JP2013132392A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enhancing interest.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, a performance control CPU sets the order of execution of performances of stop display notice at a plurality of decorative pattern display parts depending on whether a lottery results in "jackpot" or "losing" and further depending on whether false continuation is executed or not, and executes the performances of stop display notice in the order of execution. Thus, a player can estimate whether the lottery results in "jackpot" or not, and false continuation is executed or not, based on the order of execution of the performances of stop display notice at the plurality of the decorative pattern display parts, and based on modes of the performances of stop display notice, thus enhancing interest in a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, variable display means including a plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derive and display a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result including identification information stopped and displayed on the screen becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  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 a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, when a symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the variable display portions among a plurality of variable display portions where identification information is displayed, in the variable display portion where the symbol is stopped and displayed next, There is one in which an effect of notifying the symbol to be stopped and displayed is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-66115 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, only the symbols to be stopped and displayed are foretold, and lacks interest.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at providing the game machine which can improve interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
Variable display composed of a plurality of variable display parts (for example, symbol display parts 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other and display and display the display results. It is advantageous for the player when the display result including the identification information stopped and displayed on the means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state),
In each of the plurality of variable display sections, a stop display notice means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S808) capable of executing a stop display notice that gives notice of identification information to be stopped and displayed,
With
The stop display advance notice means executes the stop display advance notice in any of a plurality of types in which the order of execution of the stop display advance is different in the plurality of variable display units, and the executed stop A different privilege is given according to the mode of display notice,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, in a plurality of variable display units, a different privilege is given depending on which aspect the stop display notice is executed out of a plurality of kinds of aspects in which the order in which the stop display notice is executed is different, Game entertainment is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The stop display advance notice means executes the stop display advance notice in any of a plurality of types of different display units in which the stop display advance is executed, and according to the executed stop display advance notice. Different privileges may be granted.

  According to such a configuration, a different privilege is given depending on which aspect of the variable display unit in which the stop display advance notice is executed is different, and in which aspect the stop display advance notice is executed, and the game entertainment is improved. .

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The variable display unit includes a plurality of identification information display units,
The stop display advance notice means executes the stop display advance notice in any of a plurality of types in which the number of identification information display units on which the stop display advance notice is executed is different from the executed stop display advance notice. Different privileges may be given according to the mode.

  According to such a configuration, a different privilege is given depending on which aspect of the plurality of types of identification information display units in which the stop display advance notice is executed is different, and the stop display advancement is executed. Will improve.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The variable display means stops displaying the identification information on a second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit after stopping the identification information on the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. ,
When the time from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result is stopped and displayed is the first variable display time, the stop display notice unit is a second variable longer than the first variable display time. Compared with the case of the display time, the ratio of executing the stop display notice in the second variable display unit may be higher than that in the first variable display unit.

  According to such a configuration, the timing of the stop display notice and the stop display of the display result overlap in the first variable display unit, and it is possible to suppress a reduction in effect.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The variable display unit is configured to be capable of stopping and displaying a plurality of identification information,
When the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit, the stop display notice unit is selected from among a plurality of types of aspects in which the pieces of identification information to be notified are different among the plurality of pieces of identification information to be stopped and displayed. The stop display advance notice may be executed in such a manner, and different privileges may be given according to the executed stop display advance notice.

  According to such a configuration, a different privilege is given depending on which mode is used to execute the stop display notification among a plurality of types of modes with different identification information to be notified, and the game entertainment is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
Notice effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of notice effects for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state at a plurality of timings from when the variable display of the identification information is started until a display result is derived;
Whether or not to execute the notice effect by the notice effect execution means, and when performing the notice effect determination means for determining the notice effect to be executed at the plurality of timings,
The notice effect executing means includes a plurality of first notice effects having different stages of possibility of entering the specific gaming state corresponding to different effect modes at a predetermined first timing among the plurality of timings. Any one of the plurality of timings can be executed, and at the second timing that is later than the first timing, the stage of the possibility of entering the specific gaming state corresponding to different presentation modes is varied. One of a plurality of second notice effects can be executed,
The notice effect determining means has a specific effect aspect corresponding to a first specific stage that is more likely than the first normal stage to be in the specific gaming state among the plurality of first notice effects at the first timing. Corresponding to the second normal stage in which the possibility of entering the specific gaming state among the plurality of second notice effects at the second timing is lower than the second specific stage when the first specific notice stage is executed. The notice effect that is executed at the plurality of timings may be determined so that the second normal notice effect in the normal effect mode is not executed or is not easily executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the degree of expectation held by the player from decreasing with the lapse of time and reducing the gaming interest.

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 figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 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 pseudo | simulation continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop display notification effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display notification effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display notification effect execution order determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop display notification effect execution process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display announcement effect execution decoration symbol display part determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display notice display number determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display announcement effect execution decoration symbol display part determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display advance notice execution symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of a stop display advance notice execution symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stop display notification effect combination pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of a stop display notification effect combination pattern determination table.

