JP2014036729A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine reporting and suggesting the number of times until a limit is reached without making a player distrustful.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a normal pattern (numeral) as a pattern for jackpots and a special pattern (alphabet) for suggesting the remaining number of times of probability variable jackpots (the number of times of jackpots until a probability variable limit is reached). In a normal mode or a probability variable mode, namely a performance mode allowing the remaining number of times of probability variable jackpots to be obtained easily, the special pattern for suggesting the remaining number of times of probability variable jackpots at a high ratio is determined. Thus, the remaining number of times of probability variable jackpots can be suggested suitably without making a player distrustful.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins (passes) a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are played. Is paid out to the person. Furthermore, variable display means for displaying (variably displaying) the identification information in a variable manner when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided, and the specific display result (big hit) is displayed as the identification information display result in the variable display means. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived. In the specific game state, a round game is performed in which a large winning opening is opened to allow a game medium to be won by a variable winning device (an attacker or a big winning combination) provided in the gaming area.

  After the end of the specified gaming state, control to the probability change state that increases the probability that the display result will be the specific display result, and when the specified display result reaches the specified upper limit number of times after controlling to the probability change state (when the limit is reached) A gaming machine having a so-called probability variation limiter function that terminates the probability variation state is also proposed. In addition, a variable winning opening (for example, a normal variable winning ball apparatus or the like) that can be changed to an open state in which a game medium can easily enter the starting area is provided, and the frequency at which the variable winning opening is opened after the specific gaming state ends. A gaming machine that controls to a high-frequency state (for example, a short time state or a high base state) that is higher than the normal state has also been proposed.

  In a gaming machine having a probability variation limiter function, a gaming machine that notifies the number of times until the limit is reached (number of jackpots) and may notify the number of times less than the actual number is also known. In a gaming machine that reports the number of times until the limit is reached (number of big hits), the limit is reached when the specific game state is controlled by reaching the limit and the time is reduced (non-probability change state), and the specific display result is displayed during the short state. A gaming machine has also been proposed in which the number of times until arrival is reduced and the rate of notification is lowered (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-115381 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a higher ratio of accurately reporting the number of times until the limit is reached under specific conditions, but if the player can recognize the number of times until the limit is reached under specific conditions, The notification of the number of times is wasted, and if the number of times less than the actual number is notified, the player is distrusted.

  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 notifies and suggests the number of times until the limit is reached without causing distrust to the player.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
Variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 44a, a second special symbol display device 44b, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result ), When a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived as a display result of the identification information, a gaming machine (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state) is controlled. A pachinko machine 1 or the like) that determines whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, processing in step S241) CPU112 that executes the above-mentioned and the high probability that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result after the end of the specific gaming state than the low probability state A numerical value for updating predetermined numerical data based on the game probability control means (for example, the CPU 112 that executes the process of step S323) and the predetermined determination result determined by the prior determination means. An update means (for example, the CPU 112 that executes the process of step S295) and an initial value are set to the predetermined numerical data based on the predetermined numerical data becoming a predetermined value, and the game probability control means The high probability state control prohibiting means for prohibiting the control to the high probability state by (for example, the CPU 112 that executes the process of S326 when it is determined Yes in step S322), and the player as the specific gaming state A first specific game state that gives a predetermined game value and the first specific game state (for example, a first jackpot or a second jackpot) Specific game state control means for controlling to any one of a second specific game state (for example, a third big hit or a third big hit game state, etc.) having a lower gaming value given to the player than the big hit game state) A predetermined value that gives a player a game value similar to that in the second specific gaming state when a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived as a display result of identification information on the variable display means. A predetermined game state control means for controlling to a gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) and a common common effect regardless of which is controlled after being controlled to the second specific gaming state or the predetermined gaming state When the common effect execution means to be executed (for example, the CPU 181 that executes the process of step S535 to shift to the latent mode) and the first specific gaming state is controlled, Suggesting effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests a value until predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value (for example, a CPU 181 that stops and displays the jackpot combination determined in the process of step S507), and The suggestion effect executing means includes, as the suggestion effect, a first suggestion effect indicating the correct value until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value (for example, a special symbol jackpot combination is stopped and displayed), and the predetermined numerical value. The second suggestive effect (for example, the normal symbol jackpot combination is stopped and displayed) indicating an incorrect value until the data reaches the predetermined value can be executed, and the initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data The second specific gaming state before being controlled to the second specific gaming state or the predetermined gaming state when being controlled to the first specific gaming state. Alternatively, the first suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a higher rate than after being controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, higher than in the latent mode when the mode is other than the latent mode in step S507). It is determined to be a special symbol by a ratio).
According to such a configuration, in a situation where it is easy to grasp the value until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value in the high probability state, it is easy to execute the first suggestion effect indicating the correct value. The suggestion effect can be suitably executed without giving distrust.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
After the initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data, the suggestion effect executing means is controlled to the first specific gaming state after being controlled to the predetermined gaming state. The second suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a higher rate after being controlled in the specific game state and in the case of being controlled in the first specific game state (for example, transition to the latent mode in the process of step S507) In the case where the triggered opportunity is a small hit, the normal symbol may be determined at a higher rate than the case where the opportunity to shift to the latent mode is abrupt).
According to such a configuration, since the second suggestion effect is easily executed when controlled to the predetermined game state, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the control has been performed to the predetermined game state. It is possible to execute a suggestion.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific game state control means provides the player with the first specific game state as a special first specific game state (for example, a 10R big hit game state for the first big hit) and the player than the special first specific game state. It can be controlled to any one of the normal first specific gaming state (for example, 5R big hit gaming state of the second big hit) having a low gaming value, and the suggestion effect executing means has the initial value in the predetermined numerical data. After being set, the first suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a different rate between when it is controlled to the special first specific game state and when it is controlled to the normal first specific game state. (For example, in the process of step S507, the special symbol is determined at a higher rate in the case of the first big hit than in the case of the second big hit).
According to such a structure, according to the game value provided, the execution ratio of a 1st suggestion effect can be varied, and the interest of a game improves.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The notifying means for notifying that the control to the high probability state by the gaming probability control means is prohibited by the high probability state control prohibiting means (for example, by executing the processing of steps S551 to S553, the probability change end notification effect is provided). CPU 181 to be executed), and the notification means changes the notification contents depending on which specific gaming state is controlled after the initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data (for example, The process of step S552 or S553 may be executed according to the determination result of step S551).
According to such a structure, the notification according to the advantage degree of the specific game state in the high probability state can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect execution means is controlled to the second specific game state at least once when all the initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data and then controlled to the first specific game state. The first suggestion effect may be executed as the subsequent suggestion effect at a higher rate than the case (for example, the process of step S507 is executed at the determination rate shown in FIG. 32).
According to such a configuration, in a situation where it is easy to grasp the value until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value when the high probability state is reached, the first suggestion effect indicating the correct value is easily executed. The suggestive effect can be suitably executed without giving distrust to the player.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the board | substrate structure etc. of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table storage area for effect control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a symbol fluctuation | variation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination in a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a transition diagram of production mode transition. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production mode setting processing. It is an example of a display operation in the image display device. It is an example of a display operation in the image display device. It is an example of a display operation in the image display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit | history history memory | storage part in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect setting process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination in the decoration symbol fluctuation | variation setting process in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame, and a main configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front frame 3 is provided. A front door frame 4 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate opening and closing frame 11 is provided on the lower front portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the front frame 3 is provided with a game board 40, a lower plate 27, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30, and the like. A card unit device 128 shown in FIG. 2 may be attached to the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to lend out a game ball to a player.

  The game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back surface side of the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b formed of a stainless steel plate in an arc shape are attached. Then, the game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 130 are driven so as to be guided into the circular game area 41 formed by the guide rails 42a and 42b.

  In the game area 41, a special variable winning ball device 48, a variable starting winning ball device 58, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like are provided. In addition, the game area 41 is provided with a passing area through which the game ball passes, a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. Here, the passing areas through which the game balls pass include those that cause the game balls that have passed through to flow down to the game area 41 and those that are guided to the back of the game board 40 and discharged. The passing of a game ball through a specific passing area may be referred to as winning a game ball. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 41, there is provided an out port 69 through which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken. A display area 80 is formed at the center of the game area 41. The display area 80 is surrounded by the center decoration 66. The cover decoration portion at the top of the center ornament has a structure that distributes the launched game balls to the left and right of the center ornament 66.

  On the right side of the center ornament 66, a passing gate 61 incorporating a gate switch 62 is provided. A normal symbol start memory LED 64 is provided on the left side of the game area 41. For example, the normal symbol start memory LED 64 is configured to include four LEDs, and displays the reserved memory number (ordinary symbol reserved memory number) as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 61. More specifically, every time a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 61 is detected by the gate switch 62, the number of LEDs that are normally lit by the symbol start memory LED 64 increases by one. On the other hand, every time the normal game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 63 is started, the number of LEDs that are turned on by the normal symbol start memory LED 64 decreases by one.

  A first start port 59 as a start area is provided at the lower left of the center decoration 66. The first start port 59 is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The game ball that has passed (winned) through the first start port 59 is detected by the first start port switch 59a, and then guided to the back of the game board 40 and discharged. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 59a, a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined first start winning payout number (for example, “3”) are paid out as prize balls. At this time, if the first reserved memory number as the number of effective start winning balls won at the first start port 59 is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a. A first start condition (also referred to as “first execution condition”) for executing the game is satisfied. The first start port 59 may be formed so as to guide the discharged game ball to the back of the game board 40 and discharge it, or to flow the game ball that has passed through to the game area 41. May be.

