JP2014004174A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that enhances an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine gradually supplies and displays any one of alternatives A-D, which correspond to super ready-to-win conditions A-D, respectively, in left, middle and right areas where the alternatives are not displayed, in an alternative display performance. Additionally, in an alternative selection performance, the alternative corresponding to the super ready-to-win condition to be performed is selected and displayed when the super ready-to-win condition is performed, and a vacant area where the alternatives A-D are not displayed is selected and displayed when the super ready-to-win condition is not performed (when a ready-to-win failure is performed).

Description

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

  Conventionally, after a game medium (for example, a game ball) enters a start area (for example, a start prize opening, etc.) provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) can be identified. ) Based on the fact that the start condition permitting the start of variable display is established, the identification information is variably displayed to derive a display result, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived. There is known a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played.

  Further, such a gaming machine includes a predetermining unit that determines whether or not the display result is a specific display result before deriving the display result, and a deriving unit that derives the display result based on the determination result of the predetermining unit And may be provided.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (reach effects, etc. in Patent Document 1) suggesting the possibility that the deriving means derives a specific display result is disclosed. An option display means for displaying the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the option, an option display means for displaying an option corresponding to the suggestion effect that can be executed by the suggestion effect execution means (in Patent Document 1, an option for reach effect, etc.) and an option display means are displayed. Among the selected options, there is an option selection means for selecting and displaying an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means.

JP 2011-143203 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since only one of the options displayed first is selected and displayed, the production is monotonous and there is a possibility that the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has improved the fun of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Based on the establishment of the start condition permitting the start of variable display, the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) each of which can be identified is started, the display result is derived, and the display As a result, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a definite decorative symbol of a big hit symbol or a big hit combination) is derived (For example, pachinko machine 1)
A pre-determining unit (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S239) that determines whether or not the display result is the specific display result before derivation of the display result;
Deriving means for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S112 or the effect control that performs the process of step S172 based on the variable display result determined by the CPU 103) CPU 120, etc.)
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the suggestion that the derivation means can perform any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, super reach, etc.) that suggest the possibility of deriving the specific display result Effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172 based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103, etc.);
In step S530, an option display unit (for example, a variation pattern determined by the CPU 103) that displays an option (for example, any one of options A to D) corresponding to the suggestion effect that can be executed by the suggestion effect executing unit. Processing, etc., and CPU 120 for effect control that executes the option display effect of the selected effects in step S172),
Option selection means for selecting and displaying an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means from among the options displayed by the option display means (for example, processing in step S530 based on a variation pattern determined by the CPU 103) Etc., and the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the option selection effect of the selection effects in step S172),
The option display means supplements the options step by step in a plurality of predetermined areas in which the options are not displayed (for example, three predetermined areas such as a left area, a middle area, and a right area). (See, for example, the option display effect)
When the suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect, the option selection means selectively displays an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means among the options displayed by the option display means. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an option selection effect for selecting an option specified by a variation pattern) When the suggestion effect execution unit does not execute the suggestion effect, the option display unit selects the option. The predetermined area that is not displayed (for example, an empty area) is selectively displayed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an option selection effect for selecting an empty area specified by a variation pattern).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, in the process of replenishing the options in stages, not only the player's expectation that the suggestion effect is executed is improved, but the player does not display (supplement) the options. Since it is possible to feel that the possibility that the suggestion effect is not executed when the predetermined area is selected is reduced, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The plurality of types of suggestion effects that can be executed by the suggestion effect execution means include, when executed, a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, super reach A˜) that have different derivation ratios by which the derivation means derives the specific display result. D)
When the option display means supplements the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect at the first timing, the option display means selects an option corresponding to the second suggestion effect having a higher derivation ratio than the first suggestion effect. , It is easier to replenish at a second timing after the first timing than the option corresponding to the third suggestion effect whose derivation ratio is lower than the first suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 25, (See, for example, combinations of lowering expectations in FIG. 27, FIG. 28, FIG. 34, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect can be easily supplemented at the second timing, so that the player's sense of expectation can be effectively enhanced in the process of supplementing the option step by step. , The fun of gaming is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The derivation means for deriving the specific display result by the deriving means when the number of options to be supplemented is a second number larger than the first number than when the number of options to be supplemented is the first number. The above options are supplemented so as to increase the ratio (see, for example, FIG. 22 and FIG. 30).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, since the derivation ratio is higher when the number of options to be replenished is the second number than when the number is the first number, the player's expectation in the process of replenishing the options step by step Can be improved effectively, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect after performing a predetermined effect (for example, a relief effect),
The option selection means, when performing the suggestion effect after performing the predetermined effect, selectively displays the predetermined area in which the option is not displayed (see, for example, FIG. 11).
The derivation ratio by which the derivation means derives the specific display result is such that when the suggested effect is executed after the predetermined region in which the option is not displayed and the predetermined region is selected and displayed, Higher than when the choice is selected and displayed and the suggestion effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 11),
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, even if a predetermined area where no option is displayed is selected, the derivation ratio from which the specific display result is derived may be high, so that the player's sense of expectation is suitably maintained. Can improve the fun of the game.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
In the option display means, the derivation ratio at which the derivation means derives the specific display result when the option is selected and displayed and the suggestion effect corresponding to the option is executed, the option and the option are displayed. When a combination of non-specified areas (for example, a combination of options to be displayed) is the first combination (for example, a specific mode) and a second combination (for example, a mode other than the specific mode) Display the choices differently,
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, since the derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result may differ depending on the combination of the option and the predetermined area where the option is not displayed, the player comes to pay attention to this combination as well. , The fun of gaming is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
When the option selection means is displayed by the option display means when a plurality of options including an option corresponding to a suggestion effect with a high derivation ratio by which the derivation means derives the specific display result when the option selection means is executed, Options corresponding to suggestive effects whose derivation ratio is greater than or equal to a specific criterion are selected and displayed at a higher ratio than options corresponding to suggestive effects whose derivation ratio is less than the specific criterion (for example, FIG. 25, FIG. 27, FIG. 28). , See FIG. 34, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, when the option corresponding to the suggestion effect with a high derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result is displayed, the option corresponding to the suggestion effect of the derivation ratio equal to or higher than the specific reference is easily selected. When options corresponding to suggestive effects with a high derivation ratio are displayed, it is possible to reduce the discouragement of the player by selecting an option corresponding to the suggestion ratio with a derivation ratio less than a specific standard, so the interest of the game is improved To do.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the choice selected by selection production | presentation, the reach production performed, and a jackpot expectation degree. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st-4th determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination table of whether to make it a specific aspect. It is a figure which shows the list of specific aspects. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment order determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the replenishment frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment place determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment order and a replenishment place determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment choice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment order and a replenishment place determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment choice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment choice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 5th determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the replenishment frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment place determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment choice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment order and a replenishment place determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a replenishment choice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the transition of the main images displayed by selection production, reach production, etc.

  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. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. 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. 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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, 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 is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory 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 figure game is such that the game ball enters 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 a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the presence or the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it corresponds to the established start condition. Variable display is held. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display 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).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  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 is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has 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. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  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 big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered 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, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). 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.

  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 controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. 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 forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). 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 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  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 rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of performing control with the determined control content.

  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 that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  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 to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is 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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. 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. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines and executes the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Lighting / extinguishing driving in the image display or displaying an effect image on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, various effects (details described later, reach effects, selection effects, etc.) Etc.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure 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 figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the 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) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening jackpot state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball is likely to enter the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. May be at least one of the second period being shorter than the first period and the second round number being less than the first round number.

  When a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), there may be a big hit gaming state in which substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained.

  The first specific gaming state only needs to have a higher advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state. If it is a thing, these aspects should just be an appropriate | suitable thing. The second specific gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first 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 over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes a time-short state and a probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the short time state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, the short time state will be reached after the end of the small hit game state. May end and return to normal.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  For example, when high-open control is not performed, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the speed change state is performed The high opening control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is at least a time-short state and high open control is being performed, high open control is also performed after the end of the big hit game state. May be performed.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode 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 variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, according to the production mode in each reach production, “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, but “surprise” is included in “ (May also be referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”). 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.

  In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as reach lose, super A, super B, super C, and super D are preset (see FIG. 10). Super A to D are so-called super reach reach effects. Super A reach production is called Super Reach A, Super B reach production is called Super Reach B, Super C reach production is called Super Reach C, and Super D reach production is called Super Reach D. is there. The reach effect of reach losing is a reach effect informing that the variable display result is lost. Hereinafter, the reach production of reach lose is sometimes simply referred to as reach lose. When reach lose is executed, super reach C or D may be executed after executing a relief effect indicating that there is a change (relief) from reach lose to super reach. Hereinafter, a reach loss with such relief (super-reach C or D is executed after the relief effect is executed) is referred to as a reach loss with relief, and a reach loss without relief is a reach loss without relief. And so on.

