JP2013226206A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine making a player accurately recognize an advantageous state caused by the performance of a variation pattern for the increase of the number of game balls entering a prize hole per variation, in a time-reduced status having a ball dispensing rate (base rate) larger than 1 and performed after the end of a jackpot game status.SOLUTION: In an advantageous game status, a unit for deciding a variable display pattern decides a normal variable display pattern and a special variable display pattern having a performance time of variable display which is longer than that of the normal variable display pattern. When the special variable display pattern is decided by the unit for deciding a variable display pattern during the advantageous game status, a unit for notifying of the remaining time, performs special notification for notifying that the remaining time until the satisfaction of a finish condition is increased as compared with when the normal variable display pattern is decided, in a manner that a user recognizes the notification.

Description

  The present invention uses a game value to launch a game medium into a game area, and after detecting that the fired game medium has passed a predetermined start area provided in the game area by the game medium detection means, Based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a variable display means that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays the display result is predetermined as a display result of the identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, after the end of the big hit gaming state, a short time state is executed when the payout rate (base) is greater than 1, and in this short time state, the number of reserved memory is the upper limit value. A variation pattern having a longer special figure fluctuation time than that in the case where the value is less than the upper limit value is determined, and a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern having a longer special figure fluctuation time is executed, so that a prize can be won per fluctuation. There is one that increases the number of game balls to improve the interest of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2011-229659A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of game balls that can be won per change is increased by executing a change pattern with a long special figure change time, which is advantageous for the player. However, since the player cannot clearly recognize the advantage, there is a problem that the interest cannot be improved effectively.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the number of game balls that can be won per change in a short time state in which the payout rate (base) is greater than 1 after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to accurately recognize that a fluctuation pattern that increases is advantageous.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game medium (game ball) is launched into a game area using a game value (for example, a game ball stored in a hit ball supply tray), and the fired game medium is provided at a predetermined start provided in the game area The variable display starts after the game medium detecting means (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B) detects that the area (for example, the first start winning port, the second start winning port) has passed. 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, that the variable display game is not being executed and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state) A specific display result (for example, a big hit map) predetermined as a display result of identification information on variable display means (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B) for performing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result ) When a derived, a favorable specific game state for the player (e.g., a game machine for controlling the jackpot gaming state) (pachinko gaming machine 1),
Any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 including the variation pattern PA1-4 and the variation pattern PA1-5) having different variable display execution times as the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display means. Variable display pattern determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern in step S275);
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means in the variable display means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S111 to S113);
A first start state in which the game medium can easily pass through the start area (for example, a state in which the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is inclined and opened), and the game medium is started more than in the first start state. A variable winning device (ordinary variable winning ball device) that can be changed to a second starting state in which passage through the region is difficult or impossible (for example, a state in which the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is closed without tilting). 6B)
Game value giving means for giving a game value of a predetermined size based on the passage of the game medium detected by the game medium detection means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 transmits a payout ball number designation command);
On the condition that the specific gaming state has ended, the ratio (base) in the unit period of the gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit to the gaming value used in the game exceeds 1. Thus, the variable winning device is controlled to an advantageous gaming state (short time state) in which the ratio of the period in which the variable winning device is in the first starting state is improved (for example, the CPU 103 sets the normal symbol variation time to 1 second in the short time state) A predetermined end condition in which establishment is delayed as the execution time of 1 variable display becomes longer (for example, the remaining number of fluctuations in the short-time state becomes 0). Advantageous game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes step S144) for ending the control to the advantageous game state based on establishment of
In the advantageous gaming state, the remaining period notifying means for notifying the player of the remaining period until the end condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the high base remaining period notifying process to perform FIG. a portion for displaying a meter in the upper corner of the effect display device 5 as shown in a)),
With
In the advantageous gaming state, the variable display pattern determining means is configured to display a normal variable display pattern (for example, a variable pattern PA1-4) and a special variable display pattern (for example, a variable pattern) whose execution time of variable display is longer than that of the normal variable display pattern. Pattern PA1-5) can be determined,
The remaining period notifying means satisfies the end condition when the special variable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determining means during the advantageous gaming state compared to when the normal variable display pattern is determined. Special notification for recognizing that the remaining period until the player has become longer (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S665 and displays it at the bottom of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. 43C). This is characterized by the fact that five additional chance zone remaining time frames are displayed on the gauge G.
According to this feature, when a special variable display pattern with a long variable display execution time is executed, a special notification is executed to accurately recognize to the player that the remaining period has become advantageous. And the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.
Note that “notifying the remaining period in a recognizable manner by the player” means that the remaining period is specifically notified by a numerical value of the remaining period, or that the remaining period is visually and intuitively displayed using an image such as a graph or meter. Informing the remaining period audibly and intuitively according to the time interval and type of the repeated sound.
In addition, “a special notification that the player can recognize that the remaining period has become longer” is used to notify a new remaining period in which the remaining period has been extended, or to stop the decrease in the remaining time. Informing that the period has been extended is included.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
On-hold storage means (first special figure) capable of storing information about variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start-up area as on-hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range A holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a start winning reception command buffer 194A) shown in FIG.
The variable display pattern determining means determines a variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means in the advantageous gaming state (in the short-time state, regardless of the number of reserved memories). (The variation pattern type is determined by using the single variation pattern type determination table D for detachment)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of reserved memories differs depending on the skill of the player to launch the game medium, so that the variable display pattern determined by the number of these reserved memories differs, so that the game for the remaining period of the advantageous gaming state By avoiding a person's skill intervention level becoming high, fairness in the game can be maintained. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is large and the normal variable display pattern is likely to be determined, the number of reserved memories increases and the player stops playing the game medium. It is also possible to prevent a decline in sales of the venue.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The variable display pattern determining means is a special variable display pattern (provided that the variable display means executes a predetermined number of variable displays corresponding to the ended specific gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. For example, the variation pattern PA1-5) is determined,
There are a plurality of specific game states (for example, when the jackpot symbol in the special figure is “7” which is a probability variation symbol, “8” which is a non-probability variation symbol, and other than “7” and “8”) And the predetermined number of times is different for each type of the specific gaming state (for example, if the jackpot symbol in the special figure is “7”, 10 times, and if it is “8”, it is 40 times). Times, 70 times if other than "7" and "8")
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the timing at which the variable display of the special variable display pattern in which the remaining period of the advantageous gaming state becomes longer is different depending on the type of the specific gaming state. Since the player can be noticed, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
Predetermined number notifying means for notifying the player of the predetermined number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (b) when the effect control CPU 120 performs the high base remaining period notifying process, the upper right of the effect display device 5 It is characterized by having a meter that displays the number of times until the start of the chance zone.
According to this feature, the player knows how many times the variable display is executed, so that the variable display of the special variable display pattern is executed. The fun of the machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 3,
The specific gaming state has a plurality of types,
The variable display pattern determination means is a variable display pattern determination table corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state that is a condition controlled to the advantageous gaming state (for example, “7 ”Is a deviation variation pattern determination table (for chance zone A), and“ 8 ”is a non-probable variation symbol, and a deviation variation pattern determination table (for chance zone B) is“ 7 ”and“ 8 ”. If it is other than the above, the variable display pattern is determined using the shift variation pattern determination table (for chance zone C)),
The ratio at which the special variable display pattern is selected is different in each variable display pattern determination table (as shown in FIGS. 10B to 10C, assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 and the variation pattern PA1-5. Different number of judgment values)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the rate at which the variable display of the special variable display pattern in which the remaining period of the advantageous gaming state is long varies depending on the type of the specific gaming state, which type of the specific gaming state is determined. Since the player can be noticed, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 4,
In the period (for example, chance zones A to C) in which the variable display pattern determining means determines the special variable display pattern in the advantageous gaming state is high (for example, chance zones A to C) (for example, FIG. A special effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 39) that executes a background effect that updates the background image displayed on the effect display device 5 shown in a) from the daytime background image to the night background image. It is characterized by having a part that performs background effect processing.
According to this feature, the player can recognize that the ratio of the special variable display pattern being determined by executing the special effect is high, so the special variable display pattern is determined. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 5,
Either an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened) or a disadvantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed) Special variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to any state,
When the specific display result (big win symbol) is derived as the display result of the identification information on the variable display means, the special variable winning means is controlled from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state a predetermined number of times (for example, as control of the specific gaming state (for example, (15 times) When the control to be changed is executed and the special display result (for example, short-term opening chance) different from the specific display result is derived as the display result of the identification information on the variable display means, the special variable A special gaming state (for example, a small game state) in which the winning means is changed from the disadvantaged state to the advantageous state in a disadvantageous manner by at least one of a period shorter than the specific gaming state or a number of times less than the predetermined number (for example, two times). The state of the variable winning device is changed to the start of the special game state after the end of the special game state. And game control means for maintaining the same state as (partial take over the gaming state of the small commonplace as a game state after Koatari state),
With
In the advantageous gaming state (high base state), the advantageous gaming state control means further provides a special advantageous gaming state (for example, the second special figure display result) in which the probability that the special display result is derived is higher than that in the normal gaming state. In the judgment table, because the number of judgment values corresponding to the time-short state (including the probability change) is set to be larger than the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal state, the time is shorter than the normal state in the time-short state. This is characterized in that it can be controlled to a portion where a small hit occurs.
According to this feature, since it is controlled to a special advantageous gaming state that tends to give a special display result in the advantageous gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state than the case where the ratio of the period of the first starting state is improved in the variable winning device, The interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

