JP2013198697A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To draw the attention of a player when an advance notice performance is started.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 determines execution of an advance notice performance before execution of variable display based on reserve information determined by a preliminary determination means at the start of the variable display of identification information such that a rate of a specific display result differs according to the number of pieces of reserve information stored in a reserve storage means at the start of the advance notice performance, based on a result determined by the preliminary determination means. The advance notice performance determined by an advance notice performance determination means is executed at predetermined timing in variable display determined.

Description

  According to the present invention, based on the establishment of the start condition, a variable display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result, a predetermined identification information display result is specified. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this type of gaming machine, the start winning prize for which a game ball has been won at the starting winning opening but the variable display has not yet been performed is stored as hold information, the number of the hold information stored is displayed, and each hold For information, it is determined whether or not it will be a big hit at the start winning prize, and if it is determined that the hold information becomes a big hit in the pre-reading determination, a notice effect with a large number of executions in a continuous notice effect Some are determined and executed at a high rate (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-49243 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the notice effect is started, there is no possibility that it will be a big hit unless the number of notice effects is increased. There is a problem that can not be noted.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of causing a player to pay attention at the start of a notice effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
Variable display (variation) of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a start winning to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening) Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) for deriving the display result by performing a display) and a specific display result (for example, a predetermined display result of the identification information) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the big hit gaming result) is derived,
Information (for example, the extracted MR1 value) for determining whether or not to make a specific display result for a variable display that has not yet started despite the start condition being satisfied is within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. The holding storage means (first special figure holding storage unit 151A, second special figure holding storage unit 151B, start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B) that can be stored as holding information within,
Hold display means for displaying the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means in an identifiable manner (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S160),
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, the start time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make the variable display result of the identification information the specific display result) A portion for executing the process of step S240), and
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S111 to S113);
For the hold information newly stored in the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied, whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display corresponding to the hold information is determined before the determination by the start time determination means Pre-start determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 performs the winning random number determination processing in step S212);
Based on the determination result by the pre-start determination unit, the execution of the notice effect performed before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit determined by the pre-start determination unit is executed. The notice effect determining means for determining when the variable information display is started so that the ratio of the specific display result differs depending on the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means at the start of the notice effect. (For example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 performs the continuous effect setting process of step S529A),
Notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means at a predetermined timing in the variable display for which the determination has been made (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S541);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since the reliability changes according to the number of hold information at the time when the notice effect is started, the player can be noticed when the notice effect is started.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined timing is when the variable display whose execution has been determined by the notice effect determining means is started (for example, the step of executing step S541 when the effect control CPU 120 is Yes in the slot machine S529B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the time difference between the time point when the notice effect is decided to be executed and the time point when the decided notice effect is executed becomes as short as possible. Therefore, the specific display corresponding to the number of hold information viewed from the player It can be avoided as much as possible that the expected level of the result does not match the expected level of the specific display result set in advance in the gaming machine due to the increase in the hold information within the time difference.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Reach for executing a first aspect reach effect (for example, normal reach) and a second aspect reach effect (for example, super reach) having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first aspect effect in association with the variable display. Production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes a process table corresponding to a normal reach variation pattern or a super reach variation pattern in the processing of steps S170 to S172),
The reach effect executing means, when executing the notice effect by the notice effect executing means, executes the second aspect reach effect in variable display based on the hold information to be notified (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S904). In the variable display based on the reserved memory of the notice target when the continuous production is executed by determining the execution of the continuous production on the condition that there is a super reach holding memory that is the variation pattern of the target of the continuous production Super reach)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the notice effect is executed, the second aspect reach effect is executed, so that the expectation as the specific display result can be further improved, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be improved. .

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect (for example, an effect that a masked wrestler such as a white mask, a red mask, or a cherry pattern mask appears) suggesting the ratio of the specific display result in a different aspect during execution of variable display (For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the changing notice effect determination process in step S531),
The suggestion effect means does not execute the suggestion effect of the aspect with the lowest ratio of the specific display result in the variable display based on the hold information of the advance notice object when the notice effect execution means executes the notice effect (for example, When the effect control CPU 120 is performing a continuous effect in the fluctuating notice effect determination process in step S531, it uses the notice effect table (for continuous effect) in FIG. Part that determines the aspect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the notice effect is executed, it is possible to avoid executing the suggestion effect of the aspect with the lowest ratio of the specific display result, so the suggestion effect of the lowest aspect is executed and the specific display is performed. Since it is possible to prevent the resulting player's expectation from being unable to be improved, the expectation resulting from the specific display result can be improved accurately, and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect so that the ratio of the specific display result increases as the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means increases at the start of the notice effect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the continuous effect execution determination table of FIG. 22 to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect in step S905, and executes the determined continuous effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the greater the number of on-hold information, the higher the percentage of specific display results, so the player can be motivated to play with a large number of on-hold information. Since the participation of is promoted, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
Hold increase information (for example, a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command) indicating that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased, and a determination result by the pre-start determination means Information notifying means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 performs the command control processing in step S17) for notifying the notification result executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) of the determination result information (for example, the variation category command) to be shown In addition, the notice effect execution means may not normally receive the on-hold increase information and the determination result information from the information notification means (undetermined "1" in the start winning reception command buffer) When the information is stored and the prefetch notice restriction flag is set), the execution of the notice effect is restricted (in step S900, the advance notice notice restriction flag is set). The part that does not determine the execution of continuous production and determined that the only notice restriction)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the announcement effect from being determined based on information with low reliability that is not based on the determination by the pre-start determination unit.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in an Example. 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 on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows a 1st special figure display result determination table and a 2nd special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern type determination table, a small hit variation pattern type determination table, and a sudden probability variation pattern type determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern classification judgment table for deviation. It is a figure which shows a loss variation pattern determination table, a big hit variation pattern determination table A, a big hit variation pattern determination table B, and a small hit / susceptibility variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing 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 random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the table for continuous production execution determination. It is a figure which shows the table for notice productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation process during fluctuation display. It is a figure which shows the case where a continuous effect and a notice effect are performed. It is a flowchart which shows a part of continuous production | presentation setting process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the relationship between each special figure pending | holding memory | storage number and jackpot expectation degree in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

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

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

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

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect 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 effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

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

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to stop display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or 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 production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

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

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the finalized effect symbols that are the variation display results are derived and displayed. , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbols are displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first reserved memory number display area 5D and a second reserved memory number display area 5U are arranged. In the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol 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 fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The hold memory display in the first hold memory number display area 5D is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the second hold memory number display area The hold memory display in 5U is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (first start winning storage table display area 5D). Hold memory display), and the stored memory display generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through (entering) the second starting winning opening is a round red display (second starting winning memory table display area 5U). Hold storage display). Note that, based on the start storage prize generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, and based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in this way may be the same mode such as a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the special figure reserved memory number is provided above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the information in an identifiable manner. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  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 (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release 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. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A 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 becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is “lost”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special 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 variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

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

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

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

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

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variation display effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with a variation display mode of the effect symbol.

  During the variation display of the effect symbol, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image, or by performing an effect operation different from the effect symbol variation display operation, such as displaying a message, displaying an image, outputting a sound, or lighting a lamp. The fact that the variable display state of the symbol may become a reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a “hit” A notice effect for informing a person in advance may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol change display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

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

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

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the open game, the change display state of the production symbol is changed. Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations Stopped display. The confirmed effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right” What is necessary is just to stop-display all together on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the “non-probable” big hit type, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the range of the number of fluctuations according to the gaming state before the big hit ( Time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed at 10 times or 100 times described later. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (10 times or 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended and the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is established, it may be terminated.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become the normal opening round jackpot symbol, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. What is necessary is just to stop-display all together on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. An effect symbol having odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the game is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the range of the number of fluctuations according to the gaming state before the big hit (described later) 10 times or 100 times), the above-described time-shortening control is performed, and probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, 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 to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the winning prize opening is opened after the finalized design symbol that constitutes the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the production symbol, the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There are a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite presentation symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variation display result of the production symbols. The variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, while the confirmed effect symbol constituting the opening chance corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, the fixed combination symbol of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled by.