  As will be described in detail later, depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. However, it may be “big hit” for all big hit types including “surprise”, or may be “big hit” for any one or more big hit types. ) Will change. For example, when reach loss without relief is executed, the variable display result is confirmed as lost. When Super Reach A to D (for Super Reach C and D, including cases where the Reach Loss is executed through relief production), the variable display result may be a “big hit”. Possibility is highest when Super Reach D is executed through Relief Production from Reach Loss, next is Super Reach C after Relief Production from Reach Loss, and Super The expectation of big hit is high in the order in which the reach D, the super reach C, the super reach B, and the super reach A that have not undergone the relief effect are executed (see FIG. 11).

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  Further, in this embodiment, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes a predetermined reach mode, and before each reach effect is executed, the selection effect is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the selection effects are one or more option display effects that display options by supplementing options corresponding to each of the above-mentioned super reach in a predetermined area and one or more option display effects. And an option selection effect for selecting one of the options. In this embodiment, the left area, the middle area, and the right area, which are areas obtained by equally dividing the display area of the image display device 5 in the left-right direction, are the predetermined areas.

  Options supplemented in the option display effects are options A to D corresponding to the super reach A to D, respectively. In this embodiment, option A represents that super reach A is executed. Option B represents that super reach B is executed. Option C represents that super reach C is executed. Option D represents that super reach D is executed. In this embodiment, each option is a fixed display image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and is composed of an image including at least one of characters (including numbers) and figures. Each option expresses the corresponding super reach by expressing the corresponding super reach with characters or figures (for example, characters appearing in the corresponding super reach).

  In the option display effect, the options are displayed in stages by displaying supplements one by one in the predetermined area (may be a plurality of options). A predetermined area that is not supplemented with options is referred to as an empty area. In the option display effect, there are cases where options are replenished in all predetermined areas, or there are cases where empty areas where no options are replenished are left. For example, when options are replenished in all three predetermined areas, the options are replenished in three times, and when options are replenished in two predetermined areas, the options are replenished in two times. When options are supplemented to one predetermined area, the options are supplemented once.

  In the option selection effect, by selecting a predetermined area supplemented with options, the option supplemented to the predetermined area is selected, and when there is an empty area, an empty area is selected instead of the option There is also. In the option selection effect, for example, the selection frame surrounding each predetermined area is moved so as to sequentially surround each predetermined area like a roulette (for example, left area → middle area → right area → left area... The selection frame is moved), and the selection frame is stopped in the predetermined area to be selected. As a result, an option or an empty area is selected. The reach effect corresponding to the option selected in the option selection effect (the option supplemented to the predetermined area where the selection frame is stopped) or the empty area (the empty area where the selection frame is stopped) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when option A is selected in the option selection effect, super reach A is executed thereafter. When option B is selected, super reach B is executed thereafter. If option C is selected, super reach C is subsequently executed. When option D is selected, super reach D is executed thereafter. In addition, when an empty area in which the option is not supplemented is selected, a reach loss with or without relief is executed. When the reach loss with relief is executed and the relief effect is executed, the super reach C or D is executed as described above. When any of the options A to D is selected, the relief effect is not executed. The relationship between the jackpot expectations for each reach production is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the selection effect, an option or an empty area is selected as a result of the selection effect, and the type of reach effect (reach effect corresponding to the selected option or the empty area) to be executed thereafter is selected. You will be notified.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result is derived and displayed. When the big hit type is “Accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. You may do it. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes are stopped and displayed, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a special display result is derived and displayed. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, as in the case where the big hit type is “surprise”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are called non-probable symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. 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”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) 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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 5). 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 the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, and can take any value from “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for this purpose, and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (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”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value 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”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a special-figure display shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the 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 holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, selection effect, reach effect, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (eg “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, selection effect, reach effect, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command and a hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 executes the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A on the effect control board 12. Settings are made to transmit a first start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition has been established. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed on the effect control board 12 for the second special game. Settings are made to transmit a second start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the start condition has been established. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). Setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command to be performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure reserved memory number (the second reserved memory number count value or the like) for the effect control board 12. Is set to transmit the second pending storage number notification command. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  The first reserved memory number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased while the specified command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command has been transmitted. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  A total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command. You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  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, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. 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 decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step) S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “small hit” or “losing” may be assigned in accordance with the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in the on state (probability variation state) (when the probability variation control is present). When the probability variation flag is in an off state (a state not in the probability variation state) (in the case of no probability variation control), the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, for example, in the case of the first special figure , “Probability variation”, “non-probability variation”, “surprising accuracy”, and in the case of the second special figure, it is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result (“probability variation” or “non-probability variation”) (FIG. 8 ( B)). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the special game of this time is the first Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure is used or the second special figure is used, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random value is determined depending on whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, if the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer) When the value is “1”), “surprise” is determined (selected) as a jackpot type, and when the special figure game of this time uses the second special figure (for example, a variable special figure designation buffer) When the value is “2”), “probability change” is determined (selected) as the jackpot type.

  In FIG. 8B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not “accurate”. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the gaming state is the short-time state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is being performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting prize opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “surprising” than when the variation special chart is the first special chart.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probability change”, “0”, in the case of “probability change” “1”, and in the case of “probability”, the value “2” is stored.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), 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. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the big hit type is “probable” or Corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” and “non-reach” is specified as the change pattern. The change patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-short time) and the change for short time are used. Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, after the reach is established, there is prepared a variation pattern for executing the selection effect and designating the execution of the reach effect of the option selected in the selection effect.

  More specifically, after the reach is established, a selection effect (a selection effect that displays at least option A) is executed, option A is selected as the effect result of the selection effect, and then super reach A is executed. As a variation pattern, a variation pattern PA2-2 (when the variable display result becomes “losing”) and a variation PA3-2 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  In addition, after reaching the reach, a selection effect (selection effect that displays at least option B) is executed, option B is selected as the effect result of the selection effect, and then the super-reach B is executed as a variation pattern. A variation pattern PA2-3 (when the variable display result becomes “losing”) and a variation PA3-3 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  In addition, after reaching the reach, a selection effect (a selection effect that displays at least the option C) is executed, the option C is selected as the effect result of the selection effect, and then the variation pattern that specifies that the super reach C is executed is as follows: A fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (when the variable display result becomes “lost”) and a fluctuation PA3-4 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  In addition, after reaching the reach, a selection effect (a selection effect that displays at least the option D) is executed, the option D is selected as the effect result of the selection effect, and then the super reach D is specified as a variation pattern. A fluctuation pattern PA2-5 (when the variable display result becomes “lost”) and a fluctuation PA3-5 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  In addition, after the reach is established, a selection effect (a selection effect that leaves an empty area that does not replenish options) is executed, an empty region is selected as a result of the selection effect, and reach lose, relief effect, and super reach C are executed. As variation patterns to be designated, a variation pattern PA2-6 (when the variable display result becomes “losing”) and a variation PA3-6 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  In addition, after the reach is established, a selection effect (a selection effect that leaves an empty area that does not supplement options) is executed, an empty region is selected as a result of the selection effect, and reach lose, relief effect, and super reach D are executed. As the variation pattern to be designated, a variation pattern PA2-7 (when the variable display result becomes “lost”) and a variation PA3-7 (when the variable display result becomes “big hit”) are prepared.

  Furthermore, as a variation pattern that is selected only when the variable display is “losing”, a selection effect (a selection effect that leaves an empty area that does not supplement options) is performed, and an empty region is selected as an effect result of the selection effect, A variation pattern PA2-1 for executing reach loss without relief is prepared. That is, when an empty area is selected, reach loss is executed, and there is no relief, the variable display result is always “lost”.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and when the variable display result is “small hit”, the short-term opening chance is derived from non-reach. A variation pattern PC1-1 is designated to specify that the operation is to be performed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer) The numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Good. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-6 when the jackpot type buffer setting value is “0” or “1”, and the jackpot type buffer setting value is “2”. Sometimes the variation pattern PC1-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern at the time of a small hit is determined using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the common variation pattern PC1-1 when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. All (decision values) are assigned.