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 loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone A), a loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone B), and a loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone C). It is a figure which shows the big hit variation pattern determination table A, the big hit variation pattern determination table B, and the small hit / sudden probability 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 a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the chance zone classification, chance zone start count, and chance zone period counter for every big hit symbol in a special figure. It is a time chart which shows the chance zone start count and chance zone period counter for every big hit symbol in a special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is a figure which shows a common figure display result determination table, a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and a common telephone open pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pure increase update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a high base remaining period alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pure increase display 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 background effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a time chart which shows the display timing of a high base medium pure increase display. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the time-short state in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the chance zone in an effect display apparatus.

  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 ordinary 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 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. An out ball switch 24 for detecting the number of game balls entering the out port is provided in the out port.

  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, the game 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 “6” to “8” is the big hit symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol, and “−” The special symbol showing 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 1.0 second) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is 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 for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 1.0 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  The special symbol indicating the numbers “6” to “8” that become the big hit symbol is the normal open round big hit 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 special bonus game state (short-term open big hit state) as a short-term open round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol “5” which is a short-term open round big hit symbol as a definite special symbol in the special figure game is derived, The upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is the first in the normal opening big hit state. The second period (for example, 1.0 second) is shorter than the period. In the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is controlled to be a second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit 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 “8” 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 effect symbol is displayed. 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 normally controlled to the open big hit state, and after that, the time shortening control (short time control) is performed for 100 fluctuations. (See FIG. 12B). By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol variation display time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is easily 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. The short-time control is terminated when any one of the conditions in which the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot gaming state is ended and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

  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 hit type of “probable change”, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state. Probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed (see FIG. 12B). 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 as compared with 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.

  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 reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy 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.

  When a small winning symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the change display state of the effect symbol does not become the reach state, but as a chance of opening in advance. Any of a plurality of defined combinations of defined effect symbols 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.

  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, the rendition effect is a confirmed effect that becomes a promiscuous big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display design. 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 / extinction / 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, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. 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 the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command B3XXH indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred, or a special variable winning is achieved. A payout for notifying the number of payout balls according to the winning at each winning mouth, based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the winning hole formed by the ball device 7 is detected by the count switch 23 and a big winning has occurred. This is a command to specify the number of balls.

  B400H is an out ball detection designation command for notifying that an out ball has been generated based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) through the out port has been detected by the out ball switch 24. The command B5XXH is a time reduction number designation command for notifying that the remaining number of times of the time reduction state (high base state) is a number indicated by XX.

  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 is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. 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. 19A), 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 command C7XXH is a chance zone start counter designation command for notifying that the number of variable display times until the chance zone described later is started is a number indicated by XX in the short time state (high base state). The command C8XXH is a chance zone period counter designation command for notifying that the number of times of variable display until the end of the chance zone is a number indicated by XX in the chance zone. The chance zone refers to a period in which a variable display having a long variable time is more easily executed in the short time state implemented in 100 variable displays after the end of the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, as a chance zone, a chance zone that becomes a chance zone from the 11th variation display to the 60th variation display in the short-time state when the variation display is performed 100 times after the end of the big hit gaming state. Three types are set: A, chance zone B that becomes a chance zone from the 41st change display to the 65th change display, and a chance zone C that becomes a chance zone from the 71st change display to the 80th change display ( (See FIG. 26).

  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 side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, a random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, 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, a value in the range of “1” to “256”.

  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” is a variation pattern that does not shorten the variation time, or the total number of reserved storage is “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” Corresponding to the variation pattern, 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 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, a short-time state and a probabilistic state, or a probable state that is not a short-time state, 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 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. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

  In the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, in the normal state (low probability low base state) or the short time state (low probability high base state), the range of 8000-8189 of the random number MR1 is assigned to the big hit. The range of 30000-30350 of the random number value MR1 is assigned to the small hit, and the other range of the random number MR1 is assigned out of place. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, in the probability variation state (high probability low base state, high probability high base state), the range of 8000 to 9899 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the jackpot, and the random value MR1 of 30000 The range of ˜30350 is assigned to the small hit, and the other range of the random number MR1 is assigned to the outside.

  In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the normal state (low probability low base 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. Are assigned to the small hits, and the other range of the random number MR1 is assigned to the outside. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the short-time state (low-accuracy base state), the range of 8000 to 8189 of the random number value MR1 is assigned to the big hit, and the range of 30000 to 33500 of the random number value MR1 is small. 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 (high probability high base state) which is also the short time state, the range of 8000 to 9899 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the jackpot, and 30000 to 33500 of the random value MR1. Is assigned to the small hits, and the other range of the random number MR1 is assigned to the outside. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the probability variation state (high probability low base state) that is not the short time state, the range of 8000 to 9899 of the random value MR1 is assigned to the jackpot, and the random value MR1 of 30000 to 30350. Is assigned to the small hits, and the other range of the random number MR1 is assigned to the outside.

  As described above, the small hits of the random number MR1 in the low-definition base state, the low-accuracy-high base state, the high-accuracy-low base state, and the high-accuracy-low base state in the first special figure display result determination table 130A in the present embodiment. The range is the same as the small hit range of the random number MR1 in the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state in the second special figure display result determination table 130B. On the other hand, the ranges of the small hits of the random number MR1 in the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state in the second special-figure display result determination table 130B are the low-probability low-base state in the second special-figure display result determination table 130B and In the present embodiment, the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state in the second special figure display result determination table 130B are in the range of about 10 times the small hit range of the random number MR1 in the high-accuracy low-base state. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the ratio of winning the small hit is the low probability low base state, the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state, the high accuracy high base state, and the second special figure display result. The determination table 130B is set to be about 10 times higher than the winning percentage in the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the short-time state (high base), a small hit occurs more frequently than in the normal state, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 is won and the game is played. Although it is set to be a special advantageous gaming state in the present invention which is a state in which it is easy to acquire a ball, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of winning a small hit in these short times is a normal state It is also possible to use an advantageous gaming state that is not a special advantageous gaming state with the same probability.