  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 unit 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 portions 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 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, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can each be identified is performed, and a final stop 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 symbol until the final stop symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol is displayed. 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 on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). 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).

  From the start of variable display of decorative symbols, until the final stop symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbols are displayed. 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 such that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

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

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) 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 starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting 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 for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than 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 portions 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 final stop symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 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, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display part (for example, “medium”) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped is displayed. In the symbol display portion 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols are big hits in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display portions (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. ”), The decorative symbol display unit (for example, one or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display unit 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display unit 5R) is changed again and then stopped. 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 until the final stop symbol resulting in variable display is derived and displayed. 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. Until the resulting final stop symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display portions 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. It is the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the portions 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, any one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 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 Chance”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the final stop symbol that is the variable display result. ”In the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped to display the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination, 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 symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is derived and displayed as a final stop symbol. In the variable display effect of “slip after chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the variable display effect of the decorative symbol is started and the final stop symbol that results in variable display is derived and displayed. , After temporarily displaying a decorative combination of a lost combination (special combination) that becomes a pseudo-ream chance in all of the decorative patterns display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display portions 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 as 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 portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the “left” and “middle” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5C). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a final stop symbol 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 the reach effect is not executed, the final stop symbol that becomes a predetermined reach-losing 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 The final stop symbol is also displayed as stopped. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 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 portions 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”).

  The final stop symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game becoming the normal jackpot symbol. 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-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  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, the final stop symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The final stop symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. 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 portions 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 symbol game, the final stop 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 final stop symbol is a normal big hit combination or a probable big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed 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. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. 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”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. 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 the combinations of a plurality of types of final stop symbols that are predetermined as the opening chance may be stopped and displayed. 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, the final stop symbol (final stop symbol 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 the short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various final stop 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 big winning opening is opened after the final stop symbol that constitutes the chance of opening is derived and displayed as a 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, after the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols, the winning prize opening is opened because 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 final stop symbol composing the opening chance corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, while the final stop symbol of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of a decorative symbol in which the final stop symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ Right ”decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R, the same decorative symbols are made to change again, and the decorative symbol (probable variable symbol) that becomes a probable big hit combination, and the normal big hit Any of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as the final stop symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the final stop symbol that becomes the normal big hit combination after re-changing the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped 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 final stop that becomes the probable big hit combination after redecorating the temporarily stopped display decorative symbols 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 final stop symbol, which is normally a big hit combination, is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state 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”.

  The jackpot promotion effect includes a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable change state despite the fact that the final stop symbol 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.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. 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.

  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.

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). 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 normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. 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.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  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.

  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. . 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.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  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 predetermined 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 the game random numbers 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. 4 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. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 103 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 specify 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 RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number 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 RAM 102 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 RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation 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 RAM 102 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 number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). 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 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.

  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 and MR2 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 2Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the 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 holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the start winning (second start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 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 result) in this special figure game. ) To 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. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, 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. 4, 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 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. 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”. 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 timing 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”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved 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 hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit As a result, the 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 subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. In the section, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry. (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 hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit. As shown, 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. In this section, the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry ( 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. 7A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B 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. It should be noted that different determination values are set for the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and the usage table for the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B. However, the same determination value may be set.

  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 decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. 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). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, 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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) 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. 6, 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. 8 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. 6, 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). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an 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. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 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 is based on the variation pattern determining random value MR3 according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Value) is any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PA5-1, the fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3. Assigned.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PA5-1, and the variation pattern PB5 depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. The assigned decision values for -1 are 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.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PA5-1, and the fluctuation pattern PB5-1 On the other hand, the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. −1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PA5-1, and the variation pattern PB5-1 are not assigned determination values. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 9 (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 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 in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S266). ). 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 time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table is one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, the determined value is set to each variation pattern 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. 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.

  After either of the processes of steps S263 and S265 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, it is set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the determined variation pattern determination table (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the big hit flag is ON, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data shown is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change 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.

  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 on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special 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 a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the 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.

  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.