  Note that the variation pattern that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is “small hit”. Alternatively, the variation pattern that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9, in correspondence with the case where the gaming state is other than the time saving state (other than the time saving time) and the case where the gaming state is the time saving state and the time saving control is performed, A variation pattern at the time of a loss is determined using the prepared loss variation pattern determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not the time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the time is shorter or not, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the time reduction, when the total number of reserved storage is other than the time reduction, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” To “8”, or assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to whether it corresponds to “0”, “1”, or “2” to “8” when the time is short The determined variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number MR3 is “196”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total pending When the storage number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “2” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “2”), the decorative symbols are variably displayed at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. A decision value is assigned so that the aspect is decided as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decorative symbols are variably displayed at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. A decision value is assigned so that the aspect is decided as “non-reach”. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 12 and 13, when the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3-7, PA3-6, It is higher in the order of PA3-5, PA3-4, PA3-3, PA3-2 (PA3-7 is the highest). On the other hand, the determination ratio at the time of “losing” is low in the order of the fluctuation patterns PA2-7, PA2-6, PA2-5, PA2-4, PA2-3, PA2-2 (PA2-7 is the lowest). . Therefore, the expectation level for jackpot is highest when the sky region is selected, and reach reach and relief effect are performed, and then the super reach D is executed. When reach C is executed, option D is selected and super reach D is executed. When option C is selected and super reach C is executed, option B is selected and super reach B is executed. When the option A is selected and the super reach A is executed, the order is higher (see FIG. 11). In addition, since the variation pattern designating execution of the reach loss without relief when the empty region is selected is selected only at the time of the loss (see variation pattern PA2-1), the empty region is selected. When only the reach loss is executed (that is, when the relief effect or the super reach B is not executed), the variable display result is determined to be lost.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 9, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265. The special figure variation time is set, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102. Other time settings may be appropriately performed by setting a timer value or the like.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, S265) such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is a special symbol variable display result (“big hit”, “small hit”, “losing”, or what kind of big hit type based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. Is an effect control command for designating. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the current elapsed time since the start of the change of the special symbol is specified. Processing (for example, processing for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, and the same applies to other elapsed times as appropriate). Then, when the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time (for example, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0, the same applies to other elapsed times as appropriate). The first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result (the fixed special symbol set in step S110). Is set to stop display (derived display), and when the stop display is displayed, the symbol confirmation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the special symbol has been stopped (displayed), is also set. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, a process for determining whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in an on state, or when the big hit flag is in an on state, the hourly flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area ( The count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the short-time control provided in the game control counter setting unit or the like is set to “0”, and the big hit start production waiting time (in the big hit game state) This is a waiting time until the execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, and is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” Processing for performing transmission setting of the designated hit start designation command (production control command) and updating the special figure process flag to “4” is included.

  Further, in the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is in the off state and the hour / short flag is in the on state, the count value of the hour / times counter is decremented by “1”, and the count value after the decrement is “ When it is “0”, the processing for turning off the hourly flag and ending the hourly state, or when the small hit flag is on, an effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (the effect corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the game is started, and is a predetermined time.), And a control for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” If the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (production control command) that is a command is performed and the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, or if the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not on, the special figure process The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Through a series of these processes, the time reduction state and the probability change state are temporarily terminated at the time of a big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced by "once" at the time of a loss or a small hit. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when the gaming state is changed, the changed gaming state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ), Etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the grand prize opening to the open state, the process of setting the upper limit of the period for making the big winning opening to the open state, the elapsed time since the open state This includes the process of starting the measurement. In the process of setting the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state, for example, corresponding to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise change” (stored in the big hit type buffer) It can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value.), And set the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  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, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (elapsed time at which the measurement was started above) since the big winning opening was opened, the specified elapsed time, and the count switch 23 detected. Based on the number of game balls, etc., it is determined whether it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), and the grand prize opening is opened. The timing of returning from the state to the closed state (the timing when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) was determined. In this case, a process for returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for starting measurement of an elapsed time after returning to the closed state, and the like are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, The process of specifying the current elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the specified elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started (for example, set when the game is returned to the closed state in step S115), While the value of the figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case, for example, in the process of step S114, the big winning opening is immediately opened), the round game execution count is set to the upper limit count. When it is reached, a setting is made to transmit a jackpot gaming state end command, which is a control command notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed. By repeatedly performing step S116, it is possible to wait until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a later-described ending effect is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state (ending effect) waiting time at the end of the jackpot Processing for determining whether or not (time) has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed, the big hit end processing is ended as it is. When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer setting value is If it is “0”, the probability variation flag remains off and the hourly flag is turned on. If the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise”, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1” or “2” ”), The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned on. In this way, the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “non-probable change” becomes a low-accuracy high-base state with only short-time control, and the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise” The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a high-accuracy and high-base state with probability variation control and time-shortening control. Further, when the time reduction flag is turned on, a count initial value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction number counter. When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is finally updated to “0”.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the small hit start start waiting time set above) And the like, etc.) are included, and a process for starting the measurement of the elapsed time since the open state is set is included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”. ”Or the like is set to the small hit gaming state. When a process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened.

  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, a process for specifying the current elapsed time (the elapsed time at which the measurement is started above) after the big winning opening is opened, the specified elapsed time, and the count switch 23 are used. Based on the number of game balls and the like, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), Determined as timing for returning from the open state to the closed state (the timing when the number of the game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) In such a case, the process of returning the grand prize opening to the closed state is included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or a timing when the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state when the upper limit number is not reached The process of specifying the current elapsed time from the time of the game, the process of opening the grand prize opening again when the specified elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. In the case where the special winning opening is set to the open state again, the process for specifying the elapsed time, the process for determining whether or not the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state is performed again. When the number of times of opening of the big winning opening reaches the upper limit number, a setting is made to transmit a small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is “ Updated to 10 ″. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing the small hit gaming state.

  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. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses (ending the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses). 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”.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. 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, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, a first start port winning designation command and a first reserved memory number notification command, a second start port winning designation command and a second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs. When either one of the above is received, since the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the held display symbol is increased by one, The number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as 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 light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is executed again.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In 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 specifying command is received, the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that is “probable change”. "Or" Uncertain change ", the value of the effect process flag is updated to" 5 ". If the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the variable display result notification received before that If the big hit type specified by the command is “surprise”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the “surprise” big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the set content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit game state or the small hit game state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) Is also included, for example, effect control informing the image display device 5). Also, in the process when the big winning opening is short-term open, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command or a small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the presentation control process flag corresponds to the ending effect process. The value is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening normal opening process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process “6”. Update to

  The ending effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. 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 game state or the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative 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 determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the CPU 120 for effect control by reading the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it is determined that “surprise” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. A combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is a result of variable display of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). Note that in step S523, a combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance may be determined. For example, if such a combination is determined, a decorative design that constitutes a previously prepared non-reach combination that does not correspond to these combinations is determined (selected) as a final decorative design).

  As an example of the process in step S526, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  In the case of “surprise” or “small hit”, a final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol that constitutes the predetermined reach combination may be derived. In this case, a variation that specifies such a variation pattern is derived. A pattern designation command is prepared, and as another example of the processing in step S526, when such a variation pattern is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a predetermined update updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. By extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the reach combination and referring to a predetermined reach combination determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121, it is possible to determine whether or not the “surprise” What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the case (in this case, the In step S523, the combination of the determined decorative symbols that result in the variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the case of “probability” or “small hit” such as a predetermined reach combination may not be determined. . Alternatively, when such a variation pattern is designated, the same processing that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R by executing the same processing as in step S524. While determining the decorative symbol, by executing a process different from step S524, a special decorative symbol (short-term opening chance) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. You may decide to stop displaying the symbol. The reach decorative symbol including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “surprise” or “small hit”.

  In addition, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is specified by specifying a variation pattern for deriving a definite decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol that constitutes the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” Even in the reach mode, for example, the “right” is displayed after the same decorative design is aligned and displayed temporarily in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and then the reach mode is reached. The decorative design is changed in the decorative design variable display area 5R again, thereby changing the decorative design temporarily displayed by changing the decorative design, and a “slip” variable display effect is provided. A combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chance eyes may be derived and displayed by stopping the decorative symbols. In this case, in the process of step S526, even when such a variation pattern is designated, it is only necessary to determine a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that constitutes one of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, a variation pattern determining process is performed in which an effect control pattern to be used later is determined from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. (Step S530).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern including a selected effect (step S541). Specifically, for example, it is determined whether the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-7, PA3-2 to PA3-7.

  For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-7, PA3-2 to PA3-7, the designated variation pattern includes a variation including a selected effect. Since the pattern is a pattern (step S541; Yes), the production control CPU 120 selects whether the designated variation pattern selects the option A and executes super reach A (for example, the designated variation pattern is PA2-2). Or PA3-2) is determined (step S542).

  When the designated fluctuation pattern is PA2-2 or PA3-2 and the designated fluctuation pattern is to select the option A and execute the super reach A (step S542; Yes), The effect control CPU 120 executes a first determination process described later (step S543), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

  When the designated variation pattern is not PA2-2 or PA3-2 and the designated variation pattern does not select the option A and execute the super reach A (step S542; No), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the designated variation pattern is to select the option B and execute the super reach B (for example, whether the designated variation pattern is PA2-3 or PA3-3). (Step S544).

  When the designated variation pattern is PA2-3 or PA3-3 or the like and the designated variation pattern selects the option B and executes the super reach B (step S544; Yes), The effect control CPU 120 executes a second determination process described later (step S545), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

  When the designated fluctuation pattern is not PA2-3 or PA3-3, and the designated fluctuation pattern does not select the option B and execute the super reach B (step S544; No), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the designated variation pattern is to select the option C and execute the super reach C (for example, whether the designated variation pattern is PA2-4 or PA3-4). (Step S546).

  When the designated variation pattern is one for selecting the option C and executing the super reach C because the designated variation pattern is PA2-4 or PA3-4 (step S546; Yes), The effect control CPU 120 executes third determination processing described later (step S547), and ends the variation pattern determination processing.