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

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

  The jackpot promotion effect includes a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable change state despite the fact that the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, 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. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. 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 an effect that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change 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 variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect 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 “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first change display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the change display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” 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 fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable 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 fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variation display result notification command indicating a predetermined determination result that the variation display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (determination) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect 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 according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

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

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state Is set.

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

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory number display area 5D. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory number display area 5U. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is used when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start winning and the first special figure reserved memory number is increased, or when a new variable display is started and the first special figure is held. When the stored number decreases, it is transmitted as a notification of the change in the first special figure reserved stored number. The second reserved memory number notification command is used when the second start condition is established due to the occurrence of the second start winning and the second special figure reserved memory number is increased, or when a new variable display is started and the second special display is started. It is transmitted as a notification of a change in the second special figure reserved memory number when the figure reserved memory number decreases.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  In addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 18A), based on the occurrence of the start winning, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. It is determined whether or not the range of the determination value is the random value MR3 for determining the type of jackpot or the variation pattern type. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” or a value for designating the big hit type is set, and the effect control board 12 is set. Control to send. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determination value including the random value MR3 as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and determines the big hit type. Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing”, and the command C401H is the variation displaying result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command C403H is the third symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variation”, and the command C403H is the variation design result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

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

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

  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 main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit 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 number 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 some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the 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.

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

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used for determining the mode of variation display of the variation pattern, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “251”, for example. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used for determining the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect 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 normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). 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 “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  The variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” includes a variation pattern that does not shorten the variation time, and the total number of reserved storages is “2” to “4”, “5” to “8”, or “2”. Corresponding to the case of “8” to “8”, a variation pattern is prepared in which the variation time is shortened. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is a special symbol or effect symbol that is executed in response to the total number of reserved memories being 2 to 8 when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short-time state, the variation pattern PA1-5 is included. In addition, as a variation pattern in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened, it is executed corresponding to the total reserved memory number being 2 to 5, and the special symbol and the production symbol are more than the variation pattern 1-5. When the special pattern variation time is set to be long and the game state is in the high base such as the short time state, the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is larger than the variation pattern PA1-5. Further shortened As the fluctuation pattern, total hold and store the number of six to eight variation pattern PA1-7 which is executed in response to being, it may be divided into. By dividing the variation pattern PA1-5 into PA1-6 and PA1-7 in this way, when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short-time state, there are few start winnings at the second starting winning opening In the above, it may be possible to avoid the first reserved memory based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening being digested at high speed.

  Note that each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, the mode of the rendering operation performed during the variation display of the rendering symbol. Good.

  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 a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as the “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred to for determination. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the fluctuation display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as the “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred to for determination.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability change state (high accuracy state including both short time and no short time). Depending on whether or not, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination disorder A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

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

  In the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, in the normal state or in the short time state, the range of 8000 to 8189 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the jackpot, and the range of 30000 to 30350 of the random value MR1 is A small hit is allocated, and the other range of the random number MR1 is allocated out of place. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, in the probability variation state, the range of 8000 to 9899 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the big hit, and the range of 30000 to 30350 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the big hit, The other range of the random number MR1 is assigned as an outlier.

  Further, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the normal state or in the short time state, the range of 8000 to 8189 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the big hit, and the range of 30000 to 30350 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the small hit. The other range of the random number MR1 is assigned out of place. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the probability variation state, a range of 8000 to 9899 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the big hit, and a range of 30000 to 30350 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the small hit, The other range of the random number MR1 is assigned as an outlier.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B have the same range of determination values to which the small hits are assigned. The present invention is not limited to this. The range of determination values to which the small hits are assigned in the second special figure display result determination table 130B and the small hits in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned. The determination value range may be set differently, that is, the determination ratio of the small hits may be different between the first special figure display result determination table A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. In particular, by making the small hit determination ratio in the second special figure display result determination table 130B smaller than the small hit determination ratio in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a plurality of second reserved memories in the high base are provided. It may be possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by the occurrence of a small hit when the game is being digested.

  FIG. 7 shows the variation pattern types 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, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, the rendering operation performed during the variation display of the rendering symbol. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variation display state of the effect symbol does not become 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.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-5 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode is “reach”, fluctuation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-2 are prepared in advance. A variation pattern type CA3-1 to a variation pattern type CA3-2 are prepared in advance corresponding to the variation display mode (big hit type) of “big hit” when the variation display result is “big hit” or “probable variation”. Corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and “surprise” fluctuation display mode (big hit type) or the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. ing. The variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only when the variation display result is the “big hit” and “surprise” variation display mode (big hit type).

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (normal state)” in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is not shortened when the gaming state is in a low base such as a normal state. A variation pattern PA1-1 associated in advance is included. Fluctuation pattern type CA1-2 corresponds to the fact that the number of special figure reserved memory as the total reserved memory number is 2 to 4 when the gaming state is in the low base such as the normal state, It is a variation pattern type of “hold 2 to 4 shortened (normal state)” in which the variation display time of the effect symbol is shortened, and includes a variation pattern PA1-2 associated in advance. Fluctuation pattern types CA1-3 have a variable display time of special symbols and effect symbols corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being 5 to 8 when the gaming state is in a low base such as a normal state. It is a variation pattern type of “reserved 5-8 shortened (normal state)”, and includes a variation pattern PA1-3 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (during high base)” in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is not shortened when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state. , Variation patterns PA1-4 associated in advance are included. The variation pattern type CA1-5 corresponds to the fact that the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 8 when the gaming state is in the high base such as the short time state, and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol It is a variation pattern type “shortened 2-8 (high base)” to be shortened, and includes a variation pattern PA1-5 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is accompanied by a normal reach that becomes a normal reach effect after the variation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. The variation pattern type is “loss”) and includes a variation pattern PA2-1 that is associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA2-2 is accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the variation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect is finished, a definite effect symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)” includes variation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-3 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA3-1 includes a normal reach after the variation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state, and a variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit)” for deriving and displaying a definite effect symbol of the jackpot combination when the reach effect is finished. It is a type and includes a variation pattern PB1-1 that is associated in advance. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-2 is accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after setting the variation display state of the effect symbol to reach state, and when the reach effect ends, a definite effect symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “super reach (big hit)” includes variation patterns PB1-2 to PB1-3 associated in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definitive effect symbol that is one of the second release chances. The variation pattern PC1-1 that is associated in advance is displayed. Contains. When the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the variation pattern type CA4-2 sets the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state and then derives and displays the determined effect symbol of the reach combination “twice”. The variation pattern type “open-time reach lose” includes the variation pattern PC1-2 associated in advance.

  Further, in the ROM 101 provided in the gaming control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, the variation pattern is changed to the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the special figure display result and the determination result of the jackpot type. Based on this, a variation pattern type determination table that is referred to for determining one of a plurality of types is stored.

  FIGS. 8A, 8 </ b> B, and 8 </ b> C illustrate 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 big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (A), the small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (B), and FIG. 8 (C). A sudden movement pattern type determination table is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A changes 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 “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for pattern type determination. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern type determination is determined depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. Are assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type varies depending on whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types. There is. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the determination value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-2 differs.

  Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the range from 1 to 100 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1, and the range from 101 to 251 of the random value MR3 is It is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-2.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable change”, the range from 1 to 50 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1, and the range from 51 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3. -2. 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.

  By assigning the random value MR3 in this manner, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is determined, the variation pattern type CA3-2 is determined at a higher rate than when the probability variation big hit is reached. The super reach included in the variation pattern type CA3-2 is set to be executed.

