JP2014004029A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of excellently executing read-ahead notice performance.SOLUTION: A CPU 120 for performance control shifts a game to a chance mode or a super chance mode higher in jackpot winning reliability than the chance mode and shifts the game to the chance mode or the super chance mode before it starts execution of stop symbol notice or background change notice so that, as shift timing of a performance mode, a rate to shift to the chance mode or the super chance mode differs between when the execution of the stop symbol notice or background change notice is determined and then first timing of second variation is determined and when the execution of the stop symbol notice or background change notice is determined and then second timing of first variation is determined.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  The variable display device stores the right to execute variable display of identification information as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and displays the display result corresponding to the hold information before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed. A gaming machine that pre-reads and executes a notice effect (pre-read notice effect) has also been proposed.

  In addition, when the variable display of the symbol is put on hold, it is determined whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect for announcing the winning of the jackpot. There is one that performs the continuous notice effect from the change display of the symbol performed next to the change display of the symbol to the display of the change of the symbol related to the hold determined to perform the continuous notice effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2005-110663 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the production becomes monotonous because the player's expectation can be increased only by whether or not the continuous notice production is performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute a notice effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game medium (such as a game ball) serves as a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second start prize opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derive a display result based on what has passed. ), When a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived, a specific gaming state (for example, advantageous for the player) For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a big hit gaming state)
Information for determining whether or not to make the specific display result for the variable display of the identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the starting area is a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, the first upper limit storage number) , The second special figure hold storage number (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage unit 151A, 151B, etc.) that can be stored as the hold information within the range of, for example, “4” or less each,
Prior to deriving the display result of the identification information, based on the hold information read from the hold storage means, a pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result (for example, step S240). CPU 103 that executes the process of
Pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained before determination by the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the random number determination process at the time of winning in step S212);
Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, it is an effect of notifying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination, and corresponds to the hold information that is the object of the determination Continuous effect execution means (for example, step S710) for executing a continuous effect (for example, a prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice patterns SYP1-1 to 3-1) over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display is executed. Production control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S604 based on the process of
The continuous production execution means includes
When a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of special figure holding memories when the stop symbol notice or the background change notice is decided is 4), a start effect (for example, notification of the start of the continuous effect) (for example, After executing the transition effect in which the character A appears and the character message “Super Chance Mode Entered!” Is displayed (for example, see FIGS. 33C and 33D), the continuous effect is performed at the first timing (stop pattern). The timing of the second change after the execution of the advance notice or the background change notice is determined, the prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP1-2, 2-2 (see FIG. 33 (E)), 3-2, 4-2, 4-2. -2 (transition timing corresponding to FIG. 39 (E)), and when a predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, special figure hold storage when execution of stop symbol advance notice or background change notice is decided) Number 2 or 3 In the case where the start effect is not executed, the continuous effect is executed at the second timing (the timing of the first change after the execution of the stop symbol notice or the background change notice is determined), the pre-read notice effect control pattern SCP1- 1, 2-1 (see FIG. 30C), 3-1 (see FIG. 31C), 4-1 (see FIG. 32C), 4-1-1 (see FIG. 38C) ), The timing corresponding to 4-2-1),
As the continuous effect, a first continuous effect {for example, a prefetch notice effect based on each prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 to 3-1 executed in the “chance mode” (see FIGS. 30C to 30I)} And each prefetching notice pattern executed in the second continuous effect (for example, “super chance mode” (see FIGS. 32C to 32J)) that has a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first continuous effect. In addition to being able to execute any one of a plurality of types of continuous effects including a pre-reading notice effect based on SYP 1-1 to 3-1, etc.,
The rate at which the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect is executed differs between when the continuous effect is started at the first timing and when the continuous effect is started at the second timing. (For example, in the process of step S710, when any of the pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 to 1-3-1 is determined, the production mode type determination table shown in FIG. 26 is used to switch to the chance mode and the super chance mode. Production control CPU 120 for determining the transition ratio),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution ratio of the second continuous effect changes depending on whether the start timing is the first timing or the second timing, thereby attracting the player's interest in not only the type of continuous effect but also the start timing. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect (for example, the changing notice effect, etc.) suggesting the display result of the identification information (for example, the process of step S172 based on the process of step S529). A CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
The continuous effect execution means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times (for example, stop symbol notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or SYP1-2, etc., see FIGS. 30 and 33). A pattern for executing a second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect (for example, a background change notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1, see FIG. 31), and the first notice A pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the effect is executed (for example, stop symbol notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1 → background change notice, etc., refer to FIG. 32), and the continuous effect is executed. Is possible,
There are a plurality of presentation modes of the suggestion presentation (for example, “Notice X”, “Notice Y”, “Notice Z”, etc.)
The suggestion effect execution means is a ratio in which the continuous effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the continuous effect execution means in accordance with the effect form of the suggestion effect. Are different from each other (for example, in the case of the pre-reading advance notice pattern SYP3-1, it can be determined only in the changing advance notice pattern of “notice Y”),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given by the effect form of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The continuous production determining means is
In the variable display of the plurality of times, a pattern for executing the first notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP1-1 or SYP1-2, see FIGS. 30 and 33) and the first notice effect Also, a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a high ratio of the specific display result (for example, background change notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP2-1, see FIG. 31), and the first notice effect after executing the first notice effect. 2 A pattern for executing a notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice based on a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 → background change notice, etc., see FIG. 32), and the continuous effect can be executed.
When the continuous effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, at a plurality of timings during one variable display (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change) The second presentation effect can be started, and the continuous presentation is executed so that the degree of advantage differs according to the timing at which the second announcement presentation is started (for example, the change timing according to the variation category in the process of step S752). CPU 120 for effect control to determine the
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to shift to the second notice effect depending on the effect mode, and pay attention to the start timing of the second notice effect. Can improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The continuous effect determining means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times (for example, stop symbol notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP1-1 or SYP1-2, see FIG. 30 and FIG. 33) and A pattern for executing a second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect (for example, a background change notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1, see FIG. 31), and the first notice A pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the effect is executed (for example, stop symbol notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1 → background change notice, etc., refer to FIG. 32), and the continuous effect is executed. Is possible,
There are a plurality of presentation modes of the first notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A stops and a prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B stops),
The ratio of executing the continuous effect varies according to the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect mode of the first notice effect (for example, The background change notice may be executed when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, but the background change notice is executed when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. Is not executed), the continuous production is executed,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given depending on the effect mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows 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 the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the list of chance eyes for continuous productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a timing chart in the case of performing a prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. It is a figure which shows the reliability of a production mode classification | category determination table, a chance mode, and a super chance mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice determination process of a modification, etc. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice effect control pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed in a modification. It is a timing chart in the case of performing a prefetch notice effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice determination process of a modification, and prefetch notice execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the list of the prefetch notice effect control pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice determination process of a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of 2nd prefetch notice determination process of a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice execution setting process of a modification.

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

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in the effect symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of the effect symbols is also included in the variable 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 image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (eg, vertical scroll display) are started. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are variably displayed, 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 means that identification information such as effect symbols is stopped and displayed (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the finalized effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation rate of the effect 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 referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display and 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.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) 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. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of a design symbol has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round white display. It should be noted that, based on the start storage winning generated by the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening and the holding storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in this way may be different.

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when 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 opening 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 (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design ("reach fluctuation design") that is not yet stopped when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a 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.

  In response to the reach state, the rate of change 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 image 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 image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “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 possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, the variable display state of the production symbol may become the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect may be executed for notifying the player by a variable display mode of the effect symbol. Variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “sliding” or “pseudo-continuous” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the effect symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of effect symbol display areas (for example, After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the effect symbol display areas temporarily displayed). )) In the effect symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” effect symbol display area 5L and the “right” effect symbol display area 5R). The effect display for changing the effect symbol to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the “slip” variable display effect, a predetermined number of effect symbols are temporarily displayed after the variable display of the effect symbols is started until the finalized effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed to the reach state by re-executing the variable display for the effect symbol of No., and when the effect symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Until the final confirmed effect symbol is derived and displayed, all the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, predetermined pseudo consecutive chances) After temporarily stopping display of the eyes, etc., effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times at maximum) in which the effect symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous change) in all the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. be able to. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the display of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbols, excluding the initial change until all the effect symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time after variable effect display is started. This is the number of times that the effect symbol is re-varied in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-symbol variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times, so that the first design condition or the second start condition is satisfied once, and the design of the effect is variable. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such effect symbols, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

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

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the look-ahead notification effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special-figure games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a gaming machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple times of variable display are being executed, the variable display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple times of variable display. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, the image display apparatus 5 is informed to the image display apparatus 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display (also referred to as object fluctuation or target fluctuation) to be noticed is executed. A stop symbol notice in which a production symbol (for example, a combination of numbers that are shifted by one or a combination of numbers) stops and a variable display subject to the announcement are executed. The background image in the image display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image during the variable display before the display, and the background that becomes the special background image until the variable display to be notified is executed. The total change time of the change pattern determined for each of the plurality of variable displays over the change notice before the change notice and the variable display subject to notice is executed. Specific announcement are executable series of specific effect that is performed over a period corresponding to the time is performed.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice and the background change notice are executed, the production mode can be shifted to a chance mode or a super chance mode where the notice production can be executed, and the production mode is changed to the chance mode or the super chance mode. In the case of transition, before the transition to each mode, it is possible to execute a transition effect that notifies the transition to the chance mode or the super chance mode.

  The effect mode is a classification format (category) for the effect contents of the variable effect controlled by the effect control CPU 120. In the present embodiment, the normal mode and the chance mode in which the pre-reading notice effect described above can be executed. And a plurality of types of effect modes including at least a super chance mode. In the chance mode and the super chance mode, at the start of the change in which the stop symbol notice and the background change notice are executed, a decorative band is displayed along the upper and lower sides of the display screen. The characters “mode” (for example, see FIGS. 30C to 30I) or “super chance mode” (for example, see FIGS. 32C to 32J) are displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state after the variable symbol display has started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the determined effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special game as a special symbol that becomes the normal open round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the production symbol is changed. Corresponding effect that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also called “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination has an even symbol number “2” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5, for example. ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”, any one of the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. 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 display pattern of the regular jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become the normal open round jackpot symbol, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations The finalized design that becomes The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination has an odd symbol number “1”, for example, which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, any one of the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. 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 a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish 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-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of finalized effect symbols predetermined as the opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the effect symbol being reached. For example, after a certain amount of reach, the finalized effect design that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbols 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 “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image 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).

  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 big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  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. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

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

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

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

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

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

  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 of the MODE data (bit 7) is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in correspondence with the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game. 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.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and effect symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 and 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 determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined 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-term 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 C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. 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 start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  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. It should be noted that when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the 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.