  When the designated variation pattern is not PA2-4 or PA3-4, and the designated variation pattern does not select the option C and execute the super reach C (step S546; No), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the designated variation pattern selects the option D and executes the super reach D (for example, whether the designated variation pattern is PA2-5 or PA3-5). (Step S548).

  When the designated fluctuation pattern is PA2-5 or PA3-5 or the like and the designated fluctuation pattern selects the option D and executes the super reach D (step S548; Yes), The effect control CPU 120 executes a later-described fourth determination process (step S549), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

  When the designated fluctuation pattern is not PA2-5 or other than PA3-5, and the designated fluctuation pattern does not select the option D and execute the super reach D (step S548; No), The effect control CPU 120 selects whether or not the designated variation pattern selects an empty area and executes reach loss with or without relief (for example, the designated variation pattern is PA2-1, PA2-6, PA2- 7 or PA3-6 or PA3-7) is determined (step S550).

  The specified fluctuation pattern is PA2-1, PA2-6, PA2-7, PA3-6, PA3-7, etc., and the specified fluctuation pattern selects an empty area and makes a reach loss with or without relief. (Step S550; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a fifth determination process described later (step S551), and ends the variation pattern determination process. In addition, the designated variation pattern is other than PA2-1, PA2-6, PA2-7, PA3-6, PA3-7, etc., and the designated variation pattern selects an empty area and is relieved or relieved. If no reach loss is not executed (step S550; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variation pattern determination process as it is.

  For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is not one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-7 and PA3-2 to PA3-7, the designated variation pattern includes a variation including a selection effect. Since it is not a pattern (step S541; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines (sets) an effect control pattern that does not include executing a selected effect as a use pattern in accordance with the designated variation pattern (step S552). Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated. In step S552, the effect control CPU 120 is an effect control pattern that does not include the execution of the selected effect among the plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and an effect corresponding to the specified variation pattern. The control pattern is determined as a usage pattern used for the execution of the future effect (effect related to the variation of the decorative pattern).

  Next, the first to fourth determination processes will be described. These processes are processes for determining the contents of the selected effect, and the contents of the processes are the same except that the referenced table is different. Therefore, the first to fourth determination processes will be described together with reference to FIG. Here, the contents of the selected effect to be determined are, in particular, which option is to be supplemented and displayed in the option display effect, how the replenishment place and the replenishment order are to be selected in the option display effect, and the like. An option selected in the option selection effect is specified by a variation pattern.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first to fourth determination processes. In the first to fourth determination processes, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the option presentation mode (the combination of options to be displayed) is set to the specific mode (specific combination) (step S601).

  A specific aspect changes with choices selected by selection production (that is, it changes with which of the 1st-the 4th decision processing is performed). As shown in FIG. 20, in the specific mode when the selected option is the option A (that is, when the variation pattern specifies that the option A is selected and the super reach A is executed), the left region, the middle Option A is supplemented and displayed in each of the area and the right area. In the specific mode when the selected option is the option B (that is, when the variation pattern specifies that the option B is selected and the super reach B is executed), the left area, the middle area, and the right area are respectively Option B is supplemented and displayed. In the specific mode when the selected option is the option C (that is, when the variation pattern specifies that the option C is selected and the super reach C is executed), the left region, the middle region, and the right region are respectively Option C is supplemented and displayed. In the specific mode when the selected option is the option B (that is, when the variation pattern specifies that the option D is selected and the super reach D is executed), each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area is selected. Option D is supplemented and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the option selected when the specific mode is selected is fixed to the option displayed in the middle area (see FIG. 20). You may make it determine in any of the options displayed on three predetermined area | regions.

  For example, in step S601, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to make a specific mode updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Is used to extract numerical data indicating a random number value SR1 for determination (random number that can take any one of “1” to “100”), and determine whether or not to make a specific mode stored in advance in the ROM 121 By referring to the table or the like, it is determined whether or not to make the option presentation mode a specific mode.

  As an example, in the determination table for determining whether or not to make a specific mode, as shown in FIG. The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR1 is either “set to a specific mode” or “not set to a specific mode”, depending on which one is specified (can be specified by a variable display result notification command or the like). It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the determination table for determining whether or not to change to the specific mode based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 and the variable display result, so that the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “ Whether to make a specific mode by selecting the decision result assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value SR1 depending on whether the “big hit” of “probability change” or the variable display result is “losing” It may be determined whether or not. For example, when the random value SR1 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the option presentation mode to “specific mode” when the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”. If the variable display result is “lost”, the option presentation mode is determined as “not to be a specific mode”.

  In this embodiment, the determination table for determining whether or not to use the specific mode referred to in step S601 and the random value SR1 are the same in the first to fourth determination processes. As shown in FIG. 19, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio when determining “to make a specific aspect” is higher than the determination ratio when determining “not to make a specific aspect” When the variable display result is “losing”, the reverse is true, and therefore the big hit expectation when the same super reach is executed is higher in the specific mode than in the specific mode. In the first to fourth determination processes, the determination table for determining whether or not to make the specific mode referred to in step S601 and the random value SR1 may be different. Should be satisfied.

  After step S601, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the presentation mode of the option is determined to be a specific mode in step S601 (step S602), and if it is determined to be the specific mode (step S602; Yes), The replenishment order of options is determined (step S603). In the case of the specific mode, the options are supplemented to all of the left region, the middle region, and the right region, so the order of supplementing the options to the three regions is determined in step S603.

  For example, in step S603, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment order random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Extracting numerical data indicating SR2 (random value that can take any one of “1” to “60”) and referring to a replenishment order determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, etc. To decide.

  As an example, in the replenishment order determination table, as shown in FIG. 21, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2 may be assigned to any determination result of the replenishment order prepared in advance. . In FIG. 21, “left” indicates that the left region is supplemented with options, “middle” indicates that the middle region is supplemented with options, and “right” indicates that the right region is supplemented with options. (The same applies to FIGS. 24, 26, 33, etc.)

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment order determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2, and selects the replenishment order assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2, thereby changing the replenishment order. Just decide. For example, in the first determination process, when the random value SR2 is “50”, the presentation control CPU 120 first supplements the right area with option A, then supplements the middle area with option A, and finally the left area. The replenishment order of replenishing option A is selected. As described above, the options to be supplemented differ depending on the determination process.

  In this embodiment, the replenishment order determination table and the random value SR2 referred to in step S603 are the same in the first to fourth determination processes, but different ones are used in the first to fourth determination processes. May be.

  When it is determined in step S602 that the specific mode is not set (step S602; No), the production control CPU 120 determines the number of options replenishment (the number of options to be supplemented and the number of options to be supplemented). Determination is made (step S604).

  For example, in step S604, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment number determination random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical value data indicating SR3 (random value that can take any of “1” to “70”) is extracted, and the replenishment count is determined by referring to a replenishment count determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. To do.

  As an example, in the replenishment number determination table, as shown in FIG. 22, depending on whether the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable” “big hit”, and the variable display result is “lost”. (It can be specified by a variable display result notification command or the like), and a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3 only needs to be assigned to any one of the replenishment times 1 to 3.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment count determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 and the variable display result, so that the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”. Then, the replenishment number of options may be determined by selecting the replenishment number assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR3 depending on whether the variable display result is “losing”. For example, when the random value SR3 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the replenishment count is “3 times” when the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”. If the variable display result is “lost”, the replenishment count is determined to be “2 times”.

  In this embodiment, the replenishment count determination table and the random number SR3 referred to in step S604 are the same in the first to fourth determination processes. As shown in FIG. 22, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination rate is higher when the number of replenishment is larger, and when the variable display result is “lost”, the opposite is true, so the same super reach is executed. The higher the expectation degree of big hits, the higher the number of options replenished. The replenishment count determination table and the random number SR3 referred to in step S604 may be different in the first to fourth determination processes. However, even in this case, the above-described condition regarding the jackpot expectation should be satisfied. .

  After step S604, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the number of replenishments determined in step S604 is one (step S605). When the number of replenishments is one (step S605; Yes), the option replenishment location is determined (step S606). The options to be replenished naturally differ depending on whether the current process is the first to fourth determination processes. Option A is replenished in the first determination process, option B is replenished in the second determination process, option C is replenished in the third determination process, and option D is replenished in the fourth determination process. Is done. Then, the supplemented options are selected as a result of the selection effect.

  For example, in step S606, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment place determination random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numeric data indicating SR4 (a random value that can take any one of “1” to “30”) is extracted, and a replenishment location is determined by referring to a replenishment location determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. To do.

  As an example, in the replenishment location determination table, as shown in FIG. 23, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR4 is assigned to any one of a predetermined region, left region, middle region, and right region that is a replenishment location. It only has to be done.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment location determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4, and selects the replenishment location assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR4, thereby selecting the replenishment location of the option. Just decide. For example, when the random number SR4 is “10”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the replenishment place as “left region”.

  In this embodiment, the replenishment location determination table and the random number SR4 referred to in step S606 use the same in the first to fourth determination processes, but these are the same in the first to fourth determination processes. It may be different.

  If the replenishment count is not 1 (step S605; No), it is determined whether the replenishment count determined in step S604 is 2 (step S607). If it is 2 (step S607; Yes), the option The replenishment order and the replenishment place are determined (step S608).