  When the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probability change” or “probability change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state, You may make it vary the allocation of the judgment value with respect to a fluctuation pattern classification. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is a plurality of types. Also, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probability change” or “probability change”, it differs depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state A determination value may be assigned to the variation pattern type. Thereby, it can be determined as a different variation pattern type depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  As described above, in this embodiment, depending on whether the jackpot type is determined as “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type is made different. The degree of expectation that the variation display result is “15R probability variation big hit” can be made different depending on which variation pattern type includes variation pattern execution. For example, when the jackpot type is “probable change”, a large number of judgment values are assigned, while when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, variation display is performed using a variation pattern included in the variation pattern type to which a small determination value is assigned. When this happens, the degree of expectation that the fluctuation display result will be “15R probability variation big hit” is increased.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. is there. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1.

  The sudden variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C is a table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “surprise”. is there. In the ascertained variation pattern type determination table, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1, and the teeth from 151 to 251 of the random value MR3 vary. It is assigned to pattern type CA4-2.

  Here, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is assigned a determination value in both the small hit variation pattern type determination table and the sudden variation pattern type determination table. As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type for the case where the special figure display result is “small hit” and the case where the result is “surprise”. That is, the table data configuring the small hit variation pattern type determination table and the table data configuring the sudden variation pattern type determination table are set to include a common variation pattern type.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table may be set so that a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type different from the sudden variation pattern type determination table. That is, the table data configuring the small hit variation pattern type determination table and the table data configuring the sudden variation pattern type determination table include a common variation pattern type and each includes a unique variation pattern type. It may be set as follows.

  FIG. 9A to FIG. 9E show a configuration example of the deviation variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In these deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to E, when it is determined that a variation display result is a loss symbol, a plurality of variation pattern types are determined based on a random number (MR3) for variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the types.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state shown in FIG. 9A is in the low base state (high probability low base state, low probability low base state) as the variation pattern type determination table for loss, the non-reach of shortening A variation pattern type determination table A (for normal use) for determining a variation pattern type including a variation pattern other than the variation pattern, and the gaming state shown in FIG. 9B are in a low base state (high probability low base state, low The variation pattern type determination includes a variation pattern type including a shortened non-reach variation pattern. When the gaming state shown in Table B (for normal use) and FIG. 9C is in a low base state (high probability low base state, low probability low base state), and the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 , Shortened The variation pattern type determination table C for determining a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and the gaming state shown in FIG. 9D are in a high base state (a high probability high base state, a low probability high base state). Yes, a variation pattern type determination table D for detachment in which a variation pattern type including a variation pattern other than a shortened non-reach variation pattern is determined when the number of special figure reservation storage as the total number of reserved storage is 0 to 1 When the gaming state shown in FIG. 9E is a low base state (high probability low base state, low probability low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 8, short non-reach fluctuation A deviation variation pattern type determination table E for determining a variation pattern type including a pattern is prepared in advance.

  Among these, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table A, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1, and the range from 151 to 200 of the random value MR3 is the variation pattern. It is assigned to the type CA2-1, and the range from 201 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table A, the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 including the variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol are assigned to the range of the random value MR3. Therefore, a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of a special symbol or an effect symbol is not selected and executed as a variation pattern during variation display.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table B, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, and the range from 151 to 200 of the random value MR3 is the variation pattern type CA2-. The range from 201 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table B, the variation pattern type CA1-2 including the variation pattern in which the variation display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened is assigned to a range from 1 to 150 of the random number MR3. For this reason, there are cases where a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of a special symbol or effect symbol is selected and executed as a variation pattern during variation display.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table C, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-3, and the range from 151 to 200 of the random value MR3 is the variation pattern type CA2-. The range from 201 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table C, the variation pattern types CA1-3 including the variation pattern in which the variation display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened are assigned to the range from 1 to 150 of the random number MR3. For this reason, there are cases where a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of a special symbol or effect symbol is selected and executed as a variation pattern during variation display.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table D, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-4, and the range from 151 to 200 of the random value MR3 is the variation pattern type CA2-. The range from 201 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table D, since the variation pattern type CA1-5 including the variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is not assigned to the range of the random value MR3, As a variation pattern, a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of a special symbol or an effect symbol is not selected and executed.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table E, the range from 1 to 150 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-5, and the range from 151 to 200 of the random value MR3 is the variation pattern type CA2-. The range from 201 to 251 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table E, variation pattern types CA1-4 including variation patterns in which the variation display time of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened are assigned to a range from 1 to 150 of the random number MR3. For this reason, there are cases where a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of a special symbol or effect symbol is selected and executed as a variation pattern during variation display.

  As described above, when the total number of reserved memories is large (for example, three or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is not provided. By selecting the use variation pattern type table, the variation display is shortened and is easily executed, and it is possible to suppress a useless start winning due to the reserved memory number reaching the upper limit value.

  10A to 10D show examples of the configuration of the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Of these variation pattern determination tables, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A is determined by the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to E shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E. The variation pattern is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number MR4 according to the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern CA1-5 and variation pattern CA2-1 to variation pattern CA2-2. It is a table.

  In this loss variation pattern determination table, when the variation pattern type is CA1-1, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1. When the variation pattern type is CA1-2, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2, and the variation When the pattern type is CA1-3, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3, and the variation pattern type is CA1-. 4, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the variation patterns PA1-4. When the variation pattern type is CA1-5, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-5, and the variation When the pattern type is CA2-1, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-1, and the variation pattern type is CA2-. In the case of 2, the range of 1 to 667 of the random value MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PB1-2, and the range of 668 to 997 of the random value MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PB1-3.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 10B is a variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern determined when the jackpot type in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. It is a table referred to in order to determine a fluctuation pattern based on random number MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination according to CA3-2. In the big hit variation pattern determination table A, when the variation pattern type is CA3-1, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination are the variation pattern PB1-1. When the variation pattern type is CA3-2, the range from 1 to 250 of the random value MR4 is allocated to the variation pattern PB1-2, and the range from 251 to 997 of the random value MR4 is the variation pattern PB1. -3.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table B shown in FIG. 10C is a variation pattern type CA3- determined when the jackpot type in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A is a normal (non-probable variation) jackpot. 1 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern based on a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to a variation pattern CA3-2. In the big hit variation pattern determination table B, when the variation pattern type is CA3-1, all the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination are relative to the variation pattern PB1-1. When the variation pattern type is CA3-2, the range from 1 to 499 of the random value MR4 is allocated to the variation pattern PB1-2, and the range from 500 to 997 of the random value MR4 is the variation pattern PB2. -3.

  By setting the big hit fluctuation pattern determination tables A to B in this way, when the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be the fluctuation pattern type CA3-2, the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern PB1 that is a big hit when the super reach β is executed. The ratio determined to -3 is higher than the ratio determined to the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 that is a big hit when the super reach α is executed (the fluctuation pattern judgment ratio at the time of the probable big hit: the big hit with the super reach β > Big hit with Super Reach α).

  Further, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, the rate determined for the variation pattern PB1-3 is higher than the rate determined for the fluctuation pattern PB1-3 when the big hit type is a normal (non-probable) big hit. The ratio determined for the variation pattern PB1-2 when the jackpot type is a probable variation jackpot is lower than the ratio determined for the variation pattern PB1-2 when the jackpot type is a normal (non-probable variation) jackpot. It has become. Therefore, when the jackpot type is a probable big hit, super reach β is more likely to appear than when the jackpot type is a normal (non-probable) big hit, and conversely, super reach α is less likely to appear. For this reason, when super reach β appears, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it will be a promising big hit.