  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 in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is “not shortened (normal state)” when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state or a chance zone described later. It is a variation pattern type of “shortening (high base)” having a variation time shorter than that of PA1-1, and includes a variation pattern PA1-4 associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA1-5 is a variation pattern type “in the chance zone” determined in a chance zone to be described later, and includes variation patterns PA1-4 to 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 determining a variation pattern type including a variation pattern other than a shortened non-reach variation pattern (excluding PA1-4), and the gaming state shown in FIG. A deviation pattern type determination table E for determining a variation pattern type in the chance zone is prepared in advance when it is a (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) and a chance zone described later. Has been.

  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 200 of the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-4, and the range from 201 to 220 of the random number MR3 is the variation pattern type CA2-. The range from 221 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, the variation pattern types CA1-2 and CA1-3 including the variation pattern whose variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is greatly shortened are not assigned to the range of the random number MR3. However, since the variation pattern type CA1-4 corresponding to the variation pattern whose variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern type CA1-1 is assigned to the range of the random number value MR3, the special pattern and the production symbol as the variation pattern at the time of variation display. In some cases, a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time is selected and executed.

  In the deviation variation pattern type determination table E, the range from 1 to 251 of the random number MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-5. In this variation pattern type determination table E for loss, all of random number values MR3 of 1 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-5 in chance zone, and the variation pattern type CA1-in-chance zone is uniquely displayed at the time of variation display. 5 is determined.

  As described above, when the total number of reserved memories is large (for example, three or more) in a state that is not the short-time state (high base state), the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened. By selecting the variation pattern type table for variation including variation pattern types including variation patterns, variation display is shortened and easier to be executed, and unnecessary start winnings due to reaching the upper limit of the number of reserved memories. It can be suppressed.

  In the short-time state (high base state), the fluctuation pattern type is always based on the deviation variation pattern type determination table D or the deviation variation pattern type determination table E without being affected by the total number of reserved memories. Therefore, even if the total number of reserved memories increases, the change display time of special symbols and effect symbols is not shortened.

  FIGS. 10A to 10D show configuration examples of the loss variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Of these loss variation pattern determination tables, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A is determined by the variation pattern type determination tables A to E for deviation shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E. Reference is made to determine the variation pattern based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination 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 CA2-1, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination are assigned to the variation pattern PA2-1, When the pattern type is CA2-2, the range of 1 to 667 of the random number MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PA2-2, and the range of 668 to 997 of the random number MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PA2-3. Yes.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the variation pattern is changed to the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type CA1-5 determined when the chance zone type is the chance zone A. It is a table that is referred to for determination based on the table. In this loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone A), when the variation pattern type is CA1-5, a range of 1 to 200 of the random value MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4, and the random value MR4. The range of 201 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-5.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C, the variation pattern is changed to the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type CA1-5 determined when the chance zone type is the chance zone B. It is a table that is referred to for determination based on the table. In this loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone B), when the variation pattern type is CA1-5, the range of 1 to 499 of the random value MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4, and the random value MR4. The range of 500 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-5.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10D, the variation pattern is changed to the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type CA1-5 determined when the chance zone type is the chance zone C. It is a table that is referred to for determination based on the table. In this loss variation pattern determination table (for chance zone C), when the variation pattern type is CA1-5, the range from 1 to 797 of the random value MR4 is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4, and the random value MR4. The range of 798 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-5.

  As shown in FIGS. 10B to 10D, by setting the determination value of the random value MR4, in this embodiment, a high base that is advantageous for a player whose base is higher than 1 is used. The ratio at which the fluctuation pattern of non-reach CA 1-5, which is a fluctuation pattern advantageous to the player due to the length of the period, is determined, is Chance Zone A> Chance Zone B> Chance Zone C.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 11A 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. 11B is a variation pattern type CA3− determined when the jackpot type in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 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. 11C 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. 12A 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. As shown in FIG. 12 (B), the jackpot of “probability change” is controlled to a 15-round jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, it becomes a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is high until the next jackpot is won. At the same time, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is increased and the number of times of opening is increased until the special game is executed 100 times or until the big win is won during the execution of the 100 special game. High open control is performed. That is, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the high probability high base state is controlled until the special figure game is executed 100 times after the big hit game is finished, and the high probability low base state is controlled from the 101st time onward.

  “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.

  It should be noted that “surprise” is controlled to a two-round jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the jackpot probability is high until the next jackpot is won, 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. 12A, when the special chart whose special chart display result is “big jackpot” is the first special chart, the range of 1 to 36 of the random value MR2 is set. The random number value MR2 37 to 82 is assigned to "probability change", and the random value MR2 83 to 100 is 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 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. 13 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 or the like 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 has been 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 starting 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.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, 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. 14A 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 CPU 120. Thus, 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 configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations that are 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. In addition, 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 a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. 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. 14B 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. 15A 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. 15A 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.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, 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, etc. 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. 15B 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. 15B, the start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 15B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 15B 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. 15B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, an example in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 15B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command is originally stored is “0000 (H)” corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the start winning commands (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. 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 the prefetch notice restriction flag is set. Thus, until a change display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested), the setting of the notice effect is limited.

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

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

  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. 16 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step 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, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 16 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 17 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first performs 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). For example, 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 that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. 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 prize designation command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 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. 16 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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. 19A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 18 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” by the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 17) described later. ”Or“ small hit ”is determined whether to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 17) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbols 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. 19 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change 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 S901). 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.

  Following the processing of step S901, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the game state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determination of the special figure display result is selected (step S902). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 18 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S903). 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 process of step S902 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number 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 S903 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S903; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S903). S904). 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 S902. 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 S904 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S904; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S905). 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 S905, 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 S901 (step S406).

  If it is determined in step S904 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S904; 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 S907). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S903; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination (step 7909). 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 in the process of step S909 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S910). As an example, when it is determined in step S909 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is 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 S905, S907, and S910, the random number value is obtained 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. The variation category corresponding to the range of the determination value including MR3 is determined (step S912).

  In step S912, 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 S912, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 19B to the effect control board 12 (step S913), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 18 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 19 (A), after the process of step S211 in FIG. 18, the winning time fluctuation shown in FIG. 19 (A) is executed in step S212. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S905, S907, S910, and S913 in FIG. 19A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 18 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 16 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 of FIG. 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”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol 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 “1.0 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 winning 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 “1.0 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. 20 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. 20, 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 stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  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.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 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 stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  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 indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the 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”, the numbers “6” to “8” that are the big hit symbols are set according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols shown is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number of “6” or “8” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot 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.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 17 as the variation pattern setting processing. 21 and 22, in the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S261). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to check whether a chance zone start counter and a chance zone period counter described later are set. If the chance zone start counter and the chance zone period counter are set, the chance zone start counter and the chance zone period counter are reset (step S261 +), and the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used in the above, a big hit variation pattern type determination table (see FIG. 8A) is selected (step S262). Then, control goes to a step S272.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S263). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 8B) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. Reference) is selected (step S264). Then, control goes to a step S272.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the short time end flag indicating that the variable display at the time when the short time state ends is set (step S265). The time reduction end flag is set when the last variable display in the time reduction state ends, and is reset when the first variable display after the end of the time reduction state ends.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction end flag is set when the last variable display in the time reduction state is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the last variable in these time reduction states is set. When the display is finished, there is a case where the high opening control in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is being performed. In such a case, after the last variable display in the short-time state is finished, The short time end flag may be set when the high opening control ends.