  A variable start winning ball device 58 is provided below the passing gate 61. The variable start winning ball device 58 is an electric tulip type variable winning ball device having a pair of movable wing pieces that are opened and closed by a solenoid 58a for an ordinary electric accessory. In the variable starting winning ball device 58, the second starting port 60 is closed when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position, and the movable blade piece is moved to the tilting position by the solenoid 58a for the normal electric accessory. The mouth 60 is opened. The game ball that has passed (winned) through the second start port 60 is detected by the second start port switch 60a, and then guided to the back of the game board 40 and discharged. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 60a, a number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined second start winning payout number (for example, “3”) are paid out as prize balls. In addition, as the number of payouts at the time of the first start prize and the number of payouts at the time of the second start prize, the same number of payouts may be determined in advance, or different payout numbers may be determined in advance. At this time, if the second reserved memory number as the number of effective start winning balls won at the second start opening 60 is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b. A second start condition (also referred to as “second execution condition”) for executing the game is satisfied. The second starting port 60 may be formed so as to guide the discharged game ball to the back of the game board 40 and discharge it, or formed so that the passed game ball flows down to the game area 41. May be.

  In this embodiment, the second start port 60 has a structure in which a game ball does not win in the closed state. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 58 has a movable wing piece that is opened relatively narrowly in the normally open state so that the game ball can pass through the second starting port 60, but is in an expanded open state in which the game ball is opened relatively widely. It is good also as a structure where a game ball does not pass easily at the time of. That is, the variable winning ball device 58 has an advantageous state such as an open state or an enlarged open state in which the game ball can easily pass through the second start port 60, a normal open state in which the game ball is less likely to pass than the advantageous state, or a closed state in which the game ball does not pass. It is sufficient if it can operate in a disadvantageous state such as. Since the first start port 59 and the second start port 60 are distributed on the left and right of the center decoration 66, the player can intentionally aim at one of the start ports intentionally. On the other hand, it is difficult to intentionally aim at one of the start ports by, for example, arranging the first start port 59 and the second start port 60 side by side at the position of the normal winning port 53a. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  A normal symbol display device 63 is provided below the normal symbol start memory LED 64. The normal symbol display device 63 is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and each of them is identified in a general game in which a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 61 is detected by the gate switch 62 as an execution condition. A normal symbol (also referred to as “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”), which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be displayed, is variably displayed (variable display). As an example, the normal symbol display device 63 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. That's fine. The normal symbol display device 63 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing.

  On the right side of the variable winning ball apparatus 58, a first special symbol display device 44a, a second special symbol display device 44b, a first special symbol start memory LED 46a, and a second special symbol start memory LED 46b are provided. Yes. Each of the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be identified in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol (also referred to as “special figure”), which is the identification information of, is displayed variably (variable display). As an example, each of the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. indicate. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Without being limited, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of a LED to be turned on and a LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numerical values indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. It only has to be done. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 44a is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 44b is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Both the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b are formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  The first special symbol start memory LED 46a displays the reserved memory number (the special figure reserved memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in the first start port 59. The second special symbol start memory LED 46b displays the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in the second start port 60. For example, the first special symbol start memory LED 46a and the second special symbol start memory LED 46b each include four LEDs. In this embodiment, the second special symbol display device 44b is preferentially changed over the first special symbol display device 44a. It should be noted that the change may be performed alternately in the order of winning (the order in which the on-hold storage is generated), or may be performed simultaneously.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 41, an effect display device 44c is provided. The effect display device 44c only needs to perform screen display using a large number of pixels (pixels) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a dot matrix LED. Further, instead of the effect display device 44c, or together with the effect display device 44c, for example, a drum type variable display device in which a plurality of reels are arranged in the horizontal direction and each reel is rotatably accommodated may be provided. In the effect display device 44c in this embodiment, a display area 80 for displaying effect images is formed. In the display area 80, in response to variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b, for example, in the decorative symbol variable display section divided into three, A plurality of types of decorative patterns, each of which can be identified, are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative symbols is also included in the variable display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied.

  For example, in the display area 80, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions are arranged. Each decoration is associated with the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b. Variations in decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) are started in the variable symbol display section. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) in each decorative symbol variable display section. Is displayed. Each decorative design variable display section may be movable within the display area 80 so that the decorative design can be reduced or enlarged. Moreover, as a display part used as each decoration design variable display part, you may provide so that three area | regions may adhere | attach, isolate | separate, or the adhesion | attachment and isolation | separation are possible.

  In this way, in the display area 80 formed by the effect display device 44c, a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a or a second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 44b is displayed. In synchronism with the special figure game used, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that the number of decorative design variable display portions for variably displaying decorative symbols is not limited to three, but, for example, two, four, or nine displays formed by the effect display device 44c. What is necessary is just to be arranged in the area | region 80 in multiple numbers.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections are, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “one” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters or symbols and character images, etc. Any other objects, symbols such as characters, or any other decorative image showing an arbitrary figure may be included. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  Scrolls that flow from top to bottom sequentially, for example, from small to large symbol numbers on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections during decorative symbol variation When the display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol variable display portions (for example, the “left” decorative symbol variable display portion), scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, and the symbol number is the smallest. When a certain decorative symbol is displayed, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed. Note that the direction of scroll display may be from the lower side to the upper side of the display area 80 or may be the left-right direction. Further, instead of scrolling display, variable display of decorative symbols may be realized by performing switching display that sequentially switches and displays the decorative symbols.

  In the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, the number of variable display holds in the special figure game (special figure hold) based on the fact that a game ball has won (start prize) in the first start port 59 and the second start port 60. A special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of memories) in an identifiable manner may be provided. Here, the holding of the variable display is a start condition (“execution”) for executing a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of decorative symbols by the occurrence of a start winning at the first start port 59 or the second start port 60. Condition)) is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, etc. Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied.

  In the special symbol start memory display area in the display area 80, for example, corresponding to each of the first special figure and the second special figure, from the left in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is first established based on the occurrence of the start prize. It is only necessary to provide a plurality of display portions whose display colors are changed to the right. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a is established based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 59, One of the non-displayed (transparent color) display parts (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b is established based on the winning of the game ball in the second start opening 60, the normal One of the non-displayed display parts is changed to red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Note that the special symbol start memory display area is not limited to displaying the special figure reserved memory number so that the number of special figure reserved memory can be specified by changing the display color. May be recognized by a player or the like. By displaying the number of special figure reserved storage in the special symbol start storage display area so as to be identifiable, it is possible to easily grasp the number of execution conditions that have not been met. If the first special symbol start memory LED 46a and the second special symbol start memory LED 46b are provided, the special symbol start memory display area may not be provided.

  Below the center decoration 66, a normal winning opening 53a having a winning ball detector 55a is provided. Further, on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 48, a normal winning port 53b having a winning ball detector 55b is provided. A game ball that has entered (wins) the normal winning opening 53a is detected by the winning ball detector 55a. In addition, the game ball that has entered (wins) the normal winning opening 53b is detected by the winning ball detector 55b. Based on the detection of the game balls by the winning ball detector 55a and the winning ball detector 55b, a number of gaming balls corresponding to a predetermined number of normal payouts (for example, “10”) are paid out as winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 48 is provided below the normal winning opening 53a. The special variable winning ball device 48 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is driven to open and close by the solenoid 65 for the big winning opening door, and the opening and closing plate 49 changes the opening serving as the big winning opening between an open state and a closed state. . As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 48, the opening / closing plate 49 closes the opening when the special winning opening door solenoid 65 is off. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 48, the opening / closing plate 49 opens the opening when the special winning opening door solenoid 65 is on. A game ball that has entered the inside of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 from the opened opening is detected by the count switch 52. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 52, the number of game balls corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts (for example, “15”) is paid out as prize balls.

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which the game area 41 of the game board 40 can be seen substantially. On the front side of the front door frame 4, along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is provided on the upper side, and a left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is provided on the left side. A right decoration unit 24 as a covering member is provided on the side, and a lower decoration unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part. Inside the upper decoration unit 22, game effect LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14d as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. Yes. Inside the left decorative unit 23, game effect lamps 16a and 16b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. In the right decoration unit 24, game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are lit or blinked according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  On the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 provided at the lower front surface of the front door frame 4, for example, an upper plate 19 configured by fixing a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined is formed. A prize ball outlet 20 is formed on the upstream side of the upper plate 19. A ball removal operation unit 21 is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 19. Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with operation buttons 50 that can be operated by the player by pressing and the like while the game is in progress. Instead of or together with the operation button 50 that can be pressed, for example, a device that can be rotated like a jog dial, a device that can be touched or pressed like a touch panel, a lever type switch You may provide what can be tilted like this. Further, instead of the operation button 50, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 50 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 50 is detected by the operation detection switch 50a. The operation detection switch 50a may be configured to include a plurality of detectors in order to detect a player's operation action on a plurality of operation units included in the operation button 50 in an identifiable manner.