  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 waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 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.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a final stop symbol and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. 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. In response to the above, the final stop 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 stop symbol is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special diagram 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 production control command from the main board 11, the final stop symbol can be derived and displayed autonomously on the production control board 12 side, and the variable display result can be determined. When the final stop 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. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 10 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a final stop symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left final stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the final stop symbol determination table, the left final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the final stop symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right final stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right final stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined from among the final stop symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right final stop symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left final stop symbol by setting in the right final stop symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the medium final stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium final stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, among the final stop symbols, the middle final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S523, the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of final stop symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the processing of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right final stop symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the final stop symbol determination table, the symbol numbers of the final stop symbols that are stopped and displayed together on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle final stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium final stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. From the final stop symbols, the middle final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display unit 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, when the final stop symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle final stop symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the middle final stop symbol to make the final stop symbol a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle final stop symbol, the difference (symbol difference) between the symbol numbers of the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol may be determined, and the middle final stop symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a chance of opening, a final stop that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol that constitutes one of a plurality of types of opening chances becomes the final stop symbol. Determine the combination of stop symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the combination of the final stop symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final stop symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is the final stop symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of a plurality of normal symbols is selected, and the final stop symbol constituting the non-probabilistic variation jackpot combination is determined. That's fine. When the big hit type is “probable change”, the final stop symbol constituting the non-probable big hit combination or the probable big hit combination is selected by selecting any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable symbols. You just have to decide. At this time, when the final stop symbol of the non-probability variable big hit combination is determined, the notification that the control is changed to the positive change state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when the final stop symbol of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, a notification that the probability variation state is controlled is performed in the redrawing effect during variable display or without executing the redrawing effect.

  The symbol number of the final stop symbol determined by executing any one of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527 is provided in, for example, the RAM 122 and is an area that holds various data used for controlling the rendering operation. It is stored in (production control data holding area). After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs a pseudo continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process (step S528).

  After executing the pseudo continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process in step S529 of FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 performs a stop display notice effect setting process (step S529). The stop display notice effect process is a pseudo display depending on whether the game is a “hit” or “losing” during variable display of decorative symbols executed in response to the special game for which the start condition is satisfied. Depending on whether or not to execute the ream, at least one of the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, and the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L is executed in a different manner. This is an effect in which the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) and the possibility of executing the pseudo-ream (pseudo continuous expectation) are announced as benefits. Therefore, the player can estimate whether the game is “big hit” or whether the pseudo-ream is executed based on the effect of the stop display notice.

  After the stop display notice effect setting process is executed in step S529 in FIG. 11, the effect execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a changing notice effect different from the stop display notice effect may be performed.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. An aspect effect or the like may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, for example, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode for liveliness may be performed. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the pseudo continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process in step S528 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 first specifies the number of pseudo-continuations based on the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side (step S761).

  After specifying the number of quasi-continuations, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a quasi-continuation based on the specified number of quasi-continuations (step S762). When there is no pseudo continuous (step S762; Yes), the pseudo continuous temporary stop display symbol determination processing is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a pseudo-ream (step S762; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a temporary stop display symbol for the first pseudo-ream (step S763).

  After determining the temporary stop display symbol in the first pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of pseudo-reams is 1 based on the specified number of pseudo-reams (step S764). ). If the number of pseudo-continuations is one (step S764; Yes), the pseudo-continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of pseudo-continuations is not one (step S764; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a temporary stop display symbol for the second pseudo-continuation (step S765).

  After determining the temporary stop display symbol in the second pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of pseudo-reams is two based on the identified number of pseudo-reams (step S766). ). When the number of pseudo-continuations is two (step S766; Yes), the pseudo-continuous temporary stop display symbol determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of pseudo-continuations is not two (step S766; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a temporary stop display symbol for the third pseudo-continuation (step S767).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop display notice effect setting process in step S529 shown in FIG. This stop display notice effect setting process is a process executed when the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” is determined based on, for example, EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11.

  In the stop display announcement effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value SR1 for determining the stop display announcement effect updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, for example, as shown in FIG. By referring to the stop display notice effect execution determination table 181 shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the stop display notice effect is executed (step S771).

  In the stop display notice effect execution determination table 181, the ratio between the case where “stop display notice effect execution is performed” and the case where “stop display notice effect execution is not performed” is determined is 1: 4. This ratio can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be set to 1: 1, and may be executed whenever the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”, that is, 1: 0. In addition, the ratio of the stop display notice effect may be different when the special figure display result is “big hit” and “losing”.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the stop display notice effect has been determined (step S772). If the execution of the stop display notice effect is not determined (step S772; No), the stop display notice effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when the execution of the stop display notice effect is decided (step S772; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the stop display notice effect in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122, for example. A flag (stop display notice effect execution determination flag) indicating that it has been set is set to ON (step S773).

  After setting the stop display notice effect execution determination flag to ON, the effect control CPU 120, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the stop display notice effect execution order that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122. , And by referring to the stop display notice effect execution order determination table 182 shown in FIG. 15, whether or not to execute the pseudo-ream further according to whether it is “big hit” or “losing”. Accordingly, the execution order of the effect of the stop display notice in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined (step). S774).