  The small hit / abrupt variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10D is determined when the variation pattern type CA4-1 is determined in the small hit fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B, and FIG. When the variation pattern type CA4-1 to variation pattern type CA4-2 is determined in the sudden variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 2, the variation pattern is referred to based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination. It is a table. In this small hit / probability variation pattern determination table, when the variation pattern type is CA4-1, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination are the variation pattern PC1-1. When the variation pattern type is CA4-2, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination are allocated to the variation pattern PC1-2. Yes.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the jackpot type is one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol on which the variable display is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol display). Depending on whether it is a special game by the device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of types of big hits such as "non-probability change", "probability change", "surprise change" Assigned to a type.

  Here, the jackpot types “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, and “crash probability” that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. “Non-probability change” is controlled to a five-round jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased in the low probability state where the jackpot probability is low and the number of times of opening. The high opening control is performed to increase the value. In other words, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the low probability high base state is controlled after the big hit game ends. This high base state continues until the special figure game is executed 100 times or until a big win is won during the execution of the 100 special figure games.

  In addition, “probability change” is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased in a high probability state where the big hit probability is high, and is released. High opening control is performed in which the number of times is increased. That is, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the high probability high base state is controlled after the big hit game ends. This high base state continues until the special figure game is executed 100 times or until a big win is won during the execution of the 100 special figure games. Note that the high base state of this embodiment continues until the special figure game is executed 100 times as described above or until a big win is won during the execution of the 100 special figure games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be continued until a big hit is won regardless of the number of special figure games.

  Note that the “surprise” is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state, a high probability state with a high big hit probability is entered, but the high opening control is not performed. That is, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the high probability low base state is controlled after the big hit game ends.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, as shown in FIG. 11, when the special chart display result of “big hit” is the first special chart, the range of 1 to 36 of the random value MR2 is “non-probable change”. , 37 to 82 of the random number value MR2 are assigned to “probability variation”, and 83 to 100 of the random number value MR2 are assigned to “probability”. Also, when the special figure whose special figure display result is “big hit” is the second special figure, the range of 1 to 36 of the random value MR2 is assigned to “non-probability”, and the random value MR2 of 37 to 100 is assigned. Is assigned to “Probability”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the assignment of the determination value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values (values in the range of “83” to “100”) are assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and controlled to the two round big hit state. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent play of the two round big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the gaming interest is reduced due to the extended game. Can be prevented.

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

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

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, 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. 12 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 holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (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), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. The numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data 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), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers MR1, MR2, MR3, and MR4 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball are shown. Although the numerical data is stored as the hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 is The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation is made not by the time when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied but by the extraction at the start of the variable display of the hold memory due to the establishment of the start condition. The storage unit 151B may be configured not to include the MR4 storage area.

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

  The 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 universal figure holding storage unit 151C associates the holding numbers with the holding numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passing gate 41, and 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 balls. For example, 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 MR1 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 according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control 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 data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation 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. The data indicating the switching timing of effect 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 in the display area of the effect display device 5, such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of a sound effect or the like that is linked to the change display operation of the stage design during the stage display of the stage design. 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 light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. 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, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. 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.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering 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 effect design process 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 an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the effect display device 5. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect. 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 effect operation shown in FIG. 13B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the change display of the effect symbol An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the display of the effect symbol variation (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A 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. Yes.

  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 effect 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 effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the effect symbol variation display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10 (B), when the variable display of a new effect symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  It is determined whether or not to execute the continuous effect based on the commands for starting winning (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A for starting prize. Is done. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the undetermined information corresponding to the command is set to “1” (or ON state), so that a prefetch notice restriction flag to be described later Is set, and it is limited so that the setting of the continuous effect is not performed until the change display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested).

  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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. 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 the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 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 to pass 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 S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, 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 (step) S13).

  Following 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 (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step 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 or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, 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 (step 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 variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step 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 the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variation display result is “big hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation display mode of the variation pattern. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is used for determining the variation display time of the special symbol and the variation pattern of the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to extract all numerical data indicating random values used for determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 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. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, 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. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is done.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 18A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 17 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by the special symbol normal process (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not the variation display mode of the production symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, the special symbol display result may be “big hit” or “small hit” before the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current value are obtained from the table data constituting the first special figure display result judgment table 130A or the second special figure display result judgment table 130B. Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each of the determination values. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the determination value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it is determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a design designation command corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is sent to the effect control board 12. Is set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination (step 7409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types is determined as the jackpot type. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and the jackpot type is determined to be determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random value is obtained by using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and each variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. A variation category corresponding to the range of determination values including MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern type determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern type is any one of CA1-1 to CA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. When the variation pattern type is CA2-1, it is determined that the variation category is normal reach loss. When the variation pattern type is CA2-2, it is determined that the variation category is a super reach loss category. When the variation pattern type is CA3-1, it is determined that the variation category is a normal reach jackpot variation category. When the variation pattern type is CA3-2, it is determined that the variation category is a super reach jackpot variation category. When the variation pattern type is either CA4-1 or CA4-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in the variation categories of non-reach loss, normal reach loss, super leech loss, sudden / small hit, normal reach big hit, and super reach big hit. You may go.

  Thereafter, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, after making a setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 18B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), a prize is received. The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 18 (A), after the process of step S211 in FIG. 17 is executed, the winning time disorder shown in FIG. 18 (A) is executed in step S212. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 18A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 17 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the control flag setting unit 152. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for the special symbol display result determination, A determination (predetermined) is made before the fluctuation display result is 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 confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is obtained based on a prior determination result on whether the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the game state, and the like. A process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  Through the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variation display mode of special symbols and effect symbols using MR4.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned 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 and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, 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. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting “2” to “2 times”, it is sufficient that the short-term open big hit state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

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

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be in an open state in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the change display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened is the same as when the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. It is only necessary to set the game state to be a small hit game state by setting “0.1 second” and setting the number of times of opening the big winning opening to “2”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 17 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved 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 step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are respectively read (step) S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 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 in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the 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”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are respectively read (step) S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151A. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is used as a use table for determining whether to be “big hit” or “lost”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 obtains numerical data indicating the current gaming state and the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation as “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determination value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step 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 (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is set to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which jackpot type is a plurality of types (step S244).

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in steps S231 and S235, when the second reserved memory number is not 0, the special figure display result and the confirmed special symbol of the second reserved memory are given priority over the first reserved memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first hold memory and the second hold memory are arranged in the order of winning in the game control data. It may be stored in a predetermined area of the holding area 150, and according to the winning order, the special figure display result and the confirmed special symbol of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be determined, and the variable display may be executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. 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 step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical values indicating the random value SR1 for determining the continuous effect execution and the random value SR2 for the notice effect that are extracted from the random number circuit 124, respectively. Data is controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than SR1 and SR2 may be used in order to enhance the effect. The random value SR1 for determining the execution of the continuous effect is used to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect according to the number of reserved memories when there is a reserved storage of the variation pattern of the super reach that is the target of the continuous effects. This is a random value to be used, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. SR2 is for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect when there is a pending storage of a variation pattern of super reach, which is a change pattern subject to the notice effect, regardless of whether or not the continuous effect is executed. This is a random value to be used, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a continuous effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. This continuous effect execution determination table is a table used for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on the random value SR1 for determining the continuous effect execution.

  In the continuous effect execution determination table, “Super” that is the target of the continuous effect so as to be the number of determination values shown in FIG. 22 among the random value range 1 to 100 of the random value SR1 for determining the continuous effect execution. In “Leach jackpot” and “Super-reaching”, “pending storage number 0” and “pending storage number 1” are values obtained by subtracting 1 from the holding memory number actually stored at the time when execution of continuous production is determined. Corresponding to each of “holding memory number 2” and “holding memory number 3”, determination values are set when the continuous effect is “executed” and when the continuous effect is “not executed”.