  Instead of 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 determination result) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14A), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and 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 variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  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 determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as 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 part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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

  The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the 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 MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the 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. Note that the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the production symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  As a variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach”, a variation pattern without shortening that does not shorten the variation time is prepared. 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 gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to 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 variable 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 the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

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

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

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  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.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided 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. 8 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 reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B 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 reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  The 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 storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. 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 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores 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.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, 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 operation in variable display operation of reach design, reach effect, re-drawing effect, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of effect design Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. 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 image display device 5 such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during variable display of the effect symbols. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image 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 the sound effect or the like in conjunction with the variable display operation of the stage design during the variable 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. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design process is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and 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 is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B 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 variable 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 variable display of the effect symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game 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 variable display of the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game) according to 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, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 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 , A variation pattern designation 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 Is done. 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 variation category command, a variation pattern designation command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command, the variation pattern designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, 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. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable display of the effect symbol is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, 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. 10B, 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. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  Based on the commands for starting winning (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command, variation pattern designation command, and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting prize winning Whether or not to execute is determined, and a prefetch notice pattern in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to When a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during pre-reading notice restriction), the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed at that reception timing. The determination information is set to “1” (or on state). In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 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 normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing 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. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). 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 process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 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 start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are 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 value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or effect symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  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. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the 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 it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and whether the variable display mode of the production symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol and production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” 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 perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time-short flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and so on. The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, 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 gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision 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 determines the random number 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 jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

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

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

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

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category and the variation pattern corresponding to the determined value range are determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that it is a big hit variation category. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, 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 category of non-reach loss, reach loss, big hit, or sudden hit / small hit, but a finer determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  Then, according to the determination result by the process of step S412, after performing the setting for transmitting either of the fluctuation category commands shown in FIG. 14B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 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 transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the 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 MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The variable display mode is determined.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the 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 the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 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 data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (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 MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry 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. 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, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (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 MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (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 a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A 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. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special-figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is 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, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is decided which of the jackpot types 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 fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the 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, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

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

  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. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to 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 occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, 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. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 16 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 17, 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.

  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 variation category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern designation command (step S507A). If the received command is not a variation pattern designation command in step S507A (step S507A; 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 timing 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 retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

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

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a variation pattern command, and a reserved memory count notification command, Also called. 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 a start winning occurs, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., the determination result of whether or not the variable 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 reception command is a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a variation pattern command, a reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be 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 any one of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a variation pattern command, and a reserved memory number notification command is received, the first reserved memory number notification waiting time and the second reserved memory number notification waiting time elapse. It is determined whether or not. 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, when one of the symbol designating command, the variation category command, the variation pattern command, or the reserved memory number notification command is received, the first reserved memory number notification waiting time or the second reserved memory number notification waiting time has elapsed. For example, if the start winning prize designation command is missing or cannot be received within the normal reception period, the received command is stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. do it.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S161).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by checking whether or not at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, or the reserved storage number notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice effect is being performed (step S704). In this embodiment, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted during the period in which the gaming state is the short-time state or the probable change state and the short-time control is being executed. Also, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted even in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. Whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state or a probability change state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Whether or not the game state is a small hit game state or a big hit game state may be specified based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” to “7”. Also, in the case where the setting for restricting the prefetching notice that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice effect is performed in step S733, it is determined that the prefetching notice is being restricted.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, for example, an effect of a one-notification notification mode that definitely notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the current big hit gaming state is executed. May be.

  Further, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during a period in which the gaming state is the short-time state or the certainty change state and the short-time control is being executed. In this case, a part of the pre-reading notice effect may be executed, or a dedicated pre-reading notice effect may be executed during the period in which the time reduction control is being executed.

  In step S704, if the pre-reading notice restriction is not in effect (step S704; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred when any one is denied. For example, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the reception was successful (step S707; Yes), the previous variation category command and variation pattern designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A are checked (step S707). S708).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether a reading notice effect is being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), the current reserved memory number is “2” to “4”, and the variation category up to the previous time is non-reach loss. It is determined whether it is only a thing (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, when there are 1 to 3 pieces of hold data whose variable display result is “non-reach loss”, the continuous notice effect is executed using the hold data.

  In addition, when a pre-reading notice effect other than the stop symbol notice is executed, the continuous notice effect may be executed even when holding data whose variable display result is other than “non-reach lose” is included. . In this case, since a reach may occur during the execution of the continuous notice effect or a “hit” may occur, an unexpected effect can be executed. When a continuous notice effect is to be executed when holding data with a variable display result other than “non-reach lose” is included, for example, in variable display with reach, an effect mode other than stop symbol notice A continuous notice effect may be selected. In this way, it is possible to execute the continuous notice effect regardless of the display result before the variable display to be prefetched is executed.

  For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the variation category specified by the variation category command Read. In the process of step S709, whether or not the number of data is “2” to “4” or only specifies a variation category corresponding to non-reach loss (variation category command C600) based on the reading result in step S708. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the current reserved storage number is “2” to “4” and the variation category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss (step S709; Yes) ) To determine whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect and a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the prefetching notice effect when the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S710).

  As an example, in the process of step S710, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a plurality of prefetching notice patterns when the prefetching notice effect is executed, or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  In this embodiment, five types of SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, SYP3-1, and SYP4-1 are provided as the prefetching notice patterns. The pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 constitute a chance for continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which the production symbol stops. In the stop symbol notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, any of chance chances CA1 to CA8 (chance eyes A) shown in FIG. In the chance eye A, as shown in FIG. 21A, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same numbers, and only the right symbol is a combination of numbers shifted by one. Further, in the stop symbol notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2, any of chance chances CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21B, the chance eye B is a combination of numbers. In this embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible that a big hit will be given when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed, rather than when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. The reliability (big hit reliability) is high. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The chance eye A and the chance eye B are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, and may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other. For example, the chance eye A may be an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probable variation symbols), and the chance eye B may be an arbitrary combination of odd numbers that are probability variation symbols. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for the player to recognize which chance is the chance.

  The pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 changes the background image in the image display device 5 from a normal background image to a special background image during the variable display prior to the execution of the variable display subject to the notice. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice serving as a special background image until a target variable display is executed.

  The prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to executing a prefetching notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed.

  The pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1 is the total time of change times of the change patterns determined for each of the plurality of variable displays over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. Is a pre-reading notice pattern in which a series of specific notice effects, that is, a series of consecutive specific notice effects are continuously executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on the determination result in the special symbol normal process that constitutes the start time determination unit, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol that are variable display units. The CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111 for one variation display (variable display) pattern among a plurality of variation display (variable display) patterns having different variation display (variable display) times in the display device 4B. Based on the variable display pattern determining means to be determined, and the variable display (variable display) pattern determined in the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 displays the special symbol variable display serving as identification information of the present invention by the CPU 103 in step S112. Variable display execution means executed by executing the variation processing, and multiple times executed by these variable display execution means The variable display pattern variable display (variable display) determined by the variable display pattern determining means for each of the plurality of variable displays (variable display) over three to four variable displays (variable display). A specific effect executing means for executing a pre-reading notice effect of the pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1, which is a specific effect corresponding to the total time of the time, by executing the effect control process described later by the effect control CPU 120; Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed depending on whether the variation category is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”, The determination rate of the prefetch notice pattern is different.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation category is “reach loss”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “execution”) is higher than when it is “non-reach loss”. In the case where the variation category is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed more frequently than in the case of “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “accuracy / small hit”. With such a setting, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to give a notice / indication that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed. If the variation category is “Accuracy / Small Hit”, “Accuracy” or substantial In order to prevent the player from being discouraged by becoming a “small hit” in which the game state does not change in addition to not being able to get a ball (prize ball), the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. Good.

  In addition, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B stops is more than that in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed. When the is executed, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) and the rate at which reach is executed (reach reliability) are higher. Thus, since the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are different depending on the type of chance, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 of the background change notice is executed, compared to the case where the prefetching notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The higher the jackpot reliability and reach reliability.

  Further, the prefetching notice of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 that changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice than when the predesign notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability and reach reliability are higher when the performance is executed.

  In this way, even if the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, it may change to a background change notice with high hit reliability or reach reliability, Even when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player expects to change to the background change notice, so that the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (effect form in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the chance symbol A may change from a stop symbol notice to stop background change to a background change notice, while the stop symbol notice that chance item B stops does not change to a background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the chance symbol B changes from a stop symbol advance notice to a background change advance notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed and the case that the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is possible to make the change from the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability when the background change notice does not change stop more easily to the background change notice. preferable. By doing in this way, even when a stop symbol notice with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed than when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 is executed. Yes. By such setting, the player is more expected to change to the background change notice, the player's sense of expectation can be further maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, a pre-reading notice effect of a stop symbol notice such as a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1 or a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2, or a pre-reading notice effect that changes from a stop symbol notice to a background change notice is executed, such as a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1. The big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the prefetch notice effect of the prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1 for the specific notice is executed than in the case.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not it is “no execution” in which the prefetch notice effect is not executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than “no execution” (step S711; No), the prefetching notice control pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like is used as the prefetching notice pattern determined in advance and the prefetch notice control pattern corresponding to the current number of special figure reservations stored. It is set in a storage buffer or the like (step S712).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 25, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 and the special figure holding memory number being 2 and the special figure holding memory number being 3. A corresponding prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 and a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 and the special figure reservation storage number 4 are provided. Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure hold memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure hold memory number being three. And a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 corresponding to the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure holding memory number 4 are provided. It has been. Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP3-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the special figure reservation memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the special figure reservation memory number being three. Are provided, and a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP3-2 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 and the special figure holding storage number 4 is provided. It has been. The prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP4-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 and the special figure hold memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 and the special figure hold memory number being three. A prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 corresponding to the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP4-2 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 having a special figure holding memory number of 4, and a prefetching notice pattern SYP4. -1 and corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-0 corresponding to the special figure reservation memory number being 2, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1 corresponding to the special figure reservation memory number being three. Corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-1 and the pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1, and the special figure hold memory number is 4. And the announcement attraction control pattern SCP5-2 reading, is provided. As shown in FIG. 25, each pre-reading notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the contents of the effect executed in each change after the pre-reading notice effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the case of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1, the background change notice is executed at the second or third change after the prefetch notice effect is started. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background change notice may be executed at the time of the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect or at the time of the change one time before the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. For example, when the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is determined, the timing for executing the background change notice may be further determined, and the pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result may be selected. . In this case, the determination ratio of the timing for executing the background change notice may be varied depending on the display result (variation category) of the change that is the target of the prefetch notice effect. By doing in this way, after the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability can be varied depending on the timing at which the background change notice is executed.

  In the prefetch notice notice patterns SYP1-1 to 3-1, corresponding to the stop symbol notice and the background change notice, the special figure hold memory number is stopped when the special figure hold memory number is 2 or 3, and the special figure hold memory number is four. The execution start timing (time) of the symbol notice and the background change notice is different.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has a look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP1-0, SCP1-1, SCP2-0, SCP2-1, SCP3- corresponding to the case where the special figure holding storage number is 2 or 3. When execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on any one of 0, SCP3-1, SCP4-0, and SCP4-1 is decided, the effect mode is changed to the chance mode or the super chance mode at the start of the next change, and the mode is changed. The pre-reading notice effect is executed from the fluctuations.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the prefetching notice effect based on any one of the prefetching notice effect control patterns SCP1-2, SCP2-2, SCP3-2, and SCP4-2 corresponding to the case where the special figure reservation storage number is 4. When execution is determined, the next change (first change) for which the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined is shifted to the chance mode or the super chance mode at the next second change, that is, the pre-reading notice effect (continuous effect). A transition effect (start effect) for informing the start of the operation is executed (see FIGS. 33C and 33D). Then, at the start of the second change, the effect mode is shifted to the chance mode or the super chance mode, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed from the change.

  As described above, when the execution control CPU 120 decides to execute the stop symbol advance notice and the background change advance notice, the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode, that is, the execution start timing of the stop symbol advance notice and the background change notice, and Whether or not to execute a transition effect (start effect) for notifying the transition to the chance mode or the super chance mode (pre-reading notice effect (continuous effect) is started) is determined.