  In the stop display notice effect execution order determination table 182, the “medium” decorative symbol display portion 5 C, the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5 L, and the “right” decorative symbol display portion 5 R are provided as the stop display advance notice effect forms. Stop display notice is performed in the order of the stop display notice effect in order, the “right” decorative symbol display portion 5R, the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L, and the “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C. Two types of modes in which effects are executed are prepared. Furthermore, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, the “right” decorative symbol display portion 5R and the “left” decorative symbol are compared to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. There is a high probability that the effect of the stop display notice will be executed in the order of the display unit 5L, the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, “ There is a low probability that the effect of the stop display notice will be executed in the order of the “right” decorative symbol display section 5R. As a result, when the stop display notice effect is executed in the order of the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, ”(Expected degree of big hit) is increased, and the stop display notice is made in the order of“ middle ”decorative symbol display portion 5C,“ left ”decorative symbol display portion 5L, and“ right ”decorative symbol display portion 5R. When the performance is executed, the big hit expectation is lowered.

  Also, in the stop display notice effect execution order determination table 182, the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5 </ b> R and the “left” decorative symbol display unit are compared when the pseudo-ream is executed when the pseudo-ream is not executed. 5L, there is a high probability that the effect of the stop display notice will be executed in the order of the “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C, the “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C, the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L, and the “right”. There is a low probability that a stop display notice effect will be executed in the order of the decorative symbol display portion 5R. As a result, when the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the order of the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, Is displayed in the order of “middle” decorative symbol display portion 5C, “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L, and “right” decorative symbol display portion 5R. When the notice effect is executed, the pseudo continuous expectation is lowered.

  When the stop display notice effect execution order determination table 182 shown in FIG. 15 is referred to, two types of stop display notice effect execution order modes are prepared. There is a mode of execution order of each production, and the selection of the execution order of the production of each stop display notice has different probabilities when the decorative symbol variable display result is `` big hit '' and `` losing '', You may make it become a different probability according to whether a pseudo | simulation series is performed. The determined execution order data of the stop display notice effect is stored in an effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop display notice effect execution process executed in the variable display effect process in step S172 shown in FIG. Note that the stop display notice effect execution process is performed, for example, during the execution of the first pseudo-ream when the pseudo-ream is executed. In addition, when a pseudo-ream is executed, a stop display notice effect execution process may be performed every time re-change occurs. In this case, depending on whether or not re-variation further occurs, in other words, depending on whether or not the quasi-continuation continues, the ratio of selection of the execution order of the stop display notice effect described above is varied. Also good. In the stop display announcement effect executing process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the stop display announcement effect flag set in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122 is on. The stop display announcement effect flag is a flag that is turned on during execution of the stop display announcement effect.

  When the stop display notice effect flag is not on (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the stop display notice effect execution determination flag set in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122 turned on. Whether or not (step S802).

  When the stop display notice effect execution determination flag is not on (step S802; No), the stop display notice effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when the stop display notice effect execution determination flag is on (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the stop display notice effect start timing based on the setting in the effect control pattern. (Step S803).

  If it is not the start timing of the stop display notice effect (step S803; No), the stop display notice effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is the start timing of the stop display notice effect (step S803; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the stop display notice effect execution determination flag set in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122. To turn it off (step S804).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs start setting of the stop display notice effect (step S805). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the stop display notice effect flag in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122 (step S806).

  When the stop display notice effect flag is on (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the stop display notice effect based on the setting in the effect control pattern. (Step S807).

  When it is not the end timing of the stop display notice effect (step S807; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the stop display notice effect on the decorative symbol display unit determined in step S774 of FIG. 12 (step S808). In step S810, for example, the effect control CPU 120, based on the execution order data of the effect of the stop display notice stored in the effect control data holding area in the RAM 122, “left”, “middle”, “ Recognize the execution order of the effect of the stop display notice in each of the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R. Furthermore, the CPU 120 for effect control includes display control data, sound control data, and lamp that constitute an effect control pattern corresponding to the execution order of the effect of the stop display notice in the decorative symbol display unit that executes the effect of the stop display notice. Among the control data, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data corresponding to the stop display notice effect is issued. At least the display control command of the display control unit 123 is transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 outputs the signal specified by the lamp control data corresponding to the stop display notice effect. Transmit to VDP etc. Thereby, the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the decorative symbol display unit that is determined to execute the effect of the stop display notice.

  When it is determined in step S807 that it is the stop display notice effect end timing (step S807; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the stop display notice effect end setting (step S809). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 clears the stop display notice effect flag in the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122 and sets it to OFF (step S810).

  Next, a specific example of a stop display notice effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 17 shows a display operation example in the case where the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the order of the decorative symbol display unit 5C, the decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the decorative symbol display unit 5R, resulting in “losing”. First, as shown in FIG. 17A, the decorative symbols are displayed on all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 17B, the decorative symbol variable display is started from the state in which is stopped and displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 17C, an effect of a stop display notice in which three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed in the decorative symbol display section 5C. In FIGS. 17C, 17D, and 17E, the decorative symbol as the stop display notice is hatched in the background, but is added for convenience to distinguish it from other decorative symbols. Actually, the decoration pattern as the stop display notice and the other decoration patterns are the same. In order to prevent the decorative symbol as the stop indication notice from being mistakenly recognized as the final stop symbol, the decorative symbol as the stop indication notice is made translucent or a color different from the final stop symbol. Thus, it may be different from the final stop symbol. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), a stop display notice effect in which three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed in the decorative symbol display section 5L. Further, in FIG. As shown in the drawing, a stop display notice effect in which three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed in the decorative symbol display portion 5R.

