JP2013126505A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the decrease of the excitement and enjoyment of a game.SOLUTION: This game machine comprises: a first detection means which detects a first motion of a player; a second detection means which detects a second motion different from the first motion; and a promoting performance execution means which executes a first promoting performance for promoting the player to execute the first motion and a second promoting performance for promoting the player to execute the second motion. Then, the execution of the second promoting performance is limited during a prescribed period before and/or after the execution of the first promoting performance and during the execution of the first promoting performance.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There are gaming machines such as gaming machines. In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of detecting means for detecting the operation of the player has been proposed. And in such a gaming machine, there exists a thing which performs an effect based on the said several detection means having detected operation | movement of a player (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2010-131219 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player's operation becomes complicated, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which prevents the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
First detection means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) for detecting a player's first action;
Second detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B) for detecting a second motion different from the first motion of the player;
Promotion effect executing means (for example, executing a first promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the first action and a second promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the second action (for example, Effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S544 and step S555),
With
The promotion effect executing means includes
Execution of the second promotion effect is restricted during a predetermined period before and / or after execution of the first promotion effect and a period during execution of the first promotion effect (for example, the process of step S606 is executed). Production control CPU 120 etc.),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, execution of the second promotion effect is restricted during a predetermined period before and / or after execution of the first promotion effect and a period during execution of the first promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to complicated player operations.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The promotion effect executing means includes
Specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect based on the first motion detected by the first detecting means during execution of the first promotion effect (for example, effect control for executing the process of step S548) CPU 120 etc.)
During the period in which the specific effect is being executed, the execution of the second promotion effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S606).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, when the first action is detected during execution of the first promotion effect, the specific effect is executed, and the execution of the second promotion effect is restricted during the period in which the specific effect is being executed. Is done. Therefore, the player's operation can be prevented from becoming complicated, and the player can concentrate on the specific effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The promotion effect executing means includes
When the second promotion effect is executed after the predetermined period after the execution of the first promotion effect, this suggests that the second promotion effect is executed before the execution of the second promotion effect. Execute the suggestion effect (for example, execute the effect that counts down the time until the start of the promotion effect to be executed later as the suggestion effect during the execution of the promotion effect executed earlier)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the second promotion effect is executed before the execution of the second promotion effect. Therefore, the player can recognize that the second promotion effect is executed in advance, and the operation is prevented from becoming complicated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to complicated player operations.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The promotion effect executing means includes
The first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is generated during each detection valid period in which the first detection means or the second detection means can detect the first action or the second action. (E.g., the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S544 and step S555), and the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is ended a predetermined time before the end of each detection valid period. (For example, the second promotion effect period is ended 0.2 seconds before the second operation effective period ends),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect ends before a predetermined time before each valid detection period ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that the player does not detect the player while performing the first action or the second action during the execution of the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect. Can do.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The promotion effect executing means includes
The execution period of the first promotion effect and / or the second promotion effect is displayed so as to be visible to the player (for example, a meter indicating the remaining time of the second promotion effect period is displayed).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the execution period of the promotion effect is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, the player can recognize the execution period of the promotion effect, and can prevent the misunderstanding that it is not detected despite performing the first action or the second action.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 a notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st promotion effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the period until the symbol on either side stops from the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which determines the presence or absence and execution period of a 2nd promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd promotion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution example of the 1st and 2nd promotion effect displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when each promotion effect in the case where a 1st and 2nd promotion effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the suggestion effect displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example in the case of ending the execution period of a promotion effect before the end of an operation | movement effective period. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion production | presentation determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when each promotion effect in the case where a 1st and 2nd promotion effect is performed.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening (winning). It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It becomes an expanded open state that is easy to win. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is in an expanded open state where game balls easily pass (win), and in a normal open state where game balls hardly pass (win) or cannot pass (win). To change.

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (winning). Make it impossible. 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 great prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (winning prize) ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (wins) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (wins) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. It should be noted that instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (win), or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state where the game ball does not easily pass (win) can be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (winned) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (wins) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (winning). 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 winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (winning) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation (first motion) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation (second operation) by a pressing operation from a player or the like mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects the second action by the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Thus, in this embodiment, the player's operation mode differs between the first action and the second action.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that passes (wins) through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that passes (wins) through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

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

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a 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 bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols change again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect in this embodiment includes a promotion effect (first promotion) that prompts the player to perform the first operation in order to cause the tilt direction sensor unit to detect the tilt operation (first operation) with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A. The second operation to detect the first specific effect executed in response to the detection of the first operation and the push sensor 35B to depress the push button 31B (second operation). A promotion effect (second promotion effect) that prompts the player to perform is performed, and a second specific effect that is executed in response to detecting the second action is included.