  That is, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines the execution of the stop symbol advance notice and the background change advance notice and the special figure hold storage number is 2 or 3 (when the predetermined condition is not satisfied), the chance mode or The transition timing to the super chance mode is determined as the first change (second timing) after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, and the transition effect is not executed (pre-reading notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 and SCP1-1). , SCP2-0, SCP2-1, SCP3-0, SCP3-1, SCP4-0, or SCP4-1). On the other hand, when the special figure holding storage number is 4 (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the next second change (the first change) after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined for the transition timing to the chance mode or super chance mode And the transition effect is executed at the first change which is the change before the second change (pre-reading notice effect control patterns SCP1-2, SCP2-2, SCP3-2, SCP4-2). Any). In addition, the fluctuation | variation applicable to the halftone dot area | region enclosed with the thick line in FIG. 25 shows the period when it transfers to a chance mode state or a super chance mode state, and the prefetching notice effect is performed.

  Further, in step S710, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to enter the effect mode of the chance mode or the super chance mode when the execution of the stop symbol notice and the background change notice and the prefetch notice pattern are determined. Determined based on the effect mode type determination table.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an effect mode type determination table stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. This effect mode type determination table is a table used for determining the effect mode type based on a random number (not shown) for determining the effect mode type.

  In the effect mode type determination table, the effect mode type determination table (for jackpot) of FIG. 26A used when the special figure display result at the time of subject change is a jackpot display result, and the special figure at the time of target change. An effect mode type determination table (for losing) shown in FIG. 26B used when the display result is a losing display result is provided.

In the effect mode type determination table (for jackpot), the chance mode and the second effect, which are the first effect modes, in each of the prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 to 4-2 corresponding to the stop symbol notice and the background change notice, respectively. In each of the super chance modes that are modes, the determination ratio based on the number of determination values in the number of random value ranges of random numbers (not shown) is “N ₁ ” to “N ₁₂ ” in the chance mode, and in the super chance mode. “M ₁ ” to “M ₁₂ ” are set. In this embodiment, the number of determination values corresponding to the chance mode is N ₁₂ <N ₁₁ <N ₁₀ <... <N ₃ <N ₂ <N ₁ and the determination corresponding to the super chance mode is performed. The number of values has a relationship of M ₁₂ > M ₁₁ > N ₁₀ >...> M ₃ > M ₂ > M ₁ .

Further, in each of the prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 to 4-2, the number of determination values corresponding to the super chance mode is larger than the number of determination values corresponding to the chance mode (N ₁ <M ₁ , N _{2 <M 2, N 3 <M} 3 ··· N 11 <M 11, N 12 <M 12, N 13 <M 13). That is, when the special figure display result in the target variation is the jackpot display result, the ratio of shifting to the super chance mode is higher than the ratio of shifting to the chance mode. In other words, the transition ratio to each mode is determined so that the possibility that the special figure display result becomes a jackpot display result is higher when the mode is shifted to the super chance mode than when the mode is shifted to the chance mode.

On the other hand, in the effect mode type determination table (for loss), the chance mode and the first effect mode which are the first effect modes in each of the look-ahead notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 to 4-2 corresponding to the stop symbol notice and the background change notice, respectively. In each of the two chance modes, the super chance mode, the determination ratio based on the number of determination values in the number of random value ranges of random numbers (not shown) is “N ₂₁ ” to “N ₃₂ ” in the chance mode, and the super chance mode “M ₂₁ ” to “M ₃₂ ” are set. In this embodiment, the number of determination values corresponding to the chance mode is N ₃₂ <N ₃₁ <N ₃₀ <... <N ₂₃ <N ₂₂ <N ₂₁ , and the determination corresponding to the super chance mode is performed. The number of values has a relationship of M ₃₂ > M ₃₁ > N ₃₀ >...> M ₂₃ > M ₂₂ > M ₂₁ .

Further, in each of the prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 to 4-2, the number of determination values corresponding to the super chance mode is smaller than the number of determination values corresponding to the chance mode (N ₂₁ > M ₂₁ , N ₂₂ > M ₂₂ , N ₂₃ > M ₂₃ ... N ₃₀ > M ₃₀ , N ₃₁ > M ₃₁ , N ₃₂ > M ₃₂ ). That is, when the special-figure display result in the target variation is a loss display result, the ratio of transition to the super chance mode is lower than the ratio of transition to the chance mode. In other words, when the mode is shifted to the chance mode, the transition ratio to each mode is determined so that there is a higher possibility that the special figure display result becomes the loss display result than when the mode is shifted to the super chance mode.

  The appearance rates of the chance mode and the super chance mode when the special figure display result is the win display result are as follows. It can be calculated based on the probability that 4-2 is determined and the probability that the chance mode or the super chance mode is determined in FIG. Further, the appearance rate of the chance mode and the super chance mode when the special figure display result is the loss display result is shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. It can be calculated based on the probability that 4-2 is determined and the probability that the chance mode or the super chance mode is determined in FIG.

The reliability (S _A ) (S _B ) of each production mode is the hit of the production mode in the total sum of appearance probabilities (total of the appearance rate at the time of losing and hitting). Since it is the appearance rate, the reliability “S _A ” of the “chance mode” and the reliability “S _B ” of the “super chance mode” are shown in FIG. It can be calculated based on the appearance rate of the production mode and the appearance rate of each production mode in the case of loss, and in this embodiment, “N” so that “S _B ”> “S _A ”. ₁ "to" _{N 12} "," _{N 21} "-" _{N 32} "," _{M 1} "-" _{M 12} ", is" _{M 21} "-" _{M 32} "is set. In other words, in this embodiment, the reliability is set to be higher when the mode is shifted to the “super chance mode” than when the mode is shifted to the “chance mode”. As a result, the player can be given a sense of expectation that the possibility of a big hit is high.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the determination ratios of the chance mode and the super chance mode in the respective prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP1-0 to 4-2 are different from each other, the transition timing to the chance mode and the super chance mode is set Chance mode and super chance depending on the next change (first change) for which the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined and the next change (second change) for which the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. The mode decision rate is different.

  In other words, the prefetching notice effect control patterns SCP1-0, SCP1-1, and SCP2 that become the next change (first change) after the execution of the prefetching notice effect whose transition timing to the chance mode and the super chance mode is the second timing are determined. -0, SCP2-1, SCP3-0, SCP3-1, SCP4-0, SCP4-1, the decision ratio of the chance mode and super chance mode, and the transition timing to the chance mode and super chance mode are the first timing. Each of the chance mode and super chance mode in each of the pre-reading notice effect control patterns SCP1-2, SCP2-2, SCP3-2, and SCP4-2, which will be the next change (second change) after the execution of a certain pre-reading notice effect is determined. The decision rate is different.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when execution of the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 is determined, the transition timing to the chance mode and the super chance mode is set to the second timing (prefetch notice effect). Transition rate to the chance mode or super chance mode when the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-0 or SCP1-1 to be the next change (first change) determined to be executed, the chance mode and the super chance Chance mode or super chance when the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 that makes the transition timing to the mode the first timing (next change (second change) after execution of the pre-reading notice effect) is determined The rate of transition to mode is different.

  In other words, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the first prefetch notice effect (first continuous effect) based on each prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 to 3-1 executed in the chance mode and the super chance mode as the prefetch notice effect. Second pre-reading notice effects (first continuous effects) based on the respective pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 to 3-1, executed when the pre-reading notice effect is started at the first timing; The execution ratios of the first prefetch notice effect and the second prefetch notice effect are different when the prefetch notice effect is started at the second timing.

  As described above, the pre-reading notice pattern and the super chance executed in the chance mode depend on the transition timing to the chance mode and the super-chance mode, that is, whether the start timing of the pre-reading notice effect is the first timing or the second timing. Since the execution ratio of the prefetching notice pattern executed in the mode is different, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only in the transitioned effect mode type but also in the transition timing, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26A, in each prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, SYP3-1, the special figure display result of the target variation is a big hit. In this case, when the transition timing is the next change (second change) after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect whose first timing is the first timing, the next time after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect whose transition timing is the second timing is decided. By determining the transition to the super chance mode with a higher ratio of big hit reliability at a higher rate than when it is the first fluctuation, the player should pay attention not only to the production mode type but also to the transition timing Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect based on any of the pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 to 3-1 is decided to be executed, the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 2 or 3. When the pre-reading notice effect control pattern in which the transition timing to the chance mode and the super chance mode is the second timing is determined and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 4, the chance mode and the super chance mode are entered. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern whose transition timing is the first timing is determined. As shown in FIG. 26, the transition ratio between the chance mode and the super chance mode is determined by the pre-reading notice effect control pattern (for example, SCP1-0 or SCP1) determined when the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 2 or 3. -1 and the like) and the transition ratio in the pre-reading notice effect control pattern (for example, SCP1-2) determined when the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is four. Regardless of the number of reserved memories when the execution of the notice effect is decided, the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode (start timing of the look-ahead notice effect) may be different. Change to chance mode or super chance mode at different rates depending on the start timing of the notice effect It may be determined line rate.

  Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved memories when the execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined is 4, the prefetching notice effect control pattern (for example, SCP1-2) in which the start timing of the prefetching notice effect is the second timing. In addition to the above, a pre-reading notice effect control pattern (for example, SCP1-3) at the first timing is set, and the chance mode or the super chance mode is set between the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 and the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-3. What is necessary is just to make the transition ratio to different.

  Further, in each of the prefetching notice patterns SYP1-1 to 1-3-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the suggestive effect mode is “notice X”, “notice Y”, or “notice Z”. The suggestion effects (“notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z”) are executed so that the ratios at which the notice effects based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1 are executed are different.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1, as the second notice effect at a plurality of timings during one variable display (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change). Each pre-reading notice effect is executed so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the timing of starting the background change notice.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control seems to have different ratios at which the notice effect based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed according to the effect mode (chance eye A or B) of the stop symbol notice as the first notice effect. Each prefetch notice effect is executed.

  Next, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1 corresponding to the specific notice extends over a variable display of two or more times (here, two fluctuations or three fluctuations) until the variable display (target fluctuation) as a target of the notice is executed. A series of effects executed over a period corresponding to the total time of the variation time of the variation pattern of the special symbol determined for each of the plurality of variable displays.

  Specifically, in the specific notice, the stop indication or background change of the chance eye is separately displayed in the fluctuation display of each of the two or three fluctuations until the target fluctuation is executed, such as the stop symbol notice and the background change notice. Although it is not performed and the display of stoppage of the effect symbol is performed in each variation display, a series of continuous specific notice effects (in this embodiment, an image effect in which the character B flies from the earth toward the universe) is a target. This is continuously performed over a variation display of two or three variations until the variation is executed. Note that a series of specific specific notice effects indicates a single effect in which the contents of the effect (for example, a story or the like) are consistent.

  Further, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP5-0 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1 is a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of special figure hold memories when the execution of the specific notice is decided is 2, and the prefetching notice effect. The control pattern SCP5-1 is a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of special figure reservation memories when the execution of the stop symbol advance notice or the background change notice is determined is 3, and the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP5-2 is a stop symbol. This is a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of special figure hold memories when the execution of the advance notice or the background change notice is decided is 4.

  In the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP5-0, the process data corresponding to the first change until the target change is executed is the process data that can execute a single effect, and the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP5- 1, the process data corresponding to the first and second changes until the target change is executed is set as process data that can execute a single effect. In the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-2, The process data corresponding to the first to third fluctuations until the target fluctuation is executed is the process data that can execute a single effect.

  As these pre-reading notice effect control patterns SCP5-0, 5-1, and 5-2, the process data corresponding to the plurality of times of change display until the target change is executed is a plurality of times until the target change is executed. For each variation display, a plurality of patterns having different lengths corresponding to the total time of variation display times of variation patterns determined by the CPU 103 are prepared in advance. That is, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, the variation category of the multiple variation display until the target variation is performed is only a non-reach loss, so that the special figure variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-1 to Either one has been decided. When the pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1 is determined, the sum of the change display times of the change patterns determined by the CPU 103 is calculated for each of a plurality of change displays until the target change is executed. The variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command received before the variation pattern designation command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is read.