  If the time reduction end flag is set (Yes in step S265), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S280 and refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to determine whether or not the chance zone start counter is not zero. If the chance zone start counter is not 0 (Yes in step S280), the CPU 103 decrements the chance zone start counter by -1 (step S281) and executes transmission setting of the chance zone start counter designation command (step S282). Then, the process proceeds to step S284, the deviation variation pattern type determination table D is selected, and the process proceeds to step S272.

  If the chance zone start counter is 0 (No in step S280), the CPU 103 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to determine whether the chance zone period counter is not 0 (step S285). If the chance zone period counter is 0 (No in step S285), the process proceeds to step S284. If the chance zone period counter is not 0 (Yes in step S285), the CPU 103 decrements the chance zone period counter by −1 ( In step S286), transmission setting of a chance zone period counter designation command is executed (step S287). Then, the deviation variation pattern type determination table E is selected (step S288), and the process proceeds to step S272.

  If the short time end flag is not set (No in step S265), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is set to 2 or more (step S266). If the total pending storage number is not 2 or more (No in step S266), the deviation variation pattern type determination table A is selected (step S267), and the process proceeds to step S272. If the total pending storage number is 2 or more ( In step S266, Yes), it is determined whether or not the total pending storage number is 5 or more (step S268). If the total pending storage number is not 5 or more (No in step S268), the deviation variation pattern type determination table B is selected (step S269), and the process proceeds to step S272. If the total pending storage number is 5 or more ( In step S268, the deviation variation pattern type determination table C is selected (step S270), and the process proceeds to step S272.

  Next, the CPU 103 refers to the table selected in steps S268 to S271 based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type read from the special figure storage unit 591 and stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S235. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S272).

  Based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S272, the big hit variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 11 and the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. B, one of the loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D is selected (step S273).

  In addition, since the variation pattern is stored in the random number buffer for variation, the variation pattern is selected from among a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S273 based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. (Step S275). At this time, if the variation pattern type of CPA 1-5 is determined due to the fact that it is in the chance zone, according to the type of the chance zone (chance zones A to C), as shown in FIGS. The loss variation pattern determination table is selected and used to determine the variation pattern. These chance zone types are identified as chance zone A when the probability variation flag is set at that time, and when the probability variation flag is not set, the number of time reduction counters (the remaining number of short times) If it is 30 or more, it is specified as the chance zone B, and if the number of time reduction counters (the number of remaining short times) is less than 30, it is specified as the chance zone C.

  Next, settings are made to transmit various commands at the start of the special figure change from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S276). For example, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “1”, a first variation prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “2”, the second variation prepared in advance is used to sequentially transmit the second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, and variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command is transmitted, Finally, a variation pattern designation command may be transmitted.

  In the process of step S276, settings for transmitting a background designation command, a pending storage number notification command, and the like may be performed. By performing transmission setting of the background designation command in the process of step S276, the background image corresponding to the gaming state at the start of the special figure game can be notified to the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12.

  Then, the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is set (step S277). In the process of step S277, a timer initial value determined in advance according to the special figure change time is set in a special figure change timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 17 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and when the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation has reached the special symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S277, by clearing the special figure fluctuation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a special figure fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time may be set. . In this case, every time the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 17 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by 1, and the value reaches the special diagram variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the special symbol change time.

  After performing the process of step S277, the setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game is performed (step S278). In the process of step S278, according to the value of the variation special symbol designation flag, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Any one of the special figure games used may be started. As an example, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “1”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is set to be readable from the ROM 101. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “2”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B can be read from the ROM 101. Set to. Then, based on the set special symbol display control data, a drive signal is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation display of a special figure or a 2nd special figure.

  Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S279), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 performs control to terminate the change of the special symbol and derive and display the stop symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (step S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Further, a transmission setting for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S132). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is not set (No in step S133), the process proceeds to step S143A.

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability change flag is set at that time, that is, whether or not the big hit is a big hit that occurred during the probability change. If it is set, the big hit probability change flag is set and the process proceeds to step S134. If the probability change flag is not set, the big hit probabilistic change flag is not set and the process proceeds to step S134.

  Next, in step S134, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state are reset (step S134), and the big hit start designation command is sent to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, transmission setting of a jackpot start 1 designation command is performed. When the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, transmission setting of the jackpot start 2 designation command is performed. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, transmission setting of the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is performed. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probabilistic big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S136), and shows the big hit derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to set the chance zone start counter and the chance zone period counter according to the confirmed special symbol (special chart display result) (step S136A), and to notify the effect control board 12 of the set chance zone start counter and chance zone period counter. Then, the transmission setting of the chance zone start counter designation command and the chance zone period counter designation command is performed (step S136B).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the confirmed special symbol indicating the jackpot derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is “7” which is a probable variation symbol. In some cases, the CPU 103 sets a chance zone start counter that sets the number of variable displays required from the first variable display in the short time state to the start of variable display of the chance zone A to 10 times, and sets the chance display number of the chance zone A to 50 times. Set the chance zone period counter. When the confirmed special symbol derived from the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is “8” which is a non-probable variable symbol, the CPU 103 determines that the first change in the short-time state A chance zone start count that sets the number of variable displays required from the display to the start of variable display in the chance zone B is set to 40, and a chance zone period counter that sets the chance display count of the chance zone B to 25 times are set. Further, when the confirmed special symbol indicating the big hit derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is other than “7” and “8”, the CPU 103 determines that the first change in the short-time state A chance zone start count that sets the number of variable displays required from the display to the start of variable display of the chance zone C is set to 70, and a chance zone period counter that sets the number of variable displays of the chance zone C to 10 times.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is “7”, which is the probability variation symbol, the eleventh time in the short-time state. From the variation display to the 60th variation display, the variation pattern PA1-5, which is a special variation display pattern, becomes a chance zone A that can be determined, and is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. When the confirmed special symbol is “8”, the variation pattern PA1-5, which is the special variation display pattern from the 41st variation display in the short-time state to the 65th variation display, becomes the chance zone B that can be determined, and the first When the confirmed special symbols derived and displayed by the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are other than “7” and “8”, the 71st time in the short-time state Fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is a special variable display pattern from the dynamic display until the 80th of the variable display is determinable chance zone C. For this reason, the time-short state after the big hit game is a time-short state when “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, because many variation patterns PA1-5 having a long variation time are determined in the chance zone A. An increase in the number of winning balls can be expected as a certain time is likely to become long (easy to be extended). However, when a symbol other than “7” and “8” is derived and displayed as a definite special symbol, the chance zone C changes. It is set so that an increase in the number of prize balls cannot be expected so much because it is difficult for the time in the short-time state to become long (it is difficult to be extended) when the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 having a long time is determined to be small.

  Furthermore, when a big hit is made during the short-time state, the short-time state ends and the game proceeds to the big-hit gaming state. Therefore, the earlier the chance zone start timing, the expected value of the game ball that the player can acquire during the short-time state Therefore, when “7”, which is the chance zone A, is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol from the eleventh variation display in the short-time state, the expected value becomes the largest, and the chance from the seventeenth variation display in the short-time state The expected value is the smallest when a zone other than “7” and “8”, which is the zone C, is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 23, in step S137, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer. In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S114) (step S139).

  In step S143A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a high base state in which the number of time reductions remains in the time reduction number counter (step S143A). If the number of times remains, the value of the hourly number counter is decremented by 1 (step S143B). Then, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for transmitting the time reduction number designation command to the effect control board 12 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S143C).