  When the player performs a stop display announcement effect in the order of the decorative symbol display unit 5C, the decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the decorative symbol display unit 5R, the player may become a big hit (big hit expectation) or a pseudo-ream. It can be estimated that the possibility (pseudo continuous expectation) is low. Thereafter, when the effect of the stop display notice is finished, as shown in FIG. 17 (F), the decorative symbol corresponding to “losing” in which the decorative symbol does not match in either the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the display operation when the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the order of the decorative symbol display unit 5R, the decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the decorative symbol display unit 5C, resulting in a “hit”. First, as shown in FIG. 18A, the decorative symbols are displayed on all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 18B, the decorative symbol variable display is started from the state in which is stopped and displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 18C, a stop display notice effect in which three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed in the decorative symbol display section 5R. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (D), in the decorative symbol display section 5L, the effect of the stop display notice that three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed, and further, in FIG. 18 (E). As shown in the drawing, a stop display notice effect in which three decorative symbols “7” are displayed in the vertical direction is executed in the decorative symbol display portion 5C.

  When the player performs a stop display notice effect in the order of the decorative symbol display unit 5R, the decorative symbol display unit 5L, and the decorative symbol display unit 5C, the player may become a big hit (expected expectation of big hit) or a pseudo-ream. It can be estimated that the possibility (pseudo continuous expectation) is high. Thereafter, when the effect of the stop display notice is finished, as shown in FIG. 18F, the decorative symbol corresponding to the “big hit” in which the decorative symbol “7” matches in the oblique direction is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 further executes a pseudo-ream depending on whether it is a “hit” or “losing”. Accordingly, the execution order of the stop display advance notice in the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R is set, and the stop display advance notice effect is executed in the execution order. Therefore, based on the execution order of the stop display notice effect in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R, the player determines whether or not the game is a “hit” based on the stop display notice effect mode. It is possible to estimate whether or not the game will be executed, and the game entertainment will be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop display notification in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is made depending on whether the game is “big hit” or “losing” and whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed. The execution order of production was set. In other words, the jackpot expectation degree and pseudo-continuous expectation degree as a privilege are shown in the execution order of the effect of the stop display notice in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of stop display notice effects may be set.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and refers to the stop display notice effect execution decorative symbol display unit determination table 183 shown in FIG. Accordingly, it may be determined which of the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is to execute the stop display notice depending on whether it is “big hit” or “lost”.

  In the stop display notice effect execution decoration display part determination table 183 shown in FIG. 19, the stop display notice is displayed on the “right” decoration symbol display part 5R and the “left” decoration symbol display part 5L as the effect of the stop display notice effect. There are prepared two types: a mode in which the effect is executed and a mode in which the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C and the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R. Further, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, the “medium” decorative symbol display section 5C and the “right” decorative symbol are compared with the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. There is a high probability that the effect of the stop display notice is executed on the display unit 5R, and the probability that the effect of the stop display notice is executed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R and the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L is low. As a result, when a stop display notice effect is executed in the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C and the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, there is a high possibility of a “big hit” (expected expectation of big hit). Thus, when the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R and the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, the expectation of jackpot is lowered, and the game entertainment is improved. In the above embodiment, different benefits are shown in the order of execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. Different benefits may be shown both in the order and in which of the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R the stop display notice effect is executed.

  Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and refers to the stop display notice display number determination table 184 shown in FIG. Depending on whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, the number of symbols of the stop display notice in any of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R may be determined.

  In the stop display advance notice number determination table 184 shown in FIG. 20, two types of aspects of the stop display advance notice are prepared, that is, an aspect in which the number of symbols of the stop display advance notice is one and an aspect in which the number is three. Yes. Here, the mode in which the number of symbols of the stop display notice is three may be a mode in which the total number of symbols of the stop display notices in all the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is three. In any one of the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, the total number of symbols of the stop display notice may be three. Further, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, the stop display is stopped in a mode in which the number of symbols of the stop display notice is three, as compared with the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. There is a high probability that a notice effect will be executed, and there is a low probability that a stop display notice effect will be executed in a mode in which the number of symbols of the stop display notice is one. As a result, when the stop display notice effect is executed in a mode in which the number of symbols of the stop display notice is three, the possibility of being a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) increases, When the effect of the stop display notice is executed in a mode in which the number of symbols is one, the big hit expectation degree is lowered, and the game entertainment is improved. In the above embodiment, different benefits are shown in the order of execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. Different benefits may be shown in both the order and the number of symbols of the stop display notice.

  Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and displays the stop display symbol notice effect execution decoration symbol display unit determination table 185 shown in FIG. By referring to the above, it may be determined which of the decorative symbol display units 5L and 5R is to execute the stop display notice depending on the presence or absence of the time reduction control.

  In the stop display symbol notice effect execution decoration symbol display unit determination table 185 shown in FIG. 21, it is assumed that stop display is executed in the order of the decoration symbol display unit 5L, the decoration symbol display unit 5C, and the decoration symbol display unit 5R. As an effect of the stop display notice, an effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, and an effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R. Two types of modes are prepared. Further, when there is time-shortening control (with shortening) and the decorative symbol variable display result is “non-reach loss” (variation pattern PA1-2 shown in FIG. 3), in the case of a loss in a variation pattern other than the variation pattern PA1-2. Compared to the above, there is a higher probability that the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R will perform a stop display announcement effect, and the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L will have a lower probability of execution. . Further, in the case of “big hit”, there is a time-shortening control, and the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display section 5R more than in the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “losing”. The probability that a stop display notice effect is executed on the “left” decorative symbol display section 5L is low. When the time reduction control is executed, the time until the first stop display is executed is short, so there is a possibility that the time for executing the stop display notice effect cannot be secured sufficiently. For this reason, as described above, the probability that the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L where the stop display is executed first is lowered, and the stop display is executed earlier. By increasing the probability that the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, the stop display notice and the stop display in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L where the stop display is executed first. It is possible to suppress a reduction in the production effect due to the overlapping timing. If there is time reduction control and the decorative symbol variable display result is “losing”, the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R may always perform the effect of the stop display notice. In the above embodiment, different benefits are shown in the order of execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. Different benefits may be shown both in the order and in which of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R the effect of the stop display notice is executed first.

  Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and refers to the stop display notice execution symbol determination table 186 shown in FIG. Depending on whether it is “big hit” or “lost”, it may be determined whether to use an even number symbol or an odd number symbol for the stop display notice.

  In the stop display advance notice execution symbol determination table 186 shown in FIG. 22, the image display device 5 has an even number as an effect of stop display advance notice when both odd and even symbols are stopped and displayed as final stop symbols. Two types are prepared: an embodiment using the design of 1 and an embodiment using an odd number of designs. Furthermore, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”, there is a higher probability that the stop display notice effect will be executed with an odd number of symbols than when the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. There is a low probability that the stop display notice effect will be executed with an even number of symbols. As a result, when the stop display notice effect is executed with an odd number of symbols, the possibility of a “hit” (high expectation level) increases, and the stop display notice effect is executed with an even number of symbols. On the other hand, the expectation level for jackpots will be lower, and the entertainment will be improved. In any one of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, the stop display notice effect is not executed for all the symbols, but the stop display notice effect is executed only for any of the symbols. You may do it. At this time, depending on whether the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “lost”, the probability that the stop display notice effect is executed with an odd number of symbols and the stop display notice effect with an even number of symbols The probability of executing is different. In addition, when the “big hit” is made by the odd number of symbols, the stop display notice effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the “big hit” is made by the even number of symbols. Further, when “lost” is caused by an odd number of symbols, the stop display notice effect may not be executed at a higher rate than when “lost” is caused by an even number of symbols. In this case, the big hit expectation is high when the stop display announcement is performed with an odd number of symbols, and the big hit expectation is low when the stop display is announced with an even number of designs. In the above embodiment, different benefits are shown in the order of execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. Different benefits may be shown in both the order and whether the stop display notice effect is executed in either an odd number or an even number.

  Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and refers to the stop display notice execution symbol determination table 187 shown in FIG. Depending on whether the game is “big hit” or “lost”, it may be determined which symbol is used for the stop display notice.

  In the stop display advance notice execution symbol determination table 187 shown in FIG. 23, in the image display device 5, any one of the symbols “3”, “5”, “7”, “0”, “1”, “2”, “ As an aspect of the effect of the stop display notice when both of the symbols “4”, “6”, “8”, and “9” are stopped and displayed as the final stop symbols, “3”, “5”, “ 2 types of modes using any of the symbols “7” and modes using any of the symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9” Is prepared. Furthermore, when the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “big hit”, any of the symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is compared with the case where the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “lost”. There is a high probability that an effect of a stop display notice using “0” is executed, and a stop using any of the symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9” There is a low probability that the presentation notice will be performed. As a result, when the stop display notice effect using any of the symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is executed, the possibility of being a “hit” (hit expectation level) increases. When a stop display notice effect using any of the symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9” is executed, the big hit expectation degree Will be lower, and the entertainment will be improved. When any of the symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol and becomes “big hit”, the effect of the stop display advance notice is made as compared with the other cases. The probability of execution may be increased. In the above embodiment, different benefits are shown in the order of execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the execution of the stop display announcement in the decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. The order and any of the symbols “3”, “5”, “7” or “0”, “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9” Different benefits may be shown both in terms of whether the stop display notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 24 is an example of a display operation in the case where the effect of stop display notice is executed in the decorative symbol display section 5L, resulting in a “hit”. First, as shown in FIG. 24A, decorative symbols are displayed on all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 24B, the decorative symbol variable display is started from the state in which is stopped and displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 24C, an effect of a stop display notice in which the decorative symbol “7” is displayed is executed in the decorative symbol display portion 5L. When the player performs an effect of a stop display notice in which the decorative symbol “7” is displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 5L, the player may become a big hit (expected expectation of big hit) or a pseudo ream (pseudo ream). It can be estimated that the degree of expectation is low. Thereafter, when the effect of the stop display advance notice is finished, as shown in FIG. 24D, the decorative symbol corresponding to the “big hit” in which the decorative symbol matches in the horizontal direction is stopped and displayed. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 5L, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol display unit 5L may stop. The effect of the stop display notice that the decorative symbol “7” as the stop display notice is displayed at all the positions is executed, but as shown in FIG. 24, the stop is only at the position where the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed. An effect of a stop display notice in which a decorative pattern “7” as a display notice is displayed may be executed.