  Specifically, 10 determination values are assigned to “execute” and 90 determination values are assigned to “do not execute” as the determination values corresponding to “super reach big hit” in “holding memory count 0”. 40 determination values are assigned to “execute” and 60 determination values are assigned to “do not execute” as the determination values corresponding to “super reach loss” in “memory number 0”. As determination values corresponding to “Leach big hit”, 20 determination values are allocated to “execute” and 80 determination values are allocated to “do not execute”, and determination corresponding to “super reach loss” in “the number of reserved storage 1” As a value, 30 determination values are assigned to “execute”, and 70 determination values are assigned to “do not execute”. As determination values corresponding to “super reach big hit” in “reserved memory count 2” 30 decision values are assigned to “execute” and 70 decision values are assigned to “do not execute”, and 20 determination values corresponding to “superreach loss” in “reserved memory count 2” , 80 decision values are assigned to “do not execute”, and 40 decision values are assigned to “execute” and 60 do not execute as the decision values corresponding to “super reach big hit” in “pending storage count 3”. 10 decision values are assigned, and 10 decision values are assigned to “execute” and 90 decision values are assigned to “do not execute” as the decision values corresponding to “super-reaching loss” in “holding storage count 3”. Therefore, the possibility (expected degree) of being a big hit is set to be different according to the number of reserved memories when the continuous performance is executed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, since the timing at which the continuous production whose execution has been decided is actually executed is at the start of the next fluctuation, as described above, when the execution is decided, it is actually Execution / non-execution of the continuous effect is determined based on the stored storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the stored stored memory number.

  That is, in this embodiment, since the execution / non-execution of the continuous effect is determined using the continuous effect execution determination table set as described above, the continuous effect is executed in the state where the number of reserved memories is 0. The ratio of “big hit” during the continuous production when the continuous production is executed in the state of the number of stored storages (the expectation degree of the big hit) ) Is high, and when the continuous production is executed in the state of the number of stored memory 1, the continuous performance in the state of the number of held memory 2 is higher than the ratio (expected degree of big hit) during the continuous performance. When executed, the ratio of “big hit” during the continuous performance is high (expected degree of big hit), and when the continuous performance is executed in the state of the number of reserved memories 2, “big hit” is displayed during the continuous performance. The ratio When the continuous production is executed in the state of the number of reserved memories 3, the ratio of “big hit” during the continuous production is higher (expected degree of expectation) (see FIG. 32A). .

  In this way, the player with a large number of reserved memories has a higher expectation of being a “big hit” than the case with a small number of players. The game ball can be urged to continue to be launched in order to win the game ball at the start winning opening.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a notice effect table stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. In this embodiment, the notice effect table shown in FIG. 23A (for normal use) and the notice effect table shown in FIG. 23B (for continuous effect use) are prepared in advance as the notice effect tables. ing. The notice effect table (for normal use) is used together with whether or not to implement the notice effect that the character wearing the mask in the super reach that occurs when the continuous effect is not executed is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5. FIG. 10 is a table that is referred to in order to determine, based on the random value SR2, whether the character mask is to be a white mask, a red mask, or a cherry pattern mask in implementation. The notice effect table (for continuous effect) is a display screen of the effect display device 5 in which the character wearing the mask in the super reach variation display subject to the notice of the continuous effect when the continuous effect is being executed. In addition to whether or not to implement the notice effect displayed on the screen, it is referred to in order to determine whether the character mask is white mask, red mask or cherry blossom pattern mask based on the random number SR2. It is a table.

  In the notice effect table (for normal use), “1” to 100 in the random value range of the random value SR2 for the notice effect, the super-reach type “ Not corresponding to "Super Reach" and "Super Reach", no notice effect, display character with white max, display character with red mask, or display character with cherry mask Judgment values are set for and.

  Specifically, as a judgment value corresponding to “super reach big hit”, 10 characters for the notice performance “not implemented”, 10 characters for the display of the “white mask” display, and the character of the “red mask” display 30 display values are assigned to the display of the character wearing the cherry blossom pattern mask, and 50 determination values are assigned to the display of the character wearing the “sakura pattern mask”. , 30 for the display of the character wearing the “white mask”, 20 for the display of the character wearing the “red mask”, and 10 determination values for the display of the character wearing the “sakura mask”. ing.

  Also, in the notice effect table (during continuous effect), the super reach is set so that the number of determination values shown in FIG. 23 (b) is within the random number range 1 to 100 of the random value SR2 for the notice effect. Corresponding to the types of “per super-reach” and “out of super-reach”, the notice effect is not implemented, the character with the white mask, the character with the red mask, or the cherry mask is covered. A judgment value is set for the display of the selected character.

  Specifically, the judgment value corresponding to “Super Reach Big Bonus” is 0 for the notice performance “not implemented”, 0 for the display of the character wearing the “white mask”, and the character wearing the “red mask” 10 judgment values are displayed, and 90 judgment values are assigned to the display of the character wearing the “sakura pattern mask”. The judgment value corresponding to “Super-reaching” is 0 for the “not implemented” notice effect. 0 for the display of the character wearing the “white mask”, 80 for the display of the character wearing the “red mask”, and 20 determination values for the display of the character wearing the “sakura mask”. ing.

  In this embodiment, the ratio that the super reach is a big hit (the big hit expectation) differs depending on the mask pattern covered by the character displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 as the notice effect. . Specifically, when a character wearing a white mask is displayed on the display screen of the rendering device 5, the expectation of jackpot as the notice effect is the lowest, and the character wearing a cherry pattern mask on the display screen of the rendering device 5 Is displayed, the jackpot expectation degree as the notice effect is set to the highest (the jackpot expectation degree as the notice effect: cherry pattern mask> red mask> white mask).

  In other words, in this embodiment, the character of the character who has suffered the “non-execution” and “white mask” of the notice effect in both “super reach big hit” and “super reach loss” that occur when the continuous effect is not executed. The display, the display of the character wearing the “red mask”, and the display of the character wearing the “sakura mask” may all be selected, whereas “super reach big hit” during the continuous performance execution In both “super-reach off”, the implementation of the notice effect is always determined, and as the notice effect, the display of the character wearing the “red mask” and the display of the character wearing the “sakura mask” Since only the pattern is set to be selected, in the case of super reach that occurs during continuous production, the notice production is always However, the character with the “white mask” with the lowest expectation level is not displayed, and only the character with the “red mask” or the character with the “sakura mask” is displayed. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be effectively increased.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 20 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called stored information. The on-hold storage information includes a start opening prize designation command. When the start winning is generated, based on numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4, the determination result of whether or not the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of the big hit type The symbol designation command and the variation category command, which are production control commands for designating the variation category determination result, are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is received, whether the first reserved memory count notification waiting time or the second reserved memory count notification waiting time has elapsed. Determine whether. At this time, if these waiting times have not elapsed, it is determined that the command corresponding to the start port winning designation command can be received within the normal reception period, and the start port already stored in the start winning time reception command buffer 194A is stored. The received command is stored in association with the winning designation command. On the other hand, if any one of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number notification command is received, if the first reserved memory number notification waiting time and the second reserved memory number notification waiting time have elapsed, If the winning designation command is missing or cannot be received within the normal receiving period, the received command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, In this case, the undetermined information corresponding to the buffer number is updated to “1”.

  In this embodiment, it is determined that a series of start opening prize designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands received in response to one start prize have not been received normally. In order to do this, a waiting memory count notification waiting time is set in response to reception of the start opening winning designation command transmitted first, and within the set time, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a pending memory count notification command are set. If no command is received, it is determined that the reception of the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally and the undetermined information is updated to “1”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, by confirming the order of these transmitted commands, it may be determined whether or not the command has not been received normally.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display update process for updating the hold memory display in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U ( Step S160).

