JP2013188558A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can avoid the impairment of expectation to a specified game state which a player has possessed once.SOLUTION: A decision rate of a combination of a prenotification performance by a prenotification pattern is set so that the reliability of a jackpot prenotified by the prenotification performance which is executed at different timing may be brought into a relationship which has been prohibited in advance. Furthermore, there are selectively executed instantaneous probability-defined prenotification for instantaneously executing probability-defined prenotification when a game machine is operated, and a delayed probability-defined prenotification for executing the prenotification motion of the probability-defined prenotification at delayed timing when the game machine is operated.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, includes a variation display unit that starts a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each and derives a display result, and the variation display unit determines in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player when a given specific display result is derived.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, starts a variable display of each type of identification information (symbol) that can be identified and derives a display result There is a variable display means (variable display device) that controls to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by the variable display means. It was.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a machine capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that there is a high possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state. When executing a plurality of types of notice effects, there is one that individually selects and decides each notice effect based on the determination result of whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2009-247572 (paragraphs 0412 to 0421, FIGS. 77 and 78)

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, after a notice effect that notifies that the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state is high is executed, a notice effect that notifies that the possibility is extremely low may be executed. is there. For this reason, after the player has a sense of expectation that the player is once controlled to the specific game state, the sense of expectation may be impaired and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player's expectation for a specific gaming state once held is not impaired.

(1) Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device) for starting a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbol, decorative symbol) each identifiable and deriving a display result 4B, an image display device 5), and when a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is derived by the variable display means, control is made to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1),
Operating means (stick controller 31A) that can be operated by the player;
Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 100, CPU 103, S240, S241 in FIG. 25) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the operation response timing corresponding to the operation in response to the operation means being operated during the display of the variation of the identification information (immediate confirmation notice timing in FIG. 18B) And a delay timing delayed from the operation-corresponding timing (delay confirmation notice timing in FIG. 18C), an operation notice effect (notification as an operation notice effect) for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state. Operation preliminary announcement effect execution means (effect control CPU 120, S172, S173 in FIG. 30, S172, FIG. 32) capable of executing the immediate confirmation advance notice in FIG. 19B and the delay confirmation advance notice in FIG. A) S510-S516, FIG. 36 S465-S474),
An expectation effect execution means (effect) that can execute an expectation effect indicating the expectation level of the specific gaming state in a plurality of stages at a plurality of timings from when the display of the variation of the identification information is started until the display result is derived. CPU 120 for control, S172 and S173 in FIG. 30, S463 in FIG.
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, whether or not the expectation effect execution means is executed by the expectation effect execution means, and the effect form of the expectation effect executed at the plurality of timings when executed. Expectation degree effect determining means (CPU 120 for effect control, S501 to S509 in FIG. 32A) to determine,
The expectation degree effect executing means is a plurality of first expectation degree effects (all symbol fluctuations) in which the stages of the expectation degree are different corresponding to different effect modes at a first timing (timing during all symbol fluctuations, etc.). At the second timing (timing at the time of symbol deceleration, etc.) that is later than the first timing, and the stage of the expectation level is made different corresponding to different rendering modes. One of a plurality of second expectation effects (such as a symbol deceleration notice) can be executed (S463 based on the notice effect control pattern determined in S433 corresponding to the result of the notice pattern determination in S505 to S507). By executing the process of (2), the notice effect of the combination as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is executed)
The expectation level effect determination means is a first specific expectation of a specific effect mode corresponding to a first specific stage in which the expectation level is higher than the first normal level among the plurality of first expectation level effects at the first timing. When the degree effect is executed, the second normal of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the expectation degree is lower than the second specific stage among the plurality of second expectation degree effects at the second timing. The expectation effect to be executed at the plurality of timings is determined so that the expectation effect is not executed or difficult to execute (the notice pattern determined in S505 to S507 is highly reliable with the notice that all symbols are changing). It does not include those with low reliability for the symbol deceleration notice).

  According to such a structure, the 1st specific expectation degree of the specific production aspect corresponding to the 1st specific stage whose expectation level which will be in a specific game state in predetermined | prescribed 1st timing among several timings is higher than a 1st normal stage. When the effect is executed, the second normal notice effect of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the degree of expectation of entering the specific gaming state at the second timing later than the first timing is lower than the second specific stage. Not executed or difficult to execute. As a result, the expectation for the specific gaming state once held by the player due to the first notice effect previously executed at the first timing is impaired by the second notice effect executed later at the second timing. Can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, depending on the operation being performed during the change display of the identification information, there is a possibility that a specific gaming state is set at either the operation response timing corresponding to the operation or the delay timing delayed from the operation response timing. Therefore, the fun of the notice effect in the operation notice effect executed according to the operation can be improved, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

(2) The expectation degree effect executing means executes the expectation degree effect as a notice effect for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state before the operation advance notice effect is executed during the variation display of the identification information. Yes (reliability notice before final notice in the second embodiment),
A plurality of types of announcement effects that can be executed before the operation announcement effect is executed have different expectations for the specific gaming state (FIGS. 13, 14, and 51A).
The expectation degree effect determining means is an effect mode in which the expectation level for entering the specific gaming state is lower when the operation notice effect is executed at the delay timing than when the operation notice effect is executed at the operation corresponding timing. The ratio to be determined is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), when executing the delay confirmation advance notice, in the notice effect determination process of the second embodiment, the reliability advance notice is executed more than when the immediate confirmation notice is executed. A high percentage of users choose a low-expectation warning pattern as a warning pattern).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation advance notice effect is executed at the delay timing, the ratio of determining the effect mode with a low expectation level for the specific gaming state is higher than when the operation advance notice effect is executed at the operation corresponding timing. Therefore, when the expectation effect before the operation advance notice effect is executed, when the expectation effect is low, after the player's expectation is temporarily lowered, the operation advance notice effect is delayed at a delayed timing as a result. Since this is executed and the player's sense of expectation for the specific game state is improved, the interest of the game can be improved based on the magnitude of the swing of the expectation.

(3) Effective period setting means for setting an effective period of operation by the operation means corresponding to the operation advance notice effect (effect control CPU 120, determination of the advance notice pattern in S512, S513, S515, and S516 in FIG. 32) Is set accordingly)
Operation promotion effect means (effect control CPU 120, S469 in FIG. 36) for executing an operation promotion effect (operation promotion effect of FIG. 19A) for promoting an operation by the operation means is further provided,
The operation promotion effect ends before the effective period ends (FIG. 52),
The operation notice effect executing means executes the operation notice effect at the delay timing when the operation means is operated in a state where the operation promotion effect is not executed during the effective period (FIG. 52F). ), (G), when the operation is detected within the operation effective period in the state in which the operation promotion effect is not executed in the notice effect operation control process in the effect process during the variable display of the third embodiment, the delay is determined at the delay confirmation notice timing. Execute a final notice).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation means is operated in a state where the operation promotion effect is not executed during the effective period, the operation notice effect is executed at the delay timing. Due to the timing difference from the execution timing, the effect of the game can be improved by improving the effect of the effect without causing misunderstanding of the operation notice effect.

  (4) The operation advance notice effect executing means corresponds to the operation when the operation advance notice effect is not executed in response to the operation means being operated or when the operation advance notice effect is executed at the delay timing. At the timing, an effect capable of specifying that the specific gaming state is not reached is executed (FIGS. 53 (B1) and (B2)). In the notice effect determining process of the fourth embodiment, the delay confirmation notice pattern is used as the confirmation notice pattern. When it is selected, or when a final notice loss pattern is selected, temporary provisional display is performed at the operation response timing).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation notice effect is not executed in response to the operation means being operated, or when the operation notice effect is executed at the delay timing, the specific gaming state is not obtained at the operation corresponding timing. Because an effect that can specify that is performed is executed, the operation and the effect that is executed by the correspondence relationship between the operation timing and the effect that can specify that the specific game state is not reached at the operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation As for the relevance of the game, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by improving the effect of the operation without causing misunderstanding about the operation notice effect.

(5) Effective period setting means (effect control CPU 120, S512, S513, S515, S516 in FIG. 32) for setting an effective period of operation by the operation means corresponding to the operation advance notice effect;
Further comprising an operation promotion effect means (effect control CPU 120, S469 in FIG. 36) for executing an operation promotion effect that promotes an operation by the operation means,
The operation promotion effect means displays, as the operation promotion effect, an image (operation effective period meter 55 in FIGS. 54 (A) and 54 (B)) that can specify the length of the effective period in the variation display means. (In the variation display effect process of the fifth embodiment, a process of displaying the operation validity period meter 55 is executed in S469).

  According to such a configuration, an image that can specify the length of the effective period is displayed on the variable display means as the operation promotion effect, so that the effective period can be easily recognized. As a result, even when misunderstanding is likely to occur due to the relationship between the operation timing and effect in the operation preview effect, it is possible to easily recognize the length of the effective period, so that misunderstanding does not occur in the effect related to the operation in the operation preview effect. Can be.

(6) Operation effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect different from the operation advance notice effect in response to the operation means being operated during the variation display of the identification information (the effect processing process during variable display of the sixth embodiment) The processing of the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect of the hold memory advance notice that displays the hold memory content in accordance with the operation of the stick controller 31A),
When the operation announcement effect executed by the operation announcement effect execution means overlaps with the specific effect executed by the operation effect execution means, the effect mode of at least one effect is changed (as shown in FIG. 55). To change the setting period of the operation effective period of the hold storage advance notice) In the notice effect determination process of the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the control unit 120 further includes an effect control CPU 120 for changing the effect so that the operation effective period of the reserved storage notice effect is set after the operation effective period of the confirmed notice effect has elapsed.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation preview effect and the specific effect overlap, the effect mode of at least one effect is changed, so that the effective period can be easily recognized. Thereby, even if the operation announcement effect and the specific effect overlap, an appropriate effect related to the operation of the operation means can be performed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted in the main board | substrate side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for production | presentation counted in the production | presentation control board side. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern for super reach development. It is a figure which shows the notice pattern etc. for normal reach or super reach development. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the notice effect of a reliability notice. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the notice effect of a reliability notice. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the some notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of a fixed notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the production | presentation performed in an image display apparatus etc. when the confirmation notice including an immediate confirmation notice and a delay confirmation notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a change display start setting process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of notice effect decision processing. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation process during fluctuation display. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process which determines a notification effect. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of notice production. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process which determines a notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process which determines a notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of notification effect determination processing. It is a figure which illustrates the decision ratio etc. of a notice effect. It is a figure which illustrates the decision ratio etc. of a notice effect. It is a figure which illustrates the determination rate of the notice pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example for performing a continuous notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the notice effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement based on the display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the selection table of the notice pattern of the notice of reliability and notice pattern by 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of the presentation control of the confirmation notice by 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the effect performed in the image display apparatus etc. when the final announcement including the immediate final announcement and the delay final announcement according to the fourth embodiment is executed. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the operation effective period display in the image display apparatus by 5th Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of presentation control with a final announcement by a 6th embodiment, and a storage reservation notice.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine. A gaming machine comprising a variation display means for starting a variation display and deriving a display result, and controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by the variation display means. Any game machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and is a diagram showing an arrangement layout of main members. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B varies a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". indicate. Such variable display is also called variable display, update display, or cyclic display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns 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 “−”. It only has to be. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol" (first special symbol), and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is "first special symbol". Also referred to as “2 special figure” (second special symbol).

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, 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, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, 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”. Good.

  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 variation display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols (effect symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable, are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result 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 synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can each be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. For example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to stop display of identification information such as a decorative symbol (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display and the update display has not progressed. It becomes. Note that 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, expansion and contraction, and the like.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) may be used as the decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. , English characters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, numbers, characters or combinations of symbols and character images, etc. Note that character images include, for example, people, animals, objects other than these, or characters, etc. It may be a decorative image showing a symbol or other arbitrary figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination as a jackpot display result) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of 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 as a jackpot display result and a combination that causes a loss can be configured (for example, seven or nine). Type).

  After the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbols that are the variable display results are derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is 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 (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is suspended by the game ball at the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by passing (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the decorative pattern variable display is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the presence and the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is displayed. A hold is made.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding 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).

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, in a plurality of display parts, by changing between non-display (transparent color) and predetermined color display (for example, blue display, red display, etc.), etc. It suffices if the second special figure hold storage number can be distinguished and displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, “4”) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number. For example, four LEDs are included.

  On the upper part of the image display device 5, a circular effect lighting accessory 90 configured to be rotatable is provided. A light-emitting body such as a lamp or LED is built in the effect lighting accessory 90, and is configured to light up when the effect lighting accessory 90 is rotating (operating). The effect lighting accessory 90 is used for executing a predetermined notice effect (notice at the start of change) by rotating and lighting at the start of change when the decorative symbol change display is started.

  In addition, around the image display device 5 such as an upper part and a lower part of the image display device 5, a production model (production effect device) capable of advancing to the front of the display screen of the image display device 5 and combining them is configured. A plurality of effect movable members 32A and 32B are provided. These effect movable members 32A and 32B advance to the front of the display screen of the image display device 5 and display a combined display during the variation display of decorative symbols, thereby executing a predetermined notice effect (notice at the time of reach development). Used as a production model.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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 to form a second start winning opening. 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 so 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.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first 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 switch 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 starting 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 prize ball 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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. Forming a mouth. 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 special prize opening. 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 prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of 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 device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a 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-segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., as in 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 (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it.

  Note that the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbol indicating “−”, etc. as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinal lamps (or LEDs) to be turned on alternately, or a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” are lit in a predetermined order, thereby variably displaying normal symbols. You may do. 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 passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings which 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 prize balls 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 for stopping the driving of the shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. An upper plate (a hitting ball supply tray) is provided. A lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the 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) while the player holds the operation rod 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 by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 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 transmission type photosensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate is, for example, a push that allows the 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). A button 31B is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment position of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B is in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in order to execute the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol display 20 uses the normal symbol start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game starts. In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result 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 a fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation 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 and symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol will be “normal figure losing”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a 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, when the previous special game or the big hit gaming state is completed, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, 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, 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 game state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. 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 will be a “big hit display result” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, Result ". After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes the “big hit display result”, 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. The

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. . The symbols such as the jackpot symbol and the lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from the symbols in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the “big hit display result” is displayed as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is In a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) or a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 9) is generated, the large winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. The special prize opening door which opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby allowing a special variable prize ball. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open 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 “2”). 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 prize winning opening). .

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols are all 15R jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game. Controlled to 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In contrast, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the special symbol variation display time (special-figure variation time) in the special-figure game is shortened is controlled to a short time state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state and the probability variation state and the short-time state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, system reset is performed). In the same manner as in the case where the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. The time-short state is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and when the variable display result is “big hit display result”, when any of the conditions is established first, Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. (Also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). In addition, the fact that the non-probable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the fluctuation display result becomes the “big hit display result” is referred to as “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  A special game state different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game. As one of these, for example, in addition to the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the probability that the variation display result becomes the big hit display result and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game and decoration symbol is improved so as to be higher than the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes the jackpot display result regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special game is executed, as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes the jackpot display result regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and the probability variation control and time reduction are performed. Control is started together, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the change display result being a jackpot display result, the time reduction control is terminated. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variation display result becomes the jackpot display result.

  As another example, after the jackpot gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is ended, the probability change state and the time-shortening control are set. Are started, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the change display result being the jackpot display result, the time reduction control is terminated. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variation display result becomes the jackpot display result. In addition, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state is entered and both the probability change control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, the probability variation control and the time-shortening control are both continued until the next variation display result becomes the jackpot display result.

  The probability variation state in which the time reduction control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time-shortening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol. In addition, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the fluctuation display result becomes the big hit display result is referred to as “first positive variable big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variation big hit symbol. In addition, the fact that the second probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the fluctuation display result becomes the “big hit display result” is referred to as “second positive variable big hit”. Note that the non-probable variation jackpot symbol “3”, the first probability variation jackpot symbol “5”, and the second probability variation jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited thereto. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol and the jackpot type from being recognized, the jackpot symbol may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”) instead of a number.

  In the probabilistic state and the short-time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control that improves the probability that the result will be the “display result per ordinary figure” than in the normal state, the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the change display result becomes the “display result per ordinary figure” This makes it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing tilt control longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In the probability variation state and the short time state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state and the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in 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 fluctuation display result becomes the “big hit display result” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . The short-time control and the high-opening control are started and ended at the same time (interlocked), while the start and end of the probability variation control are always linked with the start and end of the short-time control and the high-opening control, respectively. Not necessarily. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a high base state is also referred to as a high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the change display result is the “big hit display result”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit game state, and the game ball is awarded to the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player is provided such that the player can easily obtain a large number of prize balls. Further, in the probability variation state and the short time state, a game value advantageous to the player is provided, which is likely to be a big hit gaming state compared to the normal state. In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”). The upper limit number of times of the figure game is the first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). 1st probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of channels (eg, “5”). Various game values may be given, such as becoming the number of consecutive channels (for example, “10”). Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that is a variable display result in a special game.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variation display is started. The period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variation display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”). The display state in which the variation continues or the display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (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. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously 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 character image display, background image display mode change, moving image playback display, and decorative pattern change mode change are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode. 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 being a “big hit display result” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, the possibility that the variable display result becomes the “big hit display result” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of 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, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “big hit display result” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected big hit expectation) Degree) becomes higher.

  During the decorative display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach production, the decorative display of the variable display state may be the reach state, and the variable display result may be the “big hit display result”. In some cases, a variation display effect for informing the player by a variation display mode of a decorative pattern or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

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

  In the “pseudo-ream” variation display effect, the variation display of the decorative pattern is started after either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is established once. Before the final determined decorative symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo continuous variation) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for decorative patterns of “Left”, “Medium”, and “Right”, excluding the first fluctuation from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  As an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a plurality of types that are preliminarily determined as pseudo-continuous chances of special combinations. A decorative symbol that is one of the lost combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is displayed to the player by, for example, displaying a fluctuation variation, or by immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by a short stop. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design currently performed is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is established once by performing the pseudo continuous change (revariation) once to three times in the “pseudo continuous” change display effect. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the decorative symbol display has been started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” fluctuation display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  When a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed, a re-variation effect by a related display effect or the like is executed along with a plurality of variation displays including a first-time variation (pseudo-continuous variation). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variation display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, an effect model (movable member) provided inside or outside the game area is operated during each change display (including initial change) by the change display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”. It may be controlled. As another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting of the decorative LED, blinking, operation of the effect model, display of the effect image The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a plurality of re-changes are performed, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode in the production changes, the possibility that the reach production of super reach will be executed, the possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “big hit display result”, “the first probability variation big hit” or “the second probability variation big hit” The possibility of becoming higher may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production includes production operation by an arbitrary production object such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. It may be. Further, for example, the difference in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, the difference in movement of the production model, etc. (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), displayed on the image display device 5 The effect of the re-variation effect is made different depending on the difference in the movement of the character image (difference in movement speed, movement distance, movement direction, etc.), or the character display instead of the character image is displayed on the image display device 5. It is also possible to change the effect mode in the re-variation effect by changing or changing the display of the background image. Further, apart from the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped, the voice output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped by an effect operation on an arbitrary effect object such as a lighting operation of a light emitter.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, “Development Chance”, “End of Development Chance”, “Slip after Chance Stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern to the display of the final decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance is temporarily stopped, the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or after the reach state, the variation display result becomes the “big hit display result”. The expectation for this is raised. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative symbol variation display is started, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, An effect display is performed for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity. In the variation display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, in the same way as the variation display effect of “pseudo-ream”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern starts, the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed as a decorative combination of special combinations. Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that fluctuates the decorative symbols again in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, by changing the decorative symbols again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During decorative display variation display, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, a message display image, voice output, game, etc., unlike reach display or variation display effects such as “slide” and “pseudo-ream” The variation display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state by the rendering operation different from the variation display operation of the decorative pattern such as the lighting operation of the effect lamp 9 or the lighting accessory 90 for the rendering or the predetermined operation of the rendering model. There is a notice effect to suggest to the player that there is a possibility that a reach presentation by super reach may be executed, and that the fluctuation display result may be a `` big hit display result '' May be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is that the decorative symbol variation display state is started after the decorative symbol variation display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that the variation display result may be a “hit display result” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. . In this way, the notice effect may be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variation display of the special symbol or decoration symbol until the finalization of the fixed special symbol or finalization symbol resulting in the variation display result. Anything can be announced.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variation display state will not reach the reach state after the decorative symbol variation display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variation display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a “lose display result”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the variation display state of the decorative symbol being reached after the decorative symbol variation display is started Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is the “lose display result”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When a special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable large bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol change display state has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. The confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable large hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose design numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a non-probable variable big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. The mode is referred to as a variation display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” in the case where the variation display result is “big hit display result”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable variation”. Thus, after the variation display result becomes the “big hit display result” by the fluctuation display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and when the big hit gaming state ends, the short time gaming state is controlled.