  On the upper edge and the outer edge of the upper plate 19, a ball lending operation unit operated when borrowing a game ball via a card unit device 128 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a card unit device 128 are provided. There may be provided a return operation unit operated when instructing the return of the inserted card, a balance display unit for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card unit device 128, and the like. The ball lending operation unit, the return operation unit, and the balance display unit may be mounted on the balance display board 104 shown in FIG. The upper plate 19 stores game balls paid out from the prize ball payout exit 20. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to the launch position into the game area 41. Further, when the ball removal operation unit 21 is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are guided to the lower plate 27 through a predetermined ball removal passage or a ball removal hole. A cylinder lock 26 faces the right side of the upper plate 19.

  In the lower plate 27 provided at the lower part of the front frame 3, excess spheres overflowing from the upper plate 19 are stored. On the right side of the lower plate 27, a hitting operation handle 30 is provided. The hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 30 is provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a hitting ball launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device 130 shown in FIG. 2 and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  Speakers 12 a and 12 b that generate sound effects (including sound) according to the progress of the game are provided on the left and right of the upper decoration unit 22 in the front door frame 4. On the right side of the upper part of the left decorative unit 23, a prize ball LED 10 is provided so as to be visible from the front surface of the front door frame 4. It is provided so as to be visible. The prize ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light emitting members that emit light in order to notify information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a predetermined number of balls are generated based on the occurrence of winning balls. The prize ball LED 10 notifies that the prize ball has been paid out, and the ball cut LED 9 notifies that the prize ball to be paid out is insufficient. In addition, a see-through window 18 is provided on the side of the lower decoration unit 25 for visually recognizing a sticker attached to the game board 40.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 30, a hitting ball launching motor built in the hitting ball launching device 130 shown in FIG. Fired in the game area 41. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 130 enter the game area 41 through the guide rails 42a and 42b, and then descend the game area 41.

  When the game ball entering the game area 41 passes through the passage gate 61 and is detected by the gate switch 62, the normal symbol display device 63 starts variable display of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the variable display in the normal game is performed by the 7-segment LED, and the normal map display result as the variable display result in the general game is derived and displayed when the normal map change time has elapsed. For example, when the symbol indicating “−” is lit at the end of the variable display, the normal map display result of “normal map loss” is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the number “7” is turned on at the end of the variable display on the normal symbol display device 63, the result of the normal map display of “per normal map” is derived and displayed. When the normal map display result is “per normal map”, the second start port 60 is opened by the driving force of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 58a in the variable start winning ball apparatus 58, and a predetermined opening is achieved. The operation of returning to the closed state after a lapse of time is executed until a predetermined number of times of opening is reached.

  When a game ball that has entered the game area 41 wins the first start port 59 and is detected by the first start port switch 59a, it is in a state in which variable display of the first special figure can be started (for example, a special symbol The variable display is completed and the first start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special figure is started by the first special symbol display device 44a, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area 80. Be started. That is, the variable display of the first special figure and the decorative design is executed based on a winning at the first start port 59. If the variable display of the first special figure cannot be started, the first special figure is used by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. The execution of the special figure game was suspended.

  When a game ball that has entered the game area 41 wins the second start port 60 and is detected by the second start port switch 60a, the game can be started if variable display of the second special figure can be started (for example, a special symbol When the variable display is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display device 44b starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol, and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the display area 80 is performed. Be started. That is, the variable display of the second special figure and the decorative design is executed based on the winning at the second starting port 60. Unless the variable display of the second special figure can be started, the second special figure is used by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In this embodiment, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b is executed in preference to the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a. To do. That is, the second reserved memory number is “0” regardless of which of the first start condition by winning the first start port 59 and the second start condition by winning the second start port 60 is established first. If the value is a value other than, even if the first reserved memory number is a value other than “0”, the second start condition is established before the first start condition, and the special figure using the second special figure is used. Start the game.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b, after the special symbol variable display is started, when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses, the special symbol variable display result The confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the variable display result in the special symbol game becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol different from the big bonus symbol When (small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained as a predetermined display result, and when a special symbol other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the specific game state is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “2” are small hit symbols, A symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 44b. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the first jackpot symbol, The special symbol indicating the number “1” is the second jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is the third jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “5” is the fourth jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state as the specific game state controlled after the first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is a predetermined period that is the first period. The special variable winning ball device 48 is played by opening the opening serving as a big winning opening until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In such a round game, the opening / closing plate 49 that has opened the opening that becomes the big winning opening receives the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming board 40 in the gaming area 41 and makes it possible to guide to the big winning opening. Thereafter, when the special winning opening is closed, the special variable winning ball device 48 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is ended. In the big hit gaming state controlled after the first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a total of ten round games are executed. Further, in the big hit gaming state controlled after the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a total of five round games are executed. In this embodiment, the first big hit is also called 10 round big hit (10R big hit), and the big hit gaming state controlled after the first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is also called 10 round big hit gaming state (10R big hit gaming state). . The second big hit is also called a five round big hit (5R big hit), and the big hit gaming state controlled after the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is also called a five round big hit gaming state (5R big hit gaming state). The first big hit and the second big hit are advantageous big hits for obtaining a prize ball.

  In the big hit game state as the specific game state controlled after the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 48 is given to the player in each round game. The period for changing to the advantageous first state is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the big hit gaming state controlled after the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In the big hit game state controlled after the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a total of two round games are executed. In this big hit game state, the period during which the special variable winning ball device 48 is opened is short, so the possibility that a game ball will win the special variable winning ball device 48 is low. That is, the big hit gaming state controlled after the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is a big hit gaming state in which there is substantially no play (no winning ball is obtained). In this embodiment, the third big hit and the fourth big hit are collectively referred to as a two round big hit (2R big hit) or suddenness (abrupt probability change), and controlled after the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The jackpot gaming state is also referred to as a two-round jackpot gaming state (2R jackpot gaming state).

  In this embodiment, depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special figure game, as the execution mode of the round game in the jackpot game state, the number of round games executed and each round game of the round game Thus, the period during which the special variable winning ball device 48 is changed to the first state is varied.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, for example, the variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball device 48 to the first state is performed similarly to the 2R big hit game state controlled after the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Executed. In other words, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of the opening / closing plate 49 in the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 returning the large winning opening to the second state after being opened for the second period is executed twice.

  In this embodiment, one special variable winning ball device 48 is provided as a big winning opening, but the first special symbol display device 44a is provided by arranging the big winning openings side by side in the game area 41. A special winning game with a big win symbol or a small win symbol in the special symbol game by the game, and a special winning game by the second special symbol display device 44b, a big winning symbol is opened differently. It may be.

  One of the special symbol games using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b is started. Corresponding to the change of the decorative symbols (for example, in the vertical direction) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections provided in the display area 80 formed by the effect display device 44c. Scrolling display etc.) starts. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. The finalized symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections, variable decorative symbols The display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state refers to a decorative symbol (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped in the display area 80 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state 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 design variable display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions), a predetermined jackpot combination is used. The remaining decorative design variable display portion (for example, “medium” decorative design variable display portion, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design (for example, a decorative design indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is stopped. ) Display state where the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or all or part of the decorative symbol variable display part of “left”, “middle” and “right” constitutes all or part of the jackpot combination. However, the display state is changing in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area 80, or the background image. By changing the display mode, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed. is there. Such effect operations 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 decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the display area 80 formed by the effect display device 44c but also the sound effect output operation by the speakers 12a and 12b, the game effect LEDs 13, 14a and 14c, and the game effect lamps 14b and 14d, It may be included that the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting members such as 16a, 16b, 17a, and 17b is an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability”).

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. A variable display effect for informing the player by a variable display mode of symbols may be executed. As the variable display effect, for example, any one or all of a plurality of types of effect operations such as “sliding”, “pseudo-continuous”, “main notice”, “development opportunity”, or selectively, A plurality of performance operations may be executed in sequence. The variable display effect only needs to change the special figure variation time depending on whether or not the corresponding effect operation is executed. For example, when the variable display effect is executed, the special figure change time may be longer than when the variable display effect is not executed.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, and then two or more decorative symbol variable display portions (for example, “ The decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left and right decorative design variable display sections, etc., and then a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative design variable display sections temporarily displayed. By changing the decorative design again on the decorative design variable display section (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative design variable display section and the “right” decorative design variable display section), An effect display that allows the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed to be changed is performed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After all the decorative symbols on the variable display unit are changed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped on all the decorative symbol variable display units, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo) on all the decorative symbol variable display units. The effect display can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the “variable display” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display units can be used for a combination of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that are predetermined as pseudo consecutive chances. One of them is displayed as a temporary stop. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, setting is made so that the possibility that the variable display result in a special game or the like becomes “big hit” increases as the number of executions of pseudo-continuous change (re-change) increases. It only has to be done. As a result, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping the combination of the decorative symbols that become the pseudo-reliable chance, and the number of times of the pseudo-ream fluctuation is increased. Accordingly, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is enhanced. For example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started 2-4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect may be executed along with a plurality of change displays including the initial change. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the LED to be lit among the plurality of effect LEDs is controlled to increase one by one. Also good. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the LED may be controlled, or the LED to be lit may be controlled to be changed. As another example, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect movable member may be controlled to operate. As yet another example, control is performed so that a specific character image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be.

  In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, LED lighting or blinking, operation of the movable member for effects, display of character images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. Rather than the case where the re-variation effect is executed with only one type of effect mode, when the re-change effect that combines a plurality of types of effect modes is included, or when the re-change effect is performed multiple times When the change occurs, the possibility that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the possibility that the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state will increase, and the like may be increased.