  For example, in step S608, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the replenishment order and replenishment location updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (eg, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number SR5 (random number that can take any of “1” to “60”) is extracted, and the replenishment order and replenishment place determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. To determine the replenishment order and replenishment location.

  As an example, in the replenishment order and replenishment location determination table, as shown in FIG. 24, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR5 is assigned to one of the determination results specifying the replenishment order and replenishment location. Just do it.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment order and replenishment location determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR5, and determines the replenishment order and replenishment location assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR5. By selecting, the replenishment order of options and the replenishment location may be determined. For example, when the random number SR5 is “10”, the presentation control CPU 120 determines to supplement the left area with the options first and to supplement the options with the middle area the second time.

  In this embodiment, the replenishment order, the replenishment location determination table, and the random value SR5 referred to in step S608 are the same in the first to fourth determination processes, but these are the first to fourth determinations. The processing may be different.

  After step S608, the effect control CPU 120 determines options (supplementary options) to be supplemented to the two predetermined areas (step S609). For example, in step S609, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment option determination random number that is updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (eg, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating any of SR6 to SR9 is extracted. In the first determination process, a random value SR6 (a random value that can take any of “1” to “65”) is extracted, and in the second determination process, a random value SR7 (any one of “1” to “65” is taken). Random number value to be obtained), the random number value SR8 (random number value that can take any of “1” to “85”) is extracted in the third determination process, and the random value SR9 (“1” to “8”) in the fourth determination process. A random value that can take any of “85” is extracted. Thereafter, based on the extracted random number value, a supplement option is determined by referring to a supplement option determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  The replenishment option determination table is prepared for each of the first to fourth determination processes. As an example, in the first determination process, the replenishment option determination table of FIG. 25A is referred to, in the second determination process, the replenishment option determination table of FIG. 25B is referred to, and in the third determination process, FIG. The supplementary option determination table of FIG. 25 (C) is referred to, and the supplementary option determination table of FIG. 25 (D) is referred to in the fourth determination process. In each replenishment option determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with any of the random number values SR6 to SR9 may be assigned to a combination of replenishment options to be replenished for the first time and the second time.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment option determination table corresponding to the current determination process based on the numerical data indicating any one of the extracted random number values SR6 to SR9, and extracts the extracted random number value SR6. A supplement option (particularly a combination of supplement options) may be determined by selecting a combination of supplement options assigned to a determination value corresponding to any one of -SR9. For example, when the random number extracted this time is “30”, the CPU 120 for effect control determines to supplement the option A for the first time and the option B for the second time during the first determination process. During the second determination process, it is determined that the option B is replenished the first time and the option C is replenished the second time, and during the third determination process, the option C is replenished the first time. It is determined that the option D is replenished the second time, and during the fourth determination process, the option A is replenished the first time and the option D is replenished the second time. Note that the option selected as the production result is fixed here (the option to which dots are added in each replenishment option determination table, for example, 1 for the replenishment option assigned to 1 to 20 in FIG. 25A). The option A to be replenished at the second time is selected.) When two options of the same type as the option to be selected are replenished (for example, the option A is replenished at the first time in the first determination process, and the second time In the case of supplementing option A), which option to select may be determined using a random value, a determination table, or the like.

  If the number of replenishments determined in step S604 is not two times (if it is three times) (step S607; No), the replenishment order and replenishment location of the options are determined corresponding to the three times of replenishment (steps). S610).

  For example, in step S610, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the replenishment order and replenishment location updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (eg, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical value data indicating the random value SR10 (random number that can take any of “1” to “60”) is extracted, and the replenishment order and replenishment place determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. To determine the replenishment order and replenishment location.

  As an example, in the replenishment order and replenishment place determination table here, as shown in FIG. 26, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR10 specified the replenishment order (the order for three times) and the replenishment place. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the determination results.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment order and replenishment location determination table of FIG. 26 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR10, and identifies the replenishment order and replenishment location assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR10. By selecting the determined result, the replenishment order and replenishment location of the options may be determined. For example, when the random value SR10 is “10”, the effect control CPU 120 replenishes options in the left area for the first time, supplements options in the middle area for the second time, and supplements options for the right area in the third time. Decide what to do.

  In this embodiment, the replenishment order, the replenishment location determination table, and the random value SR10 referred to in step S610 are the same in the first to fourth determination processes, but these are the first to fourth determinations. The processing may be different.

  After step S610, the effect control CPU 120 determines options (supplementary options) to be supplemented to the three predetermined areas (step S611). For example, in step S611, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment option decision random number that is updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (eg, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating one of SR11 to SR14 is extracted. In the first determination process, a random value SR11 (a random value that can take any of “1” to “105”) is extracted, and in the second determination process, a random value SR12 (any one of “1” to “105” is taken). Random number value to be obtained), the random number value SR13 (random number value that can take any of “1” to “195”) is extracted in the third determination process, and the random number value SR14 (“1” to “1”) in the fourth determination process. A random value that can take any of “190” is extracted. Thereafter, based on the extracted random value, a combination of supplementary options is determined by referring to a supplementary option determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  The replenishment option determination table is prepared for each of the first to fourth determination processes. As an example, in the first determination process, the replenishment option determination table in FIG. 27A is referred to, in the second determination process, the replenishment option determination table in FIG. 27B is referred to, and in the third determination process, FIG. 28 (A) is referred to, and in the fourth determination process, the supplement option determination table of FIG. 28 (B) is referred to. In each replenishment option determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with any one of the random number values SR11 to SR14 may be assigned to a combination of replenishment options to be replenished for the first time to the third time.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment option determination table corresponding to the current determination process based on the numerical data indicating any one of the extracted random values SR11 to SR14, and extracts the extracted random value SR11. The replenishment option may be determined by selecting a combination of replenishment options assigned to the determined value corresponding to any one of -SR14. For example, if the currently extracted random number value among the random number values SR11 to SR14 is “30”, the presentation control CPU 120 supplements the option A for the first time and the second time during the first determination process. The option B is replenished, and it is decided to replenish the option B for the third time. During the second determination process, the option B is replenished for the first time, the option C is replenished for the second time, and the option C for the third time. During the third determination process, it is determined that the option C is replenished at the first time, the option D is replenished at the second time, and the option D is replenished at the third time. During processing, it is determined that the option B is replenished the first time, the option D is replenished the second time, and the option D is replenished the third time. Note that the option selected as the production result is fixed here (the option to which dots are added in each replenishment option determination table, for example, 1 for the replenishment option assigned to 1 to 20 in FIG. 28A). The option C to be replenished at the second time is selected.) When two options of the same type as the option to be selected are replenished (for example, the option A is replenished at the first time in the first determination process, and the second time In the case of replenishing option A and replenishing option B for the third time), which option to select may be determined using a random number, a determination table, or the like.

  According to the tables shown in FIGS. 25, 27, and 28, it is difficult to select a combination of replenishment options in which the expectation degree of super reach corresponding to the option to be replenished falls later than the previous timing. Yes. Specifically, according to each of the above tables, the range of decision values assigned to the combination of supplementary options (expectation lowering combination) including the fact that the expected degree of jackpot falls below the previous timing at a later timing is as follows. The jackpot expectation degree is narrower than the range of the decision value assigned to a combination (a combination other than the expectation lowering combination) that is not lowered (increased or the same) at a later timing than the previous timing. . For example, in FIG. 27A, the range of decision values assigned to the combination of supplement options that replenishes option C at the first time, supplements option B at the second time, and supplements option A at the third time. It is narrower than the range of decision values assigned to one combination of supplementary options.

  Further, according to the tables shown in FIGS. 25, 27, and 28, when the selection effect in which the option A is selected is executed (when the first determination process is executed), the supplementary options are the options A to A. It is limited to C, and option D will not be a supplement option (see FIGS. 25A and 27A). When executing the selection effect in which the option B is selected (when the second determination process is executed), the supplementary options are limited to the options A to C, and the option D does not become the supplemental options (FIG. 25). (B), see FIG. 27B). On the other hand, when executing a selection effect in which option C is selected (when the third determination process is executed) and when executing a selection effect in which option D is selected (when the fourth determination process is executed) ) And, there are no restrictions on supplementary options. In this way, when the option D corresponding to the super reach D having a relatively high degree of jackpot expectation is displayed, the option C or the option D is selected, and the super reach C having a jackpot expectation degree of a certain level or more is selected. Only the option corresponding to D is selected.

  After step S603, step S606, step S609, and step S611, the effect control CPU 120 is an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result determined in the above steps, and an effect control pattern corresponding to the specified variation pattern. Is determined (set) as a usage pattern (step S612), and the first to fourth determination processes are terminated. In step S552, the effect control CPU 120 is an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result determined in each of the plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and the designated variation. An effect control pattern corresponding to the pattern is determined (set) as a use pattern used for execution of an effect (an effect on a change in decorative design) in the future.