  As shown in FIG. 25B, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 in non-reach (excluding during the time reduction control) is 10,000 ms, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is 5000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. Is set to 5000 ms. That is, the shortest fluctuation time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is 5000 ms, and the other fluctuation time is 10,000 ms, which is a multiple of 5000 ms.

  Therefore, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP5-0 is a variation pattern determined by the CPU 103 for the variation display until the target variation is executed as a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of variations is one until the target variation is performed. The fluctuation display time of 5000 ms, that is, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP5-0-1 in which the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) with the fluctuation time of 5000 ms is determined, and the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern An effect control pattern SCP5-1-2 in which a fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) having a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms is determined. That is, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-0 is a pattern corresponding to the variation time of each of the special figure variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-1 because the number of variations is one until the target variation is executed.

  The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-1 is a variation determined by the CPU 103 for each variation display until the target variation is executed as a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of variations is two until the target variation is performed. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-1-1 in which the total time of the pattern variation display time is 10000 ms, that is, the variation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) having the variation time of 5000 ms is determined as two variations, The total time of the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern is 15000 ms, that is, the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) with a fluctuation time of 5000 ms and the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 with a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms are determined one by one. The total time of the production control pattern SCP5-1-2 and the fluctuation pattern fluctuation display time is 2000 The ms, i.e., includes a presentation control pattern SCP5-1-3 the time-varying fluctuation pattern PA1-1 of 10000ms is determined Both variations, the. It should be noted that the order of determining the variation pattern in each pattern is not questioned.

  The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-2 is a variation determined by the CPU 103 for each variation display until the target variation is executed as a pattern corresponding to the case where the number of variations until the target variation is three. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-2-1 in which the total time of the pattern variation display time is 15000 ms, that is, the variation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) having the variation time of 5000 ms is determined as three variations, The total time of the fluctuation pattern fluctuation display time is 20000 ms, that is, the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) with a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is two fluctuations, and the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 with a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms is one fluctuation. The production control pattern SCP5-2-2 to be determined and the total time of the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern is 2 Effect control pattern SCP5-2 in which the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 having a fluctuation time of 10,000 ms is determined to be two fluctuations and the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, 1-3) having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is determined to be one fluctuation. 3 and an effect control pattern SCP5-2-4 in which the total time of the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern is 30000 ms, that is, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 whose fluctuation time is 10,000 ms is determined as three fluctuations. It should be noted that the order of determining the variation pattern in each pattern is not questioned.

  Thus, the shortest fluctuation time in the fluctuation times of the non-reach fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-1 to 5000 is 5000 ms, and the fluctuation times of the other non-reach fluctuation patterns PA1-1 are also multiples of the minimum fluctuation time. Further, even when the number of fluctuations until the target fluctuation is executed is two or three times, the combinations of the fluctuation patterns respectively determined by the fluctuation display until the target fluctuation is executed and the corresponding combinations. The total time of the variable display time can be calculated. Therefore, by preparing the pre-reading notice effect control pattern having a length calculated in advance, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern in each change display until the target change is started in S710, and the determination is made. It is possible to set a pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the total time of the fluctuation display time corresponding to the combination of the fluctuation patterns.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control performs continuous notice effects (pre-read notice patterns SYP1-1 to 3-) over the two-variation or three-variation fluctuation display until the target fluctuation is executed. 1 can be executed, and a series of specific notice effects (pre-read notice pattern SYP4) over two or three fluctuation displays until the target fluctuation is executed. (Specific notice based on -1) can be continuously executed.

  In addition, as an example of a notice effect that continuously executes a series of continuous specific notice effects, a specific notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1 is described. For example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, 1-2 is described. A series of a stop symbol notice based on the first notice effect, a background change notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1 (second notice effect), a stop sign notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 and a background change notice. It may be a pre-reading notice effect that continuously executes the specific notice effect.

  Specifically, in each of the prefetching notice patterns SYP1-1 to 31-1, combinations of variation patterns respectively determined by the variation display until the target variation is executed, as in the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1. In addition, a pre-reading notice effect control pattern having a length corresponding to the total display time (10000 ms, 15000 ms, 20000 ms, 25000 ms, 30000 ms) corresponding to each of the combinations is prepared.

  And if it is a stop symbol warning based on the pre-reading warning pattern SYP1-1, 1-2, for example, two fluctuations or three until the target fluctuation is executed for the image effect (specific warning effect) that the character B flies over the earth. A pattern in which the chance eyes A and the chance eyes B are displayed while continuously performing the fluctuation display of the fluctuations.

  In addition, if the background change notice is based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1, for example, two fluctuations or three fluctuations until the target fluctuation is performed on the image effect (specific notice effect) in which the character B flies in space instead of the earth. The pattern is continuously performed over the fluctuation display.

  Further, if the background change notice is based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1, for example, the chance eye A and the chance eye B are stopped when the character B is executing an image effect (specific notice effect) flying over the earth. At the same time, the pattern is such that the character B switches to an image effect of flying in space.

  In this way, each of the prefetching notice patterns SYP1-1 to 1-3-1 is executed in a series of continuous specific notice effects that are continuously executed over two or three fluctuation display until the target fluctuation is executed. In the case of an effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect based on the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 depending on which of the indication effects is “notice X”, “notice Y”, or “notice Z”. The suggestion effects (“notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z”) may be executed so that the proportions of the notices are different.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1, as the second notice effect at a plurality of timings during one variable display (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change). Each of the prefetch notice effects may be executed so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the timing of starting the background change notice.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is such that the proportion of the notice effect based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1 is different according to the effect mode of the stop symbol notice (chance eye A or B) as the first notice effect. Each prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 19, following the process of step S712, the special figure reserved memory number is set as a count initial value in a prefetch notice execution number counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the prefetch notice effect (step S713). Then, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S714).

  In this embodiment, in step S710, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-2, 2-2, 3-2, 4- in which the transition effect is executed at the next change in which the execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined. Even when 2 is determined, the number of reserved storage at that time is set in the pre-reading notice execution number counter in step S713, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in step S714. In other words, the variable display in which the transition effect is executed is also included in the prefetch notice effect period, but the variable display in which the transition effect is executed may not be included in the prefetch notice effect period.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the prefetching notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the next prefetching notice effect (step S715). In step S715, the determination may be made based on whether or not the next prefetch advance notice determined flag is on. Note that the next prefetch notice determination flag is set to the on state when it is decided to execute the next prefetch notice effect.

  If it is not decided to execute the next pre-reading notice effect (step S715; No), the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter (the pre-reading notice execution number count value) from the special figure hold memory number is set as the post-execution hold memory number. ) Is subtracted (step S716). Then, it is determined whether or not the post-execution pending storage number is “2” or more (such as “2” or “3”), and the variation category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss (step) S717). That is, in this embodiment, even when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, if the number of special figure hold memory (the number of post-execution hold memory) accumulated after that is the number that can execute the pre-read notice effect, After the pre-reading notice effect that is already being executed, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed only when the previous variation category is non-reach loss regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed. Is determined (steps S709 and S717 in FIG. 19). As a result, during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the game state changes, and the variation category determined at the time of winning changes. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency with the display result of the variable display that is the target of.

  When it is determined that the number of stored storage after execution is “2” or more and the variation category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss (step S717; Yes), the pre-reading notice already being executed After the effect, a second pre-reading notice determination process is executed to determine whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice effect and a pre-reading notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect in the case of execution (step S718). .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second prefetch notice determination process executed in step S718 of FIG. In the second prefetching notice determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a prefetching notice effect after the prefetching notice effect that is already being executed, and the effect of the prefetching notice effect in the case of execution. A prefetch notice pattern corresponding to the mode is determined (step S741).

  As an example, in the process of step S741, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect and a prefetch notice pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a plurality of prefetching notice patterns when the prefetching notice effect is executed, or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S741, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  The determination ratio illustrated in FIG. 23 is different from the determination ratio in step S710 illustrated in FIG. Specifically, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the ratio determined as “no execution” is higher than the determination ratio shown in FIG. That is, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the ratio determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect is lower than when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed. In addition, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the ratio determined as the pre-reading notice effect of the background change is lower than the determination ratio shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice effect is monotonous because the pre-reading notice effect execution ratio and the performance mode decision ratio are different depending on whether the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed or not. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the process of step S741, the prefetching notice effect control pattern in the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1 is shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP5-0-1 to 5-2-4 shown in 25 (B) is determined.

  Further, the determination ratio of the effect mode type in the process of step S741 is the same as the determination ratio in step S710 shown in FIG. In addition, the determination ratio of the production mode type in the process of step S741 may be different from the determination ratio of the production mode type in step S710. By doing so, the mode of the production mode to be shifted becomes monotonous. Can be prevented.

  Subsequently, based on the determination by the process in step S741, it is determined whether or not “no execution” is performed in which the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (step S742). At this time, if it is “no execution” (step S742; Yes), the second prefetch notice determination process is terminated. If it is other than “no execution” (step S742; No), the prefetching notice effect control pattern (FIG. 25) corresponding to the determined prefetching notice pattern and the current special figure reservation storage number is provided in the RAM 122 or the like next time. It is set in a buffer for storing the pre-reading notice control pattern (step S743).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S743, the post-execution reserved memory number is set as the count initial value in the prefetching notice execution number counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the next prefetching notice effect (step S744). Then, the next prefetch notice determination flag indicating that the next prefetch notice effect has been decided to be executed is set to the on state (step S745), and the second prefetch notice determination process is ended.

  After executing the processing of steps S714 and S718, or when it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (step S704; Yes), the current reserved storage number is “2” to “4” in step S709. ”, When it is determined that the previous variation category is not only non-reach loss (step S709; No), or when“ no execution ”is determined in step S711. (Step S711; Yes), when it is determined in Step S717 that the post-execution hold count is not "2" or more, or when it is determined that the previous variation category is not only non-reach loss (Step S717) ; No), the latest start opening prize designation stored in the start command received command buffer 194A Command determines whether the first start hole winning designation command (step S719).

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S719 (step S719; Yes), the special game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. Control to update the corresponding display part is performed (step S720). In step S720, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S719 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S719; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. Is controlled to update the display part corresponding to the newly reserved (step S721). In step S721, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received (step S707; No), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start command receiving command buffer 194A ( Step S731). For example, a storage area for undecided information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undecided information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  After the process of step S731, the display parts indicating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are respectively displayed as the common display at the time of the reserved display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The mode is changed to a mode (for example, round gray display), and the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved state is also displayed in the common non-normal display mode (step S732). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be normally received, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second If it is possible to identify the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, the hold display is updated in the normal display mode. Also good. The display mode at the time of abnormal is different from the normal display mode or special display mode by changing part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part, It is only necessary to be able to recognize in a recognizable manner that a failure has occurred. In addition, while only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the display form in the abnormal state, the display form in the other display parts may not be changed.

  After performing the process of step S732, for example, after setting the pre-reading notice restriction, such as setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (step S733), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, the process of steps S710 and S718 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. The Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the starting opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command and a reserved memory number notification command, can be recognized. When it is missed, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed until the execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a variation pattern command, etc. that designates the determination result at the start winning occurrence is recognizable, the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is displayed. You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed until execution is complete | finished. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent, so that the player does not feel distrust.