  The first promotion effect is executed in a period determined by a notice effect setting process described later after variable display that is subject to notice of the possibility of the variable display result being a “hit” is started. In the first promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. Any directing action may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform the first action is not limited to the effect that causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The effect that the predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That lights or blinks in a predetermined lighting pattern, one that operates a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be. When the first promotion effect is performed, an operation detection effective period for effectively detecting the first action by the player is set. And when the 1st operation | movement with respect to 31 A of stick controllers is detected by the sensor unit 32 within the operation detection effective period, in the period when the 1st operation | movement was detected, execution of a 1st promotion effect is stopped and 1st specification is carried out. Production is performed.

  Based on the detection of the first action, the first specific effect is a character image or message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 based on the effect mode of the first promotion effect, for example. This is an effect of notifying the player of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” by displaying such an effect image.

  The second promotion effect is executed in a predetermined period, which will be described later, before or after the first promotion effect is executed. In the second promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. Any directing action may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform the second action is not limited to the effect that causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The effect that the predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That lights or blinks in a predetermined lighting pattern, one that operates a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be. When the second promotion effect is performed, it is an operation detection valid period for effectively detecting the second action by the player. And when the 2nd operation | movement with respect to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within the operation detection effective period, execution of a 2nd promotion effect is stopped in the period when the 2nd operation | movement was detected, and 2nd specification Production is performed.

  The second specific effect is based on the detection of the second action, for example, a character image or message image prepared in advance based on the effect form of the second promotion effect at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. This is an effect of notifying the player of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” by displaying such an effect image.

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

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

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-short control, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 25 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Of these, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, the process may be terminated.

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

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. As in the case of the time reduction control, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 25 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, Good. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. Such as control for making the tilt control time for performing the game longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state so that the game ball easily passes (wins) through the second start winning opening. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  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.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are counted. Control possible. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR3. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”.

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

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern when a special figure changes, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member provided in the production model, etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the sensor unit 32, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

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

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

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR3 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, 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 first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 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.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. 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, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B. At this time, the corresponding start port data may be set together with numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

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

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

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 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. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the starting data storage unit 151C is also updated. Then, the start port data stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined 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.

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

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

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

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

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

    FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S265). ).

  When the small hit flag is off (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S267). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the game state is the probability changing state or the time reduction control (step S268). ).

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern determination table 132C determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state.

  Then, after step S267, the gaming state is specified by determining whether or not each flag such as a time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on (step S268). When the process of step S267 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269).

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time the above-described command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command, One variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, first reserved memory number notification command, or second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  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 an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is repeated and 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 effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, 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 a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model As for the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process, the effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used as various random values used for effect control. Update with Thereafter, the process returns to the determination process of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Select and execute.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, whether or not to execute a notice effect in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform a process for determining whether or not, a process for performing execution setting of a notice effect, a variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 and other various effects operations, a variation pattern of special symbols, a type of display result, etc. And a process for determining a definite decorative design and various effect control patterns according to the above.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and provides a notice effect, etc. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of the decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 8 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notice effect setting process (step S521).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect setting process. In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. 12, for example, and the promotion effect (first promotion) prompting the player to perform the first action. Whether or not to execute (effect) is determined (step S535). In the first promotion effect determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random value for determining the first promotion effect according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command does not execute the first promotion effect. It is only necessary to be assigned to “without first promotion effect” corresponding to the case and “with first promotion effect execution” corresponding to the case where the first promotion effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the first promotion effect determination table based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the first promotion effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the first promotion effect is executed. Whether or not the first promotion effect is executed may be determined in an arbitrary period in the notice effect setting process, and may be executed after the process of step S525 or step S528 described later, for example.

  In the 1st promotion production | presentation determination table shown in FIG. 12, the determination ratio of the execution presence or absence of a 1st promotion production | generation is varied according to a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the ratio of determining that the first promotion effect is executed is higher when the variation pattern is “various loss” than when the variation pattern is “non-reach common”, than when the variation pattern is “various loss”. The ratio for determining that the first promotion effect is to be executed is higher in the case of “small hit”, and is set to be the highest in the case of “big hit”. Note that the fluctuation pattern of “non-reach common” in FIG. 12 is a fluctuation pattern in which neither the reach reach effect of normal reach nor the reach effect of super reach is executed. The “various loss” variation pattern is a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” other than “non-reach common”, and indicates a reach variation pattern. The “small hit” variation pattern indicates a small hit variation pattern, and the “big hit” variation pattern indicates a big hit variation pattern.