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, when the CPU 103 is in the low-accuracy state in which the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for transmitting the normal state designation command to the effect control board 12 and the high-accuracy state in which the probability variation flag is set. If so, a transmission setting for transmitting a certain change state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting for transmitting a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 5 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S3118) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S152).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S117) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Specifically, whether or not the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit can be determined by the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S244 of the special symbol normal processing. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the time-short flag and shifts the gaming state to the time-short state (step S167). Further, the CPU 103 sets 100 times in the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits a time-short state designation command to the presentation control board 12 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S174.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit of 15 rounds (step S170). Whether or not it is a probable big hit can be specifically determined by the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S244 of the special symbol normal process. If it is a probability change big hit, the CPU 103 sets a probability change flag (step S170A) and sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to a probability change time reduction state (step S170B). In addition, the CPU 103 sets 100 in the time reduction counter (step S170C), and performs control to transmit a probability change state and a time change state designation command indicating the time change state to the effect control board 12 (step S170D). Then, control goes to a step S174. On the other hand, if it is not the probability variation big hit (that is, if it is sudden probability big hit), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S172A, sets the probability variation flag, and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S172A). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S172C). Then, the process proceeds to step S174, and if the big hit pre-probability change flag is set, the big hit pre-probability change flag is reset, and then the process goes to step S175.

  Accordingly, when the big hit probability change flag is set, that is, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs in a high probability state, for example, the state shifts to a high probability high base state.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S170B is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or reduce the usual fluctuation time. Used. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by increasing the opening time or shortening the usual fluctuation time. Further, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S170B is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S175).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in step S16 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passage gate 41 is in an on state, so that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. It is determined whether or not (step S401). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is turned on (step S401; Yes), a process at the time of passing the gate is executed (step S402). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state (step S401; No), the process of step S402 is skipped.

  In the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in step S402, first, the number of reserved maps stored, which is the number of reserved data stored in the reserved map storage unit 151C, is set to a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”). It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the number of stored customary drawings is an upper limit value, the current game ball detection is invalidated and the process at the time of passing the gate is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of stored ordinary maps is less than the upper limit value, for example, the CPU 103 sets a random value MR5 for determining a displayed map result from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter. Extract the numerical data shown. Then, numerical data indicating the extracted random value MR5 is set at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, it may be updated so that 1 is added to the common figure reserved memory number count value which is a count value in the common figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. After the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after it is determined in step S401 that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state, depending on the value of the usual process flag, the following is performed. Each process of steps S410 to S414 is executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S410 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, in the case where there is pending data stored in the ordinary figure storage unit 151C, the value of the ordinary figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process in step S411 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the normal symbol display result, whether the normal symbol display result as the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol game is “per normal symbol”. A determination is made as to whether or not the “usual figure is lost”. Also, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol change pattern corresponding to the normal symbol display result and the presence / absence of the short-time state is also determined.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S412 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol change process, the normal symbol display 20 performs setting for changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol that changes based on these settings is displayed in the normal symbol display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol, when the normal symbol stop process in step S413 is executed. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a normal time fluctuation time determined in accordance with whether or not the measured time is in a short time state. Then, when the usual figure change time is reached, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S413 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to stop and display the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Note that the setting for stopping and displaying the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is the normal symbol process flag value when the measured elapsed time reaches the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation process of step S412. It may be performed before updating to “3”. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the normal symbol display result is “per normal symbol”, a setting for driving the movable wing piece provided corresponding to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is performed. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the normal map display result is “normal map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S414 is executed when the value of the usual process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is moved from the vertical position to the tilt position in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per game”. Thus, setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state is performed. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, a drive control signal for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 81 is generated in accordance with the setting of the ordinary electric actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stop process in step S413. It should be done. Also, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after the movable tulip of the electric tulip is driven and the second start winning opening is set to the open expanded state is measured, and the elapsed time is enlarged corresponding to the ordinary electric operation pattern. A determination is made whether the opening time has been reached. When the elapsed time reaches the extended opening period, the second starting prize opening is obtained by stopping the driving of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and returning the movable wing piece from the tilting position to the vertical position. Is set to change from the expanded open state to the normal open state. At this time, the value of the normal process flag may be updated to “0”.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol determination process executed in step S411 of FIG. In the normal symbol determination process shown in FIG. 29, first, the CPU 103 first determines the random value MR5 for determining the general graphic display result as the reserved data stored corresponding to the reserved number “1” in the general map storage unit 151C. Is read (step S431). At this time, for example, the general-purpose reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the general-purpose reserved memory number so as to decrease by 1, and the general-purpose reserved memory unit 151C holds the reservation number “1”. The hold data indicating the random number value MR5 stored in the lower entry (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry (step S432).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S432, the CPU 103 confirms the state of the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, so that the technique state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the time reduction state (high base). It is determined whether or not there is (step S433). If the gaming state is the short time state (high base) in step S433 (step S433; Yes), the process proceeds to step S434, and if the gaming state is not the short time state (high base) in step S433 (step S433; No) step. The process proceeds to S438.

  In the process of step S434, the CPU 103 refers to the general map display result determination table shown in FIG. 31A based on the random value MR5 indicated in the numerical data extracted in the process of step S431, so that the random value MR5 is obtained. Judgment is made as to whether or not it matches the judgment value data per common figure in the high base. In the normal display result determination table shown in FIG. 31A, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base), the range from 1 to 10 of the random number value MR5 is assigned as the winning value. A range from 11 to 256 of MR5 is assigned to the loss. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state (high base state), the range from 1 to 246 of the random value MR5 is assigned to the win, and the range from 247 to 256 of the random value MR5 is assigned to the loss. Yes. If the random number value MR5 matches with the base figure hit value data in the high base at step S434 (step S434; Yes), the base figure hit flag is set (step S435), and the process proceeds to step S436. On the other hand, when the random number MR5 does not match the base hit value determination data in the high base (step S434; No), the process of step S435 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S436.

  In the process of step S438, the CPU 103 refers to the general-purpose display result determination table shown in FIG. 31A based on the random value MR5 shown in the numerical data extracted in the process of step S431, so that the random value MR5 is low. Judgment is made as to whether or not it matches with the judgment value data in the base. If the random number MR5 matches the determination value data for the normal figure in the low base in step S438 (step S438; Yes), the normal figure flag is set (step S439), and the process proceeds to step S436. On the other hand, when the random number MR5 does not match the base-basis determination value data in the low base (step S438; No), the process of step S439 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S436.

  After that, the CPU 103 determines and determines the normal fluctuation pattern by referring to the normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31B, for example, based on the determination result in the processing of steps S434 and S438. A normal map change time determined corresponding to the normal map change pattern is set (step S436). Here, in the high base state, the normal fluctuation time becomes shorter (from 30 seconds to 1 second) than in the low base state, and a pair of movable elements provided in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. What is necessary is just to set so that the open time of a blade piece may become long (0.1 second-> 3 second). As a result, in the high base state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shortened, and the opening time of the pair of movable wing pieces provided in the variable variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened. As a result, the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of “per game” is shortened, the period for the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be extended is extended, and the game ball is 2 It becomes easier to enter the starting prize opening.

  Thus, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the high base state, the second special is compared to the low base state (normal gaming state) where the base average value is A smaller than 1 (100%). The second start condition for executing the special game by the symbol display device 4B is easily established, that is, many game balls can win the second start winning opening in the unit period, so the base average value is B is larger than 1 (100%). After setting the normal symbol variation time in step S436, the normal symbol process flag value is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation processing (step S437), and then the normal symbol determination processing is terminated. To do. Note that the base average value is a game in which the player has entered the game area with the number of winning balls acquired by winning the game balls in the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the big winning opening, etc. The number divided by the number of balls.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol stop process executed in step S413 of FIG. In the normal symbol stop process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the common symbol hit flag is on (step S451). At this time, if the usual figure hit flag is on (step S451; Yes), after clearing the usual figure hit flag to turn it off (step S452), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is set (step S452). Step S453).