  For example, when a part of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command, variation category command, or variation pattern command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, a pre-reading notice based on the judgment result You may restrict | limit so that production may not be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a pre-reading notice effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, The pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the one start winning opening is limited. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, when part or all of the reserved memory information such as the start opening prize designation command or the pending memory count notification command is missed in the high base state, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the variation Even if the determination result information such as the pattern command is normally received, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, at least a part of the prefetch notice effect (for example, the prefetch notice effect with the lowest reliability, etc.) is executed when a part of the hold information such as the start opening prize designation command or the hold memory number notification command is missed. You may allow that. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  For example, when a part of determination result information such as a symbol designation command, a variation category command, or a variation pattern command is missed, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability) is executed. You may allow that. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  Alternatively, for example, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a variation pattern command do not match, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability). Etc.) may be permitted. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 24, a start prize is generated at timing t0 during variable display when the special figure holding memory number is “2”, and it is determined that a pre-reading notice is executed for the start prize. And Here, it is assumed that the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 is determined. In this case, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state, and the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A stops from the next variable display is executed. When a start winning occurs during execution of this pre-reading notice effect and the number of stored memories after execution becomes 2 or more, it becomes possible to determine the next pre-reading notice effect from that point (timing t1). That is, the pre-reading notice effect can be determined based on the start prize at the timing t1 or t2 in FIG. On the other hand, the pre-reading notice execution flag is cleared to the off state at the start of variable display (timing t3) which is the target of the prefetching notice effect. In a conventional gaming machine that executes a prefetching notice effect, the process of determining a new prefetching notice effect is limited when the prefetching notice effect is being executed, that is, during a period when the prefetching notice execution flag is on. It was supposed to be. In addition, in other gaming machines that execute the conventional pre-reading notice effect, the number of variable displays that execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined at the time of starting winning, and the variable display number that executes the pre-reading notice effect that is determined later is the first. When it overlaps with the determined number of times of variable display for executing the pre-reading notice effect, a process for adjusting the overlapping portion is executed. In this embodiment, the post-execution hold memory number, which is a value obtained by subtracting the value of the prefetch notice execution count counter (prefetch notice execution count count value) from the special figure hold memory count, is a number that can execute the prefetch notice effect. At the time (timing t1 in FIG. 24), the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined, so that the pre-reading notice effect (continuous effect) is prevented from being duplicated, and the pre-reading notice is suitably obtained with simple control. The production can be determined.

  After the prefetch notice determination process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 18, a prefetch notice restriction release setting process is executed (step S162). In the prefetching notice restriction release setting process, when prefetching notice restriction is restricted so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a process for releasing the restriction based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a prefetching notice effect being executed are performed. In response to the completion, a process for enabling execution of a new prefetch notice effect is executed. For example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is in the ON state, the value of the remaining notice count counter is decremented by 1 each time the change starts, and the value of the remaining notice count counter becomes 0. The pre-reading notice execution flag is reset to the off state. When the pre-reading notice restriction flag is in the on state, the start winning prize command stored effectively corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning prize receiving command buffer 194A. On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, the restriction that prevents the prefetching notice effect from being executed, for example, is cleared by clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag, for example. It should be noted that the restriction that prevents the pre-reading notice effect from being executed may be released on condition that the pending storage in which the command is missed or the determination result is inconsistent has been exhausted.

  After executing the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of effect symbols on the image 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 S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the effect symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a definite 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 variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the effect symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to the above, the finalized design symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the production symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. 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 variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the definite production symbol on the production control board 12 side. When the confirmed effect symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In 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 hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” (step S523).

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

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

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a chance to release, a final effect that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit” A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of performance symbols. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of definite effect symbols that constitutes one of the opening chance eyes by referring to. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite effect design which becomes.

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

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a prefetch notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. In the prefetching advance notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a second start winning interruption (step S602). If there is no interruption for the second start winning prize (step S602; No), the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is decremented by 1 (step S603), and the process proceeds to step S604. If there is a second start winning interruption (step S602; Yes), the process proceeds to step S604.

  In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. When a pre-reading notice effect is executed using the hold data corresponding to the winning at the first starting winning opening, if a winning at the second starting winning opening (interruption of the second starting winning) occurs, the winning The variable display corresponding to is preferentially executed, and if the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter corresponding to the number of times of variable display for executing the prefetching notice effect is subtracted as it is, the prefetching notice effect is executed. Inconsistencies occur in the number of variable displays and the display results of variable displays that are targets of the pre-reading notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second start winning interruption occurs, the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is not subtracted, so that it is inconsistent with the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect. Can be prevented. Whether or not the second start winning interruption has occurred may be determined based on whether or not the second start opening winning designation command is received when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on.

  When the second start winning interruption occurs, the value of the pre-reading notice execution count counter is not subtracted. The pre-reading notice effect is repeatedly executed. When the second start winning interruption occurs, the pre-reading notice effect may be interrupted during variable display based on the winning, or the pre-reading notice effect in a dedicated effect mode may be executed. Alternatively, other effects such as an effect of notifying that an interruption of the second start prize has occurred may be executed.

  Subsequently, a setting for executing the prefetching notice effect is performed based on the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter and the prefetching notice effect control pattern set in the buffer for storing the prefetching notice control pattern (step S604). In the process of step S604, the setting for executing the prefetch notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol notice, a process for determining which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 21 should be stopped may be executed. In this case, instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 27, control for stopping and displaying the chance eye A or chance eye B is executed. If it is a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing background change notice, control for stopping and displaying the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 27 is executed. In the case of a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing stop symbol advance notice, instead of the process of determining the non-reach combination in step S524 of FIG. 27, the process of determining the chance eye A or chance eye B to be stopped and displayed. May be executed. Also, before the step S524 of FIG. 27, the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed, and if the chance to stop display is determined, the process of the step S524 of FIG. 27 may be skipped. Good. By doing in this way, the duplication of the process which determines a stop symbol can be avoided.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 (step S605). If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is not 0 (step S605; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the prefetching advance execution number counter is 0 (step S605; Yes), it is determined whether or not the next prefetching notice determined flag is on (step S606). If the next pre-reading advance notice determined flag is not on (step S606; No), the pre-reading advance notice execution flag is cleared to the off state (step S607). When the value of the pre-reading advance notice execution counter is 0 and the next pre-reading notice determined flag is OFF, the current change is a change that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the pre-reading notice effect ends. This is the case. Thereafter, the prefetch advance notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the next prefetching advance notice determined flag is on (step S606; Yes), the next prefetching advance notice determined flag is cleared to an off state (step S608), and the next prefetching notice execution number counter is set to the next prefetch notice execution number counter. The value is set (step S609), and the prefetching notice effect control pattern set in the next prefetching notice control pattern storage buffer is reset in the prefetching notice control pattern storage buffer (step S610). By executing the processing of steps S608 to S610, the prefetching notice effect determined in the second prefetching notice determination process shown in FIG. 22 can be continuously executed after the currently executed prefetching notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the prefetch advance notice execution setting process is terminated.

  After executing the pre-reading notice execution setting process in step S535, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed are determined (step S529). . As an example, in the process of step S529, a pre-change changing notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number for the changing notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28 (A), a change notice is made depending on whether the change pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence of the performance and the decision rate of the changing notice pattern are varied.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is “Leach Loss”, the rate at which the changing notice effect is executed (ratio determined other than “No Notice Execution”) is greater than the case of “Non-Leach Loss”. When the fluctuation pattern is “big hit”, the percentage of the announcement effect during fluctuation is higher than when it is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “small hit” . In each change notice pattern, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit” is high in the order of “notice Z”, “notice Y”, and “notice X”. With such a setting, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed by executing the changing notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a specific pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are changed at a special determination ratio as shown in FIG. Is to be decided. Specifically, in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed, before the background change notice is executed yet. In some cases, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are determined at a special determination ratio as shown in FIG. Note that when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the variable display result up to the change that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”. Therefore, in FIG. Only shows. In the determination ratio in FIG. 28B, the ratio determined as “notice Y” is higher than the determination ratio in the case of “non-reach loss” in FIG. Is always determined as “notice Y”). With such a setting, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice will be executed according to the effect mode of the changing notice effect. Will improve.

  In this embodiment, when the “notice Z” changing notice effect is executed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the “notice Y” changing notice effect is executed. Therefore, the player may be discouraged when the notice effect during fluctuation of “notice Y” is normally executed. However, when the pre-reading notice effect of “preliminary notice” is executed when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the ratio (pre-reading) of the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice after that is executed. The ratio of the notice pattern SYP3-1) increases. The prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the prefetching notice effects. Therefore, when the prefetching notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the notice notice effect during the change of “notice Y” Even if is executed, the subsequent display result can be expected, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the effect mode of each changing notice pattern may be different so as to be distinguishable. For example, the notice X is a changing notice pattern for executing a changing notice effect for “character display”, and the notice Y is a changing notice pattern for executing a changing notice effect for “step-up operation”. Z is a changing notice pattern for executing the changing notice effect of “operation notice”.

  In the “character display” changing notice effect, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example.

  In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, during the variable display of the effect symbol, for example, an effect of switching and displaying a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. There may be an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the display. It should be noted that in the notice effect during fluctuation of the “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the changing notice effect may be terminated without switching the effect image. Further, in the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by the effect operation of moving the movable member in a plurality of types of motion modes in a predetermined order during the variable display of the effect symbol ( An effect operation such as stepping up) may be performed. Note that in the “step-up operation” during the fluctuating notice effect, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation mode, the effect operation in the notice effect is terminated without switching to the second-stage effect operation. You may make it happen.

  In the “notice of operation change” notice effect during change, for example, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is changed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the effect symbol. Or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R to change the rendering operation. As an example, in the changing notice of “operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the effect symbol. The operation promotion effect is obtained by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby allowing the player to perform the operation of the stick controller 31 </ b> A in a predetermined operation mode. Any production operation that prompts the operation may be used.

  In this embodiment, the during-change notice effects of “character display”, “step-up operation”, and “operation notice” are executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change. Specifically, the execution timing of “operation notice” is the earliest, and the execution timing of “character display” is the latest. Therefore, the big hit reliability differs depending on not only the effect mode of the changing notice effect but also the execution timing. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  After executing the process of step S529, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect of a predetermined mode such as an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. For example, when the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect of the character display notice is made, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the effect symbol and the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. It is only necessary to start the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, In S212, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a variation pattern command are produced from the main board 11 based on the determination determination in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  On the side of the production control board 12, for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 in FIG. 18, if the prefetching notice is not limited (step S704; No), the change up to the previous time is performed. If the category or the like is in a state in which the prefetching notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect, the prefetching notice pattern, and the like are determined in step S710 of FIG. Based on the determination result, a prefetch notice effect is executed over a plurality of variations.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed. FIG. 30A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute and shift to the chance mode. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 25 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), when the change at that time ends, the effect mode shifts to the chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect starts from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped. Which chance B to stop here is determined in step S604 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the prefetching notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 30E and 30F, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) stops.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, in correspondence with the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 30 (G) to (I), after the variation starts, the reach is reached and the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice, it is possible to notify the possibility of a big hit or reach by stopping a predetermined chance eye over a plurality of fluctuations. .