  In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the stop display notice effect at a plurality of timings from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the decorative symbol stop display is executed. .

  FIG. 25 shows the execution timing of the notice effect corresponding to the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect. In this case, prior to the execution of the quasi-continuous change of each time, that is, before the decorative symbol that becomes the quasi-continuous chance is derived, the change start notice, the notice during the change of all signs, and the notice at the time of symbol deceleration are executed. The timing to perform is determined in advance by, for example, a special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, at the time of the final change after the last quasi-continuous change is started, whether the decorative display variable display mode corresponding to the change pattern is super-reach development, normal reach, no super-reach development, or non-reach Accordingly, it is only necessary to determine in advance the timing for executing the stop display notice effect. In addition, the advance notice at the start of change, the advance notice during the change of all symbols, and the advance notice at the time of symbol deceleration are, for example, a step-up notice that notifies the degree of expectation according to the number of stages to be executed, a button notice that is executed when the trigger button is pressed, An advance notice or a group notice may be used.

  When the CPU 120 for effect control executes the effect of the stop display notification at each timing of the change start notice, the all symbol change notice, and the symbol deceleration notice before the end of the first change shown in FIG. 25, the stop display shown in FIG. With reference to the notice effect combination pattern determination table 188, the possibility of a big hit indicated by the aspect of the effect of the stop display notice executed at the immediately preceding timing is shown as the effect of the notice of the stop display notice at a certain timing. The stop display notice effect is executed so as to be a stop display notice effect that shows a degree of expectation of jackpot that is equal to or higher than (). The stop display notice effect combination pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 is an example in which the stop display notice effect is executed at three timings (each timing of change start notice, all symbol change notice, and symbol deceleration notice). Three stop display notice combination patterns 1 to 3 are prepared. Further, the effects of the stop display notice are classified into three types, when the expected degree of jackpot is weak, when it is medium, and when it is strong. In Pattern 1, a stop display notice effect corresponding to a weak jackpot expectation degree is executed in the notice of change start, and a stop display notice effect corresponding to a weak hit expectation degree is executed in the notice of all symbols change. This is a pattern in which an effect of a stop display notice corresponding to a big hit expectation degree in the notice at the time of deceleration is executed. In Pattern 2, a stop display notice effect corresponding to a weak jackpot expectation degree is executed at a change start notice, and a stop display notice effect corresponding to a big hit expectation degree is executed in all symbol change notices. This is a pattern in which an effect of stop display notice corresponding to a strong expectation degree of jackpot is executed in the deceleration notice. In Pattern 3, a stop display notice effect corresponding to a big hit expectation degree is executed in the change start notice, and a stop display notice effect corresponding to a strong big hit expectation degree is executed in all the symbol change notices. This is a pattern in which an effect of stop display notice corresponding to a strong expectation degree of jackpot is executed in the deceleration notice. Patterns 1 to 3 are all noticed during symbol change, and the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the form of an effect that shows the same or higher jackpot expectation as the notice at the start of change, and all symbols are changing at the notice of symbol deceleration It is set so that the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the form of the effect indicating the degree of big hit expectation equal to or higher than the notice. The effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the patterns 1 to 3 and executes the effect of the stop display notice according to the selected pattern. Thereby, it is prevented that the degree of expectation held by the player is lowered with the passage of time, and the gaming interest is not lowered.