  When the special symbol showing the number “5”, which is the first positive variation big winning symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. In this case, in response to the fact that the decorative display variation display state has reached the reach state, the predetermined decorative design that is the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, for example, after a predetermined reach effect is executed. May be. The confirmed decorative symbols that are the probable big hit combinations have symbol numbers “1” to “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is the decoration of “left”, “middle”, “right” In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the symbols may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the 1st probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the decorative symbol that becomes a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the change display of the decorative design, and the re-drawing effect is displayed during the change display. When it is executed, or during the subsequent big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit middle promotion effect is executed to notify that it is controlled to the probability change state. Such a variation display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variation display mode of “first positive variation big hit” corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit display result” and “with re-lottery / promotion”, and the jackpot type is “ It is also referred to as “first probability change”. An effect executed for notifying whether or not it is controlled to be in a probable variation state, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, is also referred to as a probable change promotion effect.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7”, which is the second probability variation big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “second probability variation big hit” variation display mode corresponding to a case where the variation display result is “big hit display result”, and the big hit type is “second probability variation”. It is also said.

  Note that “direct hit” means that when the variable display time has passed, the decorative symbol of the probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, so that after the big hit gaming state ends, the control is changed to the probable variable state. It is possible to recognize immediately (before the start of the big hit gaming state). On the other hand, when a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is executed, the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is displayed once during the decorative symbol variation display, thereby controlling the probability variation state. Is once recognized difficult or unrecognizable, a re-lottery effect (for example, re-variation of the decorative symbol) is executed, and the decorative symbol of the probabilistic big hit combination is stopped and displayed to notify that it is controlled to the probable state, It is informed that the game is controlled to the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit display result” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol when the variable display time elapses. As in the case of “first probability change”, the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, a re-lottery effect may be executed during the decorative symbol variation display as in the case of “first probability variation”. However, in the case of “non-probable change”, even if the re-lottery effect is executed during the fluctuation display or the jackpot promotion effect is executed during the big hit gaming state, it is not notified that the probability change state is controlled.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 By changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area of the display area from the display mode in the normal performance mode, etc., the display mode is set so that the player can recognize whether the state is the probability change state or the short time state. May be. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that it is in the probability variation state, for example, by entering the same production mode as in the normal state (so-called latent probability variation).

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and 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 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby performs the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the fluctuation display of the figure, and controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a function to control the display. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a solenoid from the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are 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. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the rendering device which is an electrical component for rendering, such as the game effect lamp 9, the lighting fixture 90 for the rendering, and the movable members 32A and 32B for the rendering, are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting lamp 90 for effects. A function of determining the control content for causing the effect device as the effect electrical component to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as the drive operation of the effect movable members 32A and 32B.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp A lamp driver circuit or the like for driving on / off the object 90 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. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control 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 main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, for example, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is an effect control command transmitted / received as an electric signal, for example. 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 decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. FIG. 3A shows a plurality of types of representative effect control commands, and FIG. 3B shows a detailed example of the variable display result notification command of FIG.

  The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command for specifying a change display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is the “lack display result” or the “big hit display result”, the variable display Different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type (decorative display mode of decorative symbols) when the result is a “hit display result”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first change display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the change display result is “lost display result”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit display result” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit display result” and the big hit type is “first certain change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit display result” and the big hit type is “second certain change”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the stop of the variation display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .

  In the big winning opening notification command or the big opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15R big hit state. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of a variation display start of a decoration symbol to the time of the end of a jackpot game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  The command B100H is a first special symbol display based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning has occurred. This is 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 in the display device 4B is established.

  The command C0XXH is a total reserved memory which is a total value of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. This is a pending storage number notification command for notifying the number. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  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 the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing a program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various data into the RAM 102, temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading data, receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Transmission operations for outputting various signals to the outside are also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can update numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game. Will be counted.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit game state as the “big hit display result” as the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535” is taken. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type, which is the variation display mode of the decorative symbol when the fluctuation display result is “big hit display result”, is “non-probable variation”, “first probability variation”, “second probability variation”. Is a random value used to determine any one of the values, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation 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 “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variation display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random value MR5 for determining the usual game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the fluctuation display result in the usual game ( It is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state) to a state (expanded open state) where game balls can easily pass (enter).

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is the “losing display result”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is the “big hit display result”, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance.

  The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing display result” and the decorative pattern fluctuation display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing display result” and the decorative symbol variation 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 variation display result is the “lose display result”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is the “big hit display result” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of effect operation executed during variation display of a decorative design, etc. Good. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variation display state of a decorative pattern does not reach a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, super reach α or super reach β). Other variation patterns may also be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variation display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) in accordance with the variation display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variation display mode and the content of variation display. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling 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 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variation display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as the “big hit display result” based on the random display value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state) (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special figure display results of “big hit display result” and “losing display result”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the allocation of the decision value to the determination result having the special figure display result as the “big hit display result” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state ing. More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more decision values are assigned to the decision result having the special figure display result as the “big hit display result” than in the normal state or the short time state. . The CPU 103 determines data used for determining the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. The table data to be obtained may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each value. By comparing the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values assigned to the determination result, it may be possible to determine the special figure display result corresponding to the determination value range including the random number value MR1. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a variable display mode based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the “big hit display result”. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, and “second probability change”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, and “second probability change”. Yes. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables having different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probability” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not performed in the probability variation state, while the “first probability variation” or “second probability variation” jackpot. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the type indicates the decision result that control is performed in the probability variation state. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”). Table data (setting data) may be included. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types are, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, and special figure games that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the fact that the variable display result becomes the “big hit display result”, such as the upper limit number of times, may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state (the number of executions, the opening time of the big prize opening, etc.) and whether or not to control the probability variation state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It may be determined based on the numerical data shown. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the determination result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (medium high base) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is the “big hit display result”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation”. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, in the case where the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “first probability change” or “second probability change”, the determination values for the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3 are determined. The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C change when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “loss display result”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C is selected as a use table when, for example, the game state is the short-time state or the certainty-change state and the short-time control or the high opening control is performed.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the high base in the short-time state or the probability variation state. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the high base in the time-short state or the probability variation state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held. The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held. The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passing gate 41. The numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. 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.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with 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 the numerical data indicating the random number value 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 the change data, and the effect control CPU 120 the RAM 122. The fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the stage, the effect control CPU 120 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 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. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. 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 or the like 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. In addition, the production control board 12 is provided with drive command signals for driving the production movable members 32A and 32B and instructing execution of predetermined production operations corresponding to the production movable members 32A and 32B, respectively. Wiring for transmitting to the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B is also connected.

  In 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 in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, on the side of the production control board 12, a random number value SR1 for determining a notice execution, a random value SR2-1 for determining a notice pattern (before the first pseudo-continuation), a notice pattern Random value SR2-2 for determination (before the second pseudo-continuation), random value SR2-3 for determination of the notice pattern (before the third pseudo-continuation), and random value SR2- for determination of the notice pattern (at the time of single shot and final change) Numerical data indicating each of 4 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a final stop symbol determination random number value used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a decorative symbol variation display result may be controlled to be countable.

  In this embodiment, a reliability notice and a final notice as an operation notice effect are provided as a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit. The reliability notice is a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit by executing an effect indicating the reliability (expected degree) in a big hit gaming state in a plurality of stages. In addition, the confirmation notice as the operation notice effect is an effect (effect action (notice action)) indicating that the big hit gaming state is confirmed according to the operation of the operation means such as the stick controller 31A. This is a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit by indicating whether or not the big hit is confirmed depending on whether or not to execute.

  The operation advance notice effect in this embodiment includes an operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation (immediate timing corresponding to the operation) in response to the operation means such as the stick controller 31A being operated during the variable display, This is executed as an effect of performing a notice operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit at any one of the delay timings delayed from the operation response timing. As a specific operation advance notice effect in this embodiment, a confirmed advance notice is performed to produce an effect indicating that the big hit has been confirmed as the advance notice operation. As described above, in this embodiment, the final notice as the operation notice effect is executed. Here, the delay timing delayed from the operation response timing may be any timing as long as it is a timing (delayed timing) later than the immediate timing according to the operation, and is predetermined from the timing at the time of operation by the operation means. Delay far from the time of operation compared to the early timing close to the time when the operation means is operated (for example, the first half of the stage where the effect can be performed) as the timing when the operation is performed according to the operation by the operation means Both of the timing (for example, the latter half of the production execution possible period) are included. The operation announcement effect that gives a notice at different timings is not a confirmation notice indicating whether or not the big hit is confirmed, but the reliability (expected degree) at which the big hit is confirmed is either an operation response timing or a delay timing. You may make it perform the notice effect shown in this.

  In this embodiment, the reliability notice is a notice effect that can be executed at a plurality of timings when the variable display is performed. As a reliability notice, a notice at the start of change, a notice at the time of all changes, a notice at the time of symbol deceleration, a notice after the reach is established, and a notice at the time of reach development are provided. Is possible.

  In the confirmation notice and the reliability notice, an example in which operation means capable of tilting operation such as the stick controller 31A is used for production is shown. However, the operation means (including operation detection means) is limited to the stick controller. Operation buttons such as push button switches that can be pressed by the player, those that can be rotated by the player such as a rotary selector, or touch panels Other operation means (including operation detection means) such as those capable of contact operation and pressing operation may be used. Further, the player does not directly operate the operation means, but causes the player to perform a predetermined action (operation action), and the operation action is detected by an operation action detection means such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor. You may make it detect. In other words, any operation means (including operation detection means) may be used as long as it can detect a predetermined operation action by a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  The change start notice is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing (change start timing) at which the change display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. All symbol variation notice is given at the timing (all symbol variation timing) when the ornament symbol changes (high-speed variation) in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a performance operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state. The symbol deceleration notice is the timing at which the decorative symbol decelerates to stop (temporary stop) in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (Timing) is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state.

  The notice after reaching reach is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing after the decorative symbol change display state reaches the reach state (timing after reach establishment). The timing after reach establishment may be, for example, the timing immediately after the decorative symbol variation display state becomes the reach state. Or the timing after reach establishment may be the predetermined timing in the period when the decorative design is variably displayed in the reach mode of normal reach, for example. After the decorative symbol variation display state reaches the reach state, the variation rate of the ornament symbol in the “middle” ornament symbol display area 5C decreases, and first, the variable display is performed in the reach mode of normal reach. Then, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol variation speed further decreases, the decorative symbol stops, and a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived (in the case of normal reach), and the variation again There is a case where the speed is increased to shift to the reach mode of super reach (in the case of super reach).

  The advance notice at the time of reach development is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing (reach development timing) at which the production mode (reach mode) in the reach production of super reach develops from the first stage to the second stage. It is. In the reach production of super reach, the production operation is first executed in the production stage of the first stage. Then, when the first stage of the production operation is finished, the fixed decorative design is derived and the variable display is finished (in the case of no super-reach development), and further, the second stage production mode is developed. There are cases where the production is continuously executed (in the case of super reach development). The presence or absence of such super-reach development is set according to the fluctuation pattern. In the setting example shown in FIG. 5, there is no super development corresponding to the fluctuation patterns PA3-1, PA3-3, PB3-1, PB3-2, PA5-1, PA5-3, PB5-1, PB5-3. The reach aspect of reach appears. On the other hand, the reach form of super-reach has been developed corresponding to the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-4, PB3-2, PB3-4, PA5-2, PA5-4, PB5-2, and PB5-4 Appears.

  Referring to FIG. 12, random number value SR1 for determining the notice execution is a random value used for determining whether or not a notice effect such as a reliability notice and a final notice is executed. Random number values SR2-1 to SR2-4 for determining the reliability notice pattern are prepared in advance with a reliability notice pattern corresponding to the content (effect mode) of the effect operation when the notice effect of the reliability notice is executed. This is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of patterns. The random number SR3 for determining the final notice pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the final notice pattern when executing the notice effect of the final notice.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show the notice pattern of the notice of reliability in this embodiment.

  FIG. 13 shows a notice pattern for the development of super reach corresponding to the case of super reach development where the reach form of super reach with development appears. In this embodiment, notice patterns YAP01 to YAP44 are prepared in advance as notice patterns for the development of super reach.

  FIG. 14A shows a notice pattern for normal reach or no super-reach development corresponding to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears or the case where the reach form of super-reach without development appears and the super-reach development does not occur. Yes. In this embodiment, notice patterns YBP01 to YBP22 are prepared in advance as notice patterns for normal reach or no super reach development.

  FIG. 14B shows a non-reach or pseudo-corresponding case in which the decorative symbol variation display state is a non-reach state where the reach state is not reached, or before the pseudo-continuous variation is executed in the “pseudo-ream” variation display effect. The notice pattern for the continuous fluctuation is shown. In this embodiment, notice patterns YCP01 to YCP09 are prepared in advance as notice patterns for non-reach or pseudo-continuous change.

  In this way, a plurality of pre-notification patterns for reliability notification are prepared in advance for super-leach development, normal reach, no super-reach development, non-reach or pre-fluctuation pre-fluctuation. It only has to be done. In addition, it is not limited to the one prepared for the notice pattern corresponding to these cases. For example, different notice patterns are prepared depending on whether the variable display result is the “big hit display result” or the “lack display result”. May be. Also, different notice patterns may be prepared for normal reach and no super reach development. Different notice patterns may be prepared for the non-reach case and the case before the pseudo-ream fluctuation.

  The notice effect by each notice pattern becomes a big hit gaming state at a plurality of timings from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative pattern until the finalized special symbol or finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. It is an effect operation for notifying the possibility, and it may be a combination of a plurality of notice effects with different effect modes.

  FIG. 15A shows the execution timing of the notice effect of the reliability notice by the notice pattern corresponding to the case of super reach development. In this case, from the “symbol fluctuation start” when the display of fluctuation is started to the “symbol fluctuation end” when the display result is derived, the preliminary notice at the start of fluctuation, the preliminary notice during symbol fluctuation, the warning at the time of symbol deceleration, the advance notice after reaching reach, The timing for executing the advance notice at the time of reach development is determined in advance by, for example, a special figure fluctuation effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 15B shows the execution timing of the notice effect by the notice pattern of the reliability notice corresponding to the case of normal reach or no super reach development. In this case, the timing of executing the notice of change start, the notice of all symbols change, the notice of symbol deceleration, and the notice after the reach is established from “symbol change start” to “symbol change end”. It is determined in advance according to the effect control pattern at the time of diagram change.

  FIG. 15C shows the execution timing of the notice effect of the reliability notice by the notice pattern corresponding to the non-reach case. In this case, the timing for executing the notice at the start of change, the notice at the time of change of all symbols, and the notice at the time of symbol deceleration from “symbol change start” to “symbol change end” is, for example, the special pattern change effect control corresponding to the change pattern. It is predetermined by a pattern or the like.

  FIG. 16 shows the execution timing of the notice effect of the reliability notice 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 pattern change display mode corresponding to the change pattern is super-reach development, normal reach, no super-reach development, or non-reach Accordingly, the timing for executing the notice effect similar to that shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C may be determined in advance.

  A production mode (production content) in a plurality of notice effects executed at a plurality of timings as such a reliability notice is set corresponding to a notice pattern serving as a usage pattern. In addition, the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect executed at each timing varies depending on, for example, the jackpot reliability that is likely to be a jackpot gaming state. In addition, the difference in the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect is caused not only by changing the effect operation when the notice effect is executed, but also depending on whether the notice effect is executed at each timing. Good. In the case where the effect mode in the notice effect performed at one timing among a plurality of timings is made different according to the jackpot reliability, for example, although it is the effect operation using the same effect device, the operation mode is made different. Thus, different rendering modes may be obtained.

  In this embodiment, in the change start notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. In the all-symbol-variation notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability, respectively. In the symbol deceleration notice, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. In the advance notice after the reach is reached, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the advance notice at the time of reach development, the production mode differs depending on the presence or absence of the corresponding production operation. In this way, the effect mode in the notice effect of the reliability notice differs depending on the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state (big hit reliability) together with the execution timing of each notice effect. In addition, it is not limited to what performs a notice effect with the effect aspect corresponding to low reliability, A player may be able to recognize that it is low reliability by not performing a predetermined notice effect.

  For example, the low-reliability notice effect notifies that there is a possibility that the game state will be a big hit gaming state “less than 10%”. The medium-reliability notice effect, for example, notifies that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is “10% or more and less than 30%”. The high-reliability notice effect notifies, for example, that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is “30% or more”. The probability of hitting a jackpot gaming state (hit hit reliability) as a result of such a notice effect is determined by the percentage of each notice pattern depending on whether the variable display result is a “hit display result” or “losing display result” What is necessary is just to be able to set beforehand by making different. For example, a low-reliability notice effect may be executed at a lower rate when it is a big hit and at a higher rate when it is lost than a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect. . In addition, the high-reliability notice effect has a higher ratio when it is a big hit and a lower ratio when it becomes a loss than the low-reliability or medium-reliability notice effect. . Here, when the probability of being in the big hit gaming state is 0%, it means that the fluctuation display result is always the “losing display result” and the big hit gaming state is not achieved. In addition, when the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is 100%, the fluctuation display result is always the “big hit display result”, which means that the big hit gaming state is always obtained.

  In addition, the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state to be notified by the notice effect of each reliability (big hit reliability) is not limited to the above example, and ranges from 0% to 100% according to a predetermined number of stages Anything that has been done. That is, the high-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to be notified that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is greater than or equal to the predetermined first reference value, and the low-reliability notice effect is likely to become a big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to be able to notify that it is less than a predetermined second reference value lower than one reference value. In this case, the medium-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to be notified that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the first reference value and greater than or equal to the second reference value.

  For example, in the case of advance notice at the start of change, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability, while in the case of advance notice during change of all symbols, low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability are provided. It becomes a different production mode corresponding to each. The medium-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability less than the first reference value, while the high-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability greater than or equal to the first reference value. That is, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared with the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. Is set so that the upper limit value thereof may be high (large).

  The number of stages of the jackpot gaming state (hit reliability) is within the range of jackpot reliability that can be notified by each of the announcement performances with different performance modes in the range of 0% to 100% of the jackpot reliability. Indicates the number of sections (number of areas). As an example, in the case of a notice effect that has different effect forms corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability, such as a notice at the start of change and a notice at the time of symbol deceleration, the number of stages of the big hit reliability is “2”. " On the other hand, in the case of a notice effect that becomes a different production mode corresponding to each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability, such as a notice during all symbol changes and a notice after reach establishment, The number of stages of the big hit reliability is “3”. Further, in the case of the advance notice at the time of reach development, the stage of the big hit reliability is “2” because the stage of production differs depending on the presence or absence of the corresponding stage operation.

  Thus, the number of stages of the big hit reliability is set to be different depending on which of the plurality of timings is the notice effect to be executed. For example, the number of stages of jackpot reliability is “2” in the case of notice of change start, whereas the number of stages of jackpot reliability is “3” in the case of notice of change during all symbols. That is, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared with the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. The number of stages is set to be larger.

  The notice effect that is executed at one timing among a plurality of timings is made to give notice of different jackpot reliability so that the player can recognize it by changing the effect form. Therefore, the number of types of effect modes in each notice effect may be equal to the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect. Alternatively, among the plurality of types of notice effects in each notice effect, there may be those that give notice of the same jackpot reliability in different effect forms. As in this case, the number of types of effects in each notice effect may be larger than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect.

  For example, even in the case of a notice effect in which the number of stages of the jackpot reliability is the same, such as a notice during the change of all symbols and a notice after the reach is established, The second reference value may be different. As a more specific example, the reliability of the big hit for all symbol changes is as follows: low reliability is "less than 5%", medium reliability is "5% or more but less than 20%", and high reliability is "20% or more" On the other hand, the big hit reliability for the advance notice after reach is set so that the low reliability is “less than 10%”, the medium reliability is “10% or more and less than 30%”, and the high reliability is “30% or more”. Also good. As described above, whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. Also, for example, when a specific advance notice effect is executed, such as a big hit reliability is “80% or more” when a reach advance notice is executed, the possibility of a big hit game state is dramatically improved. This may be announced.

  Each notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings may be notified that the jackpot reliability is within a predetermined range by changing the production mode, or the jackpot reliability is concrete. You may notify that it is a single numerical value (for example, percentage value). For example, the low-reliability notice effect may notify that the big hit reliability is within a range of “less than 10%” or a specific numerical value (eg, 5%) that is “less than 10%”. May be announced. However, the execution ratio of the notice effect may be different from the setting at the design stage when an actual game is executed due to deviation of numerical data indicating random values. Thereby, the big hit reliability of each notice effect may be different from the setting at the design stage when an actual game is executed. Therefore, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by each notice effect does not need to exactly match the probability that the game will actually be in the jackpot game state in the progress of the game, if a rough standard range and value can be announced Good.