  When the time reduction flag is set in step S453 (step S453; Yes), the general electric operation pattern FA2 corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the time reduction state is set (step S454). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not set (step S453; No), the general electric operation pattern FA1 corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the time reduction state is set (step S455). . Here, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the general electric operation pattern FA1 is, for example, a general electric operation pattern in which the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is enlarged and opened for 0.1 second. The electric operation pattern FA2 is set, for example, as a normal electric operation pattern in which the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is enlarged and opened for 3 seconds. As described above, in the time-short state in which the time-short flag is set, the second variable formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is executed by executing the common power operation pattern FA2 whose extended opening time is longer than the normal power operation pattern FA1. This makes it easier for game balls to enter the starting prize opening. Thus, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state, the second start condition for executing the special-purpose game by the second special symbol display device 4B is more easily established than in the normal gaming state. As described above, the base exceeds 1 (100%). After executing one of the processes of steps S454 and S455, the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S456), and then the normal symbol is stopped. The process ends. In addition, when the normal symbol hit flag is off in step S451 (step S451; No), the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S457), and then the normal symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 32 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 image 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 contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process 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. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 32 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a 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. Then, as will be described later, if the high base medium net increase display wait flag is set at the end of the big hit gaming state, the set high base medium net increase display wait flag is reset (step S505 +). As a result, as will be described later, the display of the high-base net increase is started.

  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), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the free 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 it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; No), the process proceeds to step S515, and it is determined whether a payout ball number designation command has been received. At this time, when it is determined that the payout ball number designation command has been received (step S515; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the net increase update process (step S516), and then proceeds to step S501.

  When it is determined in step S515 that the payout ball number designation command has not been received (step S515; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an out-ball detection designation command has been received (step S519). . At this time, if it is determined that the out-ball detection designation command has been received (step S519; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the net increment update process (step S520), and then proceeds to step S501.

  When it is determined in step S519 that the out ball detection designation command has not been received (step S519; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a chance zone start counter designation command has been received (step S521). ). At this time, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the chance zone start counter designation command has been received (step S521; Yes), the EXT data is extracted from the chance zone start counter designation command, and then extracted based on the extracted EXT data. The use chance zone start counter is updated (step S522), and the process proceeds to step S501.

  When it is determined in step 521 that the chance zone start counter designation command has not been received (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the chance zone period counter designation command has been received ( Step S523). At this time, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the chance zone period counter designation command has been received (step S523; Yes), the EXT data is extracted from the chance zone period counter designation command, and then extracted based on the extracted EXT data. The use chance zone period counter is updated (step S524), and the process proceeds to step S501.

  Further, when it is determined that the chance zone period counter designation command has not been received (step S523; No), after setting according to another command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (step S525). ), The process proceeds to step S501, and if there is no received command, the command analysis process is terminated.

  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. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S515 and S520 of FIG. 33 as the net increase update processing. In the net increment update process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the gaming state is the time-short state (high base) by checking the time-short flag in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Determination is made (step S800). If the gaming state is the short time state (high base), the process proceeds to step S801, and it is determined whether or not a payout ball number designation command has been received. At this time, when it is determined that the payout ball number designation command is received (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 extracts the EXT data from the payout ball number designation command and then designates the designated ball indicated by the extracted EXT data. For example, the number is added to the high base medium increase number stored in the high base medium increase count area set in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S802), and the process proceeds to step S803. If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the payout ball number designation command has not been received (step S801; No), the process proceeds to step S803. Then, in the process of step S803, 1 is subtracted from the high base net increase, and the net increase update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the short-time state (high base) (step S800; No), the process proceeds to step S810, and the effect control CPU 120 confirms the big hit flag in the effect control flag setting unit 191. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a big hit game. If the gaming state is a big hit game (step S810; Yes), the process proceeds to step S811, and if the gaming state is not a big hit game (step S810; No), the net increment update process is terminated.

  In the process of step S811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a payout ball number designation command has been received. When it is determined that the payout ball number designation command has been received (step S811; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 extracts the EXT data from the payout ball number designation command, and then designates the designated number of balls indicated by the extracted EXT data. For example, it is added to the big hit middle net increase stored in the big hit middle increase count area set in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S812), and the process proceeds to step S803. If it is determined that the payout ball number designation command has not been received (step S811; No), the process proceeds to step S813. Then, in the process of step S813, 1 is subtracted from the big hit middle net increase, and the net increase update process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 32 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 35, 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 S630).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a high base remaining period notifying process for notifying the remaining fluctuation display count in the short time state (high base state) (step S631), and the number of balls increased in the short time state (high base state). Is displayed on the effect display device 5 (step S632).

  After executing the net increase display process in step S632 shown in FIG. 35, one of the following processes in steps S633 to S640 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S633 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.

  The variable display start setting process in step S634 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 S635 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 S636 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. 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 S637 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 S638 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 S639 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. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S640 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. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the high base remaining period notification process executed in step S631 of FIG. In the high base remaining period notification process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the time reduction flag in the effect control flag setting unit 191, etc. to determine whether or not the gaming state is the time reduction state (high base). Is determined (step S700). If the gaming state is the short time state (high base) (step S700; Yes), the process proceeds to step S701, where the remaining short time number is confirmed in the effect control counter setting unit 193 updated based on the short time number designation command. Thus, the remaining short time display of the effect display device 5 is updated. Then, the process proceeds to step S702. If the gaming state is not the short-time state (high base) (step S700; No), the high base remaining period notification process is terminated.

  In step S702, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current change display is a change display of the number of changes starting the chance zone period by checking the effect control command reception buffer. Specifically, the sub chance zone start count stored in a predetermined area of the effect control counter setting unit 193 updated in response to reception of the chance zone start counter designation command and the chance zone period counter designation command is 0, Also, the sub chance zone period counter corresponding to the chance zone type is an initial value (50 if the chance zone type is the chance zone A, 25 if the chance zone type is the chance zone B, and the chance zone type is the chance zone C. 10). If the current variable display is a variable display that starts the chance zone period (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 710 and sets the remaining chance zone time frame number corresponding to the sub chance zone period counter. Set. The chance zone remaining time frame number is set to 50 frames in the chance zone A in which the sub-chance zone remaining time frame number is 50, and in the chance zone B in which the sub-chance zone remaining time frame number is 25. If there are 25 frames, if there is a chance zone C in which the number of time frames remaining in the sub-chance zone is 10, then 10 frames are set. Note that one frame corresponds to 5 seconds of the variation pattern PA1-4 of the minimum variation time determined in the chance zone, and decreases by one frame every 5 seconds.

  In step S711, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer, sets 5 seconds corresponding to one frame as a unit time timer, and starts it. That is, the special figure fluctuation time set as the unit time timer is 5 seconds of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4. After step S711, the process proceeds to step S712, and the chance zone remaining time frame number set in step S710 is displayed on the bottom of the effect display device 5 as a chance zone remaining time display based on the chance zone remaining time frame number. G is displayed, and the high base remaining period leaving process is terminated (see FIG. 43).

  In step S702, if the current variation display is not the variation display for starting the chance zone period (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step S703, and the current variation display ends the chance zone period. It is determined whether or not the variable display is to be performed. Specifically, whether or not the sub-chance zone start count and sub-chance zone period counter stored in a predetermined area of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are 0, and the unit period timer is operating. Determine whether. If the current variable display is a variable display that ends the chance zone period (step S703; Yes), the unit period timer is ended and the chance zone remaining time display on the effect display device 5 is ended (step S715). The base remaining period notification process is terminated.