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed. FIG. 31A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 is displayed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute and shift to the chance mode. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 25 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the change at that time ends, the effect mode shifts to the chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect starts from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 31C to 31E, for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the background image in the image display device 5 is displayed. The image changes from an image with the motif of the day (normal background image) to a background image with the motif of the night (special background image). In addition, the stop symbol at this time becomes an effect symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 31 (F) and 31 (G), the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 31H to 31J, reach is made after the variation starts, and the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice, a special background image that is different from the usual over a plurality of fluctuations may be noticed, and the possibility of becoming a big hit or reach may be noticed. it can. Although the stop symbol during execution of the background change notice is described as a combination of non-reach loses, the chance may be stopped also in this case.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5 when a pre-reading notice effect of a background change notice is executed after a stop symbol notice. FIG. 32A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute and shift to the super chance mode. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 25 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the change at that time ends, the effect mode shifts to the super chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect starts from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S604 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 32 (E) to (G), for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5. The background image changes from an image having a day motif (normal background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). In addition, the stop symbol at this time becomes an effect symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, in correspondence with the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 32 (H) to (J), reach is made after the fluctuation starts, and the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  As described above, in the prefetching notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background change that changes to a special background image different from the normal after the stop sign notice that the chance eye A is stopped is executed. By executing the notice, it is possible to notify the possibility of a big hit or the possibility of reaching.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and after that, the background change notice is not executed, the biggest hit reliability is the lowest among the pre-read notice notices, but the background change notice is executed. In such a case, the reliability of the big hit is the highest in the pre-reading notice effect. Thus, by providing the prefetching notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the production mode indicating that the reliability is low to the production mode that indicates that the reliability is high, the prefetching notice production of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in this case, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the transition effect is executed before the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice. FIG. 33A shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. In step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 is displayed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute and shift to the super chance mode. Since the number of reserved memories is 4 due to the winning at this time, the prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 shown in FIG. 25 is set in the process of step S712.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the change at that time is finished, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), character B appears during the next change display, and FIG. 33 (D) shows. As shown in the figure, at the end of the change display, that is, when the production symbol is stopped and displayed, a dialogue screen is displayed for character B to “enter the super chance mode !!” and the next change is made to the super chance mode. To be notified. In the case of shifting to the chance mode, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, a dialogue screen in which the character B scolds “chance mode entry!” Is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), when the change at that time ends, the effect mode shifts to the super chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect starts from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started (the second change after execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined), for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 ”) stops. Which chance B to stop here is determined in step S604 in FIG.

  Then, in the second change after the start of the pre-reading notice effect (the third change after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined), for example, as shown in FIGS. “2 ・ 3 ・ 4”) stops.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 33 (I) to (K), reach is made after the variation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As described above, when the number of special figure hold memory until the target change is started is 4, whether or not to shift to the chance mode or the super chance mode before the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is started Since the transition notification effect for informing the player is started, it is possible to clearly tell the player that the prefetch notice effect is started.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the specific notice is executed. FIG. 34A shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP4-1 is displayed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, any one of the prefetch notice effect control patterns SCP5-1-1 to SCP5-1-1 to 3 shown in FIG. 25 is set in the process of step S712. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for the effect time corresponding to the combination of the variation patterns up to the previous time is set.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the change at that time is finished, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), when the next change display is started, the display screen in the image display device 5 is The effect image for the specific notice is switched and the effect symbol is reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. In this embodiment, the effect image for the specific notice is that the character B continues to fly over the earth and outer space from the start of the specific notice until the start of the target variation display. ing.

  After switching to the specific preview effect image, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), when the first variation display time of the change is over after the start of the pre-read notification effect, the change of the effect symbol is displayed at the right corner of the display screen. Although the display is stopped, the image of the character B flying is continuously displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), when the second change is started after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the change display of the effect symbol is started at the right corner of the display screen, and the background image is displayed on the earth. However, the image of the character B flying is continuously displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (F), when the variation display time of the second variation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect is ended, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped at the right corner of the display screen and the flight is performed. The character B that has been faded out to the right side of the screen.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of a specific notice, a series of effects can be executed continuously over a plurality of fluctuation displays up to the target fluctuation, so that a long time can be used by using a plurality of fluctuation times. It is possible to execute the production.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, as a pre-reading notice effect pattern (pre-reading notice pattern), the image display device 5 has a chance of being predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays. A pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1 in which A stops, a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 in which a predetermined chance B in the image display device 5 stops in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays, and the display device 5 The background image in FIG. 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 that becomes the special background image until the variable display to be noticed is executed, and the image display device 5 After the predetermined chance A on the display device 5 stops, the background image on the display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and a notice is given. Until the target variable display is executed, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 serving as the special background image and the effect image in which the character B flies on the image display device 5 are continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays. And a series of continuous pre-reading notice patterns SYP4-1. The pattern of the prefetching notice effect is not limited to these, and a pattern of the prefetching notice effect other than these may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 35, as a look-ahead notice pattern of a look-ahead notice effect executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops at the first fluctuation and the chance eye B stops at the second fluctuation. The background image may be changed to a special background image in the third change, and the change may be continuously executed in the special background image in the fourth change. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability is stepped up step by step, allowing the player to pay attention to changes in the production mode, and improving the fun of the game To do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice pattern is determined by determining the pre-reading notice pattern. However, as a result, similar to the above-described embodiment. As long as the control for executing the pre-reading notice effect is performed, the method of determining the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

  For example, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed depending on the display result or variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. It may be determined for each change. Specifically, when the display result of the variation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is “big hit”, it is only necessary that the prefetching notice effect in the production mode with higher jackpot reliability is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to store the effect mode in the previous variation so that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode having a lower jackpot reliability than the effect mode of the previous variation is not executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect that a big hit reliability falls as a prefetch notice effect (continuous effect) progresses.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed, the timing of changing from the normal background image to the special background image is not particularly mentioned, but the fluctuation for executing the background change notice is not mentioned. The timing at which the normal background image is changed to the special background image may be changed at any timing.

  For example, except when executing the background change notice in the variable display that is the target of the prefetch notice effect (SCP4-0 prefetch notice effect control pattern shown in FIG. 25), Alternatively, the normal background image may be changed to a special background image at any end of the change. In this case, for example, in step S710 shown in FIG. 19 or in step S741 in FIG. 22, it is determined other than “no execution” corresponding to not executing the pre-reading notice effect (steps S711, S742; No). ), It is determined whether or not the prefetching notice pattern is SYP3-1 corresponding to the background change notice being executed after the stop symbol notice (step S751). If the pre-read notice pattern is other than SYP3-1 (step S751; No), the process proceeds to step S712 or S743.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 (step S751; Yes), the change timing of the background image in the background change notice (second change in the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1) is either at the start of change or at the end of change. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S752). By adopting the start of change or the end of change as the change timing of the background image, the difference in change timing becomes clear to the player, and an effect that is easy to understand for the player can be executed.

  In the process of step S752, the change timing is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variation category to be subjected to the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit” To do. For example, in the process of step S752, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36B, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the change category. When the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player expects the background image to change at the end of the change, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the variation category is “big hit”, it is easily determined at the end of the variation. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation higher than the jackpot reliability when it is at the start of the fluctuation. Note that by increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change. As a result, it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  Note that, contrary to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36B, the change timing may be easily determined at the start of change regardless of the change category, or when the change category is “big hit”, You may make it easy to determine at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the big hit reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start of fluctuation.

  In FIG. 36A, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP3-1. However, when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP2-1. In addition, the change timing of the background image may be determined. In addition, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed based on the display result or the variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. If it is determined for each change and it is determined to execute the background change notice, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

  After determining the change timing of the background image in step S752, the process proceeds to step S712 or S743. In this modification, a pattern as shown in FIG. 37 is provided as a prefetch notice effect control pattern of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 according to the change timing. Then, in the process of step S712 or S743, according to the determination result in step S752, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts to change with the number of reserved memories 3), SCP4-1-2 (holding) SCP 4-2-1 (when the change timing starts when the change timing starts when the number of changes is 3) and SCP4-2-2 (when the change timing changes when the change is the end of change) Any one may be set.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is. FIG. 38A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the effect symbol is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. It is determined to execute and shift to the chance mode, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the start of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. 37 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), when the change at that time is finished, the effect mode shifts to the chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 38C and 38D, for example, the chance eye CA1 ("1.1.2") is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S604 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 38E, the background image in the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation is from an image (normal background image) with the daytime motif. Changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), the effect symbols constituting the non-reach lose combination are stopped. In FIG. 38 (F), the chance eye A may be stopped.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 38 (G) to 38 (I), reach is made after the variation is started, and the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice and the change timing of the background change notice is at the end of the change. It is. FIG. 39A shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol variation is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is determined to execute and to shift to the super chance mode, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the end of the change. Since the number of reserved storage is 4 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-2-2 shown in FIG. 37 is set in the process of step S712.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the change at that time is completed, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), character B appears during the next change display, and FIG. 39 (D) shows. As shown in the figure, when the change display ends, that is, when the production symbol is stopped and displayed, a dialogue screen is displayed for character B to “enter the super chance mode !!” and the next change shifts to the super chance mode. To be notified.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (E), when the change at that time ends, the effect mode shifts to the super chance mode and the pre-reading notice effect starts from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 39E and 39F, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S604 in FIG.

  Then, in the second variation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (G), after the variation of the decorative symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), the non-reach loss combination is changed. When the decorative pattern to be configured stops (at the end of change), the background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image having a noon motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Change. In addition, you may make it a chance eye stop in FIG.39 (H).

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 39 (I) to (K), reach is made after the variation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the big hit reliability is higher when the background changes at the end of the change than when the background changes at the start of the change, as shown in FIG. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change, Since it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started is derived. Before the display, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the effect symbol display areas 5L, Implementation of the above on a game machine that performs an effect (variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”) that performs a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times) an effect display that fluctuates the decorative symbols again at 5C and 5R (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) The concept of the form can be applied. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the continuous notice effect (continuous effect) that has been executed over a plurality of variations may be performed over a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous variations in one variation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is prevented from overlapping, and after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is terminated, and then the new variable display immediately after The pre-reading notice effect was enabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect ends after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, a new pre-reading notice effect can be executed after a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed. Also good.

  For example, after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, after the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is finished, a new pre-reading notice effect can be executed after one variable display is executed. Will be described.

  FIG. 40 shows a case where a new pre-reading notice effect can be executed after one variable display is executed after the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect ends after the start of the pre-reading notice effect. In a modification, it is a timing chart in the case of performing a prefetch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 40, a start prize is generated at timing t10 during variable display when the special figure holding storage number is “2”, and it is determined to perform a pre-reading notice for the start prize. And Here, it is assumed that the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 is determined. In this case, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state, and the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A stops from the next variable display is executed. When a start prize is generated during execution of this pre-reading notice effect, and the number of special figure hold memories stored after the next hold data of the target of the pre-read notice effect becomes 2 or more, the next time from that time (timing t12) It becomes possible to determine the pre-reading notice effect. That is, the pre-reading notice effect is not determined based on the start prize at the timing t11 in FIG. 40, while the pre-reading notice effect can be determined based on the start prize at the timing t12. The pre-reading notice execution flag is cleared to the off state at the start of variable display (timing t13) that is the target of the prefetching notice effect.

  In a conventional gaming machine that executes a prefetching notice effect, the process of determining a new prefetching notice effect is limited when the prefetching notice effect is being executed, that is, during a period when the prefetching notice execution flag is on. It was supposed to be. In addition, in other gaming machines that execute the conventional pre-reading notice effect, the number of variable displays that execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined at the time of starting winning, and the variable display number that executes the pre-reading notice effect that is determined later is the first. When it overlaps with the determined number of times of variable display for executing the pre-reading notice effect, a process for adjusting the overlapping portion is executed. In this modification, the next prefetch notice effect can be determined when the number of special figure hold memories stored after the next hold data of the target of the prefetch notice effect becomes 2 or more (timing t12 in FIG. 40). Therefore, the prefetching notice effect can be suitably determined by simple control while preventing the prefetching notice effect (continuous effect) from being duplicated. In addition, it may be misunderstood that a plurality of pre-reading notice effects are continuous effects by sandwiching a predetermined number of variable displays after the pre-reading notice effect is executed until the next pre-reading notice effect is executed. It can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 40, after the pre-reading notice effect is started, after the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect ends, a new pre-reading notice effect is executed after one variable display is executed. The control that can be performed may be any control.