  When notifying that the jackpot reliability is a specific single value by the notice effect, the number of stages of the jackpot reliability is the jackpot that can be notified by the notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings. It suffices to indicate the number of reliability (number of elements). As an example, a notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings can be changed to “5%”, “15%”, “25%”, “50%”, “70%” by changing the effect mode. Assume that the jackpot reliability can be notified in advance. In this case, the number (number of elements) of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect is “5”, and the number of stages of the jackpot reliability is also “5”.

  For example, there may be a common (overlapping) portion in the range of jackpot reliability that can be notified between the low-reliability and medium-reliability notice effects, or between the medium-reliability and high-reliability notice effects. As an example, a low-reliability notice effect gives a notice of a big hit reliability of “less than 30%”, and a medium-reliability notice effect gives a notice of a big hit reliability of “20% or more and less than 60%”. The notice effect may be a notice of the jackpot reliability of “50% or more”.

  FIG. 17 exemplifies the effect modes (effect contents) of the reliability notice in each of the notice at the start of change, the notice during the change of all symbols, the notice at the time of symbol deceleration, the notice after reach establishment, and the notice at the time of reach development.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the change start notice corresponds to the start of the change of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thus, an effect operation for turning on the effect lighting accessory 90 (for example, a flash or rotating lamp operation) is executed. As shown in FIG. 17 (B), in the all-symbol changing notice, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 when all the decorative symbols are changing (for example, high-speed changing). A presentation operation to be displayed is executed. As shown in FIG. 17C, in the symbol deceleration notice, the variation speed of the decorative symbol decreases in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Alternatively, when the decorative design is stopped (temporarily stopped), a predetermined effect image is displayed or a predetermined sound effect is output in response to detection of a predetermined operation (for example, tilting operation) on the stick controller 31A. The production operation is executed. As shown in FIG. 17D, in the advance notice after the reach is established, an effect operation is performed in which the background image on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be changed to a different background image. As shown in FIG. 17E, in the reach advance notice, an effect operation is performed such that the effect movable members 32A and 32B advance and unite in front of the display screen in the image display device 5.

  When the change start notice as shown in FIG. 17 (A) is executed, for example, the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 (for example, green or red), the presence / absence of blinking, the number of blinks, the rotation pattern in the rotating lamp operation, It is only necessary to be able to give notice of different jackpot reliability by changing some or all of the sound effects that are output together with the lighting operation of the effect lighting accessory 90. As an example, if the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 is green in the low reliability change start notice, the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 is red in the medium reliability change start notice. Good.

  When the advance notice during the change of all symbols as shown in FIG. 17 (B) is executed, in the step-up notice effect in which different character images such as the effect image showing the character CHA and the character CHB are displayed in order, the effect display ( It suffices if different jackpot reliability can be notified in advance according to the number of stages in which the number of characters to be displayed has changed.

  The step-up notice effect is a notice effect that changes the effect state in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. In the step-up notice effect, when the effect state changes stepwise up to a large number of stages, there is a higher possibility of a big hit gaming state than when the step-up notice effect ends in a small number of stages. In the step-up notice effect, the shape and color of one character may be changed, and the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, effect model, etc.) as seen from the player changes stepwise. Anything can be recognized. For example, in addition to the case where the number of characters displayed stepwise increases, the number of characters moving stepwise increases, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase stepwise, the character size increases stepwise. There may be a case where it becomes larger. Further, instead of displaying the effect image indicating the character, or together with the display of the effect image, the operation state of the effect model may be changed stepwise. Then, when there are a plurality of production models, the number of production models to be moved increases stepwise, or the number and frequency of movement of the production models increase step by step, resulting in a big hit gaming state. It is only necessary to be able to foresee that the possibility will increase in stages.

  As an example, in the low reliability all symbol variation notice, only the effect image indicating the character CHA is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (step A). On the other hand, in the medium reliability all-variation notice, the effect image indicating the character CHB is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 after the display of the effect image corresponding to step A is completed (step B). ). In the high-reliability notice of all symbols being changed, both the character CHA and the character CHB are simultaneously displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 after the display of the effect images corresponding to step A and step B is sequentially completed. (Step C).

  When the symbol deceleration notice as shown in FIG. 17 (C) is executed, first, a predetermined effect operation serving as an operation promotion effect is performed. The operation promotion effect is an effect of prompting the player to perform an operation action on the stick controller 31A or the like by, for example, displaying an effect image informing the prepared message MSA at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. Any operation is acceptable. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation action is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, but that that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED lighting or flashing with a predetermined lighting pattern, a model for production provided inside or outside the game area to operate in a predetermined mode of operation, or a combination of these It may be. When an operation on the stick controller 31A or the like is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, the operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected and, for example, among a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance. Displaying any one of the effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, outputting sound effects corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R; The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on in any one of a plurality of types of lighting modes, the production model is operated in any one of a plurality of types of operating modes, or these Various performance operations are performed, such as a performance operation combining any of the above. It is. It is only necessary to be able to give notice of different jackpot reliability by varying the production mode at the time of detecting such an operation action.

  In addition, it is not limited to what a predetermined production | presentation operation | movement is performed according to the operation action to 31 A of stick controllers being detected, A predetermined production | presentation operation | movement according to the operation action to the push button 31B being detected May be executed. In addition, after the operation promotion effect is started, when the predetermined period has passed without detecting the operation action, the symbol deceleration notice may be ended without executing the effect operation. Alternatively, when a predetermined period has elapsed even if no operation action is detected, a predetermined effect operation may be executed.

  When the advance notice after reach establishment as shown in FIG. 17D is executed, for example, whether or not the background image HKA is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image HKA (for example, “mountain”). Whether the display color or pattern of the portion is a cherry blossom pattern, etc. The reliability of the cherry blossom pattern is high), and a background image different from the background image HKA is displayed. Whether or not an effect image indicating a predetermined character is displayed together with the background image, the sound effect output together with the display of the background image or the lighting mode of the illuminant, or some or all of these It is sufficient that different jackpot reliability can be notified in advance depending on the combination.

  When the advance notice at the time of reach development as shown in FIG. 17 (E) is executed, the plurality of effect movable members 32A and 32B arranged around the image display device 5 are in front of the display screen in the image display device 5, respectively. Enter (front) and unite with each other. The production model composed of a plurality of production movable members 32A and 32B is a specific motif (for example, a fighter plane) that reminds a player of a specific concept (for example, “improvement in combat power” by a special fighter shape). It only has to have a shape and color according to an animation or the like depicting a battle state. The reach advancement notice and the reach form of super reach may be the same or similar specific motif that causes the player to recall the same or similar concept according to both presentation forms.

  In addition, the specific contents of the production operations in the advance notice at the start of change, advance notice during change of all symbols, advance notice at symbol deceleration, advance notice after reach, and advance notice at reach development are not limited to the above, but the player May be any production operation capable of recognizing the big hit reliability or the like.

  In the combination of the notice effects based on the notice pattern shown in FIGS. 13, 14A and 14B, the jackpot reliability noticed by the notice effect executed at one timing and the notice effects executed at other timings. Is set so as not to have a prohibited relationship in advance. For example, a warning pattern is not prepared, which is a combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice or a reach establishment notice is executed after a high-reliability symbol change notice is executed. Here, the high-reliability notice effect notifies that the jackpot reliability is equal to or higher than the first reference value, and the low-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability less than the second reference value lower than the first reference value. Predict that there is. Therefore, when a highly reliable notice effect is executed to predict that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, The low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at two timings is less than the second reference value, which is lower than the first reference value, is not executed.

  Further, whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. That is, if the execution timing of the notice effect is different, the first reference value or the second reference value for dividing into low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability may be changed. Therefore, the first reference value and the second reference value may not match between a plurality of the notice effects with different execution timings. For example, the notice effect executed at the timing of 1 is expressed with high reliability and medium reliability. The first reference value for dividing into stages may be lower than the second reference value for dividing the announcement effect executed at other timing into medium reliability and low reliability. . Even in such a setting, a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is equal to or higher than the first reference value (reference value corresponding to the first timing). When executed, a low-reliability notice for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a second timing later than the first timing is less than a second reference value (a reference value corresponding to the second timing). It is only necessary that the production is not executed.

  In some cases, a notice effect may be used to notify that the jackpot reliability is a specific single numerical value (for example, a percentage value). Accordingly, when notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is not less than the first reference value, it is notifying that it is within a predetermined range not less than the first reference value and exceeding the first reference value. A case where a specific single numerical value is notified in advance is included. In addition, when notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than the second reference value, it is less than the second reference value when notifying that it is within a predetermined range less than the second reference value. The case where it is foretelling that it is a specific single numerical value is included. In the following, the case where the value is greater than or less than a certain value includes cases similar to these.

  Furthermore, for example, after a medium-reliability change start notice and a medium-reliability or high-reliability all-pattern change notice are executed, a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice or reach notice is executed. There is also no notice pattern that is a combination of notice effects. In this way, the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than a predetermined value at a timing before a predetermined timing (for example, timing when all symbols are changing) among a plurality of timings is not executed. In such a case, a low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a timing after a predetermined timing is less than a predetermined value may not be executed. Alternatively, when only a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect is executed in which a possibility that a big hit gaming state is a predetermined value or more at a timing before a predetermined timing among a plurality of timings is executed. At a later timing than the timing, a low-reliability notice effect that notifies that the probability of being a big hit gaming state is less than a predetermined value is not executed, and a medium-reliability or high-reliability predicting that it is greater than or equal to a predetermined value You may make it perform the notice production of the degree.

  In addition, it is limited to the thing which prohibits that the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at one timing and the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at other timings have a predetermined relationship. For example, the determination ratio may be limited to be extremely lower than that in a case other than the predetermined relationship. For example, when a highly reliable notice effect is executed in which a possibility that a big hit gaming state at a first timing among a plurality of timings is equal to or higher than a first reference value is executed, You may restrict | limit so that a low-reliability notice effect which notifies that the possibility of becoming a big hit game state in two timings is less than a 2nd reference value is hard to be performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the execution timing of the final notice effect. In FIG. 18, as an example, a control example when a confirmation notice is performed during a variable display without super reach α development is shown. FIG. 18A mainly shows the control period in the final notice. FIG. 18B mainly shows the notice pattern of the immediate confirmation notice included in the confirmation notice. FIG. 18C mainly shows the notice pattern of the delay confirmation notice included in the confirmation notice.

  In this embodiment, when the stick controller 31A is specifically operated during the operation effective period set in the reach state in the final announcement that is performed as the operation announcement effect, a big hit is made corresponding to the operation. Sometimes an effect operation is performed in which the effect movable members 32A and 32B are operated in a predetermined pattern. Such an effect operation is a notice operation of a final notice that is performed as an operation notice effect. Such a notice operation is not performed when it is off. Therefore, this is a notice action (notice action of a possibility of becoming a big hit) that the effect action for operating the movable movable elements 32A, 32B in a predetermined pattern in the final notice made as the operation notice effect is a big hit. On the other hand, in the reliability notice shown in FIG. 17, in the symbol deceleration notice as shown in (C), an effect operation for performing a predetermined effect image display and a predetermined sound effect output in accordance with the operation of the stick controller 31A is executed. However, the effect of operating the effect movable members 32A and 32B is not executed. Further, in the reliability notice shown in FIG. 17, the effect of operating the effect movable members 32A and 32B is executed regardless of the operation of the stick controller 31A in the reach state in the reach advance notice as shown in (E). . In this way, in the above-described reliability notice, the effect operation for operating the effect movable members 32A and 32B according to the operation of the stick controller 31A in the reach state, such as the confirmation notice, is not executed. The final notice that is executed is recognized by the player as a notice effect different from the reliability notice. The confirmation notice includes an immediate confirmation notice that a big hit is made at an operation corresponding timing (immediate timing according to the operation) corresponding to the operation of the stick controller 31A, and a big hit at a delay timing delayed from the operation correspondence timing. And a delay confirmation notice to foresee that When the confirmation notice is executed, either the immediate confirmation notice or the delayed confirmation notice is selected and executed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (A), when the final notice is executed, for example, a special symbol and a decorative symbol change display are started, and a reach state is achieved by a combination of left and right symbols through a left and right symbol deceleration state from the all symbol variation state. If is established, a notice effect execution period (a period of the internal control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1) for the confirmation notice is started. The notice effect execution period of the final notice continues until the symbol change end state (all symbols stop).

  An operation promotion effect period for executing an operation promotion effect (operation promotion effect) as an effect operation for prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A in a predetermined period from the start of the notice effect execution period of the final notice. The operation promotion effect period is also an operation effective period during which the operation action of the stick controller 31A can be accepted as an effective operation.

  FIG. 18A shows an example in which the operation effective period and the operation promotion effect period are set to overlap periods in which the start time and the end time are the same and all the periods overlap. The operation effective period and the operation promotion effect period may be set to overlap periods in which the start time and the end time are the same and the entire period overlaps, and at least one of the start time and the end time is different, and partly The period may be set such that the periods overlap. For example, a period may be set in which the operation effective period and the operation promotion effect period have the same start time and the operation promotion effect period ends first. In addition, even if either the operation effective period or the operation promotion effect period starts first, the start time is different, and even if the operation effective period and the operation promotion effect period have the same end time Good.

  Referring to FIG. 18 (A), the period from the start of the operation promotion effect period (operation valid period) to the end of the predetermined time after the end of the operation promotion effect period (operation valid period) can be immediately confirmed and executed. Set as period. In this example, when it is determined to execute the immediate confirmation notice, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the operation promotion effect period (operation effective period), Immediate confirmation notice effect is executed during the immediate confirmation notice execution period. The reason for setting the immediate confirmation notice execution period until the predetermined time has elapsed after the operation promotion effect period (operation effective period) ends is that the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed just before the operation promotion effect period (operation effective period) ends. This is because an immediate confirmation notice may be executed after the end of the operation promotion effect period (operation valid period) when detected.

  Referring to FIG. 18 (A), after the end of the immediate confirmation advance notice execution period, a period until a predetermined time elapses after the elapse of a predetermined time is a delay confirmation advance notice execution. Set as possible period. In this example, when it is determined to execute the delay confirmation notice, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the operation promotion effect period (operation effective period), The confirmation notice is not executed during the immediate confirmation notice execution period, and then the confirmation notice, that is, the delay confirmation notice is executed during the delay confirmation notice execution period. As a result, when it is determined to execute the delay confirmation advance notice, when the stick controller 31A is operated, the delay confirmation advance notice as the confirmation advance notice is executed at a timing delayed from the execution timing of the immediate confirmation advance notice.

  In this embodiment, even when the operation of the stick controller 31A is not detected during the operation valid period, if the display result is a big hit, for example, the immediate confirmation notice executable period after the operation validity period has passed, or the delay confirmation notice The fixed notice is executed in a predetermined period such as an executable period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation result of the stick controller 31A is not detected during the operation valid period when the display result is a big hit, the confirmation notice may not be executed. In addition, when an operation of the stick controller 31A is not detected during the operation valid period, when a confirmation notice is executed, an operation such as an immediate confirmation notice execution period and a delay confirmation notice execution period is detected. The confirmation notice may be executed at a timing other than the timing set as the notice operation execution timing of the confirmation notice.

  In addition, as an effect of the immediate confirmation notice, an example is shown in which when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the operation valid period, the effect is immediately started and the effect ends after a predetermined time. Regardless of the timing at which the operation is performed during the operation effective period, the presentation may be controlled so that the timing at which the presentation ends is the same.

  In addition, as an example of the end timing of the immediate confirmation advance notice executable period, an example is shown in which the timing is set to be earlier than the end timing of the delay confirmation advance notice execution period. You may set so that it may become the same timing as the end timing of a possible period.

  In addition, when the advance notice is performed during the fluctuation display with the development of the super reach α, the advance notice execution period (the period of the internal control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1) of the advance notice is set after the development. In the same relationship as the context, the operation promotion effect period (operation valid period), the immediate confirmation notice execution period, and the delayed confirmation notice execution period are set, and the confirmation notice effect is executed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a production mode of effects executed in the image display device 5 or the like when a final notice including an immediate final notice and a delayed final notice is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect of the final notice is executed when the reach state is reached with the fluctuation pattern of super reach α (excluding the fluctuation pattern of pseudo continuous fluctuation). Among such variation patterns, when the variation pattern has no super-reach development, the final notice production starts from the beginning of the reach production as shown in FIG. 18, and when the variation pattern has super-reach development. The production of the final notice is started from the timing after development.

  In the present embodiment, the operation advance notice effect that is performed as the final notice effect is determined to execute the advance notice effect as described later, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α (the fluctuation of the pseudo continuous fluctuation) is determined. In the example shown above, the execution is possible when the reach state is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation advance notice effect performed as a final notice is determined to execute the notice effect, and for example, a. It may be performed at all types of super reach (including super reach β in the present embodiment), b. It may be performed for some types of super reach, as is done only for super reach α, c. When the effect is instructed by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 100 side, it may be performed on the effect control CPU 120 side. In addition, the operation notice effect such as performed as a final notice is performed when the change pattern as described above is executed without determining whether or not the notice effect is executed separately from the change pattern as described above. You may be made to do.

  Further, the determination as to whether or not to execute the operation notice effect as performed as a final notice effect may be performed on the game control microcomputer 100 side or on the effect control CPU 120 side. May be. For example, when deciding whether or not to execute on the game control microcomputer 100 side, for example, when executing variable display, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice, and the decision to execute is made. Then, the super reach variation pattern may be selected as the variation pattern, and it may be instructed to execute the corresponding advance notice based on the super reach variation pattern. Further, when determining whether or not to execute on the side of the production control CPU 120, for example, when a variation pattern command is received, it is determined to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice and determined to execute. And determining whether or not to execute the advance notice based on whether or not the super reach variation pattern is received as a variation pattern, provided that the super reach variation pattern is received, It may be determined at random whether or not to execute the notice. Further, when determining whether or not to execute on the side of the effect control CPU 120, it is based on the received variation pattern without determining whether to execute the advance notice separately from the determination of the received variation pattern. Then, it may be determined whether or not to execute.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, in the final notice, the decorative symbols are stopped (temporarily stopped) in a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the display mode (for example, the left and right symbols are the same stop symbol), a predetermined effect operation that is an operation promotion effect (an effect image for informing a message MSA prepared in advance in FIG. 19A) is displayed. Display etc.). In the symbol deceleration notice of (C) in the reliability notice of FIG. 17, the operation promotion effect is executed at a timing that is not in the reach display mode. Therefore, as the confirmation notice, as shown in FIG. By executing the operation promotion effect at the timing of the display mode, the player can recognize that the effect is due to the final notice. As shown in FIG. 19A, the operation promotion effect is an effect image for informing a message MSA prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned symbol deceleration notice. It is only necessary to provide an effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation action on the stick controller 31A, etc.

  Unlike the case of the above-mentioned symbol deceleration notice, the player can easily recognize that the confirmation notice differs from the symbol deceleration notice by executing the operation promotion effect in the reach state. .

  And if operation (for example, tilting operation) of stick controller 31A is detected within the operation effective period (within the operation promotion effect period), the following effect is executed.

  When the display result is a big hit and it is decided to execute the immediate confirmation notice, it is immediately placed around the image display device 5 during the immediate confirmation notice execution period as shown in FIG. In addition, when a plurality of production-use movable members 32A and 32B advance to the front (front side) of the display screen in the image display device 5 and combine with each other for a predetermined time, a notice operation for immediate confirmation notice is performed. Done. In the advance notice of reach of (E) in the reliability notice of FIG. 17, there is no operation promotion effect at the timing of the reach display mode and the operation of the stick controller 31A at the timing of the reach display mode. The effect movable members 32A and 32B operate, and the confirmation notice is that the effect is due to the confirmation notice when the effect movable members 32A and 32B operate in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A. Can be distinguished and recognized by the player.

  On the other hand, when the display result is a big hit and it is decided to execute the delay confirmation notice, the confirmation notice effect is not executed during the immediate confirmation notice execution period as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19C, the plurality of effect movable members 32A and 32B arranged around the image display device 5 during the delay confirmation advance notice execution period are in front of the display screen in the image display device 5 (front surface). ) Is performed for a predetermined time, and a notice operation for delay confirmation notice is performed. When the notice operation of the immediate confirmation notice or the notice action of the delay confirmation notice is executed, as a display decision, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the display result is determined to be lost, as shown in FIGS. 19 (B2) and (C1), the effect of the notice operation of the confirmation notice is executed in the immediate confirmation notice execution period and the delayed confirmation notice execution period. First, as shown in FIG. 19 (D1), the loss display result is derived and displayed.