  The effect operation executed as the re-variation effect may be any effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 12a and 12b and lighting operations of various light emitting members such as the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, and 17b. May be included. Further, for example, a difference in output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 12a and 12b, a difference in movement of a production target object (for example, a movable member for production) (a difference in operating speed, a difference in operating distance, a difference in operating direction, etc.) The effect mode of the re-variation effect is made different depending on the difference in the movement of the character image displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c (difference in operation speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operation direction, etc.) In the display area 80 of the display device 44c, not the character image but the character display may be changed or the display of the background image may be changed to change the effect mode in the re-change effect. Further, apart from the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily displayed, the audio output from the speakers 12a, 12b, the game effect lamp 14b, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped by an arbitrary production operation such as lighting operation of various light emitting members such as 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, and 17b.

  In the variable display production of “Main notice”, after changing the decoration pattern in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration variable display parts, the decoration decoration is confirmed in all the decorative pattern variable display parts. Before the symbol is stopped (final stop), for example, the effect display that is associated with the reach effect in advance or the effect display that is different from the effect display that is associated in advance may cause the variable display state of the decorative symbol to reach the reach state. There is an effect display for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  In the variable display production of “Development Opportunities”, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, in all the decorative symbol variable display portions, Any of a combination of a plurality of types of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state and a predetermined reach effect may be started, or the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol (final stop display), and the reach state is reached. It may be necessary not to become (so-called “gase”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect and the variable display effect, for example, by displaying other than the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, such as displaying a predetermined character image or message image, There is a sub-notice effect to inform the player that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state and that the variable display result in the special figure game may be a “hit” May be executed. As the sub-notice effect, for example, any one or all of a plurality of types of effect operations such as “character display”, “step-up operation”, and “button operation advance notice” may be selectively selected or a plurality of It is only necessary that the production operation is executed simultaneously or sequentially. The sub-notice effect is not particularly limited as long as the corresponding drawing movement time does not change depending on whether or not the corresponding effect operation is executed. Although the main notice and the sub notice effect are the same notice effect, the main notice is determined to be executed on the main board 31 (main) side, while the sub notice effect is the effect control board 90 (sub). Since the presence / absence of execution is determined on the side, the name is used in this way.

  In the sub-notice effect of “character display”, two or more decorative design variable display units (for example, two or more decorative design variable display units (for example, An effect operation in which a character image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections, etc. Is done.

  In the sub-notice effect of “step-up operation”, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, two or more decorative symbol variable display portions are displayed. Before temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the display mode 80 of the effect display device 44c switches the display of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance according to a predetermined order. There may be a step-up effect operation that changes (steps up). In the sub-notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the sub-notice effect may be terminated without switching the effect image. Further, in the sub-notice effect of “step-up operation”, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, the effect mode is made into a plurality of stages by the effect operation of moving the effect movable member in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) may be performed. In the “step-up operation” notice effect, the effect action in the sub-notice effect is performed without switching to the second stage effect operation after the effect movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode. You may make it complete | finish.

  In this way, the sub-notice effect of the “step-up operation” is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once. Is a kind of effect operation executed during variable display, and in particular, an effect operation in which the effect operation mode (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In general, as the number of times of change (number of steps) increases, the possibility (reliability) that the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit” increases. Also, depending on the number of steps in the sub-notice effect of the “step-up operation” or the effect mode at each step, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state, a specific reach effect will be executed, etc. You may make it do. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As a change (step-up) of the production mode, different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. Also good. In other words, any means can be used as long as it can be recognized that the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  In the sub-notice effect of “button operation advance notice”, for example, the display of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c is changed in response to the operation button 50 being operated by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbols. Or changing the sound output from the speakers 12a and 12b to change the production operation. As an example, in the notice effect of “button operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation that becomes a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of decorative symbols. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. Any operation is acceptable. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 50 is not limited to an effect image displayed on the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, and a game effect that causes a predetermined sound to be output from the speakers 12a and 12b. LED 13, 14 a, 14 c and game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are all or partly lit or blinked in a predetermined lighting pattern, and the production movable member is operated in a predetermined operation mode Or a combination of any of these. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 50 by the player is set. And if operation of the operation button 50 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 50a within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, for example, prepared in advance. One of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, or a sound effect corresponding to one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance. Are performed from the speakers 12a and 12b.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special symbol that becomes the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display state has reached the reach state After the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the determined decorative symbols that are jackpot combinations are a plurality of types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. Any one of these may be displayed on the predetermined active line in a stopped manner on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections.

  In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game being the first jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the decorative symbol variable display mode in which the fixed symbol combination of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the display result is “big hit”. In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game being the second jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the decorative display variable display mode in which the confirmed symbol symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is This is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  If the special symbol that is the third big hit symbol, the fourth big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and it is accurate. -Any of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols that are predetermined as small hitting chances may be stopped and displayed. The hit / small hit chance may be a predetermined combination, for example, an odd symbol combination (“1” “3” “5” or “3” “5” “7”). Note that the chance of winning or hitting is a special symbol on at least part of the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative variable display section (for example, an alphabetic symbol or a symbol described as a chance). May be displayed in a stopped state.

  In addition, when the special symbol that is the third big hit symbol, the fourth big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. When the 3rd big hit symbol and the 4th big hit symbol are stopped and displayed, the confirmed decorative symbol may be one of chance chances or reach lose combination, but the small hit symbol is stopped When displayed, the confirmed decorative pattern may not be a chance eye, or may not be a reach-losing combination.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the third jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is “when the variable display result is“ big hit ”. It is referred to as a “third jackpot” variable display mode (also referred to as “big jackpot type”). Corresponding to the fact that the final special symbol in the special figure game becomes the fourth jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is “big hit” Is called a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). In addition, in response to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is “small hit” Is referred to as a variable display mode of “small hits”.

  In this embodiment, there are four gaming states that are different from the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state: low probability low base state, high probability low base state, low probability high base state, and high probability low base state. Are prepared in advance. Note that the low-accuracy low base state and the low-accuracy high-base state are collectively referred to as a low-accuracy state. The high accuracy low base state and the high accuracy high base state are collectively referred to as a high accuracy state. The low probability low base state and the high accuracy low base state are collectively referred to as a low base state. The low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state are collectively referred to as a high base state. The high probability low base state, the low probability high base state, and the high probability low base state are included in special game states that are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base state as a normal state (normal game state). The low probability low base state as the normal gaming state is a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, or a gaming state different from the special gaming state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, As in the case where a system reset is performed, the same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed.

  When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high probability state, the probability that the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is low. Probability variation control (probability variation control) is further improved. When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the high base state, for example, control for making the normal symbol variation time, which is the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63, shorter than in the low base state, Control to improve the probability that the variable display result in each time of the normal game is “per normal” than in the low base state, variable start winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” An open state as an advantageous state in which the game ball easily passes through the second start port 60, such as control for increasing the opening time and the number of times to open the second start port 60 at 58 as compared with the low base state. By increasing the frequency of the expanded opening state and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied, the advantageous opening control (high opening control) that is advantageous to the player is performed. In the high base state, time shortening control (time reduction control) is also performed in which the special figure variation time and the decorative symbol variable display time in the special figure game are shortened compared to the low base state. As described above, in the high base state, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 60, so that the player launches the game ball aiming at the second start port 60.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result in the variable display of the special game or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, if the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low probability state, the variable display result is “ After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it has become “big hit”, the high probability state is always obtained.

  In addition, when the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, if the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a highly accurate state, the variable display result becomes “big hit”. When the number of times does not reach a predetermined upper limit value (limit value) (before the limit), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probability state is surely obtained. On the other hand, when the number of times that the variable display result becomes “big hit” reaches the upper limit number of times that becomes the limit value (at the time of limit), after the big hit gaming state ends, the low probability state is set as the high probability state. End control to.

  In this way, based on the fact that the number of times that the big hit gaming state has been controlled has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, five times), the end of the control to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state has ended, It is also called the operation of the probability variation limiter when the limit is reached. When the probability variation limiter is activated, the number of times the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is initialized (cleared) to “0”, and until the limit is reached again, the high probability state is always made after the big hit gaming state ends. do it.

  When the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the high base state is entered after the big hit gaming state is completed. At this time, if the probability variation limiter is not in operation, a highly accurate and high base state is obtained. If the probability variation limiter is activated, the low-accuracy base state is entered. This low-accuracy base state continues until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and then shifts to the low-accuracy low-base state.

Further, in this embodiment, “third big hit” and “fourth big hit” are common in that both are 2R big hits, but “third big hit” is a dedicated big hit type when in a low base state. “4th big hit” is a special big hit type in the case of a high base state. In the case of “third big hit”, after the 2R big hit gaming state is finished, the low base state is controlled. In the case of “fourth big hit”, after the 2R big hit gaming state is finished, the high base state is controlled. In the case of “fourth big hit”, if the probability variation limiter is operated, the low probability and high base state is set. That is, “third big hit” and “fourth big hit” are both 2R big hits, and are big hit types that maintain the bases before and after becoming the 2R big hit. Thus, maintaining the base before and after the 2R big hit makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the 2R big hit or the small hit.