  For example, if it is determined in step S710 in FIG. 19 to execute the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 41A, a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of special-drawing reservations stored in the pre-reading notice execution number counter is used as the initial count value. Setting is made (step S753). If it is determined in step S606 shown in FIG. 29 that the next prefetch determination completed flag is in the on state, as shown in FIG. A value obtained by adding 1 to the value is set as a count initial value (step S611). In this way, by setting a value one more than the actual number of times of executing the prefetching notice effect in the prefetching notice execution number counter, as shown in FIG. 42, the prefetching notice effect is displayed in the next variable display of the target of the prefetching notice effect. Can be limited.

  Further, as another control method, in step S716 of FIG. 19, after storing the value obtained by subtracting the pre-reading notice execution count value from the special figure hold storage count as the post-execution hold storage count, as shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether the post-execution pending storage number is 3 or more (step S771). Then, when the post-execution pending storage number is 3 or more (step S771; Yes), the second prefetch notice determination process (step S718) is executed. Then, in the second prefetch notice determination process, when it is decided to execute the prefetch notice effect, as shown in FIG. 44, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the post-execution reserved memory number is set in the next prefetch notice execution count counter. (Step S781). In the prefetching advance notice execution setting process, as shown in FIG. 45, when the prefetching notice execution count value is 0 (step S605; Yes), the next prefetch notice determined flag is on. In the case (step S606; Yes), a standby flag indicating that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is waited until one variable display is executed is set to an on state (step S621). Then, in the prefetch advance notice execution setting process executed at the start of the next fluctuation after the standby flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the standby flag is on (step S622; Yes), and the standby flag is off. (Step S623), the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect is executed from the next variable display (steps S608 to 610). Such control can also limit the prefetching notice effect in the next variable display of the target of the prefetching notice effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed over the variable display of the number corresponding to the special figure holding memory number and the post-execution holding memory number at that time. However, the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect may be determined. For example, as the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to determine the number of times (for example, 2 times or 3 times) smaller than the number of special figure hold memory and the number of hold memory after execution (for example, 3 or 4). Good. After the start of the pre-reading notice effect, after the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect has ended, if a new pre-reading notice effect can be executed after a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed, When the variable number of times of executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the number of reserved memories, the number of times smaller than the number of reserved memories after execution may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice and the background change notice can be executed, and when these pre-reading notice effects are already being executed (the pre-reading notice execution count value is If it is not 0), it has been determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect based on whether or not the post-execution hold count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. This is not limited to this, and when a special look-ahead notice effect such as a stop symbol notice and a background change notice is executed, the stop symbol notice and the background change notice are already provided. Regardless of whether or not is being executed, a special prefetch notice effect may be made executable. As a special look-ahead notice effect, a notice effect (memory notice) that changes the display mode of the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H can be cited. Such special pre-reading notice effects may be determined by separate processing for the stop symbol notice and the background change notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, when a winning is won, the winning determination process (step S212) shown in FIG. 14 is performed to determine the display result, the variation category, and the variation pattern at the time of winning, and the determination result. The pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the above, but the display result, the variation category, and the variation pattern are determined at an arbitrary timing before the display result is determined in step S240 in FIG. A pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 23, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, “no execution” is determined so as not to execute the pre-reading notice effect than when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed. However, the ratio determined to execute the prefetching notice effect may be high. By doing in this way, the frequency with which a prefetch notice effect is performed can be improved.

  Moreover, as an example in which the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice effect is different depending on whether the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed or not, as shown in FIGS. , It is not limited to those that change the determination rate of some pre-reading notice patterns, but the production mode that can be determined when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed can be decided when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed You may make it different from an aspect. By doing in this way, when a pre-reading notice effect continues, a special effect etc. can be performed and the interest of a game improves.

  In addition, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, a definitive effect symbol that is a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started is derived. Until the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, all the effect symbol display areas 5L, Implementation of the above on a gaming machine that executes an effect (variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”) that causes the effect symbol to be changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) at 5C and 5R a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The concept of the form can be applied.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the continuous notice effect (continuous effect) that has been executed over a plurality of times may be executed over a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous changes in one change.

  The continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in the above-described embodiment or modification is a stop symbol notice or a background change notice, but these are examples of the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect is at least the first notice effect. A pattern for executing (stop symbol notice in the above-described embodiment) and a second notice effect (background change in the above-described embodiment, etc.) having a higher ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in a specific display result than the first notice effect. It is only necessary to provide a pattern for executing (notice) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. And there are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the proportion of execution of the notice effect differs in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed according to the effect form of the first notice effect. It only has to be like this. Such a continuous notice effect may be anything that can inform the player that it is a series of effects, such as an effect that outputs a sound, an effect that lights a lamp, an effect that causes a special operation to the effect symbol, and an effect symbol An effect that adds a special effect to an effect, an effect due to display other than the effect symbol, an effect that operates an effect movable object provided in the game area, or an effect that combines these effects.

  Further, the stop symbol notice in the above embodiment is one in which a combination of effect symbols (chance) determined in advance in the image display device 5 is stopped. A special symbol for a continuous notice effect different from the effected symbol may be stopped.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the stop symbol advance of a mode with low reliability (those which stop chance chance A) is performed among a plurality of stop symbol previews, the stop of a mode with high reliability is performed. The ratio at which the background change notice is executed after that is higher than when the symbol notice (the chance eye B stops) is executed. On the contrary, when a stop symbol advance notice with a high degree of reliability (a chance eye B stops) is executed, a stop symbol advance notice with a low reliability (a chance eye A stops) ) May be executed at a higher rate after the background change notice is executed. In this way, the player can expect to develop a more reliable background change notice when it becomes a highly reliable stop symbol notice, and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed, compared with the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed. In the case, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability were higher, but on the contrary, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed. In the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability may be increased. In this way, the player pays attention to which of the stop symbol notice and the background change notice starts from the prefetch notice effect.

  Further, in step 752 of FIG. 36A, the background change timing in the background change notice is determined to be either at the start of change or at the end of change. You may provide timings other than these as timing. For example, the background may change during the change. In this case, in step 752 in FIG. 36A, it is only necessary to determine which change timing is to be set, and thereafter, to set an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result. By doing so, the background change timing in the background change notice becomes various, and the player pays attention to the change timing.

  Further, in step 752 of FIG. 36A, the change category to be notified is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “ The change timing is determined based on whether it is “reach lose” or “big hit”. Not limited to this, which reach is executed when the variable category or variable display result is “Leach Loss” or “Big Bonus”, or when the variable category or variable display result is “Big Hit” The change timing may be determined on the basis of the degree of advantage for the player, such as whether it is a big hit type. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify and suggest which reach is executed and which jackpot type is to be performed according to the background change timing in the background change notification. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a latent state (latent mode) that does not notify whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, in the latent state, changes depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable state The timing may be determined. In this way, the gaming state can be suggested by the background change timing in the background change notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided as changing notice effects during change, and it has been described that the effect aspects are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” may all have the same production mode, and only the execution timing may differ. For example, the earliest execution timing from the start of fluctuation may be “notice X” and the latest may be “notice Z”. By doing so, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that when the stop symbol notice is being executed, the background change notice may be more easily executed as the execution timing of the changing notice effect is delayed. In this way, the player can pay attention to whether or not the changing notice effect is executed until the end of the change. Further, the earlier the execution timing of the changing notice effect may be, the easier the background change notice is executed. In this way, it is possible to make a notification at a timing that does not cause the stop of the effect symbol, and it is possible to focus on whether or not the changing notice effect is executed immediately after the start of the change. In addition, a plurality of execution timings of “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided in a single change, and a transition is made from a variable display result or a stop symbol notice to a background change notice. The execution timing may be determined based on whether or not. This also makes it possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result will be “big hit” or that the reach will be executed, depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed and the pre-reading notice pattern in the case of execution are determined on the side of the effect control board 12, but at least a part of these determinations is on the main board 11 side. You may make it decide by. For example, on the side of the main board 11, it may be determined whether or not the background change notice can be executed as the prefetch notice effect. This determination may be performed in parallel with the determination of the variation pattern and the variation time. When it is determined that the background change notice can be executed on the main board 11 side, a command to that effect is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control board 12 side. Then, based on the reception of the command, it may be determined whether to actually execute the background change notice. In this case, after starting the pre-reading notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice), it may be easier to determine that the background change notice is executed on the effect control board 12 side as the noticeable variable display is closer. Further, if it is not determined that the background change notice is executed until the notice target variable display is made, the background change notice may be forcibly executed in the notice target variable display.

  After a definitive effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, a big hit promotion effect that informs whether or not to control to a probable change state is executed when in a big hit gaming state, such as during a round in a big hit gaming state In this case, as the jackpot promotion promotion effect, when the same symbol as the demonstration symbol is variably displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot gaming state, and the same symbol is aligned on the effective line, the probable bonus jackpot effect. May be executed. By doing in this way, the promotion effect during the big hit can be executed in the same manner as the variable display game of the production symbol, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during an interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during a round. It is preferable to perform a notification to the effect that the firing of the continuation is continued. This prevents the player from mistaking the game state that the big hit gaming state has ended, stopping the launch of the game ball and ending the round over time, etc. it can.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific notice as the pre-reading notice effect is obtained when any one of the special figure fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA3 of a plurality of fluctuation display until the target fluctuation is executed is determined. Since the execution control is possible, the CPU 120 for effect control calculates the total time of the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the CPU 103 for each fluctuation display until the target fluctuation is executed, and corresponds to the calculated total time. Although any one of the pre-reading notice effect control patterns SCP5-1-1 to SCP5-2-4 can be determined, only the variable category command is transmitted in the start winning determination process, or the start winning determination process Even when it is set as the structure which does not perform, it is good also as specific execution being executable.

  Specifically, when there are a plurality of reserved memories at the start of variation, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect control pattern having a variation time with a length that includes at least the variation times of special symbols for the plurality of times. You may make it select. That is, for the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern read at the start of variation, the shortest variation time (5000 ms in the above embodiment) among the variation times of the multiple types of special figure variation patterns is multiplied by the remaining number of pending storages. An effect control variation pattern having a variation time including at least a temporary variation time obtained by adding time is selected as a specific-time effect control pattern to be selected in the specific advance notice.

  The specific time effect control pattern selected at this time has a longer variation time than the special figure variation pattern of the variation, so that it is possible to select a specific effect that can be executed within the long variation time. Become. Here, the special-time effect control pattern having a variation time corresponding to a plurality of variations of the special symbol is determined without waiting for the remaining lottery result (random value MR3) stored in the holding storage buffer to be read. . In this way, by making it possible to select the specific-time effect control pattern regardless of the variation time of the special figure variation pattern of the variation, it is also possible to execute an effect different from the original effect corresponding to the lottery result. .