  Further, when it is decided to execute the immediate confirmation notice and when it is decided to execute the delay confirmation notice, the stick controller 31A is within the operation effective period (within the operation promotion effect period). When an operation (for example, tilting operation) is not detected, for example, the period after the operation valid period within the immediate confirmation notice execution possible period as shown in FIG. 19B or the delay confirmation notice in FIG. 19C. The final announcement is executed in a predetermined period such as a delay final announcement execution period such as an effect.

  It should be noted that, when it is determined to execute the immediate confirmation notice and when it is decided to execute the delay confirmation notice, the stick controller is used within the operation effective period (within the operation promotion effect period). When the operation of 31A (for example, tilting operation) is not detected, the effect of the notice operation of the confirmation notice as described above may not be executed.

  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 or table data constituting a determination table prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, effect lighting accessories 90, effect movable members 32 </ b> A, 32B stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation according to 32B and the like. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control 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. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as an effect display operation in a decorative design and a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable design display. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for each of a single or a plurality of notice effects that are executed according to the determination result of the notice pattern. 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.

  FIG. 20A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 20A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and executes each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. In addition, data indicating the switching timing of the presentation control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the decorative pattern variation display. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example, data indicating the output mode of sound effects or the like that are interlocked with the decorative symbol variation display operation during the decorative symbol variation display. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the illuminant, such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and further, the lighting accessory 90 for effects. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation for the trigger button, or an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B. In other words, data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action is included, such as data for designating control details of the effect operation when the operation is effectively detected.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, and some process data includes some of these. Furthermore, other various control data may be included, such as effect movable member control data indicating an operation mode in the effect movable members 32A and 32B.

  FIG. 20B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp 90 are provided in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control for blinking is performed, and control for determining the content of the effect by receiving an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value. The rendering operation shown in FIG. 20B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variation display of the decorative symbol An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, for performing the rendering operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the decorative symbol variation display (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is performed at the end of the jackpot gaming state) An effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) on the basis of the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the decorative display change display. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) in response to the determination result of the notice pattern, for example, when the decorative symbol variation display is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. Control of the light-emitting body such as the lighting accessory 90 for the effect, the movable members for effect 32A, 32B, etc.) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the movable member drive motors 33A, 33B, 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 the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 21, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 21 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative pattern variation display and various effects display by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, an operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B, for example. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 ( Electrical signals), commands (drive control signals) transmitted to the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B, and the like are output.

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

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp 90.

  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 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11). 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 (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the normal symbol change display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of tilting movement of blades. 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 (S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, etc., 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. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 22 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not (4)) (S202). At this time, for example, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S201 (S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port to be performed (S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not (4)) (S205). At this time, for example, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S205 (S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S206).

  After either of the processes of S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (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, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated to add 1 (S208).

  After executing the processing of S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, for determining the jackpot type The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (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, etc. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. 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, etc. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Further, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (S212). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 22 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  After executing the process of S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (S213; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S214), and the processing of S204 is performed. move on. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S215), and then the starting prize is received. The determination process ends.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in S201, the processing of S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing of S207 to S212 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is “1” in S213. In response to this, the process of S214 is executed, and then the process proceeds to S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in S204, the processing of S205 to S212 is executed, and then the processing of S215 is executed in response to the fact that the start port buffer value is “2” in S213. Then, the start winning determination process ends. 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 S101 shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Run.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151 and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is set as the “big hit display result” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is displayed. Decide (predetermined) before the results are derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (the jackpot symbol and the special symbol game in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is the “big hit display result”, and the determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the result, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. Processing to measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol game using the first special symbol or the second special symbol display device 4B is a special symbol game using the second special symbol, it is elapsed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. 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 of S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game used is controlled 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 S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B are set to stop the variation of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol. Is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is 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 fluctuation display result becomes the “big hit display result” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, or “second probability change”. Also good. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and setting the number of opening of the big winning opening to be the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “15 times”, 15R It is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum winning opening opening count, and the maximum winning opening opening number has been reached. In this case, processing for setting for transmitting 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 of 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 informing 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 controlling to a probable change state and a time reduction state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S231 (S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores special data stored as corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 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 so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit In 151B, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry ( S233). Further, in the processing of S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 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, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is updated to “2” (S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (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 S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. . As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. Determine. 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 being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening is used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), the special data is stored as special data stored in correspondence with the reservation number “1” in the first special figure storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (S236). 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 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 unit is updated. In 151A, 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 ( S237). Further, in the process of S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated 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” (S238).

  After executing either of the processes of S234 and S238, a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the special symbol fluctuation display result, is the “big hit display result” or the “lose display result” The special figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, 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 used as the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit display result” and “losing display result”. In comparison with, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit display result” or “losing display result” (S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in S239, in the process of S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability variation state. Depending on whether or not, the special figure display result is determined to be the “big hit display result” 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 the normal state or the short time state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130 Is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variation display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special data. It is selected as data for determination, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a “big hit display result” (S241). If it is determined that the result is a “hit display result” (S241; Yes), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, “first change”. Compared with the determined value assigned to each jackpot type of “2 probability variation”, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation” (S244). 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 (S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, “1” is set to “1”, “2” is set to “2”. Good.

  When it is determined in S241 that it is not the “hit display result” (S241; No), after executing the process of S245, the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, In response to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the determination, a fixed special symbol is set (S246). As an example, when it is determined in S241 that the special figure display result is not the “big hit display result”, the lost graphic and the special figure display result corresponding to the pre-determined result to be the “lost display result” The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in S241 that the special figure display result is the “big hit display result”, “3”, “5”, “ One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that becomes the first probability variation big winning symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “second probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the second probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In S235, when the first special figure reservation storage number is “0” (S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 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 is not transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S261). If the big hit flag is on (S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (S262). Also, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, or “second positive change”. (S263).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S261 (S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON, the time control is performed in the time reduction state and the probability change state. Then, it is determined whether or not the high base where the high opening control is performed is performed (S264). At this time, if the gaming state is not in the high base (S264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Select and set (S265). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base (S264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) is used as a use table for determining one of the plurality of variation pattern types. ) 132C is selected and set (S266).

  After executing any one of the processes of S263, S265, and S266, it is set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S267). Here, in the process of S267, the variation pattern type 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 type 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 type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module. .

  When the big hit flag is off, a plurality of variation pattern types are determined with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in S265 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C selected in S266. Decide on one of the types. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether the decorative symbol variation display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. In other words, the process of S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the decorative symbol variation display state to the reach state when the variation display result is the “lost display result”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in S268 (S269). The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of S269 is executed. Alternatively, the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure storage unit together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3, which are extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning unit is detected You may memorize | store as pending data in 151B.

  In the process of S269, the first special symbol display device 4A determines a variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition, 2. A common random counter regardless of whether the decorative pattern variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the start condition. Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 used for determining the variation pattern updated by, for example, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module. In the process of S269, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in S267, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Can be determined.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S269, a special symbol variation time which is a variation display time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (S270). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. After executing the processing of S270, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using (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 S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (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 variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. The data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in S272 is performed, the game state from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. Alternatively, the game state designation command and the pending storage 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 (S273), and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (S291). Here, the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the ON state by the process of S295 described later in response to the fact that the fixed special symbol that is the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game is derived and displayed. Is done.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is OFF in S291 (S291; No), the setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol is performed (S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (S294). For example, in the process of S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the ON state (S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of S292, the special symbol stop process is executed in the special symbol process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt until the special figure fixed display time set in S294 elapses. Each time it is done, it is determined in S291 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in S291 (S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (S296). For example, in the process of S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of S294 is read, and depending on whether or not the timer value becomes “0”. It may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in S296 (S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in S296 (S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (S298). ). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (S298; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (S299). Also, a setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (S300). For example, in the processing of S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. May be stored in the buffer area specified by.

  Subsequent to the processing of S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (S301). In addition, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time reduction state (S302). For example, as the process of S302, the remaining number of special figure games in which the probability change flag and the time-short flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-short control and the high opening control are performed. It is only necessary to execute processing for clearing the time-count counter for counting. Note that the time-count counter is provided in, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154 and the like, and when it is controlled to the time-short state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed in the time-short state (for example, A count initial value indicating “100”) or the like may be set. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S303), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in S298 (S298; No), it is determined whether or not the time-shorting control and the high opening control in the high base are ended (S304). Here, when it is determined that the time reduction control, the high opening control, and the like are to be ended, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed. Thereby, it can be notified to the side of the production control board 12 that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed from the short-time state to the normal state. It should be noted that the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the time reduction control and the high opening control in the high base are completed, and in other cases, the gaming state designation command may not be transmitted. Further, by counting the number of executions of the variable display in the time reduction state on the side of the effect control board 12, it may be possible to specify whether or not the time reduction state ends independently of the main board 11 side. . Also in this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (S305), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In the process of S304, for example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the hour / hour count value stored in the hour / hour counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control and the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of S304 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is a certain change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it may be determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variation display result becomes the “big hit display result”, or until a specific number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variation display result becomes the “big hit display result”.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing of S116 shown in FIG. 23, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is Set to the control process timer. In this case, in the process of S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has passed may be determined according to whether or not the jackpot is over. If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not passed in S321 (S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in S321 (S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (S322), and the big hit type is set. It is specified whether it was “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, or “second probability change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (S323).

  When it is determined in S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (S323; Yes), the setting for starting the control to change the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets an hourly flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to an on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (corresponding to an upper limit value of a special figure game executable in the hourly state) ( For example, “100”) is set in the time-count counter. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “first probability change” or “second probability change” (S323; No), setting for starting the control to change the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to the on state.

  It should be noted that a setting for controlling to a different probability variation state is performed depending on whether the big hit type is determined as “first probability variation” or the big hit type is determined as “second probability variation”. Also good. As an example, if the big hit type is determined to be “second probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the hourly count value is not set, and then a special figure is displayed. It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the result becomes the “big hit display result”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the ON state, and the time count count value of the time reduction count value is controlled in the same manner as in the case of control to the time reduction state. The initial value is set, and the probability variation control is continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes the “big hit display result”, while the time-short control is performed at a predetermined number of times (for example, “100”). It may be set to continue until it reaches.

  After performing either of the processes of S324 and S325, a setting for transmitting a big hit end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (S326). Note that the timing for transmitting the jackpot end designation command does not have to be after the end of the jackpot end effect waiting time. For example, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command may be made.

  Subsequent to the processing of S326, settings for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed (S327). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the side of the effect control board 12. After executing the process of S327, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (S328), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 29 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like, and is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S72; No), the process of S72 is repeatedly executed and 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, for example, an interruption that occurs when 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 a predetermined command reception interrupt process, for example, in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S72 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing is executed (S74). In the command analysis process executed in S74, for example, 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 are read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in S74, the effect control process is executed (S75). In the effect control process of S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, an effect lighting accessory 90, and an ornamental LED. About the control content of the production operation using various production devices such as the lighting operation in the light emitter and the drive operation of the production movable members 32A and 32B, determination according to the production control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11, Settings are made.

  Subsequent to the effect control process of S75, an effect random number update process is executed (S76), and numerical values indicating random values counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random values used for effect control. Data is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to S72.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S75 of FIG. 29 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. .

  The variation display start waiting process of S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation display start waiting process starts the variation display of decorative symbols on the screen of 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 whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform decorative display variation display and other various presentation operations, include processing to determine a fixed design variation pattern and various presentation control patterns in accordance with the variation pattern of the special design and the type of display result, etc. Yes. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variation display effect process in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variation display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. In addition, in the variation display effect process, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped in response to the reception of the symbol determination designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Processing to display (derived display) is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the finalized design may be displayed in a completely stopped state (derived display). In this case, when the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used. It is possible to determine and display the variation display result by deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative design. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variation display stop process, the jackpot gaming state is started based on the variation display result notified by the variation display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. It includes processing for determining whether or not. Then, when the big win gaming state is started corresponding to the “big hit display result”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result is “lost display result”. When the big hit gaming state is not started in response to "", the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

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

  The big hit effect process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. 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 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 a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The jackpot end effect process in S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 a 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. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 31A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in S171 of FIG. In the variation display start setting process shown in FIG. 31A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variation display result of the ornament symbol (S431). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the determination contents at the start of variation such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variation display result indicated by the variation display result notification command. Determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, the determination contents at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variation display result are “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “first” There are “probability change (big hit)” and “second probability change (big hit)”.

  FIG. 31B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of S431. In this example, when the change start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are used as the final stop symbols. decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and determines a predetermined left determined symbol that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variation start determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and determines predetermined left and right determined symbols stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. To decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)”, “first positive change (big hit)”, or “second positive change (big hit)”, the decoration of “left”, “middle”, and “right” In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the jackpot determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and then determines the predetermined jackpot determination stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 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 variation”, “first probability variation” or “second probability variation”, whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol It suffices to determine which one is to be a confirmed decorative design. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when it is determined that the jackpot type is “first probability variation” and the promotion effect during the jackpot is not to be executed, or when the jackpot type is “second probability variation”, a confirmed decorative symbol is selected from among a plurality of types of probability variation symbols. Decide what will be. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is “first probability variation”, when it is determined to execute the promotion effect during the jackpot, the one that becomes the final decorative symbol is determined from the plural types of normal symbols. To do. As a result, even though the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, the promotion effect during the big hit is prevented and the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of S431, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect and a jackpot promotion effect when the content determined at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “first probability change (big hit)” May be determined. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the promotion effect updated by, for example, a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and then a re-lottery determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the like. It is only necessary to determine whether to execute the re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect by referring to the jackpot promotion promotion table. Further, for example, when it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in S431, a notice effect determination process is executed (S432). Then, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (S433). 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 indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a use pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the notice pattern determined by the notice effect determination process in S432, and sets it as a use pattern.

  After executing the processing of S433, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S434). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (S435). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in S433 is transmitted 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 areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the apparatus 5. In response to the start of the decorative symbol variation display, a setting is made to update the on-hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (S436). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the variable display (S437), and then the variable display start setting processing ends.

  FIG. 32A is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect determination process executed in S432 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 32A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the notice, that is, whether or not to execute the notice effect (S500). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect at a different determination ratio depending on the variation display contents by the combination of the variation pattern and the variation display result. In this embodiment, the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation display result include “non-reach (losing)”, “normal reach (losing)”, “no super-reach development (losing)”, “super-reach”. There is "Development (losing)", "Normal reach (big hit)", "No super reach development (big hit)", "Super reach development (big hit)".

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 32B, whether or not to execute all of the plurality of notice effects that can be executed at each of a plurality of timings is determined collectively. On the other hand, for each timing at which a plurality of notice effects can be executed, whether or not to execute the notice effects may be individually determined. For example, when the variable display content is non-reach (losing), whether to execute each of the change start notice, all symbol change notice, and symbol deceleration notice may be determined individually. For the notice effect that is decided to be executed, the notice effect is executed in the effect manner according to the decision result of the notice pattern, while for the notice effect that is decided not to be executed, the decision result of the notice pattern Regardless of the case, it may be restricted (prohibited) not to execute the notice effect.

  Subsequent to the determination in S500, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “with notice” for executing the notice effect (S501). At this time, when there is no notice that the notice effect is not executed (S501; No), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a notice (S501; Yes), the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command is a super reach α without pseudo continuous fluctuation, that is, PA3-1, PA3-2 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern designates either PA5-1 or PA5-2 (S502).

  Here, in S502, based on the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not a condition for enabling the final notice is established. That is, in the present embodiment, among the variation patterns, when the super reach α without pseudo-continuous variation, that is, any of PA3-1, PA3-2, PA5-1, and PA5-2 in FIG. 5 is executed. The effect control CPU 121 has received a variation pattern that specifies one of PA3-1, PA3-2, PA5-1, and PA5-2. Is a condition that enables the final notice to be executed.

  If it is determined in S502 that the variation pattern is as described above, the process proceeds to S510, which will be described later, in order to perform processing related to the final notice. On the other hand, if it is determined in S502 that the variation pattern is not as described above, the process proceeds to S503, which will be described later, in order to perform processing related to the reliability notice. It should be noted that by performing the process of S502 before the process of S501, it is possible to always execute the effect of the final notice when the super reach α without pseudo continuous fluctuation. Even when the processing of S502 is executed prior to the processing of S501, when the super reach α has no pseudo-continuous fluctuation, a notice effect other than the final notice is executed at a predetermined rate. You may control as follows.

  In S503, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that causes a reach mode with super-reach development to appear (S503). If it is not a variation pattern that causes a reach mode with super reach development (S503; No), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach variation pattern (S504). ).

  In the case of the variation pattern that causes the reach mode with super-reach development to appear in S503 (S503; Yes), any one of a plurality of the pre-announcement patterns YAP01 to YAP44 prepared in advance as the advance patterns for super-reach development. And set as a usage pattern (S505). When it is not a non-reach variation pattern in S504 (S504; No), it is determined as one of a plurality of advance notice patterns YBP01 to YBP22 prepared as advance notice patterns for normal reach or no super reach development, and set as a use pattern (S506). If it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in S504 (S504; Yes), it is determined as one of a plurality of advance notice patterns YCP01 to YCP09 prepared in advance as the advance notice pattern before non-reach or pseudo-continuous fluctuation. The usage pattern is set (S507).

  When the notice pattern is determined by the process of S505, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, the notice pattern is changed at a different rate depending on whether the fluctuation display result is the “lack display result” or the “hit display result”. It only has to be decided. When the notice pattern is determined by the processing of S506, for example, as shown in FIG. 34, the reach pattern in which the change display result is the “lose display result”, the reach pattern of normal reach or no super reach development appears. The notice pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the pattern is a variation pattern or the variation display result is a “big hit display result”. When the notice pattern is determined by the processing of S507, for example, as shown in FIG. 35, the notice pattern may be determined at a rate corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”.

  As an example of the processing in S505, the effect control CPU 120 selects a notice pattern determination table for super reach development stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-4 for determining the notice pattern (for single-shot / final change) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 and the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for the development of super reach, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number SR2-4 according to each case where the fluctuation display result is “lost display result” and “big hit display result” It may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YAP01 to the notice pattern YAP44. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  As an example of the process in S506, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal reach or no super reach advance notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-4 for determining the notice pattern (for single-shot / final change) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 and the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for normal reach or no super-reach development, whether the change pattern when the change display result is "Loss display result" is a change pattern that causes the reach pattern to appear between normal reach and no super reach development The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2-4 is one of the notice pattern YBP01 to the notice pattern YBP22 depending on each case such as whether the variable display result is a “big hit display result”. As long as it is assigned to. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  As an example of the processing in S507, the effect control CPU 120 selects a non-reach or pre-fluctuation pre-announcement pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-4 for determining the notice pattern (for single-shot / final change) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 and the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for non-reach or pre-fluctuation change, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-4 when the non-reach change pattern is designated is the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern. It may be assigned to any one of YCP09. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which either the reliability notice or the final notice is executed in one change display for the reliability notice and the final notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in a second embodiment to be described later, for example, in a single variable display, a reliability notice and a confirmation notice are combined, for example, a confirmation notice is executed after a reliability notice is executed. You may make it perform.

  Further, in the first embodiment, an example has been shown in which a condition that enables execution of the confirmation notice when the super reach α without pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation notice may be executable in a fluctuation display in which pseudo-variation is executed, or may be executed in a fluctuation display of normal reach other than super reach, and is executed in a fluctuation display that does not become reach. It may be possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the final notice effect executed as the operation notice effect is a fluctuation pattern without super-reach development, the final notice effect is displayed from the beginning of the reach effect as shown in FIG. In the case of the fluctuation pattern with super-reach development, the example of the effect of starting the final notice is shown from the timing after the reach development. When it is indicated that the jackpot is confirmed by the notice effect operation as the action notice effect of the final notice as the operation notice effect, the notice effect operation indicating the notice content by the operation notice effect is, for example, a variation pattern with super reach development. It is desirable to perform it at the end of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display as much as possible, such as the timing after the development of the reach.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as an operation advance notice effect in which a notice effect is executed according to the operation of the operation means, there is a possibility that a big hit will be obtained by executing an effect indicating that it will be a big hit gaming state. Explained the final notice to be announced. However, as the operation advance notice effect, a notice effect that notifies the possibility of a big hit may be executed by executing an effect indicating the reliability (expected degree) of becoming a big hit gaming state. In other words, as the operation advance notice effect, any notice effect may be used as long as it is a notice effect for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state. For such various operation announcement effects, the possibility of winning a big hit is announced either at the operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation or the delay timing delayed from the operation corresponding timing as described above. A notice effect may be executed.

  Further, the execution timing of the confirmation notice is not limited to the timing after the occurrence of reach as shown in FIG. 18, but other timing such as the timing at the beginning of the variable display and the timing before the reach state is reached. It may be executed at the timing.