  If the current variable display is not a variable display that ends the chance zone period (step S703; No), the process proceeds to step S704, and it is determined whether or not it is in the chance zone period. Whether or not it is in the chance zone may be determined based on whether or not the gauge G is displayed after the timer count of the unit period timer is performed. If the current variation display is not during the chance zone period (step S704; No), the high base remaining period leaving process is terminated, and if the current variation display is during the chance zone period (step S704; Yes), production control In step S705, the CPU 120 determines whether the unit time timer has expired.

  If the unit time timer is not up (step S705; No), the high base remaining period notification process is terminated. If the unit time timer is up (step S705; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 Proceeding to step 706, the chance zone remaining time frame number is decremented by 1, and the unit period timer is restarted (step S707). Then, based on the chance zone remaining time frame number decremented by 1 in step S706, the chance zone remaining time and gauge G are updated and displayed by reducing the number of frames displayed on the effect display device 5, and the high base remaining time is displayed. Termination processing is ended.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the net increment display process executed in step S632 of FIG. In the net increase display process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect, for example, by checking the big hit flag in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S720). ). If it is in the big hit gaming state (step S720; Yes), the CPU 120 for production control displays the net increase in the big hit stored in the production control counter setting unit 193 on the upper right part of the production display device 5 and displays the net increase. If the processing is finished and the big hit gaming state is not in effect (step S720; No), whether or not the big hit gaming state is ended by checking the hit end designation command reception flag in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not (step S722). If it is at the end of the big hit game state (step S722; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the display of the jackpot medium net increase in the upper right part of the effect display device 5, ends the net increase display processing, and the jackpot game. If it is not at the end of the state (step S722; No), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the short-time state (high base state) by checking the short-time flag in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S722). S724).

  If the gaming state is the short-time state (high base state) (step S724; Yes), it is determined whether or not a high base medium net increase display wait flag, which will be described later, is set (step S725). If the high base medium increase display wait flag is set (step S725; Yes), the net increase display processing is terminated, and if the high base medium increase display wait flag is not set (step S725; No). The high base medium net increase is displayed on the upper left part of the effect display device (step S726), and the net increase display processing is terminated.

  If the gaming state is not the short time state (high base state) (step S724; No), the short time state (high base state) is checked by checking the remaining short time counter stored in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is determined whether or not the number of remaining short times is 0 (step S727). If the time-short state (high base state) is not finished (step S727; No), the net multiplication display processing is finished. If the time-short state (high base state) is finished (step S727; Yes), the effect display device 5 The display of the high base medium net increase in the upper left part of is ended, and the net increase display processing is ended.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S634 of FIG. In the variation display start setting process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the variation display result designation command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the special figure display result is lost. It is determined whether or not (step S650). If the special figure display result is lost (step S650; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the change pattern designation command stored in the effect control command reception buffer to change the current change display. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S651). If the variation pattern of the current variation display is a non-reach variation pattern (step S651; Yes), the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination is determined (step S652), and the process proceeds to step S657, and the variation pattern of the present variation display Is not a non-reach fluctuation pattern (step S651; No), the final stop symbol of the reach combination is determined (step S653), and the process proceeds to step S657.

  If the special figure display result is not lost (step S650; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is sudden or small hit (step S654). If the special figure display result is sudden or small hit (step S654; Yes), the final stop symbol such as the short-term opening chance is determined (step S655), and the process proceeds to step S657, and the special figure display result is the sudden or small hit. Otherwise (step S654; No), the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is determined (step S656), and the process proceeds to step S657.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the background effect process shown in FIG. 39 for switching the background image displayed on the effect display device 5 according to whether or not it is during the chance zone period in step 657, and in step S658, the notice is made. Perform other production execution settings such as production. In step S659, an effect control pattern is determined, and in step S660, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is during the chance zone. Specifically, as in step S704, whether or not it is during the chance zone period may be determined based on whether or not the unit period timer is counted and the gauge G is displayed. .

  When the current variation display is in the chance zone period (step S660; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control in which the effect control pattern determined in step S659 corresponds to the change pattern PA1-4. It is determined whether or not (step S664). If the effect control pattern determined in step S659 is CPA1-4 (step 664; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 5 to the chance zone remaining time frame number displayed on the effect display device 5 and updates it. If the effect control pattern determined in step S659 is not CPA1-4 (step S664; No), the process proceeds to step S661.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the effect control pattern determined in step S659 is not CPA1-4 that executes effect control corresponding to the change pattern PA1-4, that is, the special figure change time is 5 seconds and non-reach. In addition to the fluctuation pattern PA1-5, which is a non-reach deviation with a special figure fluctuation time of 30 seconds other than the deviation fluctuation pattern PA1-4, the effect control pattern corresponds to a fluctuation pattern such as a super reach big hit or a normal reach big hit. If determined, it is advantageous for the player by performing a display effect of increasing the number of frames of the gauge G for notifying the player that the chance zone period (time) has become longer as shown in step S665. Display that increases the number of frames while notifying that the time in the short state has become longer (extended) , By implementing in the fluctuation pattern such as super reach big hit and normal reach big hit that will eventually become big hit, it will be as much as possible that the player will recognize that it will be a big hit before developing into super reach and normal reach However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a variation pattern such as a super reach big hit or a normal reach big hit is determined when a big hit is made in the chance zone, the gauge G A display effect that increases the number of frames may not be performed.

  If the current variation display is not in the chance zone period (step S660; No), the process proceeds to step S661. In step S661, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process timer initial value and executes the variable display start setting in the effect display device 5 (step S662). In step S663, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the variable display, and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the background effect process executed in step S657 of FIG. In the background effect process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the value of the sub chance zone start count stored in a predetermined area of the effect control counter setting unit 193, etc. It is determined whether or not the display is a variable display that starts the chance zone period (step S600). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the sub chance zone start count is zero. If the current variable display is a variable display that starts the chance zone period (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the background image of the effect display device 5 as the normal background image from the daytime background image for the chance zone. The background effect process is terminated after the image is changed to the night background image.

  If the current variable display is not the variable display that starts the chance zone period (step S600; No), it is determined whether or not the current variable display is a variable display that ends the chance zone period (step S610). . Specifically, the sub chance zone start count and sub chance zone period counter stored in a predetermined area of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are 0, the unit period timer is up, and the gauge G is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is the time of completion. If the current variation display is a variation display that ends the chance zone period and the display of the gauge G is completed (step S610; Yes), the night image that is the chance zone image is used as the background image of the effect display device 5. The background image is changed to the daytime background image which is a normal image (step S611), the background effect processing is terminated, and the current variation display is not the variation display which ends the chance zone period (step S610; No). The background effect process ends.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending process executed in step S640 of FIG. In the ending process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the ending effect timer is operating (step S580). When the ending effect timer is operating (step S580; Yes), the process proceeds to step S595. If the ending effect timer is not in operation (step S580; No), it is confirmed whether or not a hit end designation command reception flag indicating that a hit end designation command has been received is set (step S581).

  If the winning end designation command reception flag is not set (step S581; No), the ending effect process is terminated. If the winning end designation command reception flag is set (step S581; Yes), The end designation command reception flag is reset (step S582), and it is determined whether or not the end is a sudden big hit (step S583). If it is a sudden big hit (step S583; Yes), the ending effect process is finished. If it is not a big big hit (step S583; No), a high base medium net increase display wait flag is set. (Step S584), the ending effect process is terminated.

  In step S595, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the ending effect timer by 1, and executes effect control command processing based on the end effect pattern set in step S596. Further, in step S597, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed. If the ending effect time has elapsed (step S597; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” that is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, the ending effect process is terminated, and the ending effect time is reached. If has not elapsed (step S597; No), the ending effect process is terminated.