  Next, based on the process of step S535 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not “the first promotion effect is executed” for executing the first promotion effect (step S536). At this time, if “the first promotion effect is executed” (step S536; Yes), the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined (step S537). Whether or not “the first promotion effect has been executed” is determined as the first promotion effect provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like when the first promotion effect is determined to be executed in the process of step S535. The flag may be set to the on state, and it may be determined whether or not the first promotion effect flag is in the on state in the process of step S536. In the process of step S537, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the period from the start of change until the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed. The execution period of the first promotion effect is determined by selecting one of the seven periods, “period 1” to “period 7”. At this time, for example, based on the determined execution period of the first promotion effect, the start timing and the end timing of the first promotion effect are respectively set as the effect control process timer determination values. In addition, the length of each period of “period 1” to “period 7” has a length sufficient to execute the first promotion effect and the first specific effect. In addition, the length of each period is long enough to execute the second promotion effect and the second specific effect.

  When it is determined that the first promotion is not executed in the process of step S537 or the process of step S536 shown in FIG. 11 (step S536; No), whether or not the second promotion effect is executed and The process which determines the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect is performed (step S538), and a notification effect setting process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for determining the presence / absence and execution period of the second promotion effect in step S538 illustrated in FIG. In the process of determining the presence / absence and execution period of the second promotion effect shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 performs a game so as to perform the second action by referring to the second promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute a promotion effect (second promotion effect) to be urged by the person is determined (step S601). In the second promotion effect determination table, a numerical value (determined value) that is compared with a random value for determining the second promotion effect does not execute the second promotion effect according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. It is only necessary to be assigned to “no second promotion effect” corresponding to the case and “with second promotion effect execution” corresponding to the case where the second promotion effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the second promotion effect determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the second promotion effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the execution or non-execution of the second promotion effect may be determined.

  In the 2nd promotion production | presentation determination table shown in FIG. 15, the determination ratio of the execution presence or absence of the 2nd promotion production | generation is varied according to a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the ratio of determining that the first promotion effect is executed is higher when the variation pattern is “various loss” than when the variation pattern is “non-reach common”, than when the variation pattern is “various loss”. The ratio for determining that the first promotion effect is to be executed is higher in the case of “small hit”, and is set to be the highest in the case of “big hit”. In this embodiment, in the first promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. 12 and the second promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. 15, the second promotion effect determination table is determined to execute the promotion effect for each variation pattern. Is set to be high. In the first promotion effect determination table and the second promotion effect determination table, the ratio of determining to execute the promotion effect for each variation pattern may be arbitrary, for example, the first promotion effect determination table and the second promotion effect. In the effect determination table, the ratio determined to execute the promotion effect for each variation pattern may be the same rate, or may be different for each variation pattern.

  Next, based on the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not “second promotion effect execution exists” for executing the second promotion effect (step S602). At this time, if “execution of second promotion effect is present” (step S602; Yes), the second promotion effect is processed by the same process as the process of determining the execution period of the first promotion effect in step S537 shown in FIG. The execution period is determined (step S603). Whether or not “the second promotion effect is performed” is determined when the second promotion effect is executed in the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 14 in the same manner as the process of step S536 shown in FIG. The second promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like may be set to the on state, and it may be determined whether or not the second promotion effect flag is in the on state in the process of step S602.

  After determining the execution period of the second promotion effect in the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 14, refer to whether or not the first promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on. For example, it is determined whether or not “the first promotion effect is executed” is executed (step S604).

  When it is determined in the process of step S604 that “the first promotion effect is executed” (step S604; Yes), for example, among the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 13, the process of step S537 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the period determined in step S603 in FIG. 12 is the same as the period determined in step S603 in FIG. 12 (for example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is period 3 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization with each other by determining that the execution period of the promotion effect is also the period 3 shown in FIG. (Step S605). The period determined by the process of step S537 shown in FIG. 11 (for example, period 3) and the period determined by the process of step S603 of FIG. 12 (for example, period 3) are stored in the RAM 122 when the respective periods are determined. It is remembered.

  When it is determined in the process of step S605 shown in FIG. 14 that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization (step S605; Yes), for example, the period shown in FIG. 1-7, the period determined in the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 14 is excluded (for example, if the period determined in the process of step S603 is period 3, the period 3 is excluded) and the remaining Any one of these six periods (for example, period 1-2, period 4-7) is determined again as the execution period of the second promotion effect (step S606). In this case, for example, the execution period of the second promotion effect may be determined from periods other than the execution period of the second promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 in the periods 1 to 7. At this time, for example, the determined execution period of the second promotion effect is set to the effect control process timer determination value. If it is determined in the process of step S605 that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization, the second promotion effect may not be executed. In this case, what is necessary is just to complete | finish the process which determines the presence or absence and execution period of a 2nd promotion effect.

  According to this, in order to make the tilt direction sensor unit detect the tilt operation (first motion) with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A, the first promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the first motion and the push sensor 35B is pushed. The second promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the second operation in order to detect the pressing operation of the button 31B (second operation) is determined to be executed in different periods. Therefore, a plurality of operations are not requested from the player at the same time, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the player's operation becoming complicated.