  For example, in the first determination process, when the variation pattern PA3-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command and it is determined in step S603 that the options are supplementally displayed in the order of the left region → the middle region → the right region, As an option display effect, the option A is supplementally displayed in the order of the left area → the middle area → the right area, and after selecting the option A in the middle area as the option selection effect, the effect control pattern for executing the super reach A is used as the use pattern. Determine (set).

  For example, in the second determination process, when the variation pattern PA3-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the number of supplements is determined as one, and it is determined in step S606 that the option B is supplementally displayed in the middle region, the reach is determined. After establishment, option B is supplementally displayed in the middle area as an option display effect, and after selecting option B in the middle area as an option selection effect, an effect control pattern for executing super reach B is determined (set) as a use pattern.

  For example, in the fourth determination process, when the variation pattern PA3-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the number of supplements is determined to be 3, and options are supplementally displayed in the order of left region → middle region → right region in step S610. If it is determined in step S611 that option A is replenished for the first time, option D (selected option) is replenished for the second time, and option D is replenished for the third time, the option display effect is established after the reach is established. The option A is supplementally displayed in the left area, the option D is supplementally displayed in the middle area, and the option D is supplementally displayed in the right area. Then, the option D in the middle area is selected as the option selection effect. Then, the effect control pattern for executing the super reach D is determined (set) as the use pattern.

  Next, the fifth determination process will be described. The fifth determination process is a process of determining the content of the selection effect in which the empty area is selected, and will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the contents of the selected effect to be determined are, in particular, which option is to be supplemented and displayed in the option display effect, how the replenishment place and the replenishment order are to be selected in the option display effect, and the like. An option selected in the option selection effect is specified by a variation pattern (here, it is specified that an empty area is selected).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the fifth determination process. In the fifth determination process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of options to be supplemented (the number of options to be supplemented and the number of options to be supplemented) (step S701).

  For example, in step S701, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment number determination random number that is updated by a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. Numerical value data indicating SR15 (random number that can take any of “1” to “30”) is extracted, and the replenishment frequency is determined by referring to a replenishment frequency determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. To do.

  As an example, in the replenishment count determination table referred to in step S701, as shown in FIG. 30, the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”, and the variable display result is “lost”. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR15 is assigned to one of the replenishment times 1 to 2 depending on which one is specified (can be specified by a variable display result notification command or the like). It only has to be done.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment count determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR16 and the variable display result, so that the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”. Then, the replenishment number of options may be determined by selecting the replenishment number assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR16 according to whether the variable display result is “losing”. For example, when the random value SR16 is “20”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the replenishment count is “2 times” when the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” “big hit”. If the variable display result is “losing”, the replenishment count is determined to be “1”.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination rate is higher when the number of replenishment is larger, and when the variable display result is “lost”, the opposite is true, so the same super reach is executed. The higher the expectation degree of big hits, the higher the number of options replenished.

  After step S701, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of replenishments determined in step S701 is one (step S702). When the number of replenishments is 1 (step S702; Yes), a replenishment place of options is determined (step S703).

  For example, in step S703, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment place determination random number updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numeric data indicating SR16 (random number that can take any of “1” to “30”) is extracted, and a replenishment location is determined by referring to a replenishment location determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. To do.

  As an example, in the replenishment location determination table referred to in step S703, as shown in FIG. 31, the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value SR16 are the predetermined region, left region, middle region, and right that are replenishment locations. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the areas.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment location determination table of FIG. 31 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR16, and selects the replenishment location assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR16, thereby selecting an option. What is necessary is just to determine the replenishment place. For example, when the random value SR16 is “10”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the replenishment place as “left region”.

  After step S703, the effect control CPU 120 determines options (supplementary options) to be supplemented to the predetermined area (step S704). For example, in step S704, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment option determination random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating SR17 is extracted, and a supplementary option is determined by referring to a supplementary option determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  As an example, in the replenishment option determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with any one of the random value SR17 may be assigned to any of the options A to C.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the supplement option by referring to the supplement option determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR17, and selecting the supplement option assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR17. That's fine. For example, when the random number SR17 is “30”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the option C as a supplement option. If the number of times of replenishment is one, two empty areas remain, so the empty areas are selected in the priority order of left → middle → right, for example. Note that which empty area to select may be determined using a random number value, a determination table, or the like.

  When the number of replenishments is not one (two) (step S702; No), the replenishment order of options and the replenishment place are determined (step S705).

  For example, in step S705, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the replenishment order and replenishment location updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number SR18 (random number that can take any of “1” to “60”) is extracted, and the replenishment order and replenishment place determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. To determine the replenishment order and replenishment location.

  As an example, in the replenishment order and replenishment location determination table referred to in step S705, as shown in FIG. 33, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number SR18 is the result of the determination specifying the replenishment order and replenishment location. It only has to be assigned to either.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment order and replenishment location determination table of FIG. 33 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR18, and specifies the replenishment order and replenishment location assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR18. By selecting the determined result, the replenishment order and replenishment location of the options may be determined. For example, when the random value SR18 is “10”, the effect control CPU 120 determines to supplement the left area with the options first and to supplement the options with the middle area the second time.

  After step S705, the effect control CPU 120 determines options (supplementary options) to be supplemented to the two predetermined areas (step S706). For example, in step S706, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a replenishment option determination random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Numerical data indicating SR19 is extracted, and a supplementary option is determined by referring to a supplementary option determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  As an example, in the replenishment option determination table, as shown in FIG. 34, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR19 may be assigned to a combination of replenishment options to be replenished for the first time and the second time.

  The production control CPU 120 refers to the replenishment option determination table of FIG. 34 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR19, and selects a replenishment option combination assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR19. What is necessary is just to determine a supplement option (especially combination of supplement options). For example, when the random number extracted this time is “30”, the effect control CPU 120 determines to supplement the option A for the first time and the option B for the second time.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 34, it is difficult to select a combination of replenishment options in which the expectation degree of jackpot of the super reach corresponding to the replenished options falls below the previous timing at a later timing. Specifically, the range of the decision value assigned to the combination of supplementary options (expectation lowering combination) including that the expected degree of jackpot falls below the previous timing at a later timing indicates that the expected value of the jackpot is later This is narrower than the range of determination values assigned to combinations (combinations other than the expectation lowering combinations) that do not fall (up or the same) from the previous timing. For example, in FIG. 34, the range of decision values assigned to the combination of supplementary options that supplements option B the first time and supplements option A the second time is a decision that is assigned to another combination of supplementary options. It is narrower than the range of values.

  Further, according to the table of FIG. 34, the replenishment options are limited to the options A to C, and the option D does not become a replenishment option. In this way, when an empty area is selected, the option D is not displayed, and the option D corresponding to the super reach D having a relatively high jackpot expectation is combined with the first to fourth determination processes. When displayed, option C or option D is selected, and only options corresponding to super-reach C and D having a certain degree of jackpot expectation are selected.

  After step S704 and step S706, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result determined in the above steps as the use pattern corresponding to the specified variation pattern ( Setting) (step S707), and the fifth determination process is terminated. In step S707, the CPU 120 for effect control is an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result determined in each of the above-described effect control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 121, and designated variation. An effect control pattern corresponding to the pattern is determined (set) as a use pattern used for execution of an effect (an effect on a change in decorative design) in the future.

  For example, the variation pattern PA3-7 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, and it is determined in step S705 that the option is supplementally displayed in the order of the left region → the middle region, and the option B is supplemented for the first time and the option is selected for the second time. When it is decided to supplement C, option B is supplementally displayed in the left area as an option display effect, and then option C is supplemented and displayed in the middle area, and then an empty area that is the right area is selected as an option selection effect. After the selection, an effect control pattern for executing reach loss, relief effect, and super reach D is determined (set) as a use pattern.

  For example, the variation pattern PA2-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, and it is determined in step S705 that the options are supplementally displayed in the order of the left area → the middle area, and the option B is supplemented for the first time and the options are selected for the second time. When it is decided to supplement C, option B is supplementally displayed in the left area as an option display effect, and then option C is supplemented and displayed in the middle area, and then an empty area that is the right area is selected as an option selection effect. After the selection, an effect control pattern that executes only reach lose is determined (set) as a usage pattern.

  The effect control CPU 120, following the effect control pattern determination process, for example, an effect control process provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. An initial value of the timer (initial value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the 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 S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  In addition, since one hold storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123, the start winning memory display is performed by changing the color of the predetermined area of the starting winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5, etc. A process of changing the hold storage display in the area 5H, reducing the hold display symbol by 1, and reducing the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is also performed. Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H to the left of the starting winning storage display area 5H, for example. The displayed hold display symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is deleted), and the number of the first special figure hold memory that can be specified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the CPU 120 for effect control receives the second variation start command, for example, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H. The symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol is deleted), the second hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and can be specified by the display of the hold memory. The number of stored second special figure hold is reduced by one.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not the present is the selection effect execution period for executing the selection effect (step S552). The selection effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S530. When it is the selection effect execution period (step S552; Yes), operation control for executing the selection effect is performed (step S553). Production control execution data corresponding to the current process timer value is read from the production control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Alternatively, it is only necessary to execute a selection effect (an option display effect and an option selection effect) in a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  After step S553, or when it is determined in step S552 that it is not the selected effect execution period (step S552; No), it is determined whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (Step S554). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. When it is the reach effect execution period (step S554; Yes), operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S555). The effect control execution data corresponding to the current process timer value is read from the effect control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S530. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In other words, a reach effect may be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  After step S555 or when it is determined in step S554 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S554; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530, etc. Then, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S556), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S565). At this time, if no symbol confirmation command is received (step S565; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S565 (step S565; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S566). At this time, a predetermined time is set in the effect control process timer or the like as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S567). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S568), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  By repeatedly performing the effect control process described above, a selection effect, a reach effect, and the like are executed based on the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern.