  When the variable display result in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”, the game after the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” ends. The state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, when a special game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the high base end condition is satisfied (that is, the variable display result is “big hit” in the low-accuracy high base state). If the variable display is executed 100 times until then, the high base state may end and the low base state may be entered after the small hit gaming state ends. In the small hit game state, the same embodiment as the round game in the big hit game state when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (the number of round games executed and the opening time of the big prize opening are the same) ) Variable winning action is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the remaining number of times determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state before the operation of the probability variation limiter due to reaching the limit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various types such as a main board 31, an effect control board 90, an audio frame lamp board 92, a lamp driver board 93, a power board 97, a payout control board 98, and a balance display board 104 as shown in FIG. The control board is mounted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a peripheral power supply relay board 47, a peripheral command relay board 57, a relay board such as a design relay board 84 and a switch relay board 95, a special symbol board 850, a normal symbol board 86, and a normal symbol memory board 87. Is also installed.

  Signals from the detectors 55 a and 55 b provided on the game board 40 and the switches 52 and 62 are input to the main board 31 via the switch relay board 95. The main board 31 also receives signals from the first start port switch 59a and the second start port switch 60a. From the main board 31, drive control signals for driving and controlling the solenoids 58 a and 65 provided in the game board 40 are output and relayed to each part by the switch relay board 95. The main board 31 outputs information signals such as an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal according to the gaming state, and is transmitted to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90. The Further, an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44 c is output from the main board 31 and transmitted to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57. In addition, a display control signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display device 44a and the like is output from the main substrate 31, and the special symbol substrate 850, the normal symbol substrate 86, and the normal symbol substrate 86 are connected via the symbol relay substrate 84. It is transmitted to the symbol storage board 87 and the like. A board external terminal board 96 is connected to the main board 31 to transmit various game information.

  Various decorative LEDs and lamps 32 are connected to the main board 31 via a peripheral command relay board 57, an effect control board 90, a voice frame lamp board 92, and a lamp driver board 93. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14c, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on a printed circuit board, respectively, and together with the speakers 12a, 12b, the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90, It is connected to the main board 31 via the voice frame lamp board 92.

  The main board 31 is supplied with power from the power supply board 97 to drive various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, and the like. The power to be supplied is supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral power supply relay board 47. The power supply board 97 receives an AC 24V AC power supply serving as a primary power supply via a power supply cord, and supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 31 and the payout control board 98. The power supply board 97 is also equipped with a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays the power from the main board 31 to the voice frame lamp board 92. In addition, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 31 based on detection signals from the detectors 55 a and 55 b and the switches 52, 59 a and 60 a, and transmitted to the payout control board 98.

  The effect control command as an information signal output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90 is relayed by the peripheral command relay board 57. The main board 31 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the peripheral command relay board 57 in the I / O 114, for example, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 99. The included output port is connected. The output buffer circuit included in the output port can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57, and from the peripheral command relay board 57 to the main board 31. Block signal input. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 90 or the peripheral command relay board 57 side to the main board 31 side.

  The peripheral command relay board 57 may be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit for each wiring for transmitting an information signal from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90, for example. Each transmission direction regulating circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to a main board connector corresponding to the main board 31 and a cathode connected to an effect control board connector corresponding to the effect control board 90, and one end of the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With such a configuration, each transmission direction regulation circuit prevents the signal input from the effect control board 90 to the peripheral command relay board 57 and allows the signal to pass only in the direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90. be able to. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the production control board 90 side to the main board 31 side.

  In the effect control command as an information signal transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c is controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose are included. FIG. 3A shows an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration variable display portions in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a symbol variation pattern. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result of a special figure game or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “small hit”, or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. ”Corresponds to the result of determining whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) is“ first big hit ”,“ second big hit ”,“ third big hit ”, or“ fourth big hit ”. Thus, different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” when the variable display result is “jackpot”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the jackpot type is “second jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the jackpot type is “third jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating the stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the low probability low base state (normal state), the low probability high base state, the high probability low base state, the high Different EXT data is set according to which of the high accuracy base states. More specifically, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is a low probability low base state (normal state). Command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is the low probability base state. The command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is a high probability low base state. Command 9503H is a fourth gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is a high-accuracy base state.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the variable display result and the determination result of the jackpot type. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the variable display result or the determination result of the jackpot type and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening designation command that designates display of an effect image during a period in which the big winning opening is open in the big hit gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is used to designate display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is a specified command. In the special winning opening opening designation command and the special winning opening open designation command, for example, EXT data corresponding to the number of round games executed (for example, “1” to “10”) in the big hit gaming state is set. In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is regardless of whether the big winning opening is in an open state or whether the big winning opening is changed from an open state to a closed state. Alternatively, a continuous performance operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start time of variable display of the decorative symbols to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the variable display result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the variable display result or the determination result of the jackpot type and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. Good. When controlled to the big hit game state and / or the small hit game state of “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit”, a big hit start designation command, a big prize opening opening designation command, Part or all of the command specified after the winning opening is opened and the winning end specifying command are not transmitted. The effect operation in the big hit gaming state and / or the small hit gaming state may be executed.

  The command B001H is based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start port 59, and that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a is established. Is a first start opening winning designation command. The command B002H is based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start port 60, and that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b is established. Is a second start opening prize designation command.

  The command C0XXH is a first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number so that the special figure start memory display area can be specified in a special symbol start memory display area provided in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Corresponding EXT data is set. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 90, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 31 is received, and the first special chart The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified. The reserved memory number notification command notifies the first reserved memory number after transmitting the first start opening prize designation command, while notifying the second reserved memory number after transmitting the second start opening prize specifying command. You may make it do. That is, the reserved memory number designation command may individually designate the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer 99 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 99 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 100 that stores a game control program and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111 that is used as a work memory, and a program CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 that controls the progress of the game, a random number circuit 113 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the CPU 112, and a command serving as a control signal to the effect control board 90 and the like I / O 114 to be included. In the game control microcomputer 99, the CPU 112 executes a game control program read from the ROM 100 and uses the RAM 111 as a work area, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. . The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 99 only needs to incorporate the RAM 111 in addition to at least the CPU 112, and the ROM 100 and the random number circuit 113 may be externally attached or may be incorporated. Further, the I / O 114 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 99, the CPU 112 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 100. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 99 (or CPU 112) will hereinafter execute (or perform processing). Specifically, the CPU 112 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  On the main board 31, for example, a random number circuit 113 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 31 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 113 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 112 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 113 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 113 independently of the CPU 112, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR4 is randomized by the CPU 112. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 113, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 99 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 113. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 99 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 100 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 99). The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 113. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 113 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is “lost”, “small hit”, or “big hit”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative design when the variable display result is “big hit”, “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, This is a random value used for determining which of the “fourth big hits”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “241”. Take.

  The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “201”. In other words, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal game display result is such that the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting port 60 formed by the normal variable winning ball device 15 based on the variable display result in the normal game (closed state or It is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state in which a game ball can easily pass (open state or expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-1 to variation pattern PA1-4 and the variation pattern PA2-1 to variation pattern PA2-2 are decorative patterns in the case where the variable display result is “lost”. Corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern is prepared in advance. These variation patterns are referred to as non-reach variation patterns (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation patterns”). Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-6 correspond to cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”. Thus, the fluctuation pattern is prepared in advance. These variation patterns are referred to as reach variation patterns (also referred to as “reach loss variation patterns”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”.

  Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, variation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-6 correspond to the case where the big hit type is “first big hit” among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”. , A variation pattern prepared in advance. These variation patterns are referred to as big hit dedicated variation patterns. Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, variation patterns PA5-1 to PA5-4 have a variable display result of “big hit” and big hit types of “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. And a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. These fluctuation patterns are called hit-and-use fluctuation patterns. The big hit exclusive variation pattern and the common bonus variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, an effect operation executed during variable display of decorative symbols.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 100 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 100 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 112 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 112 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31, and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative designs. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 100. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the low accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and the high accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B. Are prepared in advance. The low-probability special symbol display result determination table 130 </ b> A determines that a variable display result is obtained in a special-figure game by the first special symbol display device 44 a or the second special symbol display device 44 b when the gaming state is a low-probability state. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, “small hit”, or “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The high-accuracy special symbol display result determination table 130B determines that a variable display result is obtained in a special-figure game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b when the gaming state is a high-probability state. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, “small hit”, or “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to.

  In the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A and the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B, the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result are “big hit” and “small It is assigned to one of the variable display results of “win” and “losing”. In this embodiment, the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 44a or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 44b. Regardless of whether a common decision table is available. On the other hand, the variable display result in the special symbol game may be determined using a determination table in which the allocation of the determination value is different between the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b. . As an example, in the special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b, the “small hit” is smaller than the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a. The number of determination values assigned to the variable display result may be reduced. With this setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, compared with the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability that the variable display result is “small hit” is reduced, and the high base It is possible to suppress a decline in gaming interest due to a delay in the game in the state.

  In the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B, more decision values are assigned to the “big hit” variable display result than the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A. That is, in the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” so that the determination ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A. A value is assigned to each variable display result. When the gaming state is the low probability state, the variable display result in the special figure game is determined using the low probability special figure display result determination table 130A. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the high probability state, the high probability time special map is displayed. The variable display result in the special figure game is determined using the display result determination table 130B. As a result, when the gaming state is the high probability state, the probability that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared to when the gaming state is the low probability state.