  Further, in this case, the plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns have respective fluctuation times that are multiples (for example, 10000 ms, 15000 ms, etc.) of the shortest fluctuation time (eg, 5000 ms) among the fluctuation times of the plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. It is preferable that they are set as follows. By doing in this way, each of the multiple types of special figure fluctuation patterns is set to have a fluctuation time that is a multiple of the shortest fluctuation time as a reference. Since the total variation time when combined is limited to some extent, the variation times of a plurality of types of effect control patterns can be reduced to some extent, and the design of each effect control pattern is facilitated. In addition, since the variation time of the special figure variation pattern is known only when the variation is started, the variation time of the specific-time effect control pattern does not always coincide with the variation time of the hold memory where the variation has not yet started. . In such a case, the time difference of the change time is always a multiple of the shortest change time, so when the change of the reserved memory is started, it is added or replaced according to the change time of the read change pattern It becomes easy to select a production control pattern.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as an example of a series of continuous specific notice effects, the image effect in which the character B flies from the earth to the space continues over a plurality of fluctuation displays until the target fluctuation starts. Although the specific notice based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP4-1 displayed is described, the specific notice effect is a series of story movie videos (for example, after an enemy character and a friend character meet, If the ally character wins, a notice effect pattern or the like that has a high expectation degree of jackpot or is determined to be a big hit may be displayed.

  Even in such a case, based on the moving image data for the minimum provisional fluctuation time obtained by adding the time obtained by multiplying the shortest fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern by the number of pending storages of multiple fluctuations until the target fluctuation is started. After the start of the production, when the production based on the moving image data is finished, if there is a time until the target variation is started, the last still image display time may be adjusted. The content of the above-described story and the moving image display mode are arbitrary and can be variously changed.

  In the above embodiment, in the specific notice effect based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1, the effect control pattern SCP5-1, which is continuously displayed over a plurality of fluctuation displays until the target fluctuation is started. An effect is executed based on 5-2, and the effect control pattern in the target fluctuation is executed depending on the fluctuation pattern determined when the target fluctuation is started. When execution of the pattern SYP4-1 is determined, based on an effect control pattern corresponding to the total time of all the variation display times including a plurality of variation displays until the subject variation is started and the subject variation. A series of specific specific notice effects may be continuously executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetching notice pattern determined in step S710 and the prefetching notice pattern determined in step S741 may be different. The determined pre-reading notice effect may have a higher ratio of the same pre-reading notice pattern.

  Specifically, for example, when the prefetching notice pattern determined in step S710 is the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1 (specific notice effect), during execution of the specific notice effect based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1. In step S741, the prefetching notice pattern SYP4-1 may be determined at a higher rate than the other prefetching notice patterns. By doing in this way, since the continuous effect of the same pattern is newly executed from the next change after the target change of the pre-reading notice effect executed previously is completed, the player's expectation can be maintained. .

  Further, when the special-figure display result of the target change of the specific notice effect based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP4-1 previously executed is a loss display result, a new information is newly displayed in step S741 during the execution of the specific notice effect. When execution of the specific notice effect based on the pre-read notice pattern SYP4-1 is determined, the target time of the specific notice effect being executed and the total time of the change times of the plurality of change displays until the newly determined object change A series of specific specific notice effects based on the pre-read notice effect control pattern corresponding to can be continuously executed. In this way, it is possible to execute a long-ahead look-ahead notice effect corresponding to the total time of the fluctuation time of four or more fluctuation displays, so that the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be further sustained. Although the specific notice effect based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP4-1 is taken as an example here, a series of continuous notices including the subject change of the prefetch notice that has been executed previously also in the stop symbol notice and the background change notice. The production may be executable.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the prefetching notice effect based on each prefetching notice pattern, the effect depending on the change pattern is executed in the target change, but the special figure display result of the target change is displayed as the losing display. If execution of a new prefetching notice effect is determined in step S741 during execution of the prefetching notice effect as a result, the prefetching notice effect from the next change of the change in the losing target variation of the prefetching notice effect being executed. A takeover effect may be executed to indicate that is newly executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has the number of times of change display until the target change is executed in the stop symbol notice or the background change notice as the pre-read notice notice effect, that is, at the start winning prize. If the number of stored storages is 2 or 3 (when the predetermined condition is not satisfied), the execution mode is shifted to the chance mode from the next change without deciding to execute the transition effect, and the stop symbol is notified. Or when the change display count until the target change is executed is 4, that is, when the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 4, (when a predetermined condition is satisfied) The execution of the transition effect is decided, the transition effect is executed at the next change, the effect mode is changed to the chance mode from the next change (second change), and the stop symbol notice or the background change notice is issued. I had to to start the line. In other words, the execution timing of the transition effect and the transition timing to the chance mode are determined to be the second variation only when the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 4, until the target variation is executed in this way. It is not limited to determining whether or not the transition effect is executed and the transition timing of the effect mode depending on the number of change display times. For example, any change category of the change display until the target change is executed When reach, super reach, or the like is included, execution of the transition effect and transition timing of the effect mode may be determined after the transition effect.

  Specifically, for example, when the variation category of the next variation display is the reach or super reach among the variation displays until the target variation is executed, the prefetching is performed by executing the reach effect or the super reach effect. Even if the stop display or the background change of the chance as the notice effect is executed, it is difficult to understand whether or not the pre-read notice effect is started by being performed together with the reach effect or the super reach effect. Therefore, when reach, super reach, or the like is included in any of the change categories of the change display until the target change is executed, the execution of the transition effect and the transition timing of the effect mode are determined as the predetermined condition is not satisfied. If it is determined after the transition effect, and reach, super reach, etc. are not included, it is assumed that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the transition mode is shifted to the chance mode from the next change without executing the transition effect. do it.

  In addition, as described in the above embodiment, the predetermined condition is established depending on the number of times of display of fluctuation until the target fluctuation is executed, or the suspended data until the target fluctuation is executed as described above. However, it may be established not only when the variation pattern of reach or super reach is not included, but also when, for example, a lottery or the like for transition effect is won. In such a case, it is preferable that the presence / absence of execution of the transition effect be determined at a different rate depending on the display result of the target variation.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the production mode, the chance mode and the super chance mode in which the prefetching notice production can be executed are described, but the production mode of each production mode is the same as that described in the above embodiment. It is not limited and can be variously changed. Further, the production mode type is not limited to the chance mode and the super chance mode, but may be switched to a plurality of types of production modes according to the determination result of the start winning determination. Specifically, not only the chance mode and the super chance mode in which the jackpot reliability is higher than the chance mode, but also any one of three or more production mode types having different jackpot reliability may be determined. A production mode having the same jackpot reliability may be included. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can transfer to multiple types of production modes also in normal time.

  In the above embodiment, the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode is determined at the start of the next change in which the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined and the next change in which the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. The transition timing can be changed in various ways.For example, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided, or after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided It may be a predetermined timing such as during the fluctuation display or at the end of the fluctuation.

  In the above embodiment, when execution of a new pre-reading notice effect is determined in step S741 during execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode is determined by the determined pre-reading notice pattern. It depends on (the number of display times until the target change is executed), but in the new look-ahead notice effect, the timing to shift to the chance mode or the super chance mode ends the look-ahead notice effect. It is also possible to increase the rate at which the next variation display is performed, that is, the transition effect is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid that the pre-reading notice effect is interrupted and the continuity is lost due to a delay in the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode.

  In addition, when execution of a new pre-reading notice effect is determined in step S741 during execution of the pre-reading notice effect, it has been executed first without newly setting the timing to shift to the chance mode or super chance mode. The effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect may be continuously executed, or the effect mode is changed (shifted) to the effect mode different from the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect that was previously executed. You may make it transfer from mode or super chance mode to chance mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the special-figure display result of the target change of the prefetching notice effect is a jackpot display result, execution of a new prefetching notice effect is determined in step S741 during the prefetching notice effect. (A new look-ahead notice effect can be determined only when the variation category up to the previous time is non-reach loss in step S717), but the special figure display result of the target change of the previous look-ahead notice effect is the jackpot display result Even so, execution of a new prefetch notice effect may be determined in step S741 during execution of the prefetch notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode is set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, when the number of special figure holding memories when the execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined is 4. Is the first timing (at the start of the next (second change) change after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect), and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, that is, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided. When the number of special figure hold memory at the time is 3, the second timing is different from the first timing (at the start of the next change (the first change) when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided) However, the same timing may be used when the predetermined condition is satisfied and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied or not satisfied, only whether or not to execute the transition effect is determined, and the transition timing to the chance mode or the super chance mode is determined regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be the same.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

  As described above, in the above embodiment, the post-execution reserved memory number, which is a value obtained by subtracting the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter (pre-reading notice execution number count value) from the special figure holding memory number, executes the pre-reading notice effect. Since the next pre-reading notice effect can be determined when the number becomes possible (timing t1 in FIG. 24), the pre-reading notice effect (continuous effect) is preferably prevented from overlapping. A pre-reading notice effect can be determined.

  Further, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23 is different from the determination ratio in step S710 shown in FIG. Specifically, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the ratio determined as “no execution” is higher than the determination ratio shown in FIG. That is, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the ratio determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect is lower than when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed. In addition, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the ratio determined as the pre-reading notice effect of the background change is lower than the determination ratio shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice effect is monotonous because the pre-reading notice effect execution ratio and the performance mode decision ratio are different depending on whether the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed or not. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect only when the previous variation category is non-reach loss regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed. Is determined (steps S709 and S717 in FIG. 19). As a result, during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the game state changes, and the variation category determined at the time of winning changes. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency with the display result of the variable display that is the target of.

  In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. When a pre-reading notice effect is executed using the hold data corresponding to the winning at the first starting winning opening, if a winning at the second starting winning opening (interruption of the second starting winning) occurs, the winning The variable display corresponding to is preferentially executed, and if the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter corresponding to the number of times of variable display for executing the prefetching notice effect is subtracted as it is, the prefetching notice effect is executed. Inconsistency occurs in the number of variable displays. Therefore, when the second start winning interruption occurs, the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is not subtracted, thereby causing inconsistency in the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading notice effect. Can be prevented.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, even when a pre-reading notice effect of a stop symbol notice having a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, a background change notice having a high jackpot reliability or reach reliability is provided. Since the game may change, even if the stop symbol notice is executed, the player will expect to change to the background change notice, and the player's expectation can be maintained. The interest of will improve.

  In addition, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (the effect form in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the possibility of a big hit (hit hit reliability) is higher when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item B is stopped than when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item A is stopped. ing. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice pattern shown in FIG. 25, the chance eye A stops at the first change and the second time as the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetch notice effect executed over the four changes. The chance B stops in the fluctuation, the background image changes to a special background image in the third fluctuation, and the fluctuation is executed in the special background image continuously in the fourth fluctuation. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability is stepped up step by step, allowing the player to pay attention to changes in the production mode, and improving the fun of the game To do.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize cannot be normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. . Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the prefetching notice effect, and it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 7 Special variable winning ball device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 100 Microcomputer 101, 121 ROM for game control
102, 122 RAM
103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving the display result as a display result of the identification information in advance. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived,
Information for deciding whether or not to use the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area is within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. Holding storage means capable of storing as holding information;
Prior to deriving the display result of the identification information, based on the hold information read from the hold storage means, a pre-decision unit that determines whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result;
Before-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained before determination by the prior-decision means;
Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, it is an effect of notifying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination, and corresponds to the hold information that is the object of the determination A continuous effect execution means for executing a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display is executed,
The continuous production execution means includes
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the continuous effect is started at the first timing after executing the start effect to notify the start of the continuous effect, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the start effect is not executed. The continuous production starts at the second timing,
As the continuous effect, one of a plurality of types of continuous effects including a first continuous effect and a second continuous effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first continuous effect can be executed. ,
The rate at which the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect is executed differs between when the continuous effect is started at the first timing and when the continuous effect is started at the second timing. Let
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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