  Further, the execution timing of the delay confirmation notice may be any timing that is delayed from the execution timing of the immediate confirmation notice, and is not limited to the timing shown in FIG. However, it is desirable that the execution timing of the delay confirmation notice be a timing at which the player can recognize that it is delayed from the execution timing of the immediate confirmation notice.

  In addition, the notification effect of the reliability notice and the notice effect of the confirmation notice are, for example, that the movable member is not used for the effect in the reliability notice and the movable member is used in the effect in the notice effect of the confirmation notice. The production mode may be different. For example, the production mode of the announcement production is common, for example, the movable member is used for production in both the announcement of the reliability announcement and the announcement of the final announcement. It may be.

  In addition, a plurality of types of notice effects are executed at the above-described plurality of timings, either at an operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation or at a delay timing delayed from the operation corresponding timing. It may be executed as a part of the reliability notice. For example, the notice effect that predicts the possibility of a big hit at any one of the operation response timing corresponding to the operation and the delay timing delayed from the operation response timing is the reach development time in the reach development fluctuation in the reliability notice. It may be executed as a notice. When performing such an effect, when a warning action is made to determine the big hit at either the operation response timing corresponding to the operation or the delay timing delayed from the operation response timing, it is executed at an earlier timing. In the reliability notice to be performed, a production mode with relatively high reliability such as high reliability and medium reliability may be selected. However, when the warning operation for determining the big hit is not performed, the high reliability and medium reliability are selected. The selection of the production mode is limited so as not to select the production mode having a relatively high reliability (for example, selecting only the production mode with low reliability).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33, the determination ratio of the notice pattern differs depending on whether the fluctuation display result is “lost display result” or “big hit display result”. For example, all of the advance notice patterns (see FIG. 13) for executing the advance notice of reach such as the notice pattern YAP02 (see FIG. 13) have a very low determination rate of less than 0.2% when the change display result is the “lose display result”. ing. On the other hand, when the variable display result is the “big hit display result”, the determination ratio of the notice pattern for executing the advance notice at the time of reach development is at least 1.00% (the notice pattern YAP08, the notice pattern YAP14, the notice pattern). YAP16 and the like). In this way, when the fluctuation display result is the “big hit display result”, the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed at a sufficiently higher rate than when the fluctuation display result is the “losing display result”. Therefore, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, it is notified that the jackpot reliability is higher than when the advance notice is not executed.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33, the jackpot reliability that is notified by the notice effect executed at one timing among the plurality of timings and the jackpot reliability that is notified by the notice effect executed at other timings. However, there is a part that limits the ratio of the predetermined relationship to be low. For example, for the notice pattern YAP08, notice pattern YAP14, notice pattern YAP16, etc., the determination ratio when the variable display result is the “lose display result” is the lowest 0.05% of the notice patterns for the development of super reach. In addition, the determination ratio when the variable display result is the “big hit display result” is also the lowest 1.00% of the notice patterns for executing the reach advance notice.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the notice pattern YAP08 is a combination of notice effects such that after a medium-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed, a notice after a low-reliability reach is established. The notice pattern YAP14 and the notice pattern YAP16 are a combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed after a medium-reliability symbol change notice is executed. As described above, in the second timing that is later than the first timing, when the notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value. A notice that a notice effect that notifies that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state is less than a predetermined reference value is executed is a notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a second timing is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value. An effect mode in a plurality of notice effects may be determined so as to be lower than the rate at which the effect is executed. As a result, the game for entering into the big hit game state by restricting the fact that the announcement effect having a lower jackpot reliability than the previously executed announcement effect is executed later as the decorative symbols change display progresses. It can suppress that a person's expectation falls. Since the notice pattern YAP28, the notice pattern YAP30, the notice pattern YAP34, and the notice pattern YAP36 are also set to the same determination ratio as the notice pattern YAP08 and the like, the same effect can be obtained.

  In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 33, the notice pattern YAP42 and the notice pattern YAP44 are set to the same decision ratio as the notice pattern YAP08. As shown in FIG. 13, the notice pattern YAP42 and the notice pattern YAP44 are a combination of notice effects such that a highly reliable symbol change notice is executed after a highly reliable all-variable notice is executed. Yes. Even with such a setting, when a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing out of a plurality of timings is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value, The ratio at which the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at two timings is less than the predetermined reference value is executed so that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the second timing is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value. It is possible to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects such that the notice effect to be notified is lower than the ratio of execution.

  In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 33, the notice pattern YAP18, the notice pattern YAP24, the notice pattern YAP26, and the notice pattern YAP32 are set to the same decision ratio as the notice pattern YAP08 and the like. As shown in FIG. 13, the notice pattern YAP08 and the notice pattern YAP32 are a combination of notice effects such that after a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed, a high-reliability reach notice is executed. . In addition, the notice pattern YAP24 and the notice pattern YAP26 are a combination of notice effects such that after a low-reliability change start notice is executed, a high-reliability all-variable notice is executed. As described above, when the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of the big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is less than the predetermined reference value is executed (following the first timing). The rate at which a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the second timing is greater than or equal to a specific reference value is less than the specific reference value. The effect modes in a plurality of notice effects may be determined so that the notice effect is displayed to be lower than the ratio of executing the notice effect. As a result, among the two adjacent timings at which the notice effect can be executed, when the low-reliability notice effect is executed at the previous timing, the highly reliable notice effect is executed at the later timing. And the like, and the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state can be suppressed from being drastically (rapidly) increased, and the expectation can be increased stepwise (gradually).

  In the processing of S506 shown in FIG. 32A, when the determination pattern shown in FIG. 34 is set to any one of the warning pattern YBP01 to the warning pattern YBP22, and in the processing of S507, the determination as shown in FIG. Even when any of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 is determined as a percentage, a notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among a plurality of timings is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value. In such a case, the proportion of execution of the notice effect informing that the possibility that the big hit gaming state is lower than the predetermined reference value at the second timing later than the first timing is the same as the big hit gaming state at the second timing. Lower than the rate at which the notice effect is announced to predict that the possibility of To so that may be determined is directed manner in a plurality of announcement attraction. Further, when a notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a first timing among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value, a second (immediately after) second following the first timing is executed. Notice that the ratio of execution of the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state at the timing is greater than or equal to the specific reference value, that the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state at the second timing is less than the specific reference value The effect modes in the plurality of notice effects may be determined so as to be lower than the ratio of the notice effects to be executed.

  After executing any of the processes of S505 to S507 shown in FIG. 32A, the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command. Is determined (S508). If it is not “with pseudo-continuous” (S508; No), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with quasi-ream” (S508; Yes), after determining the notice pattern corresponding to each time of quasi-ream fluctuation in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect (S509), the notice is made. The effect determination process ends.

  In the process of S509, corresponding to each variation display period before each quasi-continuous change, any of a plurality of notice patterns YCP01 to notice pattern YCP09 prepared in advance as a notice pattern for non-reach or quasi-continuous change is prepared. Determine and set as usage pattern. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 35, before the first pseudo continuous change before the first pseudo continuous change (during the first change) and before the second pseudo continuous change (during the first pseudo continuous change). The notice pattern may be determined at a rate corresponding to each of the case before the second pseudo continuous change and the case before the third pseudo continuous change before the third pseudo continuous change (during the second pseudo continuous change). .

  As an example of the processing in S509, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a non-reach or pre-fluctuation notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-1 for determining the notice pattern (before the first pseudo sequence) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 and the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern. The notice pattern is determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like. Further, when the second pseudo continuous variation is executed (when the pseudo continuous variation is 2 or 3 times), numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-2 for determining the notice pattern (before the second pseudo continuous variation) is displayed. The notice pattern is determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table extracted and set as the use pattern. Further, when the third pseudo continuous variation is executed (when the pseudo continuous variation is 3 times), numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-3 for determining the notice pattern (before the third pseudo continuous variation) is extracted, The notice pattern is determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like set as the use pattern.

  In the notice pattern determination table for non-reach or pre-fluctuation change, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2-1 is compared with a numerical value (determination value) according to the case before the first pseudo-continuation. ) May be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09. Further, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-2 may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 according to the case before the second pseudo-continuation. Furthermore, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-3 may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 according to the case of the third pseudo-series. The effect control CPU 120 corresponds to which notice pattern is assigned with the determined value that matches each of the extracted random number values SR2-1 to SR2-3, in the change display period before each pseudo-continuous change. It is sufficient if the corresponding notice pattern can be determined.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35, the determination ratio of the notice pattern is different depending on whether it is before the first pseudo-continuous, the second pseudo-continuous, or the third pseudo-continuous. For example, the notice pattern YCP01 has the highest determination ratio before the first pseudo-continuation, and the determination ratio decreases as the second pseudo-continuation and the third pseudo-continuation. On the other hand, the notice pattern YCP04 and the notice pattern YCP08 have the lowest decision ratio in the case of the first pseudo series, and the decision ratio increases as the second pseudo series and the third pseudo series are reached. With such a setting, as the number of times that the pseudo continuous variation is executed in the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect increases, the advance notification that includes a large number of preliminary announcement effects whose medium-hit reliability is lower than low reliability. The ratio determined by the pattern is increased, and the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state can be increased step by step.

  In the process of S509, even when determining any of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 at the decision rate as shown in FIG. 35, the possibility that the big hit gaming state will be in the first timing among the plurality of timings is a predetermined criterion. In the case where a notice effect for notifying that the value is greater than or equal to the value is executed, the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a second timing later than the first timing is less than a predetermined reference value is executed. The production mode of the plurality of notice effects is determined so that the ratio of the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the second timing is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value is executed. May be. Further, when a notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a first timing among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value, a second (immediately after) second following the first timing is executed. Notice that the ratio of execution of the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state at the timing is greater than or equal to the specific reference value, that the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state at the second timing is less than the specific reference value The effect modes in the plurality of notice effects may be determined so as to be lower than the ratio of the notice effects to be executed.

  If it is determined in S502 that the variation pattern is a variation pattern designating the super reach α without pseudo continuous variation, the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command (PA3-2 or PA3-2 or designating the reach to be developed). It is determined whether it is PA5-2) (S510). The reason why it is determined whether or not it is a reach that develops in S510 is to make the start timing of the final notice different between the reach that does evolve and the reach that does not evolve. For example, in a reaching reach, if a final notice is executed at the timing before the reach production mode develops, the player will be asked whether or not a big hit will occur before the reach production mode develops. This is because there is a risk that the development effect at the corner may become a useless production. In this embodiment, in S502 for determining whether or not one condition for executing the confirmation notice is satisfied, the variable display at the super reach α of the super reach α and the super reach β is displayed. The example which determines whether it corresponds is shown. However, when one super reach type is selected as a condition for executing the final notice for performing the operation advance notice effect from among a plurality of types of super reach, for example, super reach β is more super-reach α. If the ratio (reliability) that is a big hit is set higher than that of the super reach α, instead of the super reach α, it is determined in S502 whether or not it corresponds to the variable display in the super reach β. Super-reach with a high degree may be selected as one condition for executing the final notice.

  If it is determined in S510 that the variation pattern is a variation pattern designating a super reach α without pseudo-continuous variation, the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command (PA3-2 or PA5- 2) is determined (S510). If it is determined in S510 that the reach does not evolve, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is a jackpot display result based on the received variable display result notification command (S511).

  If it is determined in S511 that the jackpot display result will be obtained, the no-development confirmation notice pattern is selected and determined as the notice pattern of confirmation notice (S512), and the notice effect determination process is terminated. Here, the no-development confirmed advance notice pattern is, for example, when the display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. This is a notice pattern for performing a notice action of a confirmed notice according to the operation of the stick controller 31A.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (C), the pattern without confirmation of advance without advance notice includes an advance confirmation notice pattern with no advance notice as a confirmation notice and a notice action of delayed confirmation notice as a confirmation notice. A no-development time delay confirmation notice pattern to be performed is included, and one of the plurality of notice patterns is selected in S512. The no-development immediate confirmation notice pattern is a notice pattern that performs a notice operation of an immediate confirmation notice at the timing as shown in FIG. The no-development delay confirmation notice pattern is a notice pattern that performs a notice operation of the delay confirmation notice at the timing as shown in FIG. In step S512, data (including an operation valid period) for executing the determined notice pattern is set in response to the determination of the no-development confirmation notice pattern.

  FIG. 32C is a diagram for determining a fixed advance notice pattern extracted at a predetermined timing, as either a no-development immediate advance notice notice pattern or a no-development late notice notice pattern as a pattern per no-development delay notice notice. FIG. 3 is a pattern determination table for a first confirmed notice used for selecting at a predetermined ratio based on the extracted value of the random value SR3, and the correspondence between the extracted value of the random value SR3 and the selected notice pattern is selected. It is shown using percentage. Such a pattern determination table for the first confirmation notice is stored in the ROM 121.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S511 that the jackpot display result is not obtained, a development-preceding notice loss pattern without development is determined as a notice pattern for confirmation notice (S513), and the notice effect determining process is terminated. Here, the no-development confirmed advance notice loss pattern is, for example, when the display result is out of order, as shown in FIG. Even when the stick controller 31A is operated, the notice pattern does not perform the notice operation of the final notice as shown in FIGS. 19B2 and 19C1. In S513, data (including the operation valid period) for executing the determined notice pattern is set in response to the decision of the no-development confirmed notice loss pattern.

  When it is determined that the reach is developed in S510, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display is a jackpot display result based on the received variable display result notification command (S514). ).

  When it is determined in S514 that the jackpot display result is obtained, the determined advance notice pattern at the time of development is selected and determined as the advance notice pattern of the advance notice (S515), and the notice effect determining process is terminated. Here, when the display result is a big hit, for example, when the display result is a big hit, the advance promotion effect is started from the predetermined timing of the value after the effect that the reach state develops is executed. In addition, this is a notice pattern for performing a notice action of a confirmed notice according to the operation of the stick controller 31A.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (D), the pattern with advance confirmation with advance includes an advance confirmation notice pattern with immediate advance notice as a confirmation notice, and a notice action with delayed confirmation notice as a confirmation notice, as shown in FIG. The time delay confirmation notice pattern with development to be performed is included. In S515, any one of the plurality of notice patterns is selected. The immediate confirmation notice pattern at the time of development is a notice pattern for executing an immediate confirmation notice during the development effect. The development time delay confirmation notice pattern is a notice pattern for executing a delay confirmation notice during the development effect. In step S515, data (including an operation valid period) for executing the determined notice pattern is set in response to the decision of the pattern with advance notice when development is determined.

  FIG. 32D is a diagram for determining a fixed advance notice pattern extracted at a predetermined timing, as either a development immediate delay notice notice pattern or a development time delayed notice notice pattern as a pattern per development time delay confirmed notice pattern. 2 is a second final confirmation notice pattern determination table used for selection at a predetermined ratio based on the extracted value of the random value SR3, and the correspondence between the extracted value of the random value SR3 and the selected notice pattern is selected. It is shown using percentage. Such a pattern determination table for the second confirmation notice is stored in the ROM 121.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S514 that the jackpot display result is not obtained, a development-presence confirmed notice loss pattern is determined as the notice pattern of the confirmation notice (S516), and the notice effect determining process is terminated. Here, for example, when the display result is out of sync, the advance notice finalization loss pattern is the operation effective period from the predetermined timing after the effect that the reach state is developed, and the operation promotion effect is started. However, even if the stick controller 31A is operated, it is a notice pattern that does not perform the notice operation of the final notice as shown in FIGS. 19B2 and 19C1. In S516, data (including the operation valid period) for executing the determined notice pattern is set in response to the determination of the development-time confirmed notice loss pattern.

  In FIGS. 32C and 32D, the immediate confirmation notice pattern is set to have a higher selection ratio than the delay confirmation notice pattern. In such a case, the notice operation of the delay confirmation notice pattern is recognized as an exceptional effect, which can further improve the player's expectation when the notice action of the delay confirmation notice is executed. it can. The immediate confirmation notice pattern may be set to have a lower selection ratio than the delay confirmation notice pattern. In such a case, the notice action of the immediate confirmation notice pattern is recognized as an exceptional effect, and the player's expectation when the notice action of the immediate confirmation notice is executed can be further improved. it can.

  32 (C) and (D), the selection ratio of the immediate confirmation notice pattern is set higher in the case with the super reach development effect than in the case without the super reach development effect. Thereby, in addition to the super reach development effect, the expectation of the player when the super reach development effect is performed can be further improved by the ratio ratio of the final notice effect. Note that the selection rate of the immediate confirmation notice pattern may be set lower in the case with the super reach development effect than in the case without the super reach development effect. In this way, even in the reach state where the super reach development effect is not performed, the player's expectation can be further improved by the ratio of the final notice effect.

  As described above, when the condition for enabling the final notice is established and the display result is a big hit, it is possible to perform an effect of executing the preliminary action for the final notice according to the operation. When is lost, it is possible to perform an effect that does not execute the notice operation of the final notice even if the operation is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit is confirmed when the notice operation of the confirmation notice is executed according to the operation, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In addition, as a confirmation notice, an immediate confirmation notice that immediately executes a confirmation notice when an operation is performed, and a confirmation notice of a confirmation notice at a delayed timing without performing the confirmation action of the confirmation notice immediately when an operation is performed. Since the delay confirmation notice for executing the notice action is selectively executed, the fun of the notice action of the confirmation notice executed according to the operation is improved, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved. In other words, the notice operation of the final notice is not executed when it becomes lost, but the notice action of the final notice is not executed immediately when the operation is performed, and the notice operation of the final notice is executed at a delayed timing. A player can be given a sense of anticipation of a loser, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing display effect process executed in S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variation display shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (S461). . As an example, in the process of S461, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the production control pattern at the time of changing the special figure corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in S461 (S461; No), it is a notice execution period for performing the reliability announcement, that is, a notice execution period for executing one of the plurality of notice effects in the reliability notice. It is determined whether or not there is (S462). The notice effect execution period of the reliability notice may be determined in advance by, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern determined as a use pattern corresponding to the change pattern. When it is the notice effect execution period of the reliability notice in S462 (S462; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect corresponding to any of a plurality of timings is performed (S463).

  As an example, in the process of S463, effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data) read from the notice effect control pattern or the like determined as the use pattern corresponding to the notice pattern. Etc.), various commands are created to perform a predetermined effect operation including part or all of the effect image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, effect model operation, etc. The display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B may be transmitted.

  If it is not the notice effect execution period for the reliability notice in S462 (S462; No), after executing the process of S463, the notice effect execution period for the confirmed notice shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a control period for execution (S464). The notice effect execution period of the final notice is determined and set by, for example, S510 to S516 in the notice effect determination process. If it is the notice effect execution period of the final notice in S464 (S464; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is during the operation valid period of the current final notice (S465). The operation valid period of the final notice is determined and set, for example, in S510 to S516 in the notice effect determination process.

  When it is determined in S465 that the operation is valid, it is determined whether or not the operation detection flag is set (S466). The operation detection flag is used to determine whether an operation (tilt operation) of the stick controller 31A has been detected during the operation valid period. The operation detection flag determines whether the operation (tilt operation) of the stick controller 31A is performed during the operation valid period. This flag is set in S468 described later when it is detected, and is reset when the variable display ends.

  When it is determined in S466 that the operation detection flag is set, the process proceeds to S471 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S466 that the operation detection flag is not set, the operation (tilting operation) of the stick controller 31A has not been detected yet during the current operation valid period, so the stick controller 31A Whether or not an operation (tilting operation) is detected is determined based on the operation detection signal of the stick controller 31A (S467).

  If it is determined in S467 that an operation has been detected, an operation detection flag is set (S468), and the process proceeds to S479 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S467 that no operation is detected, the operation promotion effect operation is controlled such as performing an operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 19A, and the process proceeds to S479 described later. Thereby, in the state where the operation (tilting operation) of the stick controller 31A has not been detected during the operation effective period, an operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 19A is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S465 that the operation effective period is not in effect, the operation is in a state after the end of the operation effective period, and the process proceeds to S471.

  In S471, it is determined whether or not the display result is determined to be a big hit for the current variation display (S471). The determination in S471 is performed based on the display result specified by the change display result notification command for the change display, for example. On the other hand, if it is determined in S471 that it is not determined to be a big hit (determined to be lost), the display result is in a state of being lost, so the advance notice operation of the final notice is not executed. (S475), it progresses to S479. On the other hand, when it is determined in S471 that it is determined to be a big hit, it is necessary to execute a notice operation of a final notice, and the process proceeds to S472.