  When it is determined that the second promotion effect is not executed in the process of step S602 (step S602; No), or the first promotion effect is not executed in the process of step S604. When it is determined that “No one promotion effect is executed” (step S604; No), or in the process of step S605, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are different periods (for example, the first When it is determined that the execution period of the first promotion effect is the period 3 shown in FIG. 13 and the execution period of the second promotion effect is also the period 4 shown in FIG. 13 (step S605; No), or the process of step S606 Later, the process of determining the presence / absence of the second promotion effect and the execution period ends. In addition, when it determines with it being "no 1st promotion effect execution" which does not perform a 1st promotion effect in the process of step S604 (step S604; No), or the execution period of a 1st promotion effect in the process of step S605 And the execution period of the second promotion effect are determined to be different periods (step S605; No), for example, based on the execution period of the second promotion effect determined in the process of step S603. The production start timing and the production end timing are set as production control process timer determination values, respectively.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 9 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not the first promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is in an on state ( Step S542). When it is determined that the first promotion effect flag is on (step S542; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined whether it is a production start timing (step S543).

  When it determines with it being the start timing of a 1st promotion effect by the process of step S543 (step S543; Yes), CPU120 for effect control, for example, as shown to Fig.17 (a), displays the image of stick controller 31A. The first operation is performed by displaying a message on the display screen of the image display device 5 or by displaying a message on the display screen of the image display device 5 that prompts the player to perform a tilting operation (first operation) with respect to the operation rod. A first promotion effect that prompts the player to perform is executed (step S544). At this time, the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S545), and the variable display effect process is terminated. Moreover, the 1st operation | movement effective period flag provided in the production | presentation control flag setting part 191 is set to an ON state. By setting the first action valid period flag to the on state, the player is controlled to accept the first action.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S543 that it is not the start timing of the first promotion effect (step S543; No), the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state. It is determined whether or not (step S546).

  When it is determined that the first promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S546; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first action by the player is detected (step S547). When the first movement is detected (step S547; Yes), as shown in FIG. 17B, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, or the reach effect by super reach is executed. A first specific effect that informs that the gaming state may be advantageous to the player, such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” (Step S548). Then, the first promotion effect flag and the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 are reset (step S549), and the variable display effect process ends. Note that the first operation valid period flag is also reset.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first action by the player has not been detected (step S547; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined, for example, whether it is the end timing of the first promotion effect (step S550). When it is the end timing of the first promotion effect (step S550; Yes), the first promotion effect is ended (step S551), and then the first promotion effect flag and the first promotion effect execution flag are reset (step S551). S552), the variable display effect processing is terminated. At this time, the first operation valid period flag is also reset. Moreover, when it determines with it not being the completion | finish timing of a 1st promotion effect in the process of step S550 (step S550; No), the variable display effect process is complete | finished. In this case, since the effect process flag is not updated, the variable display effect process is executed again. And since various flags, such as a 1st promotion effect flag, a 1st promotion effect execution flag, and a 1st operation effective period flag, are not reset, a 1st operation | movement is detected or the completion | finish timing of a 1st promotion effect and Until this happens, the process of step S547 and the process of step S550 are repeatedly executed.

  When it is determined in step S542 that the first promotion effect flag is off (step S542; No), or when it is determined that the first promotion effect execution flag is off in step S546 (Step S546; No) or after executing the process of Step S552, it is determined whether or not the second promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is in the ON state (Step S553). When it determines with a 2nd promotion effect flag being an OFF state (step S553; No), the variable display effect process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second promotion effect flag is on (step S553; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. 2. It is determined whether it is the start timing of the promotion effect (step S554).

  When it determines with it being the start timing of a 2nd promotion effect by the process of step S554 (step S554; Yes), as shown in FIG.17 (c), for example, CPU120 for effect control displays the image of push button 31B. By displaying a message on the display screen of the image display device 5 or by displaying a message on the display screen of the image display device 5 that prompts the player to perform a push operation of the push button 31B (second operation). A second promotion effect that prompts the player to perform two actions is executed (step S555). At this time, the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S556), and the variable display effect process is terminated. Moreover, the 2nd operation | movement effective period flag provided in the production | presentation control flag setting part 191 is set to an ON state. By setting the second operation valid period flag to the on state, the player is controlled to accept the second operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S554 that it is not the start timing of the second promotion effect (step S554; No), the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state. It is determined whether or not (step S557).