  After executing the hold display update process in step S160 shown in FIG. 25, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation display start waiting process determines whether or not to start the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included. In this variation display start waiting process, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variation display start setting process on condition that the first variation start command or the second variation start command is stored in the reception command buffer. When the fluctuation start command stored in the reception command buffer is the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is updated. When the value is updated to “1” and the fluctuation start command stored in the reception command buffer is the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 Is updated to “2”. As described above, when the variation start command is stored in the reception command buffer in the variation display start waiting process and the variation display start setting process is performed, the variation special figure designation buffer value corresponding to the first variation start command is “1”. Or, by updating to “2” corresponding to the second change start command, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change special figure designation buffer, and the change display currently being executed is changed based on the first hold memory. Whether the display is a display or a variable display based on the second reserved storage can be determined.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variation display start setting process corresponds to the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 in response to the fact that the variation display of the special symbol is started 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 various fluctuation display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed presentation pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variation display effect process in step 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 response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the effect symbol variation display has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized design symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result of the production symbol is displayed as a complete stop. If the finalized design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, the effect display board can autonomously derive and display the determined effect symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 to determine the variable display result. When the confirmed effect symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the effect display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the hold display update processing executed in step S160. In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, data of “B100 (H)” indicating the first start opening is stored in the start opening winning designation data of the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. Based on the number that has been set, the number of reserved memory (first reserved memory number) corresponding to the first start winning prize is specified (step S601).

  Then, the hold display of the first hold memory number specified in step S601 is displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D (step S602). Specifically, if there is one first reserved memory number, one “◯” held display is displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D. If there are two first reserved memory numbers, two “◯” held displays are displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D. If there are three first reserved memory numbers, three “◯” held displays are displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D. If there are four first reserved memory numbers, four “o” held displays are displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D.

  Next, based on the number in which the data of “B200 (H)” indicating the second starting port is stored in the starting port winning designation data of the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. The reserved memory number (second reserved memory number) corresponding to the winning is specified (step S603).

  Then, the hold display of the second hold memory number specified in step S603 is displayed in the second hold memory number display area 5U (step S604). Specifically, if there is one second reserved memory number, one “●” held display is displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U. If there are two second reserved memory numbers, two “●” held displays are displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U. If there are three second reserved storage numbers, three “●” hold displays are displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U. If there are four second reserved memory numbers, four “●” hold displays are displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U.

  In this way, when a new start prize is generated, the player can use the second reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure, as shown in FIG. It is possible to identify whether there is a first special figure that is more likely to be a sudden big hit with less number of balls that can be obtained more easily than the second special figure.

  Next, after execution of the process of step S604, there is undetermined information that is set to “1” indicating that the command at the time of the start winning prize could not be satisfactorily received with reference to the start command receiving command buffer 194A. It is determined whether or not (step S605). If undetermined information set to “1” exists in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S605; Yes), a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is referred to, and whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction flag is set is determined. Is determined (step S606). When the prefetch notice restriction flag is set (step S606; Yes), the hold display update process is terminated, and when the prefetch notice restriction flag is not set (step S606; No), the prefetching is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. A notice restriction flag is set (step S607), and the hold display update process is terminated.

  If there is no undetermined information set to “1” (step S605; No), it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice restriction flag is set by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S608). . If the prefetch notice restriction flag is not set (step S608; No), the hold display update process is terminated, and if the prefetch notice restriction flag is set (step S608; Yes), the prefetch is read into a predetermined area of the RAM 122. A notice restriction flag is set (step S609), and the hold display update process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 25 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of determined effect symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” effect symbol display area 5L in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the determined effect symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the confirmed effect symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right confirmed effect symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol by setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect 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. , Etc., the medium confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the confirmed effect symbols. Note that, in the process of step S524, the determined effect symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol preview is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of determined effect symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 of the confirmed effect symbols are stopped and displayed together. An effect design with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect 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 extracted. By referring to this, among the confirmed effect symbols, the medium determined effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed effect symbol becomes a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed effect symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol and the right confirmed effect symbol, any value For example, by adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium finalized effect symbol, the finalized symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium finalized effect symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the symbol number of the left finalized effect symbol and the right finalized effect symbol may be determined, and the medium finalized effect symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a chance to release, a final effect that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit” A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of performance symbols. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of definite effect symbols that constitutes one of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final effect symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 5. A production symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot, a determination is made that a different effect symbol is a determined effect symbol. Good.

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a continuous effect setting process is performed in step S529A to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect and to set the determined continuous effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the execution of the continuous effect has been determined in step S529A (step S529B). If execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S529A (step S529B; Yes), the process proceeds to step S541. If non-execution of the continuous effect is determined in step 529A (step S529B; No), step S530 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S541, the background image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 is changed to a continuous effect background image (night background image shown in FIG. 30E), and a continuous effect is being executed in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. A flag is set (step S542). After performing the process of step S542, the process proceeds to step S530.

  Next, in step S530, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control selects, for example, one of a plurality of special-pattern variation effect control patterns (not shown) corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a use pattern. To do.

  And after performing the process of step S530, CPU120 for effect control progresses to step S531, and implements a change notice effect determination process during a change.

  In this changing notice effect determination process, it is first determined whether or not the effect control pattern selected in step S530 is a super reach change pattern. If the selected effect control pattern is not a super reach variation pattern, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the selected effect control pattern is a super reach variation pattern, the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is selected. The random number SR2 for the notice effect is extracted from the numerical data updated by the random counter.

  Then, when executing / not executing (not performing) the notice effect and executing the notice effect based on the notice effect table shown in FIG. 23, the pattern of the mask worn by the character displayed on the display screen is determined, The determined notice effect is set. At this time, when the continuous effect execution flag is not set (when the continuous effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 uses the notice effect table (for normal use) shown in FIG. Use this to determine the mask pattern ("white mask", "red mask", or "sakura pattern mask") that the character will wear when executing or not performing (not implementing) the announcement effect and executing the announcement effect. When the execution flag is set (when the continuous effect is being executed), the notification effect is executed using the notification effect table (for continuous effect) shown in FIG. The pattern of the mask to be worn (“red mask” or “sakura pattern mask”) is determined.

  After executing the process of step S531, 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 (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the effect symbol and the like in the effect display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the effect symbols may be started in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the effect display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the continuous effect setting process executed in step S529A. In the continuous effect setting process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the variation display to be performed is the variation display of the second reserved memory (step S890). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to a variation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the variation special figure designation buffer value which is a stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is stored in the second reserved memory. It is determined whether or not it is “2” indicating that it is a variable display based on. If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” (step S890; Yes), the process proceeds to step S891, and if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” (step S890; No), the process advances to step 892.

  In step S891, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state. If the current gaming state is the high base state (step S891; Yes), the process proceeds to step S900. If the current gaming state is not the high base state (step S891; No), the continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S892, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a low base state. If the current gaming state is the high base state (step S892; Yes), the process proceeds to step S900. If the current gaming state is not the low base state (step S892; No), the continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the low base state, the execution of the continuous effect is determined by performing the processing after step S900 on the condition that the variation display to be performed is the variation display based on the first reserved memory. In some cases, the execution of the continuous effect may be determined by not performing the processing after step S900 on the condition that the variation display to be performed is the variation display based on the second reserved storage. Absent. In the high base state, the execution of the continuous effect may be determined by performing the processing from step S900 on condition that the variation display to be performed is the variation display based on the second reserved storage. On the other hand, the execution of the continuous effect is not determined by not performing the processes after step S900 on the condition that the variation display to be performed is the variation display based on the first reserved storage. That is, in the low base state, the first reserved memory is a subject of continuous notice, and in the high base state, the second reserved memory is a subject of continuous notice.

  Then, in step S900, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction that restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is being performed. Whether or not the prefetching notice restriction is in effect may be determined based on whether or not the prefetching notice restriction flag set in step S607 is set.

  If the pre-reading notice restriction is being restricted (step S900; Yes), the continuous effect setting process is terminated. If the pre-reading notice restriction is not being restricted (step S900; No), the predetermined effect in the RAM 122 is referred to and the continuous effect is set. It is determined whether the in-execution flag is set (step S901).