  In S472, it is determined whether or not the notice pattern of the notice effect that is currently being executed is a notice pattern of immediate confirmation notice (S472). When it is determined in S472 that the notification pattern is an immediate confirmation notice, control for executing the immediate action of the immediate confirmation notice is performed based on the notice pattern determined and set in S510 to S516 in the notice effect determination process. (S473), the process proceeds to S479. As a result, when it is determined that a big hit will be made and a notice pattern for immediate confirmation notice is selected, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is operated during the operation valid period, as confirmation notice, FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (B), an immediate confirmation notice effect operation that is executed immediately in response to an operation (tilting operation) of the stick controller 31A is executed. On the other hand, even when the operation of the stick controller 31A is not operated during the operation effective period, when it is determined that a big hit will be made and the notice pattern of the immediate confirmation advance notice is selected, the operation effective period as shown in FIG. 18 elapses. The immediate confirmation notice effect operation is executed during the immediate confirmation notice period.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S472 that it is not a notice pattern of immediate confirmation notice, that is, when it is not a notice pattern of delayed confirmation notice, the notice pattern determined and set in S510 to S516 in the notice effect determining process is set. Based on this, control for performing the delay confirmation notice effect operation is performed (S474), and the process proceeds to S479. As a result, when it is determined that a big hit is to be made and a notice pattern for immediate confirmation notice is selected, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is operated during the operation valid period, as confirmation notice, FIG. 18 (C and FIG. 19 (C), an effect operation of a delay confirmation notice that is executed at a delayed timing according to the operation (tilting operation) of the stick controller 31A is performed, while the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed during the operation effective period. Even if no operation is performed, when it is determined that a big hit will be made and a delay confirmation advance notice pattern is selected, a delay confirmation advance effect operation is executed during the delay confirmation advance notice period as shown in FIG. .

  By executing S465 to S474 as described above, an effect relating to the final notice as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is executed.

  In S479, for example, other effect operation control is performed based on the setting or the like in the special figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern (S479), and the variation display effect processing ends.

  When the variable display time has elapsed in S461 described above (S461; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (S475). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (S475; No), the variation display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received in S475 (S475; Yes), the display result is displayed in the decorative symbol variation display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. The control for displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) to be derived is performed (S476). Further, a predetermined time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (S477). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the change display stop process (S478), the change display effect process is ended.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a change start notice and all symbol changes are made at a plurality of timings from the start of the display of the decorative symbols and the like until the display result is derived. A plurality of notice effects for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state (hit hit reliability) such as a medium notice, a symbol deceleration notice, a reach notice notice, and a part or all of the reach advance notice can be executed. Then, for example, when the notice pattern is determined by any of the processes of S505 to S507 shown in FIG. 32A, notice that the big hit reliability is equal to or higher than the first reference value at the first timing among the plurality of timings. When the notice effect is executed, a plurality of notice effects are provided so that the notice effect for notifying that the big hit reliability is less than the second reference value is not executed or difficult to be executed at the second timing later than the first timing. The production mode is determined. Thereby, it can suppress that the expectation to the big hit game state which the player once held by the notice effect performed in the 1st timing is impaired, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, the combination of effects in the notice effect corresponding to each notice pattern, etc., compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings, than the first timing. It is possible to determine the production mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the late second timing is increased. In this way, it is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, compared to the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among a plurality of timings by the combination of the effect modes in the notice effect corresponding to each notice pattern, than the first timing. It is possible to determine a production mode in a plurality of notice effects such that the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the late second timing is larger. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notice effect that can be executed at the second timing from being reduced by the notice effect that is executed at the first timing, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various applications and modifications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and is described in the above-described embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technology can be solved. It may be provided with a part of the configuration. As a specific example, when the notice pattern is determined by any of the processes of S505 to S507 shown in FIG. 32A, the big hit reliability is at least the first reference value at the first timing among the plurality of timings. When a notice effect for notifying that a certain event is executed, the notice effect for notifying that the big hit reliability is less than the second reference value at the second timing later than the first timing is not executed or is difficult to be executed. It is only necessary to have a configuration for determining a production mode in a plurality of notice effects, and a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a first timing among a plurality of timings is a predetermined reference value or more. May be a big hit gaming state at a second timing later than the first timing. The rate at which the notice effect for notifying that it is less than the reference value is executed is lower than the ratio at which the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the second timing is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value. As described above, a configuration for determining a production mode in a plurality of notice effects, and a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at a first timing among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value is executed. When the second timing following the first timing, the rate at which the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state at the second timing is equal to or greater than a specific reference value is executed at the second timing. Multiple notice effects so that the chance of entering a state is less than a certain reference value and the ratio of notice notice effects to be executed is reduced The configuration for determining a definitive representation embodiment, or may be not provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, by determining the notice pattern by any one of the processes of S505 to S507 in FIG. 32 (A), the effect modes and the like in a plurality of notice effects performed at a plurality of timings are collectively displayed. Described as a decision. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to individually determine the production mode and the like in a plurality of notice effects performed at a plurality of timings. However, in the case of individually determining the production mode or the like in a plurality of notice effects, it is necessary to prepare a decision table for determining each notice effect, and the storage capacity of table data constituting the decision table Tends to increase. On the other hand, when determining the production mode and the like in a plurality of notice effects, the number of types of notice patterns may increase, but a determination table is prepared for each of the notice effects. This is not necessary, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the table data constituting the determination table.

  As described above, when individually determining the effect mode or the like in a plurality of notice effects, in the processes of S505 to S507, the effect aspects or the like in the notice effect executed at one timing which is the base point (reference) among the plurality of timings. After the first determination, an effect mode or the like in the notice effect executed at other timing may be sequentially determined.

  Here, it is only necessary that the timing of 1 as a base point (reference) among a plurality of timings can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is a predetermined pattern. Depending on whether or not a predetermined condition such as whether or not is satisfied, a different timing may be set as a base point (reference).

  For example, a process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37 may be executed as the process of S505 shown in FIG. In this process, corresponding to the case of super reach development, the execution timing of the reach advance notice that can be executed at the end of a plurality of notice effects is used as a base point (standard), the reach advance notice, the advance notice after reach establishment. The presence / absence of each notice effect and the effect mode are determined in the order of the notice at the time of symbol deceleration, the notice of all symbols changing, and the notice at the start of change.

  In the process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence / absence of a reach advance notice (S601). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, varies depending on whether the “lost display result” or the “hit display result” is selected. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a advance notice at the time of reach development.

  After the process of S601 is executed, the presentation mode of the notice after the reach is established is determined based on the presence / absence of the advance notice at the time of reach development (S602). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), there is an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice after reaching the reach with a different resolution depending on the special figure display result and the presence / absence notice of the reach development. It only has to be decided.

  After the process of S602 is executed, the design mode of the symbol deceleration notice is determined based on the determination result of the notice after the reach is established (S603). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), there is an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the symbol deceleration notice at a different rate depending on the special figure display result and the determination result of the advance notice after reaching reach. It only has to be decided.

  After the processing of S603 is executed, the effect mode of the advance notice during all symbol changes is determined based on the determination result of the advance notice at the time of symbol deceleration (S604). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice during the change of all symbols at a different rate according to the special figure display result and the decision result of the advance notice at the time of symbol deceleration, etc. May be determined.

  After the process of S604 is executed, an effect mode or the like for the notice of change start is determined based on the decision result of the notice of change during all symbols (S605). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (E), an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the notice at the start of change at a different rate depending on the special figure display result and the determination result of the notice during change of all symbols, etc. May be determined.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38 (D), when notifying that the symbol deceleration notice is low reliability regardless of the special figure display result, it is determined as the high reliability all symbol fluctuation notice. The decision rate is set so that it will not be done. Therefore, there is no combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed after a highly reliable symbol change notice is executed. In this way, when a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second later than the first timing is executed. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that a low-reliability notice effect that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing is less than the second reference value is not executed. In addition, when a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is determined, it may be possible to determine a high-reliability all-symbol changing notice at a very small determination rate. In other words, when a highly reliable notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second that is later than the first timing. A production mode for a plurality of notice effects may be determined so that a low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing is less than the second reference value is difficult to be executed.

  In S605, when determining the effect mode of the notice of change start, it is determined as one of the effect modes corresponding to the low reliability and the medium reliability. On the other hand, when determining the effect mode of the advance notice during all symbol changes in S604, it is determined as one of the effect modes corresponding to the low reliability, the medium reliability, and the high reliability. Thus, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the upper limit value of the number may be higher (larger). Also, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the number of stages may increase.

  For example, as the processing of S506 shown in FIG. 32A, processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39 may be executed. In this process, in response to the case of normal reach or no super-reach development, the execution timing of all symbols changing notice is determined as the base point (standard) among the multiple notice effects, and after all symbols changing notice is determined, After the change start notice and the symbol deceleration notice are decided, the notice after the reach is decided.

  In the process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect mode or the like of the notice during all symbol changes (S611). At this time, for example, an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice during the change of all symbols may be determined at a different rate depending on the special figure display result or the like. Subsequently, based on the determination result of the advance notice during the change of all symbols, the effect mode of the advance notice of change and the advance notice of symbol deceleration is determined (S612). At this time, for example, the presentation mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified is determined by each of the notice at the start of change and the notice at the time of symbol deceleration at a different rate depending on, for example, the determination result of the special symbol display result and the notice of all symbols changing. Just do it. Thereafter, based on the determination result of the symbol deceleration notice, etc., the effect of the notice after the reach is established is determined (S613). At this time, for example, it is only necessary to determine the production mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice after the reach is established at a different rate depending on, for example, the special figure display result and the determination result of the symbol deceleration notice.

  Further, for example, as the process of S507 shown in FIG. 32A, a process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 40 may be executed. In this process, in response to the case of non-reach, the execution timing of the change start notice is used as a base point (standard) among a plurality of notice effects. The production mode and the like are determined in order.

  In the process shown in FIG. 40, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect mode or the like for a change start notice (S621). At this time, for example, an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice at the start of the change may be determined at a different rate depending on the special figure display result or the like. Subsequently, based on the determination result of the notice at the start of change, etc., the effect mode of the notice during the change of all symbols is determined (S622). In this case, for example, it is only necessary to determine the effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice during the change of all symbols at a different rate depending on the special figure display result and the change start notice determination result, for example. After that, based on the determination result of the advance notice during the change of all symbols, the effect mode of the advance notice of the symbol deceleration is determined (S623). At this time, it is only necessary to determine the presentation mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the symbol deceleration notification at a different rate depending on the special symbol display result and the determination result of all symbol variation notification.

  In the case where the process shown in FIG. 39 is executed in S506 and the case where the process shown in FIG. 40 is executed in S507, there is a possibility that the big hit gaming state may occur in the first timing among the plurality of timings. When a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the value is greater than or equal to the value is executed, a low notice that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the second timing later than the first timing is less than the second reference value. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the reliability notice effect is not executed or is not easily executed. Also, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the upper limit value of the number may be higher (larger). Further, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the number of stages may increase.

  The processing of S602 to S605 shown in FIG. 37, the processing of S612 and S613 shown in FIG. 38, and the processing of S622 and S623 shown in FIG. 39 differ depending on the big hit reliability of the notice effect determined in the previous processing. The production mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability of the notice production is determined by the ratio. In this case, in the notice effect determination table used for determining the jackpot reliability of each notice effect, different table data is selected depending on the previously determined jackpot reliability of the notice effect. The jackpot reliability of the notice effect may be determined by the ratio. According to such a determination procedure, the jackpot reliability predicted by the notice effect executed at other timings according to the jackpot reliability predicted by the notice effect executed at one timing among the plurality of timings. Can be easily adjusted, and it is possible to appropriately determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects.

  In the processes of S601 to S605 shown in FIG. 37, the processes of S611 to S613 shown in FIG. 38, and the processes of S621 to S623 shown in FIG. Is determined. On the other hand, while the effect mode or the like in the notice effect executed at the timing as the base point (reference) is determined at a different ratio depending on the special figure display result, the effect or the like in the other notice effect is a special figure. Regardless of the display result, it may be determined at a different rate according to the determination result of the notice effect in the previous processing. However, if the special figure display result is not taken into consideration when determining the production mode or the like in each notice effect, the jackpot reliability in each notice effect may be significantly different from the design setting. For this reason, when determining an effect mode or the like in each notice effect, it is preferable to determine the effect mode or the like at a different rate depending on not only the result of the notice effect in the previous process but also the special figure display result. It should be noted that, instead of the special figure display result or together with the special figure display result, the effect mode or the like in each notice effect may be determined at a different rate according to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  As another example of individually determining the production mode or the like in a plurality of notice effects, a process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41 may be executed in the notice effect determination process of S432 shown in FIG. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 41, when it is decided to execute the notice effect of the reliability notice, the effect mode and the like are sequentially determined from the notice at the start of change, and when the prescribed prohibition condition is satisfied, The effect mode of the notice effect once determined is corrected.

  In the process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the advance notice as to whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, similarly to the process of S500 shown in FIG. 32A (S700). . Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “with notice” for executing the notice effect (S701). At this time, when there is no notice that the notice effect is not executed (S701; No), the notice effect determining process is terminated.

  When there is a notice in S701 (S701; Yes), as in S502 of FIG. 32A, in order to determine whether or not a condition for enabling the final notice is established based on the variation pattern command. In addition, the fluctuation pattern shown in the fluctuation pattern designation command is a super reach α without pseudo-continuous fluctuation, that is, a fluctuation pattern for designating any one of PA3-1, PA3-2, PA5-1, and PA5-2 in FIG. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in S702 that the variation pattern is as described above, the process proceeds to S510 in order to perform processing related to the final notice. Then, the processing for executing the confirmation notice as described above is performed by performing the same processing as the processing of S510 to S516 shown in FIG. 32A by the processing of S510 to S516.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S702 that the variation pattern is not as described above, in order to perform processing related to the reliability notice, the process proceeds to S703, and the effect mode of the notice of change start is determined (S703). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), an effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice at the start of change is determined at a different rate depending on the change display contents by the combination of the change pattern and the change display result. It only has to be done.

  After executing the process of S703, the effect mode of the advance notice during the change of all symbols is determined (S704). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), it is only necessary to determine the effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice during the change of all symbols at a different rate according to the change display contents. Subsequently, an effect mode or the like for the symbol deceleration notice is determined (S705). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), it is only necessary to determine the effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the symbol deceleration notice at a different rate depending on the variable display contents.

  After the process of S705 is executed, it is determined whether or not the combination of the change start notice, the all symbol change notice, and the symbol deceleration notice meets any of the predetermined prohibition conditions (S706). As a prohibition condition used for the determination at this time, for example, a combination of notice effects as shown in FIG. If any of the prohibition conditions is satisfied (S706; Yes), for example, the effect mode of the symbol deceleration notice is corrected by changing to another effect mode having a different jackpot reliability (S707).

  Under the prohibition conditions shown in FIG. 42D, the symbol deceleration notice is low in reliability. Therefore, in the processing of S707, the low-reliability symbol deceleration notice may be corrected to become the medium-reliability symbol deceleration notice. Thereby, it can restrict | limit (prohibit) so that the combination of the notice effect corresponding to the prohibition condition shown in FIG.42 (D) may not appear. In addition, it is not limited to what correct | amends by changing the notice at the time of symbol deceleration, You may correct | amend by changing the notice at the time of a fluctuation | variation start, and all the notices during symbol change.

  The prohibition condition shown in FIG. 42 (D) includes a combination of a high reliability all-symbol changing notice and a low reliability symbol deceleration notice. Therefore, there is no combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed after a highly reliable symbol change notice is executed. In this way, when a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second later than the first timing is executed. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that a low-reliability notice effect that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing is less than the second reference value is not executed.

  If it is determined in step S706 that the prohibition condition is met, whether or not to correct the notice effect is determined at a predetermined ratio, and based on the determination result that the notice effect is corrected, the notice effect is determined in step S707. Correction may be performed. In this case, the determination ratio for performing the correction may be sufficiently higher than the determination ratio for not performing the correction. In this way, when a highly reliable notice effect for notifying that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second later than the first timing is executed. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that a low-reliability notice effect that predicts that the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the timing is less than the second reference value is difficult to be executed.

  When the prohibition condition is not satisfied in S706 (S706; No), after executing the processing of S707, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach variation pattern (S708). At this time, if it is not a non-reach variation pattern (S708; No), the effect mode of the advance notice after the reach is established is determined (S709). In the processing of S709, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), it is only necessary to determine the effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability to be notified by the advance notice after the reach is established at a different rate depending on the contents of the variable display.

  After executing the processing of S709, it is determined whether or not the combination of the advance notice at the start of change, the advance notice during the change of all symbols, the advance notice at the time of symbol deceleration, and the advance notice after reach reaches any of the prohibited conditions set in advance. (S710). As a prohibition condition used for the determination at this time, for example, a combination of notice effects as shown in FIG. 43 (B) may be determined in advance. If any of the prohibition conditions is satisfied (S710; Yes), for example, the effect mode of the advance notice after the reach is established is corrected by changing to another effect mode having different jackpot reliability (S711). Note that the correction is not limited to the one that is corrected by changing the advance notice after the reach is established, and the correction may be made by changing any of 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.

  If the prohibition condition is not satisfied in S710 (S710; No), after executing the processing of S711, whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that causes a reach mode with super reach development to appear. Is determined (S712). At this time, if the variation pattern causes the reach mode with super-reach development to appear (S712; Yes), the presence / absence of advance notice at the time of reach development is determined (S713). In the process of S713, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), it may be determined whether or not to execute reach advance notice at a different rate depending on the variable display contents (or special figure display result).

  If it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in S708 (S708; Yes), if it is not a fluctuation pattern that causes a reach with super-reach development to appear in S712 (S712; No), or after executing the processing of S713, the fluctuation pattern Based on the variation pattern indicated in the designated command, it is determined whether or not “there is a pseudo sequence” for executing the “pseudo sequence” variation display effect (S714). Then, when it is not “there is a pseudo-ream” (S714; No), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with quasi-continuous” (S714; Yes), the combination of the notice effects corresponding to the respective quasi-continuous fluctuations in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects is determined (S715).

  In the processing of S715, the same processing as S703 to S707 is executed corresponding to the fluctuation display period before each quasi-continuous fluctuation, so that the notice of the start of change, the notice of all symbols changing, and the notice of symbol deceleration is given. When a combination is determined and one of the prohibited conditions is met, the symbol deceleration notice may be corrected. At this time, it is only necessary to be able to determine the production mode in each notice effect at different ratios depending on whether the first pseudo-series, the second pseudo-series, or the third pseudo-series.

  As described above, when the combination of the notice effects in S706 and S710 corresponds to one of the prohibited conditions set in advance, the effect mode or the like in the predetermined notice effect is corrected by the processes in S707 and S711. Thereby, the combination of the production mode and the like in the plurality of notice effects is appropriately determined and the plurality of notice effects are appropriately executed so that the expectation for the big hit gaming state once held by the player is not impaired. be able to.

  When determining the effect mode of the change start notice in S703, it is determined as one of the effect modes corresponding to the low reliability and the medium reliability. On the other hand, in S704, when the effect mode of all-symbol-change notice is determined, it is determined as one of the effect modes corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. Thus, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the upper limit value of the number may be higher (larger). Also, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared to the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. It is only necessary to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects so that the number of stages may increase.

  In the processes of S703 to S705, S709, and S711, regardless of the determination result of the effect mode or the like in the other notice effects, the effect mode or the like in each notice effect is determined at a different rate depending on the content of the variable display or the like. As a result, the determination result of one notice effect does not affect the decision results of other notice effects, and the jackpot reliability predicted by each notice effect is prevented from greatly differing from the design setting. it can.

  When determining one of the notice pattern YAP01 to notice pattern YAP44 by the process of S505 shown in FIG. 32A, the decision ratio shown in FIG. 44 is used instead of the decision ratio shown in FIG. May be. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 44, only the notice pattern YAP02 can be determined as the use pattern among the notice patterns that are combinations of the notice effects for which the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed. The notice pattern including the notice is not determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the notice pattern YAP02, combinations of notice effects are configured so that all the notice effects other than the advance notice at the time of reach development have low reliability. In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 44, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit display result” to be controlled in the big hit gaming state, it is sufficiently higher than when it is determined not to be controlled in the big hit gaming state. In proportion, it is determined to be the notice pattern YAP02, and it is decided to execute the reach advance notice. In this way, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, the effects in the multiple notice effects are such that all of the jackpot reliability that is notified by the notice effect executed before the execution timing becomes low reliability. An aspect etc. are determined. This restricts the execution of the notice effect that notifies that the big hit reliability is high before the start of reach advance notice, so when the reach advance notice is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit game state Can be drastically improved, and the unexpectedness of the staging operation that becomes the advance notice at the time of reach development can be enhanced. When such a advance notice of reach is executed, it is possible to produce an unexpected performance and improve the interest of the game.

  In this way, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, it may be possible to restrict other notice effects from being other than low reliability, or other notice effects may be highly reliable. While being restricted, it may be possible to be of medium reliability. In other words, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, the effect modes and the like in the plurality of notice effects are determined so that the notice effect having a predetermined reliability or higher is not executed or is not easily executed before the execution timing. Just do it.