  If it is determined that the second promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S557; Yes), it is determined whether or not a second action by the player is detected (step S558). When the second motion is detected (step S558; Yes), as shown in FIG. 17D, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach is executed. A second specific effect that notifies that the game state may be advantageous to the player, such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” (Step S559). Then, the second promotion effect flag and the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 are reset (step S560), and the variable display effect process is terminated. Note that the second operation valid period flag is also reset. In the first specific effect and the second specific effect, as shown in FIG. 17B and FIG. 17D, the display mode of the effect may be different, or the display mode may be the same. In addition, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” may be different between the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Furthermore, for example, a plurality of executable specific effects may be prepared, and the type of specific effects to be executed may be determined according to the variation pattern or the jackpot type.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second action by the player has not been detected (step S558; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the second promotion effect (step S561). When it is the end timing of the second promotion effect (step S561; Yes), the second promotion effect is ended (step S562), and then the second promotion effect flag and the second promotion effect execution flag are reset (step S562). S563), the variable display effect process is terminated. At this time, the second operation valid period flag is also reset. Moreover, when it determines with it not being the completion | finish timing of a 2nd promotion effect in the process of step S561 (step S561; No), a variable display effect process is complete | finished. In this case, since the effect process flag is not updated, the variable display effect process is executed again. Since various flags such as the second promotion effect flag, the second promotion effect execution flag, and the second action effective period flag are not reset, the second action is detected, or the end timing of the second promotion effect and Until this happens, the process of step S558 and the process of step S561 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in the process of step S557 that the second promotion effect execution flag is in the OFF state (step S557; No), after the process of step S560 is executed, or after the process of step S563 is executed, it is variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S564). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S564; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S564 (step S564; Yes), for example, a final stop symbol (definite ornament) that is a display result in variable display of the ornament symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command. Control for deriving and displaying the symbol is performed (step S565). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S566). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S567), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the execution timing of various effects when the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed. 18, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined as the period 2 of the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 13 in the process of step S537 in FIG. 11, and the first in the process of step S603 in FIG. The example at the time of determining the execution period of 2 promotion effects in the period 3 of the periods 1-7 shown in FIG.

  The first promotion effect period shown in FIG. 18 corresponds to FIG. 17A, and the first specific effect period corresponds to FIG. 17B. And the 2nd promotion production period shown in Drawing 18 corresponds to Drawing 17 (c), and the 2nd specific production period corresponds to 17 (d). The first operation valid period in FIG. 18 refers to a period in which the first operation valid period flag is set to the on state, and the second operation valid period is the second operation valid period flag set to the on state. This is the period of time.

  In FIG. 18, the first promotion effect is executed at the timing of period 2 and the first promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state, and then the operation of the stick controller 31 </ b> A is detected and the first specific effect is executed. And the first promotion effect executing flag is reset, the second promotion effect is executed at the timing of period 3, the second promotion effect executing flag is set to the on state, and the push button 31B. This shows a case in which the second specific effect is executed and the second promotion effect executing flag is reset. Here, in the example illustrated in FIG. 18, the example in which the promotion effect is executed in each of the continuous periods such as the period 2 and the period 3 is shown. However, before the second promotion effect in the period 3 is executed, the first specific effect is performed. Since no effect is performed or after the execution of the second promotion effect, the second promotion effect is executed. Therefore, from the start of execution of the first specific effect before the second promotion effect. In the period up to the end of execution of the second specific effect, no other promotion effect is executed.

In this way, in addition to the absence of a period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect that prompt the player to perform an action are simultaneously executed, the promotion effect is also provided in periods before and after the first or second promotion effect. The player is not executed and the player is not required to perform a plurality of actions during the period. For example, when it is required to perform a plurality of operations with the other hand while one hand is holding the operation knob as in a pachinko machine, a plurality of detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A) When a tilt direction sensor unit that detects the operation of the push button 35B or a push sensor 35B that detects the operation of the push button 32B is provided, the timing for requesting the player's operation in advance during a predetermined performance period is determined. If there is, there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous. However, if the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect can be executed in any of the predetermined effect periods, a state in which a plurality of promotion effects are executed simultaneously may occur. In this way, if a plurality of promotion effects are executed at the same time, some players may be able to perform only the operations detected by one of the detecting means. There was a risk of it. Therefore, by intentionally shifting the execution timing of a plurality of promotion effects, it is possible to prevent the player's operation from becoming complicated, and it is easy for each detection means to detect the player's operation even if the promotion effect is executed. Become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.
Furthermore, since the first or second promotion effect is not executed even during the execution period of the specific effect performed after the execution of the promotion effect, the player's operation can be prevented from becoming complicated. Can concentrate on a specific performance.

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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 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  (1) In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed in the notice effect setting process of FIG. 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, only one of the promotion effects is executed. After that, the example of executing the other promotion effect at the corresponding timing has been shown, but this is an example. For example, during the execution of the promotion effect that is executed first, a suggestion effect that suggests to the player that there is a promotion effect that is executed later may be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, during the execution of the promotion effect executed earlier, an effect that counts down the time until the start of the promotion effect executed later is executed as the suggestion effect. Also good. In addition, the suggestion effect is not limited to the one that performs the countdown display with the numbers illustrated in FIG. Furthermore, the suggestion effect may be a message display or the like, for example, and only notifies the player that the promotion effect will be executed later. Furthermore, a plurality of types of suggestion effects may be prepared in advance, and it may be determined which of the suggestion effects is to be executed based on numerical data indicating a random value for suggestion effect determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like.