  If the continuous effect execution flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S901; Yes), the continuous effect setting process is terminated, and the continuous effect execution flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. (Step S901; No), with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 122, it is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution restriction flag is set (Step S903). If the continuous effect execution restriction flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S903; Yes), the continuous effect setting process is terminated, and the continuous effect execution restriction flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. (Step S903; No), referring to the variable category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B, and if it is determined in step S892 that the base is low, the first It is determined whether or not there is a super reach hold memory that is the target of continuous production in the hold memory of the hold memory, and if it is determined that the high base is in step S895, the continuous effect is stored in the hold memory of the second hold memory. It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage of the super reach that is the target of (step S904).

  If there is no super reach hold memory (step S904; No), the continuous effect setting process is terminated. If there is super reach hold memory (step S904; Yes), the random number circuit 124 and the effect control counter are set. From the numerical data updated by the random counter of the unit 193, the random number SR1 for determining the execution of continuous effects is extracted, and the number of reserved memories of the type determined to have a super-reach reserved memory in step S904 ( Execution / non-execution of continuous effect based on the determination value of SR1 stored in the continuous effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 22 in association with a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number). The execution is determined (step S905), and it is determined whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905 (step S905). Step S906).

  If execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905 (step S906; Yes), the continuous effect setting process is terminated, and if non-execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905 (step S906; No). Then, a continuous effect execution restriction flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S910), and the continuous effect setting process is terminated. In this way, by setting the continuous performance execution restriction flag as a set, the ratio of the execution of the continuous performance is determined by repeatedly executing the continuous continuous performance determination process every time an interruption is made. It can be prevented that the ratio is different from the ratio set in the determination table.

  In the present embodiment, in step S904, it is determined whether or not there is a super reach hold memory that is the target of continuous production in the first hold memory or the second hold memory. In step S910, a continuous performance execution restriction flag is set in step S910 so that the determination of whether or not the repeated continuous performance is performed is not performed for the super-reach hold storage. In step S903, whether or not the continuous performance execution restriction flag is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination target in step S904 may be only the increased first hold memory or second hold memory. In some cases, it is determined whether or not to repeatedly perform continuous production for the same super reach hold memory. Since there is no Rukoto may the processing of the processing and the step S910 in step S903 not to performed. In this case, step S599 +, which will be described later, which resets the continuous performance execution restriction flag is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, in step S905, execution of continuous production is determined on the condition that there is a super-reserved hold memory subject to continuous notice, but the present invention is not limited to this. In step S905, it is determined whether or not there is a pending notice of a fluctuation pattern that will be a big hit. If there is a pending notice of a fluctuation pattern that will be a big hit, the fluctuation pattern that will be a big hit. The continuous production may be determined at a higher rate as compared with the case where there is no reservation notice.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 25 as the variable display effect process. In the variation display effect process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM (step S551), and this updated effect control process timer. It is determined whether or not the value matches the effect control process timer determination value (step S552). If the updated effect control process timer value does not match the effect control process timer determination value (step S552; No), the effect display process variable value is ended, and the updated effect control process timer value is the effect control process timer value. If it matches the determination value (step S552; Yes), display control data corresponding to the effect control process timer determination value that matches the effect control process timer value is obtained from the effect control pattern shown in FIG. The production control execution data or the end code including it is read (step S553), and it is determined whether or not the end code is read in step S553 (step S554).

  If the end code is not read in step S553 (step S554; No), display control is performed based on display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data included in the presentation control execution data. Setting for sending the display control command designated by the data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and sending the sound effect signal corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data to the voice control board 13. Based on the setting, the setting for sending the illumination signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, and the operation detection control data, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B ( For example, a pressing operation can be detected effectively, and the presentation operation can be switched according to the detection result. It ends the variable display in effect process running effect control command processing for setting the.

  If the end code is read in step S553 (step S554; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern corresponding to the effect control pattern is a super reach that is a target of continuous notice (step S553). S555). If the variation pattern is not super reach, the process proceeds to step S559. If the variation pattern is super reach (step S555; Yes), the predetermined area in the RAM 122 is referred to and the continuous effect execution flag is set. It is determined whether or not (step 556). If the continuous production execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S559. If the continuous production execution flag is set, the production control CPU 120 resets the continuous production execution flag ( In step S557), the background displayed on the display screen is changed to a normal background image (step S558).

  In step S559, the effect control CPU 120 hits a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and sets a start designation command reception waiting time and resets the continuous effect execution restriction flag (step S559 +). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S560), and the effect processing during variable display ends.

  Next, the aspect of the continuous performance performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the display screen of the effect display device 5 shows a state where the effect symbols are derived and displayed in combinations that cause the effects to be out of sync. In the first reserved memory number display area 5D in the display area of the effect display device 5, four reserved memories generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening are displayed. In addition, in the second reserved memory number display area 5U in the display area of the effect display device 5, the reserved memory generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening is not displayed. , 0 state. In addition, in the background image currently displayed on the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 5 at this time, it has shown that it is daytime because the sun is displayed.

  By putting on hold storage displayed in the first hold storage number display area 5D from the state shown in FIG. 30 (A), two variable displays are executed as shown in FIG. 30 (B). When a start winning is generated at the first start winning opening, a new reserved memory is displayed at the end of the first reserved memory number display area 5D as shown in FIG. At this time, it is determined that the hold storage by the start winning at the first start winning opening becomes a big hit or miss by executing the super reach as the target hold of the continuous effect in this embodiment, and FIG. 30 (D) and FIG. As shown in (2), after the variable display by the next hold storage is started, the background image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 is switched to an image indicating that it is night as a continuous effect. The background image at this time can be determined to be night by displaying the moon.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 30 (F) and 30 (G), after the change display in which the background image is switched and the change display of the next hold memory are finished, the hold memory as the production target of the continuous effect is finished. When the variable display is executed, a character wearing a “red mask” or a “sakura mask” is displayed on the display screen as a notice effect (in this embodiment, a character wearing a cherry mask is displayed). Thereafter, the super reach is executed and the jackpot or loss occurs.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, in the first reserved memory number display area 5D, the reserved memory in which the winning to the first start winning opening is made is displayed, and the second reserved memory number display. In the area 5U, the aspect of the continuous effect and the notice effect in the state where the reserved memory in which the winning to the second start winning opening is made is 0 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, When the hold memory is displayed in the second hold memory number display area 5U, the hold displayed in the second hold memory number display area 5U rather than the hold display displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D. Memory fluctuations are executed with priority. At this time, if the reserved memory displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 5U has a reserved memory that is a target of continuous production, which is a big hit or lost when super reach is executed, the first reserved memory is stored. In the on-hold storage displayed in the number display area 5D, the continuous effect and the notice effect in the same manner as the continuous effect and the notice effect performed in FIG. 30 are executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the reliability changes according to the number of reserved memories at the time when the continuous effect is started, the player can be noted at the time when the continuous effect is started, and the reserved memory is stored. At the start of the variable display immediately after the number changes, the execution of the continuous effect is determined according to the number of reserved memory after the change, so the continuous effect is executed before the start of the variable display where the reserved memory number has not yet changed. In comparison with the case of determining the game, the expectation level corresponding to the jackpot game result according to the number of reserved memories viewed from the player is not consistent with the expectation level corresponding to the jackpot game result set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance. Can be avoided as much as possible.