  Note that the low-accuracy special map display result determination table 130A and the high-accuracy special map display result determination table 130B are not limited to those configured as separate tables. For example, the reference portion of the table data in one table is It may be configured to vary depending on whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state. That is, when the gaming state is the high probability state, the determination data set so that the decision ratio for controlling to the big hit gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” is higher than when the gaming state is the low probability state. What is necessary.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 100. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type determination table, a first special figure jackpot type determination table (low base) 131A shown in FIG. 7A and a first special figure jackpot type determination table (shown in FIG. 7B) ( High base) 131B and a second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C shown in FIG. 7C are prepared in advance. In the first special figure big hit type determination table (low base) 131A, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a may be “big hit” in the low base state. When determined, the table is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types. The first special figure jackpot type determination table (high base) 131B may set the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a as “big hit” in the high base state. When determined, the table is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types. The second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C displays the jackpot type when the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b is determined to be "big hit". It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B and the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol, It is assigned to a jackpot type corresponding to each jackpot symbol. The first special figure jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B and the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C are the values of the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. It includes table data (setting data) for setting a value (for example, “0” to “3”) corresponding to the determined jackpot type and the gaming state controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. .

  The first special figure jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B and the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C have different assignments of determination values to the big jackpot types. For example, in the first special figure big hit type determination table 131A, the decision values are assigned to the big hit types of "first big hit", "second big hit", and "third big hit", while the first special figure big hit type decision is made. In the table 131B and the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131D, determination values are assigned to the jackpot types of “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, and “third jackpot”. That is, in the low base state, it may be determined as “third big hit”, but it is not determined as “fourth big hit”, and in the high base state, it is determined as “fourth big hit”. However, it is not decided to be “3rd big hit”. Even in the low base state, a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b may be executed. However, since it is a rare case, here, in the low base state, the “fourth big hit Is not considered. The second special figure big hit type determination table may also be provided for the high base and the low base so that it does not become the “fourth big hit” in the low base state.

  In the first special figure jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B, the determined values of 1 to 30 are assigned to the “first jackpot” (10R jackpot), and the determined values of 31 to 80 are the “second jackpot” (5R jackpot). Assigned to. In the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C, the determined values of 1 to 50 are allocated to the “first jackpot” (10R jackpot), and the determined values of 51 to 80 are allocated to the “second jackpot” (5R jackpot). . Therefore, the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is “rather than the case where it is determined that the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is controlled as the big hit game state as“ big hit ”. The case where it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as “big hit” is more easily determined as an advantageous big hit type (first big hit).

  As a result, when it is determined that the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a is to be controlled as the big hit game state as "big hit", and by the second special symbol display device 44b The advantage of the big hit gaming state can be made different from the case where it is determined that the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is controlled as the big hit gaming state.

  When the first special figure jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B, the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C, and the big hit type are “first big hits”, “0” is set to the big hit type buffer value, In the case of “2 big hits”, “1” is set to the big hit type buffer value, and in the case of “third big hit”, “2” is set to the big hit type buffer value and “4th big hit” is set. In some cases, “3” is set in the jackpot type buffer value. The game control microcomputer 99 can identify the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type buffer value, and determines the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state is finished.

  Further, the ROM 100 is provided with a variation pattern determination table for determining which variation pattern among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to the variable display result and the determination result of the jackpot type. The variation pattern may be determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. In addition, the ROM 100 is provided with a table for determining a normal chart display result and a variation pattern (variation time) of a normal symbol corresponding to whether the gaming state is a high base state or a low base state. . The usual display display result determination and the normal pattern variation pattern may be determined by referring to this table based on the random number MR4 for determining the general display result.

  The RAM 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 111 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 111 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special figure game (first special symbol display device 44a) in which the game ball passes through the first starting port 59 and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The holding data of the special figure game using the first special figure according to the above is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 113 or the like by the CPU 112 on the basis of the establishment of the first starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the first starting port 59. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game (second special symbol display device 44b) in which the game ball passes through the second starting port 60 and the second starting condition is satisfied but the second starting condition is not satisfied. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure according to the above is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is extracted from the random number circuit 113 or the like by the CPU 112 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting port 60. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151C stores the pending data of the usual figure game that has passed the passage gate 61 and the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. As an example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order of passage of the passing gate 61, and the random number value for determining the normal figure display result extracted by the CPU 112 based on the establishment of the start condition by the passing of each game ball The numerical data indicating MR4 is reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a high probability flag, a high base flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b, and the like. In step S55 of FIG. 14 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 14 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 33 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display device 63. Indicates whether to select and execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the game state is controlled to the small hit gaming state when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The high-accuracy flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a high-accuracy state such as a high-accuracy low base state or a high-accuracy high base state, while the high-accuracy state is In response to termination or clearing of the RAM 111, it is cleared and turned off. The high base flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a high base state such as a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state, while the high base state is In response to termination or clearing of the RAM 111, it is cleared and turned off. In this way, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified from the state of the high probability flag and the high base flag. That is, if both the high probability flag and the high base flag are off, the gaming state is a low probability low base state as a normal state. If the high probability flag is off and the high base flag is on, the gaming state is a low probability high base state. If the high probability flag is on and the high base flag is off, the gaming state is a high probability low base state. If both the high probability flag and the high base flag are on, the gaming state is a high probability high base state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, the time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 31 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the special figure game, such as the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game, on the main board 31 side. is there. As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The normal variation timer is used for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the general diagram game on the main board 31 side, such as the normal diagram variation time which is the variable display time of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. is there. As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, and a total reserved memory number counter. A high base medium counter, a big hit occurrence counter, a round number counter, and the like are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 113 separately from the random number circuit 113 or a part of the numerical data indicating the random number value used for controlling the progress of the game. This is for the CPU 112 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 112. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 112 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 113, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 113. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it is continuously determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start opening switch 59a is on. belongs to. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 59a is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Then, when the stored value in the first start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the first starting port 59 has been normally detected. In addition, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start opening switch 60a is ON. belongs to. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 60a is on, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Then, when the stored value in the second start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the second starting port 60 has been normally detected. In addition, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is cleared when the signal state in the second start winning signal is determined to be off, or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The high base medium counter is used to count the remaining number of special-purpose games that can be executed until the high base end condition is satisfied when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the high base state. is there. As an example, if the high base end condition determined when the big hit gaming state is ended is a condition other than “next big hit” (for example, “100 fluctuations”, for example), the high base medium counter indicates that condition. Data indicating a count initial value (for example, “100” or the like) corresponding to the number of fluctuations is set as the high base medium count value. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the high base medium count value is updated by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the high base medium count value reaches “0”, the high base flag is cleared and turned off, for example, thereby controlling the end of the high base state and shifting to the low base state.

  The big hit occurrence counter is used to count the number of times the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of the special figure game or the decorative symbol is “big hit”. As an example, the initial value of “0” is set in the big hit occurrence counter as an initial state, and every time the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is controlled, the big hit occurrence count which is a stored value is set. The value is incremented by one. Then, at the limit when the number of times of control for the big hit gaming state reaches the upper limit number of times, the control for setting the gaming state to the high probability state at the end of the big hit gaming state is ended and the low probability state is controlled. In addition, the big hit occurrence counter may be cleared and the big hit occurrence count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, every time the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the big hit occurrence count value may be incremented by 1 until the next limit time is reached.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. Then, when one round is completed and the next round is started, the round number count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 31 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of (for example, “12”) buffer areas, and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 100 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating which of the first starting port 59 and the second starting port 60 has been detected. As an example, “1” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has passed through the first start port 59. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has passed through the second start port 60.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a. In response to the execution of the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  The I / O 114 included in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 99, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 99. And an output port for transmission.

  On the effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control microcomputer 170 as shown in FIG. 9 is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 170 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, receives an effect control command for instructing the effect contents transmitted from the main board 31 via the peripheral command relay board 57, and produces an effect of variably displaying decorative symbols. Display control and the like are performed on the display device 44c. The effect control microcomputer 170 controls the lighting of lighting members such as the game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b through the audio frame lamp substrate 92, and the speaker. Audio output control is performed in 12a and 12b.

  The effect control microcomputer 170 includes a CPU 181, a ROM 182, a RAM 183, a random number circuit 184, and an input / output port 185. In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 182, and uses the RAM 183 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the production control microcomputer 170 may include at least the RAM 183 in addition to the CPU 181, and the ROM 182 and the random number circuit 184 may be externally attached or may be incorporated. Alternatively, the random number circuit 184 may not be provided. The input / output port 185 may be externally attached.

  The CPU 181 causes the display control unit 171 including a VDP (video display processor) or the like to perform display control of the effect display device 44c based on the effect control command. In the display control unit 171, for example, the VDP has an address space independent from the effect control microcomputer 170, and the VRAM is mapped there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for temporarily storing (developing) image data. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 44c via the frame memory.

  CPU 181 outputs a command for reading necessary data from CGROM (not shown) to display control unit 171 in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 44c, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. In the display controller 171, for example, the VDP reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the CPU 181. The VDP performs display control based on the read image data.

  A predetermined input port included in the input / output port 185 is connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation detection switch 50a. The operation detection signal input to the input port 185 is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 170. The effect control microcomputer 170 executes a process for performing a game effect such as a notice effect based on the operation detection signal from the operation detection switch 50a.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are transmitted on the effect control board 90 to the effect control microcomputer 170 via, for example, a predetermined input driver. The input driver passes the signal input from the peripheral command relay board 57 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 90 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 90 to the peripheral command relay board 57. ) Any unidirectional circuit may be used as a signal direction regulating means.