  In the case of executing the suggestion effect, for example, whether or not the first promotion effect execution start timing is before the second promotion effect execution timing before the process of step S544 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. And when the first promotion effect execution start timing is before the second promotion effect execution timing, the suggestion effect suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed is executed, and step Before the process of S555, it is determined whether or not the second promotion effect execution start timing is before the first promotion effect execution timing, and the second promotion effect execution start timing is before the first promotion effect execution timing. In such a case, the suggestion effect suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed may be executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, an example is shown in which the suggestion effect is performed only during the execution of the first promotion effect, but also during the period until the second promotion effect is executed, that is, during the period of the first specific effect. It may be performed.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the first or second effective period flag is set to the on state following the processing of step S545 and S556 in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 16, and the processing of step S552 or step S563 is performed. Resetting the first or second effective period flag subsequent to the above-described process, thereby executing the execution period of the first or second promotion effect, and the first operation effective period for controlling to accept the first operation or the second operation, Although the example in which the second operation effective period is the same period is shown, this is an example. For example, the lengths of the first and second promotion effect periods may be shorter by a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) than the lengths of the first and second motion effective periods. Here, the predetermined time refers to the time from when a human recognizes visual information in the visual cortex until a command is transmitted to the nerve of the hand and an action is performed.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the end timing of the second promotion effect period and the end timing of the second action effective period. In FIG. 20, the end timing of the second promotion effect period is set 0.2 seconds earlier than the end timing of the second action effective period. It takes about 0.1 seconds for a person to recognize a visual information in the visual cortex and transmit a command to the nerve of the hand. Therefore, even if the player recognizes that the user has operated the push button 31B at the same time as viewing the displayed content, the delay is actually 0.1 seconds or more. This delay is caused when the player operates the push button 31B immediately before the end of the second promotion effect period when the end timing of the second promotion effect period and the end timing of the second action effective period are the same timing. Is one of the factors that cause misunderstanding that, in fact, it is not operated within the second operation valid period. Therefore, the second promotion effect period that displays the image of the push button 31B and prompts the pressing operation (second action) of the push button 31B is finished 0.2 seconds before the second action valid period ends. Thus, when it is recognized that the player has operated the push button 31B immediately before the end of the second promotion effect period, the image display of the push button 31B actually disappears (the end of the second promotion effect period). Even if the push button 31B is operated later, it is operated within the second operation valid period. By doing in this way, misunderstanding that it is not actually operated within the 2nd operation effective period can be prevented.

  On the other hand, if the operation of the push button 31B becomes valid after 0.5 second or more has elapsed after the image display of the push button 31B disappears (after the end of the second promotion effect period), the player Even though the operation is clearly not in time, it feels strange to recognize that the operation has become effective. Therefore, it is suitable to end the second promotion effect period 0.1 seconds to 0.4 seconds before the actual second motion effective period ends. In the example shown in FIG. Has been terminated.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, the example of ending the second promotion effect period 0.2 seconds before the end of the second action effective period is shown, but the first promotion effect period is not limited to the second promotion effect period. The effect period may be ended 0.2 seconds before the end of the first action effective period, or the promotion effect period of both the first and second promotion effects is ended at the end of the first or second action effective period. It may be finished 2 seconds before. In this case, for example, the end timing of the first operation valid period is set in advance as an effect control process timer determination value, and after the process of step S552 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. It is determined based on whether or not the values match, and if it is determined that the values match, the first operation valid period flag may be reset to end the first operation valid period. Further, for example, the end timing of the second operation valid period is set in advance as an effect control process timer determination value, and matches the effect control process timer value after the process of step S563 in the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to match, and when it is determined that they match, the second operation valid period flag may be reset and the second operation valid period may be terminated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, during the second promotion effect period, the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 and a meter indicating the remaining time of the second promotion effect period is displayed. Good. In addition, although the example which displays the meter which shows the remaining time of a 2nd promotion effect period was shown in FIG. 20, both the promotion effects, such as the remaining time of a 1st promotion effect period, and a 1st and 2nd promotion effect period, were shown. The remaining time may be displayed. Furthermore, the remaining time of the promotion effect period is not limited to the display by the meter, and may be a countdown display by a number or a combination of a message and a number.

  According to this, the execution period of the promotion effect is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, the player can recognize the execution period of the promotion effect, and can further prevent misunderstanding that the player is not actually operated within the operation effective period.