  Regarding the reliability notice, there may be a notice effect that is a continuous notice effect (also referred to as a “prefetching notice effect”). The continuous notice effect is a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the change display result becomes a “hit display result” over the change display of decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games. The last variable display among the multiple variable displays for which the continuous notice effect is executed is a variable display for which the possibility that the change display result will be a “hit display result” by the continuous notice effect is to be notified. It is also referred to as a variable display that is subject to notice by a continuous notice effect. When the continuous notice effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit display result” based on the stored information of the special figure game, etc., before the variable display subject to the notice starts. The production operation for notifying the user is started. As a specific example of the continuous notice effect, one or both of the hold display notice and the symbol display notice may be executed.

  The hold display advance notice is performed multiple times by changing the display mode on the display part for displaying the special figure hold memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H so as to be identifiable to a display mode different from the normal display mode. Notice the possibility that the result of the variable display will be the “big hit display result” over the variable display.

  In the symbol display advance notice, the ornamental symbol (medium symbol) in the “medium” ornamental symbol display area 5C, which is finally stopped in the variation symbol display, is changed to a special ornamental symbol different from the ordinary ornamental symbol. Thus, the possibility that the variation display result becomes the “big hit display result” over a plurality of variation displays is notified in advance. As an example, if the decorative pattern that is finally stopped and displayed in each variation display is a symbol such as a star having a predetermined display color (for example, blue) that is not used in the variation display of the decoration pattern at normal times Good.

  As an example of the configuration for executing such a continuous notice effect, among the variation pattern types shown in FIG. To the one corresponding to the presence / absence of development in the reach mode that becomes super reach as shown in FIG. In addition, as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, a command B5XXH serving as a winning determination result designation command is provided. The determination result designation command at the time of winning is for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of starting winning, which is the time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It is a command.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the winning determination result designation command varies depending on a predetermined determination numerical value (numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) used for determining the variation pattern type. Different EXT data is set depending on whether or not it is determined that the pattern type is determined to be a variation pattern type including a variation pattern having a reach form with super reach development. In addition, in the winning determination result designation command, different EXT data is set depending on whether the variation display result is determined as the “lack display result” or the “hit display result”.

  FIG. 45 (C) shows a setting example of table data corresponding to the changed portion in the variation pattern determination table 133 when the variation pattern type is changed as shown in FIG. 45 (A). The settings of the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C are shown in FIGS. It does not need to be changed.

  Next, a process for executing the continuous notice effect will be described. In the start winning determination process of S101 shown in FIG. 23, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 46 may be executed. In the processing shown in FIG. 46, the processing other than S210A to S210D may be the same as the processing shown in FIG. In the process shown in FIG. 46, after the process of S210 is executed, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (S210A).

  When the start port buffer value is “1” in S210A (S210A; “1”), it is determined whether or not the time-short flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-short state (including the probability variation state) is ON (S210A: “1”). S210B). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (S210B; Yes), the process proceeds to S211. When the hourly flag is OFF (S210; No), for example, by checking whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more, the control for setting the big hit gaming state is being executed (during the big hit control) ) Is determined (S210C). If the big hit control is being performed (S210C; Yes), the process proceeds to S211.

  When the starting port buffer value is “2” in S210A (S210A; “2”), and when the big hit control is not being performed in S210C (S210C; No), the random number value determination process for winning is executed (S210D). In addition, if the hourly flag is on in S210B and the big hit control is being performed in S210C, if the winning random number determination process is not executed, a command indicating that the winning determination is not performed is transmitted. Or a winning determination result designation command in which a value (for example, “FFH”) indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in S210D. In the process shown in FIG. 47, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag (S481). In this case, when the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation state is identified, and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the time variation state is identified, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S481, special table display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state is selected from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 ( S482). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S209 of FIG. 46 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S483). Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in S482, the determination in S483 differs depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of starting winning is a probable change state. It is determined whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be the “big hit display result” using the business data.

  When it is determined in S483 that it is within the jackpot determination range (S483; Yes), based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in S209 of FIG. Which one is determined is determined (S484). And the specific range for big hits according to the determination result is set (S485).

  For example, in the process of S485, when it is determined in S484 that the jackpot type is determined as “non-probable change”, the range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “100” to “251” Set as. If it is determined in S484 that the big hit type is determined to be “first probability variation” or “second probability variation”, the range in which the random value MR3 is “76” to “251” is set as the specific range. . As shown in FIG. 9A, when the random value MR3 falls within the range of the specific range for jackpots, the variation pattern type CA3-3 including a variation pattern that becomes a reach mode with super reach development is determined. Will be.

  When it is determined in S483 that it is not within the big hit determination range (S483; No), a specific range for loss is set (S486). For example, in the process of S486, a range in which the random value MR3 is “246” to “251” is set as the specific range. As shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the random value MR3 falls within the range of the specific range for losing, the reach with the development of super-reach regardless of the gaming state and the number of special figure hold memory The variation pattern type CA2-3 including the variation pattern as an aspect is determined.

  After performing either of the processes of S485 and S486, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in S209 of FIG. 46 is within a specific range (S487). . Then, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the determination result in S487 is made (S488).

  For example, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and the random value MR3 is not within the specific range, the transmission setting of the command B500H serving as the first determination result designation command is performed. When it is determined that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and the random value MR3 is within the specific range, transmission setting of the command B501H serving as the second determination result designation command is performed. When it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range and the random value MR3 is not within the specific range, transmission setting of the command B502H serving as the third determination result designation command is performed. If it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range and the random value MR3 is within the specific range, transmission setting of the command B503H serving as the fourth determination result designation command is performed.

  By executing the random value determination process at the time of winning as described above, whether or not the special figure display result is determined as the “big hit display result” and controlled to the big win gaming state at the time of starting winning, and the super reach It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a specific variation pattern that becomes a reach mode with development, and a winning determination result designation command that differs depending on the determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 be able to.

  In the command analysis process of S74 shown in FIG. 29, a continuous notice determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 48 may be executed. In addition, it is not limited to what performs a continuous notice determination process directly in the command analysis process of S74. For example, in the command analysis process, the winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the winning determination result buffer, and in the variable display start setting process of S171 shown in FIG. A notice determination process may be executed.

  In the process shown in FIG. 48, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a winning determination result designation command has been received (S191). At this time, if the winning determination result designation command is not received (S191; No), the continuous notice determination process is terminated. When a winning determination result designation command has been received (S191; Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect operation that is a continuous notice effect has already been started (S192). If the continuous notice is being executed (S192; Yes), the continuous notice determination process is terminated.

  When the continuous notice is not being executed in S192 (S192; No), for example, the winning determination result corresponding to each of the special figure games held is read from the winning determination result buffer or the like (S193). The winning determination result buffer includes a buffer area corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the first reserved memory number and a buffer area corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the second reserved memory number. It is secured. In the winning determination result buffer, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command may be stored in the buffer area corresponding to the holding number corresponding to the holding position of the special figure game.

  Based on the reading result in S193, it is determined whether or not there is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that becomes a reach mode with super reach development (S194). For example, based on the reception of the second determination result designation command indicating that the variation pattern type is CA2-3 or the fourth determination result designation command indicating that the variation pattern type is CA3-3, the EXT data is determined as the winning determination result. It is determined whether at least one “01H” or “03H” is stored.

  If it is determined in S194 that it exists (S194; Yes), the continuous notice determination process is terminated. Here, in the case of the reach mode with super reach development, the advance notice at the time of reach development becomes feasible and may be executed at a predetermined rate. When the change pattern is determined to be a reach mode with super-reach development that can execute such advance notice at the time of reach development, it is restricted (prohibited) so that the continuous notice effect is not executed. As a result, the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed without executing the continuous notice effect. It is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the performance action that is a notice for reach development. When such a advance notice of reach is executed, it is possible to produce an unexpected performance and improve the interest of the game.

  If it is determined in S194 that it does not exist (S194; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect at a predetermined rate (S195). For example, in the process of S195, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the continuous notice execution updated by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the continuous data stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by referring to the notice execution determination table. At this time, it is determined whether or not it is determined that there is a continuous notice for executing the continuous notice effect (S196).

  If there is no continuous notice without executing the continuous notice effect in S196 (S196; No), the continuous notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a continuous notice, after determining a continuous notice pattern corresponding to the production mode in the continuous notice effect (S197), the continuous notice determination process is terminated.

  Even if it is determined in S194 that there is a variation pattern type including a specific variation pattern that becomes a reach mode with super reach development, it may be determined that the continuous notice effect is executed at a predetermined rate. May be. In this case, when there is something that has a specific fluctuation pattern, the determination ratio is so small that the ratio that is determined when the continuous notice effect is executed is sufficiently smaller than when there is no such fluctuation pattern. It only has to be set. That is, when the execution of the variable display determined to be a variable pattern that can execute the advance notice at the time of reach development is suspended, the continuous notice effect may be limited so as not to be executed.

  The effect control command for notifying the determination result of the random number value at the time of the start winning prize from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side is not limited to providing a special effect control command such as a winning determination result specifying command. For example, the determination result may be identifiable by EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command.

  For example, a predetermined notice effect is executed according to the presence or absence of an effect operation that is determined whether or not to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 as in the advance notice of reach development, and a predetermined effect mode It is not limited to what restricts. That is, it is limited that a predetermined notice effect is executed and a predetermined effect mode is set according to the presence or absence of a specific effect operation that is determined whether or not to execute on the main board 11 side. It may be a thing.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the step-up notice effect that is executed as a notice during the change of all symbols, the reach mode shifts from normal reach to super reach when the effect operation of step C, which is the final third stage, is performed. At this timing, the effect mode in the step-up notice effect may change to the effect operation in step C, which is the final third stage. In this way, when the decorative display variation display state is the reach state, the effect mode in the step-up notice effect is the final step at the timing when the reach mode changes and shifts from the first reach effect to the second reach effect. By changing to the production mode, the reach production and the step-up notice production can be related, and the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state can be synergistically enhanced.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), execution timing of various notice effects may be set corresponding to the case where super reach development is present. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the execution timing of various notice effects may be set corresponding to the case where there is no normal reach or super reach development. In these execution timing setting examples, the advance notice during the symbol change that becomes the step-up notice effect may be executed until the timing of transition from normal reach to super reach, so the notice effect that becomes a notice after the reach is established is not executed. Is set to On the other hand, the execution timing may be set so that the advance notice can be executed after the reach is established together with the advance notice during the symbol change.

  Among the step-up notice effects that are executed as a notice during symbol fluctuation, the effect operation of step A, which is the first stage, and the effect operation of step B, which is the second stage, reach the variation display state of the decorative symbols. On the other hand, the performance operation of Step C, which is the final third stage, may be performed at the timing of transition to super reach after the reach mode becomes normal reach. In the case of a variation pattern that becomes the reach mode of normal reach, it is only necessary to set a determination ratio of the announcement pattern or the like in advance so that the announcement during symbol variation in which the production operation changes until step C is not executed.

  When a symbol change notice is executed in which the production mode changes until the final third stage of step C, the process of step C is suddenly changed from step A without going through step B of the second stage. The production mode may change in the production operation (in the case of step skipping). By providing such step skipping, after the stage A performance operation is executed, even if the execution timing of step B is reached, the step B performance operation is not performed, and the step-up notice production does not progress once. While stepping forward, step C will be suddenly executed at the timing when the reach production shifts from normal reach to super reach. Can be improved.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode in the step-up notice effect will be described. FIG. 50 shows an example of the effect operation based on the display operation on the screen of the image display device 5 when the step-up notice effect is executed. In this effect operation example, first, as shown in FIG. 50A, on the screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is displayed. Then, when a new first variation start command or second variation start command, and further a variation pattern designation command are received on the side of the effect control board 12, the variation display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 50 (B) is started. The

  If it is decided to execute the symbol change notice after the change display shown in FIG. 50 (B) is started, it corresponds to the execution timing of step A in the step-up notice effect. By displaying the effect image showing the character CHA in FIG. 50 (B), the effect operation of Step A, which is the first stage, is executed. Thereafter, for example, in response to the fact that the decorative symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the execution timing of step B in the step-up notice effect is reached, the character in FIG. By displaying the effect image indicating CHB, the effect operation of Step B, which is the second stage, is executed.

  At the normal reach execution timing following the performance operation shown in FIG. 50 (C), for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), the decorative symbol stops (temporarily stops) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Thus, the variation display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state. In normal reach, for example, as shown in FIGS. 50 (E) and 50 (F), in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, the variation speed of the decorative symbol decreases, and particularly when it comes close to the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination. Fluctuation display may be performed at a low speed at which the decorative pattern is likely to stop.

  After reaching the reach effect of the normal reach after such a reach effect of the normal reach is reached, an effect image showing both the character CHA and the character CHB, for example, as shown in FIG. Is displayed, the effect operation of step C, which is the final third stage, is executed. Subsequently, the reach production of the super reach is started. For example, when the super reach α is determined, the reach production is executed by displaying the production images as shown in FIGS. 50 (H) to (J). The In this example, as shown in FIGS. 50 (H) and (I), the teammate and the enemy character perform a battle such that a battle is performed, and in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 50 (J). In addition, the effect is such that the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character. In the meantime, in the case of losing, it is only necessary to have an effect mode in which the ally character loses to the battle. In addition, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, it can be recognized that the variable display is continuously performed in a state where the decorative design is reduced and displayed on a part of the screen of the image display device 5. It may be displayed on.

  In this way, after the reach effect of super reach is executed, if it is a big hit, for example, a definite decorative symbol as a big hit combination as shown in FIG. 50 (K) is derived, and as shown in FIG. 50 (L), The display of a character string indicating “big hit display result” or the like informs that the big hit gaming state is set.

  In this way, when the step-up notice effect that changes the effect mode step by step from the first step to a plurality of steps (for example, the third step) according to a predetermined order is executed, ”At the timing of transition from the normal reach reach effect to the super reach reach effect at a higher rate than when the fluctuation display result becomes the“ losing display result ” It is only necessary to be able to execute an effect according to (for example, the effect mode at the third stage). Thereby, it is possible to synchronize the expectation of the player with respect to the big hit gaming state by associating the production by the production mode of the predetermined stage and the reach production in the step-up notice production, and to improve the interest of the game. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by all-fluctuation advance notice that is executed later is more than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the change start notice that is executed first. However, the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified in advance by the symbol deceleration notice executed later is larger than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified in advance during all symbol fluctuations executed before that. It was explained that it would be less. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be notified by a notice effect that is executed at a timing that comes first among a plurality of timings from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern to the display result being derived. Compared with the number of stages of jackpot reliability, the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by a notice effect executed at a later timing may be set to always increase. As a result, there are extremely few choices of combinations that can be determined while determining the combination of performance modes and the like in a plurality of notice effects so as not to impair the expectation for the big hit gaming state once held by the player. This makes it possible to perform a variety of effects and improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the medium hit reliability is the highest in the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the change start notice that is executed first, and the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the all symbol change notice that is executed later is high in reliability. Since the degree is the highest, the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability has been described as being higher in the previous notice during all symbol changes executed later. On the other hand, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the symbol deceleration notice that is executed after the notice during all symbol fluctuations is the highest medium reliability, and the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability is during all symbol fluctuations that are executed first The notice will be higher. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be notified by a notice effect that is executed at a timing that comes first among a plurality of timings from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern to the display result being derived. Compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability, the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at a later timing may be set to be always higher. As a result, the expectation of the player is prevented by preventing the delay of the presentation until the display result is derived due to the excessive increase in the expectation of the big hit gaming state within a short period after the start of the variable display. A feeling can be raised step by step and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the jackpot reliability as a possibility of entering the jackpot gaming state is notified by each of the plurality of notice effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the notice effect may give a notice of a possibility that a predetermined game value advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is given. For example, in the promiscuous state and the short time state, a game value advantageous to the player is provided, which is likely to be a big hit gaming state compared to the normal state. In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”). The upper limit number of times of the figure game is the first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). 1st probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of channels (eg, “5”). Various game values may be given, such as becoming the number of consecutive channels (for example, “10”). A notice effect for notifying the possibility that at least a part of such various game values will be given may be executed.

  Further, in the notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings, the possibility of giving different types of game values may be notified by changing the effect mode. As an example, in the advance notice at the start of the change, the possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state is announced by flashing the effect lighting member 90, while the probability lighting state is achieved by rotating the effect lighting member 90. The possibility may be announced in advance.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the production operation in which the production models using the production movable members 32A and 32B are combined is executed as the advance notice at the time of reach development. On the other hand, the notice effect by the effect operation in which the effect model is combined can be executed at any timing from the start of the display of the decorative symbols to the time when the display result is derived, and the notice effect is executed. In such a case, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state may be significantly higher than when other notice effects are executed.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. As a second embodiment, during one fluctuation display, it is possible to select a notice pattern for executing a reliability notice before a confirmation notice, and when a confirmation notice is executed at a delay timing, a confirmation notice is displayed. A description will be given of a case where the ratio of executing an effect mode having a low degree of expectation that is a big hit in the reliability notice is increased as compared with the case of executing at the operation corresponding timing.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a notice pattern of reliability notice and a selection table of notice patterns according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 51 (A), a notice pattern for notice of symbol deceleration is shown as a representative example of notice of reliability. FIG. 51B shows a notice pattern selection table for selecting the notice pattern of the reliability notice according to the notice timing of the final notice. FIG. 51 (B) shows an example in which a notice pattern of a symbol deceleration notice is selected as a representative example of a reliability notice according to the notice timing of a final notice.

  First, the concept of the control for selecting the notice pattern of the reliability notice according to the notice timing of the final notice will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51A shows the relationship between the notice pattern of the symbol deceleration notice and the jackpot reliability as an example of the notice pattern and jackpot reliability in the notice of reliability. For example, as the low-reliability notice pattern, an operation for causing only the lower portion 32B of the effect movable members 32A and 32B to appear (lower appearance operation) is set. As the medium reliability notice pattern, an operation (upper appearance operation) for causing only the upper portion 32A of the effect movable members 32A and 32B to appear is set. As the high-reliability notice pattern, an operation (upper lower appearance appearance operation) for causing the upper portion 32A and the lower portion 32B of the effect movable members 32A and 32B to appear and combine is set. As for the relationship between the notice pattern of the notice of symbol deceleration and the reliability of the jackpot, it is assumed that the reliability of the notice pattern of the final notice is not lowered with respect to the notice pattern of the notice of symbol deceleration. For example, the lower appearance operation, the upper appearance operation, and the upper and lower appearance coalescence operation are partially or entirely not a one-to-one correspondence as shown in A). The selection relationship of the notice pattern may be set so as to correspond to a plurality of reliability levels.

  The notice pattern selection table in FIG. 51 (B) is stored in the ROM 121. In the notice pattern selection table of FIG. 51B, the notice pattern in the reliability notice is extracted at a predetermined timing according to the notice timing of the confirmed notice (immediate confirmation notice timing, delay confirmation notice timing). This is used to select at a predetermined ratio based on the extracted random number value for determining the reliability notice pattern. In FIG. 51 (B), the correspondence between the extracted random number value for determining the reliability notice pattern and the notice pattern to be selected is shown using the selection ratio (%).

  In the notice pattern selection table of FIG. 51 (B), when performing an immediate confirmation notice that executes a notice action at an operation-corresponding timing, for example, upper and lower parts appear compared to when performing a delay confirmation notice that executes a notice action at a delay timing. The data is set so that the ratio of the high-reliability performance such as the combined operation selected as the notice pattern of the reliability notice becomes high. On the contrary, in the notice pattern selection table of FIG. 51 (B), when performing the delay confirmation notice for executing the notice action at the delay timing, for example, compared with performing the immediate confirmation notice for executing the notice action at the operation corresponding timing, for example. The data is set such that the ratio of the low-reliability effect such as the lower appearance operation selected as the notice pattern of the reliability notice becomes high.

  For example, in the effect processing during variable display in FIG. 36, such control is confirmed as an immediate confirmation notice or a delayed confirmation notice in S512 and S515 when it is determined in S502 that the condition for enabling the confirmation notice is established. When it is decided to execute the advance notice, this can be realized by performing a process for determining the advance notice pattern of the reliability advance notice using the advance notice pattern selection table as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the ratio of executing the production mode in which the expectation level that is a big hit in the reliability notice is lower than when the effect of the confirmation notice is executed at the operation corresponding timing when the effect of the confirmation notice described above is executed at the delay timing As for the control to increase the value, when the final notice is executed after the notice effect that can be executed at the multiple timings shown in the first embodiment is executed, the following control may be performed. .