  In addition, according to the above embodiment, the degree of expectation that the time difference between the time point when the execution of the continuous effect is determined and the time point when the determined continuous effect is executed is the jackpot game result set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as much as possible. Then, it can be avoided as much as possible that the inconsistency is not increased due to the increase in the number of reserved memories within the time difference.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, since the super reach is executed when the continuous performance is executed, the expectation as a big hit game result can be further improved, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enjoyed. It can be improved.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when the continuous production is executed, it is possible to avoid the display of the character wearing the white mask in the mode with the lowest ratio of the big hit game result, so that the lowest mode is achieved. It is possible to prevent the player's expectation that will be a big hit game result from being displayed due to the display of a character wearing a white mask, so that the expectation that will be a big hit game result can be improved accurately The interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, the larger the number of reserved memories, the higher the ratio of big hit game results. Therefore, the player can be given motivation to play with a large number of reserved memories. Since participation in is promoted, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Moreover, according to the said Example, it can prevent that a continuous production | presentation will be determined based on holding | maintenance memory | storage with low credibility which is not based on determination by the random number value determination process at the time of winning.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, in step S904 in the continuous effect setting process, the variable category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a super-reserved memory that is the subject of continuous production in the first reserved memory during the base and in the second reserved memory during the high base, and the super-reach is stored in the first reserved memory during the low base. If there is a reserved memory, the execution / non-execution of the continuous performance is determined for the first reserved memory number regardless of the second reserved memory number, and the super-reserved reserved memory is stored in the second reserved memory in the high base. If there is, the execution / non-execution of the continuous performance is determined for the second reserved memory number regardless of the first reserved memory number, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, In order to make it easier to determine the type of reserved memory that is the target of the subsequent production, the condition relating to the second reserved memory number is set as a condition for determining the continuous effect in the low base, or the condition relating to the first reserved memory number is increased. It is good also as conditions which determine continuous production in a base.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, after executing the processing of step S903 (step S903; No), first, the current gaming state is specified (step S904A), and the current gaming state is in the high base state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S904B). If the skill state is the high base state (step S904B; Yes), the process proceeds to step S904D. If the current game state is not the high base state (step S904B; No), the process proceeds to step S904C. In step S904C, it is determined whether the second reserved storage number is 0 (step S904C). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S904C; Yes), the process proceeds to step S905. If the second reserved memory number is not 0 (step S904C; No), the process proceeds to step S904E.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S904B that the current gaming state is the high base state, in step S904D, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S904D). If the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S904D; Yes), the process proceeds to step S905. If the first reserved memory number is not 4 (step S904D; No), the process proceeds to step 904E.

  When the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S904C; Yes) in step S904C or the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S904D; Yes) in step S904D, the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter is determined in step S905. If the random value SR1 for determining the continuous performance execution is extracted from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the setting unit 193, the second state is selected when the gaming state specified in step S904B is the high base state. A value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories, and if the gaming state identified in step S904B is in a low base state, the continuous effect execution decision shown in FIG. 22 is associated with the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the first number of reserved memories. Execution / non-execution of continuous production based on the SR1 judgment value stored in the table Constant (step S905), determines whether or not the continuous effect execution is determined in step S905 (step S906).

  When execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905 (step S906; Yes), a continuous effect determination flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S907), and non-execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905. In that case (step S906; No), the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step 904C, if the second reserved memory number is not 0 (step S904C; No), or if the first reserved memory number is not 4 in step S904D (step S904D; No), in step 904E Determine non-execution of continuous production. Furthermore, when execution of continuous production is determined in step S905 (step S906; No), or after execution of processing in step S904, a continuous production execution restriction flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S910). The continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  That is, in this modified example, execution / non-execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S905 based on the first reserved memory number only when the gaming state is the low base state and the second reserved memory number is zero. Thus, when deciding whether or not to execute a continuous effect, whether there is a second reserved memory or not, whether a continuous effect based on the number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory has been determined. It can be suppressed that the player becomes difficult to discriminate. Similarly, the execution / non-execution of the continuous effect is determined based on the second reserved memory number in step S905 only when the gaming state is the high base state and the first reserved memory number is 4. When deciding whether or not to execute the continuous performance, the game determines which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is the target of the continuous performance because the first reserved memory number is 0 to 3. It can be suppressed that the person becomes difficult to distinguish. In addition, when the continuous production is determined in this way, at the time of the low base, when the second reserved memory number increases until the determined continuous production is executed, the determined continuous production is displayed. You can stop it.

  In the above modification, it is determined whether the second reserved memory number is 0 (low base) or the first reserved memory number is 4 (high base) when determining the continuous performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second reserved memory number is not 0 (low base time) or the first reserved memory number is 4 (high base time) when determining the continuous performance. However, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined and the determined continuous effect is executed, the second reserved memory number is 0 (low base time) and the first reserved memory number is 4 (high base time). You may make it perform a continuous production on the conditions.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in the line graph showing the relationship between each special figure reserved memory number and the jackpot expectation degree in FIG. 32A, the jackpot expectation degree that becomes a big hit in the continuous performance as the hold memory number increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. The number of reserved memories is larger than the big hit expectation degree that is a big hit in a continuous production with a large number of three stored memories, and the big hit expectation degree that is a big hit when the number of reserved memories is zero and the number of reserved memories is small. It may be set so that the big hit expectation degree which becomes a big hit in a state where there are two (the line graph shows a mountain shape protruding upwards at each special figure holding memory number 2 location), As shown in FIG. More than the jackpot expectation level that is a big hit in a continuous performance with a large number of pending memory numbers of 3 and a large number of pending memory counts, It may be set so that the big hit expectation degree that becomes a big hit in a state where the number of reserved memories is two (the line graph has a valley shape that protrudes downward at each special figure reserved memory number 2 location). Furthermore, it may be set so that the big hit expectation degree that becomes a big hit in the continuous performance decreases as the reserved memory number increases (the line graph shows a downward-sloping shape).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the background image currently displayed on the display screen is changed to the image which shows the night from the image which shows daytime, it is set as the continuous effect, However, this invention is not limited to this, Continuous effect As an aspect of the above, not only the switching of the background image but also the switching of the sound pattern emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In the embodiment, the character wearing the mask is displayed on the display screen as the notice effect, and the expectation degree of the big hit is suggested by the pattern of the mask. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect is provided. For example, the expected degree of big hit may be suggested by the background image displayed on the display screen or the color or pattern of characters or the like displayed on the display screen.

  Moreover, in the said Example, execution of a continuous effect is determined irrespective of the determination result at the time of winning of the storage memory in which a variable display is implemented before the storage storage of the super reach used as the object of a continuous effect in the said Example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a reserved storage of super reach that is the target of these continuous effects, and a variable display is performed before the stored storage of the super reach. On the condition that the judgment result at the time of winning of the reserved memory is not a fluctuation in which special effects such as normal reach, super reach, pseudo-ream and slip are implemented, continuous production is started. Before the change of super reach, which is the target of continuous production, is performed, for example, special production such as normal reach and pseudo-ream, etc. It is possible to prevent If it is Marurichi or quasi continuous player erroneously recognized, may be able to secure the continuity of the beginning and continuous effect and subject to fluctuations in the continuous effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation due to the reserved storage of the super reach that is the subject of the notice is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as these notice effects, if the player can recognize the number of reserved memories when the notice effect is performed, the notice effect is performed only during one variable display period. May be.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
151A First special figure storage unit 151B Second special figure storage unit

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Based on the establishment of the starting condition, a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when
Hold that can store information for determining whether or not to make a specific display result for variable display that has not yet started despite the start condition being satisfied, as hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number Storage means;
A hold display means for displaying the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means in an identifiable manner;
Starting time determining means for determining whether or not to make the variable display result of the identification information a specific display result based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determining means;
For the hold information newly stored in the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied, whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display corresponding to the hold information is determined before the determination by the start time determination means Pre-start determination means to
Based on the determination result by the pre-start determination unit, the execution of the notice effect performed before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit determined by the pre-start determination unit is executed. The notice effect determining means for determining when the variable information display is started so that the ratio of the specific display result differs depending on the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means at the start of the notice effect. When,
Notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means at a predetermined timing in the variable display for which the determination is made;
A gaming machine comprising:

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