  (3) In the above embodiment, in the process of determining the presence / absence of the second promotion effect and the execution period shown in FIG. 14, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are determined by the process of step S605. It is determined whether or not it is the same period (step S605), and when it is determined that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization (step S605; Yes), step S603 Although the example which determines the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect from the remaining period which excluded the period determined by this process was shown, this is an example. For example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined in the process of step S537 in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 11 (for example, “period 2” in FIG. 13), and the determined execution period of the first promotion effect is stored in the RAM 122. To do. And the process of step S603 in the process which determines the presence or absence and execution period of the 2nd promotion effect shown in FIG. 14 is performed after the process of step S604, and it is "the 1st promotion effect execution exists" in the process of step S604. In the case (step S604; Yes), the execution period (for example, “period 2”) of the first promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 is excluded from the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. (For example, “Period 1”, “Period 3” to “Period 7”) is determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect, and when it is “No execution of the first promotion effect” (step S604). No), any one of the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 13 may be determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect. And the process which determines the presence or absence and execution period of a 2nd promotion effect should just be complete | finished. In this case, in order to determine the execution period of the second promotion effect, for example, for each period (for example, each period from “period 1” to “period 7”), each period excluding the period and its determination ratio Is prepared in advance and the execution period of the second promotion effect is obtained by referring to the table corresponding to the execution period of the first promotion effect (for example, “period 2”) stored in the RAM 122. (For example, “period 1”, “period 3” to “period 7”) may be determined according to the determination ratio of the table. When the execution period of the second promotion effect is determined prior to the execution period of the first promotion effect, the execution period of the second promotion effect is stored and the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined. At that time, any period from the periods other than the period may be determined as the execution period of the first promotion effect. According to this, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in the same period, and the execution period and the first promotion effect are simplified while simplifying the processing. 2 The execution period of each promotion effect can be determined so that the execution period of the promotion effect is not in the same period.

  Further, for example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined in the process of step S537 in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 11 (for example, “period 2” in FIG. 13), and the determined execution period of the first promotion effect is stored in the RAM 122. To remember. And the process of step S603 in the process which determines the presence or absence and execution period of the 2nd promotion effect shown in FIG. 14 is performed after the process of step S604, and it is "the 1st promotion effect execution exists" in the process of step S604. In the case (step S604; Yes), the execution period (for example, “period 2”) of the first promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 and the periods before and after (for example, “period 1” and “period 3”) are shown. One of the periods excluded from period 1 to period 7 shown in FIG. 13 (for example, “period 4” to “period 7”) is determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect, and “first promotion” is determined. If it is “no effect execution” (step S604; No), any one of the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 13 may be determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect. In this case, the execution period of the promotion effect and the specific effect may not be included in the execution period of the first or second promotion effect. For example, the execution of the first promotion effect determined in the process of step S537 is performed. The first promotion effect may be performed in a period (for example, “period 2”) and the first specific effect may be performed in the next period (for example, “period 3”). Similarly, for the second promotion effect and the second specific effect, the second promotion effect is performed in the determined execution period of the second promotion effect (for example, “period 4”), and the next period (for example, “period 5”). ]), The second specific effect may be performed. In addition, when it determines with the execution period of a 1st promotion effect and the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect being in synchronization in the process of step S605 shown in FIG. 14 (step S605; Yes), the process of step S603 is performed again. Then, after determining the execution period of the second promotion effect, the process of step S605 is executed without executing the process of step S604, and the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are synchronized. Until it is determined that it is not (step S605; No), the processing of step S605 and step S603 may be repeatedly executed.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the example of determining whether or not to execute the second promotion effect after determining whether or not to execute the first promotion effect in the notice effect setting processing of FIG. 11 is shown as an example. It is. For example, after determining whether or not to execute the second promotion effect, whether or not to execute the first promotion effect may be determined, and whether or not to execute the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect may be determined simultaneously. In this case, for example, by referring to a promotion effect determination table as shown in FIG. 21, the presence or absence of execution of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect may be determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined to execute both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are not synchronized with each other. The execution period of the promotion effect shall be determined. Here, the execution period of each promotion effect in this case may be determined at a timing at which the presence / absence of each promotion effect is determined, or may be determined after the execution presence / absence is determined.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the first or second period of time from the start of the change until the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed. Although the example in which the promotion effect is executed is shown, this is an example. For example, the first or second promotion effect may be executed during the reach effect or the big hit effect.