  The CPU 181 outputs a signal for driving the light emitting member to the audio frame lamp substrate 92 via a predetermined output port included in the input / output port 185. In the audio frame lamp substrate 92, a signal for driving the light emitting member is input to a lamp driver or an LED driver via a predetermined input driver or the like. The lamp driver supplies current to light emitting members such as game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, and 17b based on a signal for driving the lamp. The LED driver supplies a current to a light emitting member such as the game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, and 14 c based on a signal for driving the LED.

  The CPU 181 outputs sound number data to the audio frame lamp board 92 via a predetermined output port included in the input / output port 185. In the voice frame lamp board 92, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via a predetermined input driver or the like. Audio data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the audio data ROM provided in the audio frame lamp substrate 92. The sound data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period). The voice synthesis IC reads voice data for generating sound and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores (decompresses) the voice data in a predetermined voice RAM or the like, and then corresponds to the voice data. The generated audio signal (analog audio signal) is output to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 12a and 12b an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume.

  In the effect control microcomputer 170 mounted on the effect control board 90, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is counted by an internal or external random number circuit 184 so as to be updatable. The The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The random number circuit 184 built in or externally provided in the effect control microcomputer 170 may be anything that counts numerical data indicating all or part of the effect random numbers. The CPU 181 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 184, such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted. Alternatively, the random number for rendering can be obtained by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 184 built in or external to the rendering control microcomputer 170. Numerical data indicating all or part of the number may be updated. Further, when the random number circuit 184 is not mounted on the effect control board 90, the CPU 181 may count numerical data indicating all of the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  In addition to the program for effect control, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the ROM 182 built in or external to the effect control microcomputer 170. For example, the ROM 182 stores a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 181 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting a control pattern table, and the like. As an area for storing such table data, for example, an effect control table storage area 160 shown in FIG. 10 is provided. In this embodiment, a final stop symbol determination table 161, a temporary stop symbol determination table 162, an effect execution determination table 163, an effect pattern determination table 164, and an effect control pattern table 165 are stored in the effect control table storage area 160. And are stored.

  The final stop symbol determination table 161 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the final stop symbol as a confirmed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of a decorative symbol. For example, in the final stop symbol determination table 161, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number for determining the final stop symbol in accordance with a variable display result, a variable display mode, or the like is used as a decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol. It only has to be assigned.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 162 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a temporary stop symbol as a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed during variable display of a decorative symbol. For example, in the temporary stop symbol determination table 162, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the temporary stop symbol is assigned to a decorative symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol, depending on the type of variable display effect. It only has to be.

  The effect execution determination table 163 is referred to, for example, to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation that can determine the presence / absence of the effect operation and the execution content on the effect control board 90 side, such as a sub-notice effect. It is a table. For example, in the effect execution determination table 163, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for determining the effect execution may be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute each effect operation.

  The effect pattern determination table 164 is referred to, for example, in order to determine the effect pattern corresponding to the execution content for any of the plurality of types prepared in advance for the effect operation determined to be executed using the effect execution determination table 163. It is a table to be. For example, in the effect pattern determination table 164, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value for determining the effect pattern may be assigned to each effect pattern.

  The effect control pattern table 165 stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the CPU 181 to control various effect operations. For example, the effect control pattern table 165 includes a symbol variation control pattern table and various effect control pattern tables. In this embodiment, as the symbol variation control pattern table included in the effect control pattern table 165, the symbol variation control pattern table 165A shown in FIG. 11A is prepared in advance, and various effect controls included in the effect control pattern table 165 are prepared. As the pattern table, various effect control pattern tables 165B shown in FIG. 11B are prepared in advance. In addition, the effect control pattern table 165 includes one or more pattern tables in which a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling various effect operations such as variable display effects and sub-notice effects are stored. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may be included.

  In the symbol variation control pattern table 165A, an effect display device 44c corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns or the like is displayed in a period from when the variation of the ornament symbol is started until when the final symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. There are a plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations, such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols in the display area 80, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and a decorative symbol display operation in a variable display effect. It only has to be stored. The various effect control pattern table 165B only needs to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period when the game is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state. .

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The symbol variation control pattern stored in the symbol variation pattern table 165A, the various effect control patterns stored in the various effect control pattern table 165B, the remaining number notification effect control pattern stored in the remaining number notification effect control pattern table 165C, etc. Various production control patterns include, for example, all of control data for controlling various production operations such as production control process timer determination values, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end codes. It is composed of a part, and the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, etc. may be set in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the operation execution time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 170. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 12a and 12b, such as data indicating the output mode of a sound effect or the like in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 12a and 12b. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitting member, such as game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitting member. In the operation detection control data, for example, an operation operation period using the operation button 50, such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation on the operation button 50, data for designating the control content of the effect operation when it is detected effectively, and the like. Is included.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 12a and 12b in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink the light emitting member in a manner specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. In the operation valid period, control for receiving the operation on the operation button 50 and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 182 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 183, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 182 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 183 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 182 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the CPU 181 follows the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern, with the effect devices (effect display device 44c, speakers 12a and 12b, game effect LEDs 13 and 14a, Control of the light emitting member such as 14c). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control microcomputer 170 to the display control unit 171, the voice frame lamp substrate 92, and the like. In the display control unit 171 that has received a command from the effect control microcomputer 170, for example, the VDP or the like develops the image data read from the CGROM and temporarily stored in the VRAM. In the voice frame lamp board 92 that has received a command from the effect control microcomputer 170, for example, a voice synthesis IC or the like reads voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Etc.

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13 is provided in the RAM 183 built in or externally provided in the effect control microcomputer 170 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. It has been. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 31, the game control microcomputer 99 is activated in response to the start of power supply from the power supply board 97, and based on the game control program read from the ROM 100 by the CPU 112, A predetermined process is executed.

  When the game control main process is started, the CPU 112 first performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 111 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 112 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 112 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. Various error checks may be performed in the game control main process.

  After executing the game control main process, the game control microcomputer 99 uses the game control microcomputer 99 for the game control shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, for example, when a predetermined reset / interrupt controller receives an interrupt request from the CTC. Execute timer interrupt processing. In the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 112 first sets the interrupt disabled state, and then executes predetermined switch processing, thereby each game ball detection switch 59a, etc. via the switch relay board 95, The state of the detection signal (passing ball detection signal) input from 60a, 62, 55a, 55b, 52 is determined (step S51). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S52). For example, in the main-side error processing, settings for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal operation may be performed in response to excessive prize balls, insufficient prize balls, or other operation errors. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S53).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process is executed (step S54). Thereafter, the CPU 112 executes special symbol process processing (step S55). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol are processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 44b and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 48 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S56). The CPU 112 executes the normal symbol process, and based on the fact that the detection signal from the gate switch 62 provided in the passing gate 61 is in the ON state, the display operation (for example, the segment LED of the segment LED) is performed. Lighting, extinguishing, etc.) is controlled to enable variable display of normal symbols, tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the variable start winning ball apparatus 58, and the like. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 112 transmits the control command from the main board 31 to the sub control board such as the effect control board 90 by executing the command control process (step S57). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 114 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 90, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. When the command control process is finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S55 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 112 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the CPU 112 first reads out input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal in the input port included in the I / O 114 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register is the input state (off / on) of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 59a. ), And the input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / OFF) of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 60a. ON).

  It is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [1] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S202). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S202; Yes), the second start winning determination count value which is the stored value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; No), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [0] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S205). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S205; Yes), the first start winning determination count value which is the stored value of the first starting winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, It is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S205 (step S205; No), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “2”) predetermined as a winning determination value. (Step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; Yes), the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” is set (step S209). Further, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in Step S208 (Step S208; No), it is determined whether or not the second starting winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (Step S211). ). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value (step S211; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S210 and S213, the CPU 112 reads the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 17). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 16 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, and it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the one special symbol display device 44a and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 16 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and then it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the two special symbol display device 44b and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 112 adds 1 to the total pending memory count value that is the stored value of the total pending memory count indicating the total pending memory count that is the total value of the first pending memory count and the second pending memory count ( Step S217).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S217, the CPU 112 represents a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 113 and the random counter. Data is extracted (step S218). Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value, whereby each random value is stored (step S219). . For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  After the random number value is stored in step S219, a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is made (step S220). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address (first address) of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 100 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address (head address) of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 100 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90, for example, by executing the command control process of step S57 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is done.

  Further, the CPU 112 stores the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 100 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, for example, to the effect control board 90, for example. Is set to transmit (step S221). The first start opening winning designation command table is configured to include setting data for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command and setting data for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command. When the second start opening winning designation command table is configured to include setting data for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command and setting data for transmitting the pending storage number notification command As the processes of steps S220 and S221, only the storage address of the command table corresponding to the start port buffer value is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer among the first start port winning specification command table and the second start port winning specification command table. do it. For example, when the special symbol process process ends, the command control process in step S57 shown in FIG. Subsequent to the winning prize designation command, it is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S223), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 59a and the second start port switch 60a detect a start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 16 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 16, the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S222, and then the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 16, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 59a and the second start port switch 60a detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 shown in FIG. 15 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag. The special symbol normal process of 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 44a and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game on the display device 44b. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable display result such as 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. The variable display result is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are used by using a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern based on a prior determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process of deciding on either of them is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 44b. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, the special process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". If the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, a setting is made for starting the execution of the round game in the big winning gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Processing is included. At this time, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the big winning opening that is the number of times the round game is executed is opened. Set the number of times to “15”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “15 times”.