  Note that the timing at which the effect of the stop display notice is executed is not limited to the respective timings of the notice at the start of change, the notice during all symbol changes, and the notice at the time of symbol deceleration, and may be a plurality of other timings. In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the stop display / notice effect combination pattern determination table 189 shown in FIG. 27, and the stop display / notice effect in which the effect of the stop display notice at a certain timing is executed at the immediately preceding timing. The effect of the stop display notice is executed so as to be the aspect of the effect of the stop display notice showing the big hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the possibility of the big hit (the big hit expectation degree) shown in the aspect of the effect. The stop display advance notice combination pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is an example in which the stop display advance notice effect is executed at three timings (stop display advance notices 1 to 3). Patterns 1 to 3 are prepared. Further, the effects of the stop display notice are classified into three types, when the expected degree of jackpot is weak, when it is medium, and when it is strong. In the pattern 1, the stop display notice effect corresponding to the weak jackpot expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 1 and the stop display notice effect corresponding to the big hit expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 2 and the stop display is displayed. This is a pattern in which the effect of the stop display notice corresponding to the big hit expectation degree in the notice 3 is executed. In the pattern 2, the stop display notice effect corresponding to the weak hit expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 1 and the stop display notice effect corresponding to the big hit expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 2 and the stop display is shown. This is a pattern in which the effect of the stop display notice corresponding to the strong expectation degree of big hit is executed in the notice 3. In the pattern 3, the stop display notice effect corresponding to the big hit expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 1 and the stop display notice effect corresponding to the big hit expectation degree is executed in the stop display notice 2 and the stop display is shown. This is a pattern in which the effect of the stop display notice corresponding to the strong expectation degree of big hit is executed in the notice 3. In patterns 1 to 3, the stop display advance notice 2 is executed in a stop display advance notice 2 in the form of an effect that shows the same or higher jackpot expectation as the stop display advance notice 1 in the stop display advance notice 1, and the stop display advance notice 2 in the stop display advance notice 3 It is set so that the effect of the stop display notice is executed in the form of the effect indicating the equivalent or higher jackpot expectation. The effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the patterns 1 to 3 and executes the effect of the stop display notice according to the selected pattern. Thereby, it is prevented that the degree of expectation held by the player is lowered with the passage of time, and the gaming interest is not lowered.

  Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines a jackpot expectation degree at a reference timing (for example, the latest timing), and determines a stop display notice effect aspect corresponding to the jackpot expectation degree. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the jackpot expectation degree at other timings based on the jackpot expectation degree at the reference timing, and determines the stop display notice effect aspect corresponding to the jackpot expectation degree. For example, when the effect of the stop display notice (stop display notices 1 to 3) is executed at three timings, the effect control CPU 120 determines the jackpot expectation degree in the stop display notice 3 as the reference timing. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit expectation degree in the stop display notice 2 to be a big hit expectation degree similar to or less than the big hit expectation degree in the stop display notice 3. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit expectation degree in the stop display notice 1 to be a big hit expectation degree similar to or less than the big hit expectation degree in the stop display notice 2. The reference timing may be any timing. In the case of the above-described example, the stop display notice 1 and the stop display notice 2 may be used as the reference timing.

  It should be noted that the stop display notice mode at a certain timing is not necessarily the stop display indicating a big hit expectation level equal to or higher than the big hit expectation level shown in the stop display advance notice mode executed at the immediately preceding timing. It does not have to be an aspect of a notice effect. For example, the stop display notice effect at a part of the timing is a stop display notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree lower than the big hit expectation degree shown in the stop display notice effect aspect executed at the immediately preceding timing. The aspect of this may be sufficient, and it should just be the aspect which the expectation degree which a player holds is hard to fall with progress of time.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the bonus given to the player when the stop display notice effect is executed is “notification of jackpot expectation” and “notification of pseudo-continuous expectation”. However, the privilege is not limited to these, and may be a notification of the possibility of “probability big hit” (notification of expected probability of big hit). In addition, during or after the execution of the stop display notice effect, as a benefit, an effect that displays a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a “big hit”, or the player clicks on the Internet. In order to be able to acquire an image of a character related to the gaming machine 1, an effect of displaying a QR code (registered trademark) indicating a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) corresponding to the image or the like may be executed. .

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 has been described as determining the control content of various effect operations. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  For example, when the CPU 103 in the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 determines whether or not to execute the stop display notice effect, and executes the stop display notice effect, a command to that effect is sent to the effect control board. The effect control CPU 120 in the effect control board 12 may execute the stop display notice effect in response to the reception of the command.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a “big hit” when the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 match in any of the three horizontal directions of the upper, middle, and lower sides and the two diagonal directions. Although the so-called 5-line machine has been described, the present invention is a “big hit” when the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 match in the horizontal direction among the three horizontal directions of the upper, middle, and lower sides. This can also be applied to a so-called one-line machine. In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A display result composed of identification information stopped and displayed on a variable display means composed of a plurality of variable display units that variably display each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and derive and display the display result is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained,
In each of the plurality of variable display units, stop display notice means capable of executing a stop display notice for notifying the identification information to be stopped and displayed,
With
The stop display advance notice means executes the stop display advance notice in any of a plurality of types in which the order of execution of the stop display advance is different in the plurality of variable display units, and the executed stop A different privilege is given according to the mode of display notice,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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