  By executing each process as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the high base medium net increase display at the timing when the gaming state shifts from the big hit gaming state to the high base state. The wait flag is turned on. Then, after the game state shifts to the high base state, the first ordinary figure change is executed, and the game ball is first changed while the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released by winning in the change of the ordinary figure. When the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B after winning the 2 start winning opening, the high base medium net increase display is started.

  Next, the display mode on the effect display device 5 in the short time state (during high base) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the state where the big hit gaming state is ended and the ending effect is being executed, the effect display device 5 indicates that the big hit gaming state has ended, and the upper right of the effect display device 5 In the department, the net increase in big money is displayed. When the ending effect ends, the effect display device 5 displays a daytime background image, as shown in FIG. Instead, a meter indicating the number of 100 time reductions as the remaining time reduction display and the period during which the chance zone change display is executed is displayed, and the change display in the time reduction state (high base state) is started.

  When the game ball wins the second start winning opening from this state, the display of the high base medium net increment display is started on the upper left portion of the variable display device 5 as shown in FIG. In addition, the meter which shows the remaining short time display at the upper right part of the effect display device 5 is changed from the position indicating the number of times of variable display sequentially to the position indicating the number of times of change display 100 times by executing the variable display. By making the color change display, the current change display can be recognized as the change display.

  Then, when the chance zone period is started by executing the predetermined number of variable displays, as shown in FIG. 43A, in the variable display in which the chance zone period is started, the background of the effect display device 5 is displayed. The image is updated from the daytime background image to the night background image, and a gauge G corresponding to the number of remaining chance zone frames indicating the time controlled in the chance zone period is displayed below the effect display device 5.

  When the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 is determined during the chance zone period and the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 is executed, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 is displayed as shown in FIG. The gauge G is displayed by subtracting one chance zone remaining time frame from the gauge G immediately before execution. When the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is determined and the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is executed, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), immediately before the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is executed. The gauge G is displayed by adding five chance zone remaining time frames to the gauge G.

  When the chance zone period ends, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the background image of the effect display device 5 is updated from the night background image to the day background image in the variable display where the chance zone period ends. At the same time, the gauge G disappears from the lower portion of the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of frames of the gauge G displayed at the lower part of the effect device 5 is 5 when the variation pattern PA1-5 with a long variation display execution time is executed. By additionally displaying the pieces, it is possible to make the player accurately recognize that it has become advantageous by increasing the remaining period, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, since the number of reserved memories varies depending on the skill of the player to launch the game ball, the variation pattern determined by the number of these reserved memories varies, so that the player's skill intervention degree with respect to the remaining period of the chance zone period By avoiding becoming high, it is possible to maintain fairness in the game. Further, when the number of reserved memories is large and the variation pattern PA1-4 is likely to be determined, the number of reserved memories increases and the player stops firing the game ball. It is also possible to prevent a decline in sales at amusement halls.

  In addition, since the timing at which the variation display of the variation pattern PA1-5 in which the remaining period of the chance zone becomes longer is different depending on the jackpot symbol of the special figure, it is determined which type of special jackpot symbol is the player. Therefore, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, since the player can understand how many times the variable display is executed, the chance zone's variable display is executed, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is more interesting than those that do not know the number of times. Can be improved.

  In addition, since the rate at which the variation display of the variation pattern PA1-5 in which the remaining period of the chance zone becomes longer is different depending on the type of jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the player can determine which special symbol is the jackpot symbol. Therefore, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, since the player can recognize that the variation pattern PA1-5 is in a period in which the ratio of the variation pattern PA1-5 being determined by executing the background effect is high, the variation pattern PA1-5 is not determined. Since such a sense of expectation can be given to the player, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in step S654 and step S655 shown in FIG. 38, the final stop symbol such as the short-term opening chance is determined when the special-figure display result is a sudden or small hit. As a modified example, in the short-time state, control is performed so that the short-term opening chances are frequently derived in the fluctuation display in the short-time state by raising only the winning ratio of the small hits out of the normal game state in the accuracy and small hits. You may make it do. In this case, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 can be frequently opened and closed while maintaining the gaming state in the short-time state by frequently deriving the short-term opening chance in the variable display in the short-time state. By winning the game ball to the ball device 7, the base in the short time state can be more greatly exceeded 1 (100%).

  In this way, in this modified example, since the special time-saving state that is likely to become an opportunity in the time-short state is controlled, it is more advantageous than the case where the ratio of the period in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the high base state is improved. Thus, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  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-described embodiment, the form in which the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is determined only in the chance zone is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the chance zone in these high base states In this period, the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 may be determined. In this case, even when the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is determined, for example, “+25” is displayed on the effect display device 5. An effect of notifying the player that the high base period (time) has become longer may be implemented, such as an effect of displaying “second”. Further, even when normal reach loss or super reach loss is determined in a period other than the chance zone in the high base state, an effect of displaying “+ XX seconds” on the effect display device 5 may be performed.

  Further, in the embodiment, a mode in which a variation pattern such as a super reach big hit or a normal reach big hit is determined when a big hit in the chance zone is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Also in the case of a big hit, the variation pattern of PA1-5 may be determined as in the case of a loss.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect that the chance zone period is extended is performed at the start of the fluctuation when the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and An effect in which the period is extended may be performed when 5 seconds, which is the fluctuation time of PA1-4, which has the highest ratio determined in the chance zone, has elapsed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, by changing pattern PA1-5 in a chance zone period, five chance zone remaining time frame numbers are additionally displayed on the gauge G currently displayed on the lower part of the effect display apparatus 5. FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is executed in the chance zone period. Thus, the decrease in the number of remaining chance zone frames from the gauge G for a certain period of time may be stopped, and the player may be notified in a recognizable manner that the remaining period of the chance zone has become longer.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 for paying out pachinko balls as game media is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these game media are enclosed in the game machine. The number of pachinko balls lent out and the number of pachinko balls granted according to the winnings are added, while the number of pachinko balls used in the game is subtracted and memorized. Without using balls, for example, all the values such as points and points lent according to the loan request and points and points given according to the prize are stored as credits, and only the value stored as credits is stored. It may be a gaming machine that can be used to play games. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Production display device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
151A First special figure storage unit 151B Second special figure storage unit 194A Received command buffer G at start prize

Claims (1)

A game medium is launched into the game area using the game value, and the game medium detecting means detects that the fired game medium has passed a predetermined start area provided in the game area, and then variably displayed. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of the identification information, a predetermined display result of the identification information is displayed on the variable display means that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each and derives and displays the display result A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a display result is derived,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display means to any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different execution times of variable display;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means in the variable display means;
A variable prize that can be changed between a first start state in which the game medium can easily pass through the start area and a second start state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to pass through the start area. Equipment,
Game value giving means for giving a game value of a predetermined size based on detecting passage of a game medium by the game medium detection means;
On the condition that the specific gaming state has ended, the ratio of the gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit to the magnitude of the gaming value used for the game is over 1, The variable winning device is controlled to an advantageous gaming state in which the proportion of the period in which the variable winning device is in the first starting state is improved, and based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition that the establishment is delayed as the execution time of one variable display becomes longer. Advantageous gaming state control means for ending control of the gaming state;
In the advantageous gaming state, a remaining period notifying means for notifying the player of the remaining period until the end condition is satisfied,
With
The variable display pattern determining means can determine a normal variable display pattern and a special variable display pattern having a longer execution time of variable display than the normal variable display pattern in the advantageous gaming state,
The remaining period notifying means satisfies the end condition when the special variable display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determining means during the advantageous gaming state compared to when the normal variable display pattern is determined. A gaming machine, characterized in that a special notification is given so that a player can recognize that the remaining period until the game is long.

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