  Next, an example of the selection effect and the reach effect that are executed by the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a transition of main images displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and displayed in a selection effect, a reach effect, or the like. After the variable display of the decorative design (see image 501; the arrow indicates that the decorative design is fluctuating), the reach is established and the selection effect is executed.

  When the selection effect starts, first, an option display effect is executed. In the option display effect, the options are displayed so as to be supplemented to a predetermined area of the display area of the image display device 5. In FIG. 36, first, as shown in the image 502, the option A (the letter indicating “A” for Super Reach A) and the number of stars corresponding to the expected degree of jackpot for Super Reach A are displayed in the left area of the three predetermined areas. And then, as shown in the image 503, the right area of the three predetermined areas has a choice C (a character indicating “C” of the super reach C) and the super reach C. And the number of star figures corresponding to the expected degree of jackpot). In FIG. 36, an option display effect in which options A and C are supplemented in stages in two steps is executed.

  After that, the selection frame image surrounding the predetermined area is selected by moving each area like a roulette in the order of left area → middle area → right area → left area → middle area → right area →. An option selection effect for stopping the selection frame in a predetermined area is executed. For example, in the image 504 in FIG. 36, the option C in the right region is selected by stopping the selection frame in the right region. In this way, in the image 504, it is notified that the option C is selected as a result of the production and that the super reach C corresponding to the option C will be executed. For example, in the image 507 of FIG. 36, the empty area which is the middle area is selected and selected by stopping the selection frame in the middle area. In this way, in the image 504, it is notified that an empty area is selected as a result of the effect, and reach lose is executed corresponding to the empty area (or no super reach is executed).

  When an option is selected in the option selection effect, super reach corresponding to the selected option is executed. For example, when option C is selected as in image 504 in FIG. 36 (when variation pattern PA2-4 or PA3-4 is selected), super reach C is executed (see images 505 and 506). ).

  When an empty area is selected in the option selection effect, reach lose is executed corresponding to the selected empty area. For example, as shown in the image 507 in FIG. 36, when the middle empty area is selected, reach lose (effect that displays “unfortunate ...”) is executed (see image 508), and there is no relief. (When the variation pattern PA2-1 is selected), the determined decorative symbols of the reach-losing combination are derived and displayed as they are (see image 509). When there is a relief (when the variation pattern PA2-6, PA2-7, PA3-6, PA3-7 is selected), a fixed decorative pattern is derived during or after the reach lose (after the execution) A relief effect is executed at a timing before display) (see image 510), and then super reach C (see image 511) or super reach D is executed. Note that the super reach C or the super reach D after the repair may start from the middle of the super reach C or the super reach D when the option C or D is selected and executed.

  In the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can change a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display. When the display is started and the display result is derived, and a specific display result (a jackpot symbol or a definitive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination) determined in advance is derived as the display result, a specific gaming state (big jackpot) advantageous to the player It is a gaming machine that is controlled to a gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, a pre-decision unit (the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S239) that determines whether or not the display result is the specific display result before derivation of the display result, Deriving means for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the previous determination means (the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S112 and the CPU 120 for effect control that performs the process of step S172 based on the variable display result determined by the CPU 103); Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the derivation means can execute any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (such as super reach A to D) that suggest the possibility of deriving the specific display result. Suggestion effect execution means (C for effect control that executes the process of step S172 based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103) And U120), has been constructed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the option display unit (the CPU 103 determines the option (for example, one of the options A to D) corresponding to the suggestion effect that can be executed by the suggestion effect execution unit). Based on the variation pattern or the like, the processing of step S530 or the like is executed, and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the option display effect of the selection effects in step S172, and the suggestion effect among the options displayed by the option display means. An option corresponding to the suggestive effect executed by the execution means is displayed (selection display is performed). An option selection means (the process of step S530 is executed based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103, etc.), and in step S172 An effect control CPU 120) that executes an option selection effect among the selection effects, It has been made.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the option display unit displays the options in a plurality of predetermined areas where the options are not displayed (for example, three predetermined areas including a left area, a middle area, and a right area). The options are displayed by replenishing in stages (option display effects). The number of options to be replenished in stages is one by one in the above embodiment, but may be plural. Further, at least some of the plurality of options to be supplemented in stages may be the same type of options (in the above embodiment, the same type of options are supplemented in stages). Sometimes.)

  In the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the option selection means executes the suggestion effect execution means of the options displayed by the option display means when the suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect. When the option corresponding to the suggestion effect is selected and displayed (the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the option selection effect that selects the option specified by the variation pattern), and the suggestion effect execution means does not execute the suggestion effect The predetermined area (empty area) in which the option is not displayed is selected and displayed by the option display means (effect control CPU 120 that executes an option selection effect for selecting the empty area specified by the variation pattern). . When the predetermined area (empty area) where the option is not displayed is selected and displayed, another effect that is treated as different from the suggestion effect may be executed (in the above embodiment, reach loss is not performed). Executed, but other effects may be executed).

  According to the present embodiment, in the process of replenishing a plurality of options (may be the same type of options) in a stepwise manner (see FIG. 36 and the like), the suggestive effect corresponding to the supplemented options is executed. Not only improve the player's expectation, but also the player can feel that there is a low possibility that the suggested area will not be executed due to the selection of an empty area where no option is displayed (supplemented). , The fun of gaming is improved. As exemplified in this embodiment, when the option is selected and the suggestion effect is executed, the derivation ratio by which the derivation means derives the specific display result is selected, and the suggestion effect is executed by selecting the empty area. If the derivation ratio is higher than the derivation ratio in the case where there is not, the derivation ratio at which the derivation means derives the specific display result (the jackpot expectation in the above embodiment) is related, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the plurality of types of suggestion effects that can be executed by the suggestion effect execution means include a derivation ratio (a big hit expectation) that the derivation means derives the specific display result when executed. A plurality of types of suggestion effects (super reach A to D) having different degrees) are included, and the option display means supplements the options corresponding to the first suggestion effect at the first timing. The option corresponding to the second suggestion effect having the derivation ratio higher than or equal to the suggestion effect is higher than the option corresponding to the third suggestion effect having the derivation ratio lower than the first suggestion effect. It is easy to replenish at the second timing after the timing of 1 (see the combination of lowering the expectation in FIG. 25, FIG. 27, FIG. 28, FIG. 34, etc.). As another example of this configuration, the option corresponding to the third suggestion effect whose derivation ratio is lower than that of the first suggestion effect may not be executed at the second timing (for example, FIG. 25, 27, 28, 34, and the like, the expectation lowering combination is eliminated).

  According to the present embodiment, the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect having a higher derivation ratio than the first suggestion effect can be easily supplemented at a later timing, so that in the process of supplementing the option step by step, Expectation can be enhanced effectively, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, since the derivation ratio is higher than that of the first suggestion effect or the option corresponding to the same second suggestion effect is easily supplemented at a later timing, the option corresponding to the third suggestion effect is not easily supplemented. Since the options corresponding to the third suggestion effect are supplemented in the process of supplementing the options step by step, the player can be prevented or reduced from being discouraged.

  When the option replenishment timing is set to three or more, the above-described effect can be further obtained by satisfying the above conditions for two adjacent timings.

  In the present embodiment, according to the configuration described above, the option display means causes the derivation means when the number of options to be supplemented is a second number larger than the first number than when the number of options to be supplemented is the first number. However, the options are supplemented so that the derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result is high (see, for example, FIGS. 22 and 30).

  According to the present embodiment, when the number of options to be supplemented is the second number, the derivation ratio is higher than when the number is the first number. It can be increased effectively and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that this effect can be obtained by increasing the derivation ratio as the number of options to be replenished (or the number of options replenished) may be increased (see FIG. 22 and the like).

  In the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect (super reach C or D) after performing a predetermined effect (relief effect). When performing the suggestion effect after performing a predetermined effect, the predetermined area where the option is not displayed is selected and displayed (see FIG. 11 and the like), and the deriving means derives the specific display result. The derivation ratio is such that when the suggested effect is executed after the predetermined area where the option is not displayed is selected and displayed and the suggested effect is executed, the option is selected and displayed. It is higher (see FIG. 11 etc.). Executing the suggestion effect after performing the predetermined effect means that the suggestion effect (super reach C or D) may be executed from the middle after performing the predetermined effect (relief effect) as described above. including.