  For example, in the effect processing during variable display in FIG. 36, such control is confirmed as an immediate confirmation notice or a delayed confirmation notice in S512 and S515 when it is determined in S502 that the condition for enabling the confirmation notice is established. When it is decided to execute the advance notice, when selecting the advance notice pattern from the advance notice patterns as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. You can make it higher. For example, when a notice pattern is selected from a plurality of notice patterns as shown in FIG. 13, the reliability such as YAP01 and YAP02 is more reliable when the delayed confirmation notice is selected than when the immediate confirmation notice is selected. What is necessary is just to make it the ratio which selects a notice pattern with low degree high. Further, for example, when selecting a notice pattern from a plurality of notice patterns as shown in FIG. 14, for example, YBP01 and YBP02 are selected when the delayed confirmation notice is selected, compared to when the immediate confirmation notice is selected. What is necessary is just to make it the ratio which selects the warning pattern with a low reliable degree high. When selecting the notice pattern for the reliability notice when performing the confirmation notice after the reliability notice, the display result will be lost, and the notice action (immediate confirmation notice or delayed confirmation will be performed according to the operation at the confirmation notice effect). When the advance notice operation is not executed, the display result will be lost, but the change pattern of the super reach α, which is the condition for executing the final notice, is a highly reliable change pattern that is a big hit. Control may be performed so that the notice pattern that is likely to be lowered when compared with the reliability of the pattern is not selected or the notice pattern of the notice of reliability is selected so that it is difficult to select.

  According to the second embodiment described above, when the final announcement is executed at the delay timing, the announcement pattern of the production mode having a low expectation level that is a big hit compared to when the final announcement is executed at the operation response timing is reliable. After the player's sense of expectation has fallen once in the reliability notice before the final notice is executed, the expectation for the big hit is low. Since the advance notice operation of the confirmation notice is executed at the delayed timing and the player's expectation for the big hit is improved, the interest of the game can be improved based on the magnitude of the swing of the expectation.

It should be noted that during a single variable display, a common effect mode is provided for the notice effect of the notice performed at a part of the reliability notice and the notice effect of the notice performed in the final notice (for example, In both cases, the announcement effect is produced in the production mode by the movement of the movable member), and when the announcement of the final announcement is executed at the delay timing, the expectation degree that is a big hit is limited to the announcement production having the same production mode in the reliability announcement. The ratio of executing the production mode with a low may be increased.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the operation promotion effect period ends before the operation effective period, and the operation promotion effect is not executed. A description will be given of the control to be executed when the) is detected.

  FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing the timing of the effect control of the final notice according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 52, (A) operation effective period, (B) operation promotion effect, (C) operation detection within promotion display period, (D) immediate confirmation notice, (E) delay confirmation notice, (F) outside promotion display period Each timing of operation detection and (G) out-of-period response confirmation notice is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 52, in the effect control CPU 120, the period during which the operation promotion effect is performed during the final notice effect is controlled so as to end at the timing before the operation effective period ends. In such a case, the operation promotion effect is not performed between the end of the operation promotion effect and the end of the operation effective period, but the period in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation. T is generated.

  When the control is performed so that the end timing of the operation promotion effect is different from the end timing of the operation effective period, as shown in (C), the stick controller is used during the operation promotion effect period in which the operation promotion effect is executed. When the operation of 31A is detected, as shown in (D), the immediate confirmation notice is immediately performed in the period where the immediate confirmation notice can be executed as in the first embodiment, or as shown in (E). Similarly, in the same way as in the first embodiment described above, the delay confirmation notice is performed in the delay confirmation notice executable period.

  When the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the period T in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation although the operation promotion effect is not performed, it is determined to execute the immediate confirmation notice. Even in such a case, as shown in (G), control for executing the delay confirmation notice is performed during the delay confirmation notice execution period. Such control is performed for the following reason.

  Although the operation promotion effect is not performed, during the period T in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation, the internal control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the operation effective period. Since it is not performed, it is recognized from the player that it is unknown whether the operation is valid or whether the operation is valid. Therefore, when the stick controller 31A is operated during such a period T, if an immediate confirmation notice effect operation is executed in the same way as during the operation promotion effect period, the player feels uncomfortable about the effect, and the device There is a risk of misunderstanding that a failure has occurred.

  In contrast, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment, the operation promotion effect is not performed, but the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the period T in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation. Even if it is decided to execute the immediate confirmation notice, the control to execute the delayed confirmation notice is performed during the delay confirmation notice execution period without performing the immediate confirmation notice. It is possible to give the player an impression that the degree of control relevance between the player and the player becomes low. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of incongruity about the production as described above and misinterpreting that the apparatus has failed.

  The control according to the third embodiment is realized, for example, by performing the following processing in the effect processing during variable display in FIG. When the operation is detected in S467 when it is determined that the operation is valid in S465, it is determined whether or not it is within the operation promotion effect period. Set the flag. Thereafter, when it is determined in S472 that the immediate confirmation notice pattern is set, it is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect outside-period flag is set. If it is set, the process does not proceed to S473, but proceeds to S474 and is delayed. Control to execute the effect operation of the final notice is performed.

If such processing is executed, the operation promotion effect is not performed, but immediately when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the period T in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation. Control is performed so that the delay confirmation notice is executed during the delay confirmation notice execution period without performing the confirmation notice.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. As a fourth embodiment, in the final notice effect, when the final notice effect operation is not executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A, or the final notice effect operation is executed in the delay final notice executable period. An example of executing an effect that can specify that it will not be a big hit at the operation response timing (delay confirmation advancement executable period) will be described.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a production aspect of effects executed in the image display device 5 or the like when a final notice including an immediate final notice and a delayed final notice is executed according to the fourth embodiment. The production mode shown in FIG. 53 is different from the production mode shown in FIG. 19 in that immediate temporary display as shown in (B1) and (B2) is executed.

  The temporary provisional display shown in (B1) and (B2) is performed when the effect operation of the final notice is not executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A because the variation display result is lost, or the variation display result is When it is a big hit but it is decided to execute a delay confirmation notice, an effect that can specify that it will not be a big hit is executed once at the operation response timing (a period in which the immediate confirmation notice can be executed).

  In the fourth embodiment, an image indicating the characters “no response!” As shown in (B1) and (B2) is displayed as immediate temporary display. The immediate temporary display “No response!” Is displayed immediately in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A. Therefore, even if the stick controller 31A is operated, the effect movable members 32A and 32B are as described above. This suggests that the action operation of the final notice to be operated is not executed, and is an effect capable of specifying that it will not be a big hit.

  Specifically, the control according to the fourth embodiment is realized, for example, by performing the following processing in the variation display effect processing in FIG. When the delay confirmation advance notice effect operation control is executed in S474, the temporary provisional display is temporarily performed once at the operation response timing (the immediate confirmation advance notice executable period). Further, when executing the control without confirmation notice in S475, the temporary provisional display is temporarily performed once at the operation response timing (the period in which the immediate confirmation notice can be executed).

  When such an immediate provisional display is performed, the stick controller 31A is provided by performing an immediate provisional display that can specify that the big hit gaming state is not achieved at the operation timing of the stick controller 31A and the operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation. After it is shown that the performance according to the operation is performed, the display result is lost without performing the final announcement effect, or the final announcement operation is performed at the delay timing and the display result is a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the effect of the rendition without causing the player to misunderstand the relevance between the operation and the effect to be executed.

It should be noted that the operation response timing (delay confirmation advance notice is performed when the final notice effect operation is not executed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A or when the final notice effect operation is executed during the delay confirmation notice execution period. As another example of performing an effect that can specify that it will not be a big hit in a feasible period), for example, a teammate character who is on the player's side and an enemy character play a battle game, and an operation response timing (determined delay) In the notice execution period), other effects such as an effect that the teammate character loses once may be executed as an effect that can be specified as not being a big hit. In addition, as another example of executing an effect that can specify that it will not be a big hit, an effect that temporarily stops (temporarily stops) with a combination of decorative symbols may be executed.
[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. As the fifth embodiment, an example in which an image that can specify the length of the operation effective period is displayed on the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect will be described.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a display mode of the operation valid period display in the image display device 5 according to the fifth embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 54A and 54B, when the final notice is executed, the operation effective period meter 55 is used as an image that can specify the length of the operation effective period when the operation promotion effect is executed. Is displayed.

  In the operation effective period meter 55, the remaining time of the operation effective period is a column (an image of a rectangular block in the drawing) indicating a unit time (each one second in this example) (a horizontal column in this example). Is displayed in a manner like a meter indicated by the length (indicated by the number of unit time images constituting the sequence of unit time images). In the operation validity period meter 55, the corresponding time is displayed as a number above the image indicating the unit time.

  In addition, the image that can specify the length of the operation effective period may be a simple image that indicates a rectangular image having a length corresponding to the length of the operation effective period, instead of a sequence of images indicating unit time. Good. In addition, the image that can specify the length of the operation effective period is not directly displayed as the remaining time of the operation effective period, but the elapsed time from the start of the operation effective period and the end time of the operation effective period ( Display the maximum value) in association with each other, the remaining time of the operation effective period may be specified. As described above, any image that can identify the length of the operation effective period may be used as long as the player can visually recognize the length of the operation effective period.

  Specifically, the control according to the fifth embodiment performs, for example, a process of displaying the operation validity period meter 55 in addition to the effect message MSA as an operation promotion effect in S469 of the effect processing during variable display in FIG. This is realized by measuring the elapsed time from the start of the promotion effect, calculating the remaining time of the operation effective period, and displaying the calculated remaining time as an image of the operation effective period meter 55.

According to the fifth embodiment as described above, as the operation promotion effect, the image display device 5 displays an image that can specify the length of the operation effective period such as the operation effective period meter 55. Can be easily recognized. As a result, even when misunderstanding is likely to occur due to the relationship between the operation timing and the production in the final notice, the length of the operation valid period can be easily recognized, so that the production related to the operation in the final notice will not be misunderstood. Can be.
[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, when the operation valid period is overlapped between the above-described final notice effect and other effects as the effect using the operation means such as the stick controller 31A, the final notice effect is displayed. An example in which the effect is changed so that the operation effective period of other effects is set after the operation effective period in FIG.

  In addition to the effect of the final notice described above, as an effect using the operation means such as the stick controller 31A, for example, in the effect processing during the variable display of FIG. Depending on the operation, there is a case where a hold storage notice effect is performed in which a jackpot notice is given by displaying a display that can specify the contents of the hold memory (predetermined result of jackpot / losing). Even when such a hold storage notice effect is executed, the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A is set and an operation promotion effect is performed, as in the case of executing the confirmed notice effect.

  Whether or not to execute such a hold storage notice effect is determined separately from whether or not to execute a final notice, and the hold memory notice effect may be executed even during variable display. When the hold storage advance notice effect can be executed during the variable display, the operation effective period is set in the overlapped period with the final notice that can be executed during the variable display as described above, and the operation promotion effect is executed. In such a state, the player may be confused and misunderstand the operation valid period of these effects. Note that, as the hold memory advance notice effect, for example, it is determined whether or not the hold memory notice effect for the hold memory information by the start prize can be executed at the time of start winning, and the hold memory information is digested for the notice. Until then, the operation of the operation means is validated at any time, or the operation is validated only for a certain period (such as the period at the start of each variable display) in the variable display related to other held storage storage information. May be.

  Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, when the operation valid period is set to overlap between the effect of the final notice and the example of the other effects, the other effect is obtained after the operation valid period in the final notice effect has elapsed. Control is performed to change the production so that the operation valid period is set.

  FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing the timing of effect control of the final notice and the hold storage notice according to the sixth embodiment. In FIG. 55, (A) the scheduled advance notice effective period, (B) the scheduled hold notice valid period, (C) the confirmed valid notice period, and (D) the hold notice valid period execution timing, respectively. It is shown. In FIG. 55, the change mode of the production is shown by showing the change mode of the operation valid period included in the production as an example in which the production when the operation valid period is overlapped is changed. In the effect control CPU 120, the final notice and the hold storage notice can be executed during variable display in the variable display effect process of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 55, when it is determined that the production control CPU 120 executes both the final notice and the reserved storage notice, the operation valid period schedule of the final notice shown in FIG. 55B, it is determined whether or not all or part of the schedule of the operation effective period of the reserved storage notice shown in FIG. 55B overlaps. When it is determined that they overlap, for example, as shown in FIG. Priority is given to the execution of the operation effective period of the advance notice, and the execution timing of the operation effective period of the hold storage advance notice is shifted after the operation effective period of the final advance notice as shown in FIG. Control for changing the production execution timing is performed.

  As other effects using the operation of the operation means such as the stick controller 31A, the operation of the operation means such as an effect that the effect mode is stepped up in response to the operation means being operated during the variable display is performed. Any other productions that are used are eligible.

  In addition, when the operation valid period is overlapped between the effect of the final notice and the other effect, for example, the operation valid period of the effect of the final notice is set after the operation valid period of the other effects elapses. In this way, control may be performed to change the timing of the operation valid period of the probability change notice so as to change the production.

  In addition, when the operation effective period is overlapped between the effect of the final notice and the other effects, for example, after the operation effective period of the effect of the final notice has passed, the operation effective period of the other effects is set. As shown in FIG. 55, for example, the timing of the effect of the final notice is not fixed and the timing of the other effects is changed as shown in FIG. Control to change both the timing of the operation effective period of the probability change notice and the timing of the other operation effective period, such as shifting to the timing and changing the timing of other effects to the timing after a predetermined time. You may make it perform.

  In this way, when the operation effective period is set to overlap between the effect of the final notice and the other effects, the operation effective period of the probability change notice is set so that the operation effective period of these effects does not overlap. Control to change at least one of the operation effective period timings may be performed.

  By performing such control, when the operation effective period overlaps between the final notice and the other effects as the effects using the operation of the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A, the effect mode of at least one effect Is changed, it is possible to easily recognize the operation valid period. Thereby, even if the final notice and other specific effects overlap, an appropriate effect related to the operation of the operation means can be performed. In addition, when the operation effective period overlaps with the final notice and the other effects, as an example of changing at least one effect, at least one effect period is changed, or at least one operation effective period is changed And those that change at least one production period and operation effective period. Moreover, about the example of a change of such an effect, the other is changed in the aspect which gives priority to either one which changes both of the overlapping effects, or one of the overlapping effects according to a predetermined priority order. One in which the player selects one of the effects and the overlapping effects (for example, selection by operation of the operation means) and changes the other in priority (for example, operation means corresponding to each of the overlapping effects) In the case where the player operates one of the operation means when the game is different, one of the overlapping effects is changed), the operation mode of the operation means (for example, tilting operation, pressing operation, etc.) Any one of the overlapping effects depending on the operation mode) (for example, changing the more complicated operation mode or changing the simple operation mode), and , Operating lifetime is made effective alternating (e.g., a predetermined time (which each operation lifetime of the one directing the other of the effect per second) is set) both included in the.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, at a plurality of timings from the start of display of variation of decorative symbols and the like until the display result is derived, at the time of start of variation, all symbols at the time of symbol variation, at the time of symbol deceleration It is possible to execute a plurality of notice effects for notifying the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state (hit hit reliability) such as a notice, a notice after reach establishment, and a part or all of a notice at the time of reach development. When the notice pattern is determined by any of the processes of S505 to S507 shown in FIG. 32A, a notice is given to notify that the big hit reliability is greater than or equal to the first reference value at the first timing among a plurality of timings. When the effect is executed, in the plurality of notice effects such that the notice effect for notifying that the big hit reliability is less than the second reference value is not executed at the second timing later than the first timing. A production mode is determined. Thereby, it can suppress that the expectation to the big hit game state which the player once held by the notice effect performed in the 1st timing is impaired, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in S510 to S516 of FIG. 32A, when the condition for enabling the final notice is established, and the display result is a big hit, the effect of executing the notice operation of the final notice according to the operation. When the display result is lost, it is possible to perform an effect that does not execute the notice operation of the final notice even if an operation is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit is confirmed when the notice operation of the confirmation notice is executed according to the operation, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  Also, as shown in S465 to S474 in FIG. 36, as the confirmation notice, an immediate confirmation notice that immediately executes the confirmation notice when the operation is performed and a notice operation of the confirmation notice immediately when the operation is performed are performed. Without delay, the delay confirmation notice that executes the confirmation action of the confirmation notice at the delayed timing is selectively executed, so that the fun of producing the notice action of the confirmation notice that is executed according to the operation is improved, and the game Can be further improved. In other words, the notice operation of the final notice is not executed when it becomes lost, but the notice action of the final notice is not executed immediately when the operation is performed, and the notice operation of the final notice is executed at a delayed timing. A player can be given a sense of anticipation of a loser, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  (2) As described in the second embodiment, when the final notice effect operation is executed at the delay timing, the expectation that is a big hit is lower than when the final notice effect operation is executed at the operation corresponding timing. Since the ratio to be determined in the mode is high, the result of the player's expectation being lowered once when the reliability level is low in the direction of the reliability level notification before the final warning is executed. Since the final announcement effect operation is executed at a delayed timing and the player's sense of expectation for the big hit is improved, the interest of the game can be improved based on the size of the swing of the expectation.

  (3) As described in the third embodiment, the operation promotion effect is not performed, but the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected during the period T in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is determined to be an effective operation. Sometimes, even when the decision to execute the immediate confirmation notice is made, the control to execute the delayed confirmation notice is performed during the delay confirmation notice execution period without performing the immediate confirmation notice. It is possible to give the player an impression that the degree of control relevance between the players is low. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of incongruity about the production as described above and misinterpreting that the apparatus has failed.

  (4) As described in the fourth embodiment, when the temporary provisional display is performed, the temporary provisional that can specify that the big hit gaming state is not achieved at the operation timing of the stick controller 31A and the operation corresponding timing corresponding to the operation. After the display indicates that an effect corresponding to the operation of the stick controller 31A has been executed, the final notice effect is not performed and the display result is lost, or the confirmation notice is given at a delay timing. Because the display operation is performed and the display result is a big hit, the effect of the game is improved by improving the effect of the effect without causing misunderstandings about the relevance between the operation and the executed effect. be able to.

  (5) As described in the fifth embodiment, as the operation promotion effect, the image display device 5 displays an image that can specify the length of the operation effective period, such as the operation effective period meter 55. The validity period can be easily recognized. As a result, even when misunderstanding is likely to occur due to the relationship between the operation timing and the production in the final notice, the length of the operation valid period can be easily recognized, so that the production related to the operation in the final notice is less likely to be misunderstood. Can be.

  (6) As described in the fifth embodiment, as the effect using the operation of the operation means such as the stick controller 31A, when the operation valid period overlaps between the final notice and the other effect, at least one effect Since the production mode is changed, the effective period can be easily recognized. Thereby, even if the final notice and other specific effects overlap, an appropriate effect related to the operation of the operation means can be performed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) It has been described that the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines and controls 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. As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above-described embodiment in order to execute processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. The display control CPU is, for example, based on the display control command from the effect control board 12 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 in the above-described embodiment. It is only necessary to be able to execute part of the processing executed by. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above-described embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation.

  (2) The functions of the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the sound control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so as to be independent of the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The control board may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and a display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern or the like is sent from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. Alternatively, it may be transmitted. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above-described embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 and the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14. May be executed. Thus, in the case where a plurality of control boards are provided to control the production operation, the combination of which control board is used to determine the control content of various production operations is: Any combination may be used.

  (3) The device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image on the screen of the image display device 5, etc. do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Any change and modification can be made within the range. 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.

  (4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine. Alternatively, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling it in a storage device such as a computer 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.

  (5) The execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Or a form directly executed using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (6) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  4A 1st special symbol display device, 4B 2nd special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 1 pachinko game machine, 31A stick controller, 100 game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A variation display means for deriving a display result by starting a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived by the variation display means, for the player A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, in response to the operation means being operated during the change display of the identification information, the operation response timing corresponding to the operation and the delay timing delayed from the operation response timing In any of the above, an operation advance notice effect execution means capable of executing an operation advance notice effect for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state,
An expectation effect execution means capable of executing an expectation effect indicating the expectation level to be the specific gaming state in a plurality of stages at a plurality of timings from when the display of the variation of the identification information is started until a display result is derived;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, whether or not the expectation effect execution means is executed by the expectation effect execution means, and the effect form of the expectation effect executed at the plurality of timings when executed. With an expectation effect determining means for determining,
The expectation level effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of first expectation level effects in different stages of the expectation level corresponding to mutually different effect modes at the first timing. In a second timing that is later than the timing, it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of second expectation degree effects in which the stages of the expectation degree are different corresponding to different effect modes,
The expectation level effect determination means is a first specific expectation of a specific effect mode corresponding to a first specific stage in which the expectation level is higher than the first normal level among the plurality of first expectation level effects at the first timing. When the degree effect is executed, the second normal of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the expectation degree is lower than the second specific stage among the plurality of second expectation degree effects at the second timing. A gaming machine, wherein an expectation effect to be executed at the plurality of timings is determined so that the expectation effect is not executed or is difficult to be executed.

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