  (6) In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the player's operation on the stick controller 31A is the first operation, and the operation on the push button 31B is the second operation, but this is an example. For example, the game board 2 may be provided with an infrared sensor that recognizes the movement of the player's hand, and the operation that causes the infrared sensor to recognize the movement of the hand by the player may be the first action or the second action. The promotion effect that promotes the operation of causing the infrared sensor to recognize the hand movement by the player may be executed. For example, when the distance between the infrared sensor and the button is long, a promotion effect that promotes an operation that causes the infrared sensor to recognize the movement of the player's hand and a promotion effect that promotes the button operation by the player are executed simultaneously. In such a case, the operation of the player becomes more complicated, and the gaming interest is reduced. However, according to the configuration according to the present embodiment, the promotion effect that promotes the operation of the player to the infrared sensor and other detection means (for example, a button) is not executed at the same time, and the infrared sensor and other detection means (for example, It is possible to reduce the influence on the player's operation when the distance from the button is far away, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  (7) In the above embodiment, in the process of step S605 in the process of determining the presence / absence of the second promotion effect and the execution period shown in FIG. 14, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect execution period are the same. When it is determined that it is a period (step S605; Yes), the example in which the execution period of the second promotion effect is determined from the period other than the period determined in step S603 in the process of step S606 is an example. . For example, when it is determined in the process of step S605 that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect execution period are in synchronization (step S605; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the second promotion effect as an internal part. The message may be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to prompt the player to perform an image of the stick controller 31A or to perform a tilting operation (first operation) with respect to the operating rod. According to this, for the player, it is apparent that there is no period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed at the same time, and the player's operation can be prevented from becoming complicated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  (8) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the period from the start of change until the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed. Is divided into seven periods such as “period 1” to “period 7”, and one of the periods is determined as the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect. It is an example. The execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect may be arbitrarily determined as long as the execution periods of the two promotion effects do not overlap. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the start time in the execution period of the first promotion effect is t1, the end time is t2, the start time in the execution period of the second promotion effect is T1, and the end The time is T2, and the first promotion effect and the second promotion are such that t2 <T1 and T1-t2 = the execution period of the first specific effect, or T2 <t1 and t1-T2 = the execution period of the second specific effect. What is necessary is just to determine the execution period of production. Here, when the first or second action by the player is detected just before the end period of the promotion effect and the specific effect is executed, the longest effect time is obtained. Therefore, the end time t2 of the first promotion effect and the end time T2 of the second promotion effect are the end times of the first or second promotion effect when the first or second action is not performed. .

  According to this, in addition to the fact that there is no period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect that prompt the player to perform actions exist at the same time, in a certain period before and after the first or second promotion effect, Since the first or second specific effect is executed, other promotion effects are not executed, and the player is not required to perform a plurality of or continuous actions during the period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's operation from becoming complicated, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest. It may be t2 <T1 and T1-t2 <the execution period of the first specific effect, and T2 <t1 and t1-T2 <the execution period of the second specific effect. It should be noted that a plurality of execution timings of the first promotion effect are prepared in advance, and at which timing the first promotion effect is executed based on numerical data indicating a random number for timing determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like. By determining, t1 and t2 may be determined.

  (9) Also, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the execution period of the first promotion output and the execution period of the second promotion effect are displayed as decorative patterns “left” and “right” from the start of the change. An example is shown in which the period until the decorative symbol variably displayed in the areas 5L and 5R is stopped and displayed is determined from any one of the common periods such as “period 1” to “period 7” obtained by dividing the period into seven. But this is an example. For example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is divided into three periods from the start of fluctuation until the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped. The period of the second promotion effect is determined from any one of the three periods “period 1” to “period 3”, and the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, Each promotion effect is determined such that it is determined from any one of the five periods “period 1” to “period 5” obtained by dividing the period until the decorative symbol variably displayed by 5R is stopped and displayed. When the execution period is determined, the period from the start of variation until the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed according to each promotion effect. Decided from the period divided into different number of divisions It may be so that. In this case, the period determined as the execution period of one promotion effect may overlap with a plurality of periods among the periods to be determined as the execution period of the other promotion effect. Therefore, the execution period of the other promotion effect may be determined from a period that does not overlap with the period determined as the execution period of one promotion effect after the execution period of one promotion effect is determined. In addition, when it is determined to execute the first promotion effect in advance, a period specific to the second promotion effect that does not overlap with the execution period of the first promotion effect is set in advance. You may make it determine as an execution period of a promotion effect. The specific period may be a period specific to the first promotion effect, and when it is determined to execute the second promotion effect before the first promotion effect, the specific period is the first promotion. It may be determined as a performance execution period.

  (10) In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

  (11) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, 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.

  (12) The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is possible to adopt a form in which execution is possible, or a form in which execution is performed 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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

First detecting means for detecting a first action of the player;
Second detection means for detecting a second action different from the first action of the player;
Promotion effect executing means for executing a first promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the first action and a second promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the second action;
With
The promotion effect executing means includes
A predetermined period before and / or after execution of the first promotion effect and a period during execution of the first promotion effect limit the execution of the second promotion effect;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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