  According to the present embodiment, even if a predetermined area in which no option is displayed is selected, the derivation ratio from which the specific display result is derived may be increased, so that the player's sense of expectation is suitably maintained. And the fun of gaming is improved.

  In the present embodiment, according to the configuration described above, the option display unit causes the derivation ratio (big hit) that the derivation unit derives the specific display result when the option is selected and displayed and the suggestion effect corresponding to the option is executed. When the combination of the predetermined area where the option and the option are not displayed (such as a combination of options to be displayed) is the first combination (specific mode) and the second combination (other than the specific mode) The options are displayed differently depending on the combination). The combination of the option and the predetermined area in which the option is not displayed may be a combination including the position of an option or an empty area, or may be a combination of the type and number of options and the number of empty areas regardless of the position. Also good. The first combination and the second combination also include a combination that does not include a predetermined area where no option is displayed.

  According to the present embodiment, the derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result according to the combination of the option and the predetermined area where the option is not displayed (including the combination not including the predetermined area where the option is not displayed). Since there are differences, the player will pay attention to this combination, and the interest of the game will be improved.

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the option selection unit has a high derivation ratio (for example, greater than or equal to the first criterion) that causes the derivation unit to derive the specific display result when executed. D) When a plurality of options including options corresponding to D) (option D) are displayed by the option display means, the derivation ratio is more than a specific criterion (for example, the second criterion) suggestion effect (super reach C) Or the option (option A or B) corresponding to the suggestion effect (super reach A or B) in which the derivation ratio is less than the specific criterion (for example, the second criterion). ) (See FIGS. 25, 27, 28, and 34). In the above embodiment, when the option D is displayed, the above configuration is realized such that the option A or B is not selected, but FIG. 25, FIG. 27, FIG. 28, and FIG. When the option D is displayed by changing the various tables, the above configuration may be realized such that the option A or B is less likely to be selected than the option C or D. Note that the first reference and the second reference may be the same or different.

  According to the present embodiment, when the option corresponding to the suggestion effect with a high derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result is displayed, the option corresponding to the suggestion effect of the derivation ratio equal to or higher than the specific reference is easily selected. When the option corresponding to the suggestion effect with a high derivation ratio is displayed, it is possible to reduce the choice of the suggestion effect corresponding to the derivation ratio less than a specific standard and reduce the discouragement of the player. improves.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. A modification is shown below. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above, the suggestion effect is the super reach, but another effect may be used. For example, the suggestion effect may be a pseudo-ream, a notice effect, or the like. As for the suggestion effect, when the option is selected and the suggestion effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree (an example of a derivation ratio for deriving the specific display result) than when the empty region is selected and the suggestion effect is not executed Should be high.

  “Pseudo-ream” is, for example, temporarily displaying decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R during variable display, The effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times) for changing the decoration symbol again (pseudo continuous variation) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the “pseudo-ream”, a decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of predetermined combinations is temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Stopped display. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation display or changing the decorative symbol again immediately after stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed. The “pseudo-continuous” is preferably set so that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) increases. In the selection effect, the options corresponding to the number of times of the pseudo-ream are supplementarily displayed or selected. Further, when an empty area is selected, the pseudo-ream is not performed. The types of suggestion effects are divided according to the number of fluctuations. In other words, the pseudo-run with one variation and the pseudo-run with two variations are different types of suggestion effects.

  The “notice effect” is different from the variable display effects such as reach effect and “pseudo-ream”. For example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, and a decorative pattern can be changed such as displaying a message image or outputting sound. In order to notify the player that the variable display state of the decorative symbols may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the display operation. Production. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is executed (started) before the state reaches the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). It is preferable that a plurality of types of announcement effects differing in jackpot expectation are prepared, options corresponding to each are prepared, and a notification effect corresponding to the option selected in the selection effect is executed. Further, the notice effect may not be executed when an empty area is selected.

  The “notice effect” includes a notice effect of a step-up display system. In the notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of effect modes are provided by effect display that switches and displays a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order. There is a case where an effect operation that changes (steps up) in stages is performed. Options are prepared for each of the plurality of stages. Similar to the “pseudo-ream”, the step-up notice effect at different stages may be a plurality of different types of suggestion effects. That is, the type may be the number of steps.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, reach loss is executed when an empty region is selected, but normal reach or the like (as described above, a thing with a lower hit expectation than a suggestion effect may be executed) is executed. Good. That is, even if an empty area is selected, it may become a “hit”. In addition, the selection effect is executed before the reach is established, and when an option is selected, the reach effect corresponding to the selected option is executed after the reach is established, and when an empty area is selected, Non-reach “misses” may be derived.

(Modification 3)
In the selection effect, for example, at least some of the plurality of displayed options may be selected.

(Modification 4)
The option may directly indicate that the suggestion effect is executed with characters or designs as in the above embodiment, or the corresponding suggestion effect is executed at a high rate when the option is selected. Thus, the suggestion effect may be indirectly associated with the choice effect.

(Modification 5)
The presence / absence of execution of the selection effect, choices selected in the selection effect (including the case of selecting an empty area), determination of the type of reach effect, and the like may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. In this case, for example, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the selection effect and the super reach are executed is made common, and the effect content is determined on the effect control board 12 side (as in the case of the CPU 103, a random value and a determination table are determined). To make a decision.) A mode of selection effects such as options supplemented in the selection effects may be performed on the main control board 11 side. In this case, the mode of selection effect is designated by the variation pattern.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, among the combinations of options and empty areas that are supplemented in the selection effect (the combinations of options and empty areas that are finally displayed in the option display effect), the combination that becomes a specific mode in which the big hit expectation is increased Although three examples of the same option have been supplemented, this combination may be another combination. For example, a combination in which only one option is supplemented may be specified. In this case, the number of empty areas increases. However, even if the number of empty areas at first glance increases, the expectation level for jackpots actually increases, so that an unexpected impression can be given to the player, and the interest of the game is improved. For example, a combination that is frequently supplemented, such as two or more options corresponding to a super-reach D having a high expectation degree of jackpot, may be used as the specific mode. For example, a combination in which all different types of options are supplemented may be used as the specific mode. Further, there may be two or more types of combinations that become specific modes. In addition, the expectation degree of the big hit of the super reach after the relief effect is the same as the case where the option is selected and the super reach is executed, and the combination of the option and the empty area finally displayed in the option display effect is specified. When it becomes, it may be made higher than when it is not. Moreover, when it becomes a specific aspect, you may make it a big hit expectation increase as a whole irrespective of the kind of super reach.

(Modification 7)
The maximum number of options displayed may be three or more, and a plurality of options may be replenished to a plurality of predetermined areas at once.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, the boundary of the predetermined area is not understood until the option is supplemented. However, the boundary may be expressed from the beginning with respect to the predetermined area where the option is not supplementally displayed. In addition, the number of areas, the size, and / or the shape of the empty area and the predetermined area in which options are supplementally displayed may change during the selection effect.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, display and movement of the selection frame are started in the option selection effect after the option display effect, but the effect of displaying the selection frame and moving between the predetermined areas during execution of the option display effect is executed. You may make it do. Moreover, the stop timing of the selection frame may be triggered by an operation input to the operation unit such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. For example, the operation reception period is set according to the fluctuation pattern or special figure fluctuation time, and when there is an operation input, the selection frame is stopped at the end of the operation reception period, and there is no operation input. However, the selection frame may be stopped at the end of the operation reception period. The choice or empty area to be selected is determined based on a variation pattern or the like at the start of variable display of decorative symbols as in the above embodiment.

(Modification 10)
The correspondence between the option and the suggestion effect may not be a one-to-one relationship. One option may correspond to a plurality of types of suggestion effects, and there may be a plurality of types of options corresponding to one type of suggestion effects.

(Modification 11)
The empty area may be any area where no option is displayed, and a predetermined image including a background image, characters, designs, and the like may be displayed.

(Modification 12)
The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, a BB winning, an RB winning, etc.) ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including the outer shape of the slot machine casing (for example, installation of power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R, etc.) and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other to implement the above-described implementation. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the one part or all part of the characteristic which the pachinko game machine 1 shown by the form has may be provided.

(Modification 13)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rented ball) is launched into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. In the gaming machine (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also an example of such a configuration) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived, the score used for a predetermined game is 0. If not, the game medium enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area using this score, the score is subtracted in accordance with the game medium drive, and the winning area provided in the game area is The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds points in accordance with the passage (entering) of game media. 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 for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

(Modification 14)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  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.

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

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is started to derive a display result, and a specific display result predetermined as the display result is A gaming machine that, when derived, controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the display result is the specific display result before derivation of the display result;
Derivation means for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects suggesting the possibility that the derivation means derives the specific display result;
Options display means for displaying options corresponding to the suggestion effects that can be executed by the suggestion effects execution means;
Option selection means for selecting and displaying an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means among the options displayed by the option display means;
The option display means displays the options by gradually replenishing the options in a plurality of predetermined areas where the options are not displayed,
When the suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect, the option selection means selectively displays an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means among the options displayed by the option display means. When the suggestion effect executing means does not execute the suggestion effect, the option display means selectively displays the predetermined area where the option is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.