed. The variable display result and the jackpot type may be recognized to some extent. However, the 4th symbol display area is also made smaller than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, so even if the variable display result of the 4th symbol is observed, it is difficult to recognize the variable display result and the jackpot type. Or it may become unrecognizable. Therefore, by executing the post-derivation display effect including the notification effect after the definite special symbol is derived and displayed (stop display), and informing with certain certainty that the variable display result is “big hit” The player's expectation for the big hit gaming state, the player's expectation for the 15R big hit gaming state among the big hit gaming states, and the expectation that the probability change control will be performed after the big hit gaming state, etc. It can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition to these, a game machine for giving different game values corresponding to the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning device Various control contents including control or production control can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rental ball) is fired into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. When the display result is derived, in the gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, when the score used for a predetermined game is not 0, the game enclosed in the gaming machine using this score A game is played by driving the medium into the game area, the score is subtracted according to the game medium being driven, and the game medium is placed in a winning area (a winning port constituted by a special variable winning ball device or the like) provided in the gaming area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds points as it enters. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A game machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, derives and displays a display result, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed. There,
A variable winning device that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is not advantageous to the player;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state and the type of the specific gaming state in the case of controlling to the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying the display result;
The variable prize apparatus during a period according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means after displaying the display result based on the fact that the prior determination means determines to control the specific gaming state. State control means for controlling the state to the first state;
A notification effect executing means for performing at least a predetermined notification effect for notifying the determination result of whether or not to control to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means after displaying the display result;
With
The state control means controls the variable winning device to the first state during the first period when the prior decision means decides to control to the first specific gaming state, and the prior decision means Is determined to control to the second specific gaming state, the variable prize apparatus during a period including the first period and a second period longer than the first period after the first period has elapsed. Can be controlled to the first state,
The notification effect executing means restricts the execution of the predetermined notification effect when the prior determination means determines to control to the first specific game state in a predetermined game state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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