  The special winning opening opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This processing during the opening of the big winning opening is based on the processing for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 52, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the solenoid drive signal with respect to the solenoid 65 for special winning opening doors should just be performed.

  The post-opening process for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes processing for making a setting to send an end designation command when the value reaches.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this jackpot end process, an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect electrical component (effect device) such as the effect display device 44c, the speakers 12a and 12b, and various light emitting members. A process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period of time elapses, a process of setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second” and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “15”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the big prize opening door solenoid 65 may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by the effect display device 44c, the speakers 12a and 12b, various light emitting members, and the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the high-accuracy flag or the high base flag.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 112 first reads the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, so that the second reserved memory number is “0”. Whether or not (step S231). At this time, if the second reserved memory number is other than “0” (step S231; No), as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S232). Subsequently, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 44b, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S231 that the second reserved memory number is “0” (step S231; Yes), for example, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Thus, it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). At this time, if the first reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S235; No), the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the first special figure storage unit 151A is stored as special data. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S236). Subsequently, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number count value, the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S237). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 44a, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value is set to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total pending storage number count value, the total pending storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1 (step S239). Thus, in step S231, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number is “0”. If the second reserved memory number is “0”, the first reserved memory number is “0” in step S235. Is determined. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B, even if the hold data is stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A, the second special symbol display device 44b can A second start condition for starting a special figure game using two special figures is established. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b has priority over the special graphic game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a. Executed.

  After executing the process of step S239, the CPU 112 uses a low-accuracy special-figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A as a use table for determining the special-display game and the decorative display variable display result. Of the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B, a table corresponding to the state of the high-accuracy flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 is selected and set (step S240). ). For example, in the process of step S240, the storage address of the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A in the ROM 100 may be set in the determination table pointer or the like corresponding to the case where the high-accuracy flag is off. On the other hand, in correspondence with the case where the high-accuracy flag is on, the storage address of the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B in the ROM 100 may be set in the determination table pointer or the like. The CPU 112 refers to the special figure display result determination table set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read in step S232 or step S236 is “big hit”. Depending on whether or not any of the determined values assigned to the variable display result matches, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is set to “big hit” to control the big hit gaming state (step S241).

  When it is determined in step S241 that the variable display result is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). ). At this time, as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types, first special chart jackpot type determination tables 131A and 131B shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, and FIG. The table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value and the current gaming state is selected and set from the second special figure big hit type determination table 131C shown (step S243). For example, in the process of step S243, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first special figure big hit type decision table 131A in the ROM 100 is set in the decision table pointer or the like in the low base state. In the high base state, the storage address of the first special figure jackpot type determination table 131B in the ROM 100 may be set in the determination table pointer or the like. On the other hand, the storage address of the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131C in the ROM 100 may be set in the determination table pointer or the like corresponding to the case where the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”. The gaming state may be determined by checking whether the high probability flag is on or the high base flag is on.

  The CPU 112 refers to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S232 or step S236 is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types. Depending on which of the determined values matches, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of jackpot types prepared in advance, such as “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, “third jackpot”, and “fourth jackpot”. (Step S244).

  In order to store the determined jackpot type corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value that is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Is set (step S245). In addition, for example, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is identified from the state of the high-accuracy flag or the high base flag, and settings for storing the identified gaming state as a big hit gaming state are performed (step S246). For example, a big hit game state buffer is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, and the stored big hit game state buffer value is set to “0” if the specified game state is a low probability low base state. It can be set to “1” if the base state is high, “2” if the base state is high, and “3” if the base state is high.

  If it is determined in step S241 that the variable display result is not “big hit” (step S241; No), the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S232 or step S236. Whether or not the variable display result is set to “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state depending on whether or not the numerical data indicating the value matches one of the determined values assigned to the variable display result of “small hit” Is determined (step S247). At this time, if it is determined that the variable display result is “small hit” (step S247; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S248).

  When it is determined in step S247 that the variable display result is not “small hit” (step S247; No), after executing the process of step S246 or step S248, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state The determined special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of whether or not to control, and further, the determination result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state (step S249). As an example, when it is determined in step S247 that the variable display result is not “small hit”, the lost symbol corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “lost” is obtained. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S247 that the variable display result is “small hit”, the small hit symbol corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “ One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” as the second big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “third big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the second big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the fourth big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” as the first big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S249, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the first reserved storage number is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S251), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S292, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 100 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Then, the big hit occurrence count value, which is the stored value of the big hit occurrence counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated by adding 1 or the like (step S295).

  Following the processing of step S295, the high-accuracy flag is cleared and turned off (step S296), and the high base flag is cleared and turned off (step S297). Also, the high base medium counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared, and the high base medium count value, which is the stored value, is initialized to “0” (step S298). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S299), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Instead of the process of step S246 shown in FIG. 18, when it is determined in step S291 that the big hit flag is on, before the process of step S296 is executed, for example, a big hit gaming state buffer or the like May be set to store the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a big hit gaming state.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S300). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S300; Yes), a small hit start production waiting time is set (step S301). For example, in the processing of step S301, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S302). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S303). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step 304).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S300 (step S300; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S305). After executing one of the processes in steps S304 and S305, it is determined whether or not the high base medium count value is “0” (step S306). Here, the high base medium count value is “0” when the gaming state is the low base state or when the gaming state is the high base state and the high base end condition is “next big hit”. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the high base state and the high base end condition is a condition other than “next big hit”, the high base medium count value is a value other than “0” until the high base end condition is satisfied. It becomes.

  If the high base medium count value is “0” in step S306 (step S306; Yes), the special symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the high base medium count value is a value other than “0” in step S306 (step S306; No), 1 is subtracted from the high base medium count value (step S307). Then, it is determined whether or not the high base medium count value after subtracting 1 in step S307 is “0” (step S308). At this time, if the high base medium count value is “0” (step S308; Yes), the number of executions of the special-purpose game in the high base state has reached the predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”. Since the high base end condition is satisfied, the high base flag is cleared (step S309), and then the special symbol stop process is ended. By thus clearing the high base flag and turning off, the high base state can be terminated and the low base state can be controlled. If the high base medium count value is a value other than “0” in step S308 (step S308; No), the high base end condition is not yet satisfied, and therefore the process of step S309 is not executed. Then, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit occurrence count value is a predetermined value as a limit arrival determination value (for example, “5” or the like). Is determined (step S322). At this time, if the limit reaching determination value has not been reached (step S322; No), the high-accuracy flag is set to the on state (step S323). By setting the high-accuracy flag to the on state in the process of step S323, the limit that has not reached the predetermined upper limit number of times that the number of times determined to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” is the limit value Before, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can always be controlled to a highly accurate state.

  Following the processing of step S323, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S324). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S324 is “2” (step S325). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the big hit type buffer value is set to a value of “2” when the big hit type is “third big hit”.

  If the big hit type buffer value is other than “2” (step S325; No), the high base flag is set to ON (step S330). Thus, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is “2” (step S325; Yes), the process of step S330 is skipped, and the gaming state is controlled to the low base state after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  When the big hit occurrence count value has reached the limit reached determination value in step S322 (step S322; Yes), the big hit occurrence counter is cleared and the stored big hit occurrence count value is initialized to “0”. (Step S326). At this time, the high-accuracy flag is not set to the on state. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the low probability state is controlled.

  Following the process of step S326, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S327). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S327 is “0”, “1” or “3” (step S328). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the big hit type buffer value is set to a value of “0” when the big hit type is “first big hit”, and the big hit type is “second”. A value of “1” is set when “big hit” is set, and a value of “3” is set when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”.

  If the big hit type buffer value is “0”, “1” or “3” (step S328; Yes), the count initial value of “100” is set to the high base medium counter (step S329), and the high base flag is set. Is set to the on state (step S330). As a result, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state after the big hit gaming state when the “first big hit” is reached at the limit. This high base state continues until the special game is executed 100 times or until the next big hit. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is other than “0” (step S328; Yes), the processing of steps S329 and S330 is skipped, and the gaming state is controlled to the low base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. become.

  After executing the process of step S330 or when it is determined in step S325 that the big hit type buffer value is “2” (step S325; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is other than “0” in step S328. If it is determined that there is (step S328; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S334), and then the big hit end processing is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 90 will be described. In the effect control board 90, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 97 or the like, the CPU 181 in the effect control microcomputer 170 is activated, and the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the CPU 181 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 183 in the production control microcomputer 170, sets various initial values, and produces the production. The register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the control board 90 is performed.

  Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and various random values used for effect control are counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 183 in the effect control microcomputer 170 or the like. The numerical data indicating the random value to be updated is updated by software. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). 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.

  On the side of the effect control board 90, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from a 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 31 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the CPU 181 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state is used, the interrupt prohibition instruction ( It is desirable to issue a DI command. The CPU 181 executes a predetermined command reception interrupt process, for example, in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, for example, in the input / output port 185 shown in FIG. 9, an effect control command and an effect control command are received from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the peripheral command relay board 57. Capture the control signal. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 of the RAM 183 in the effect control microcomputer 170. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 181 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In this effect control process, for example, effects using various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, an audio output operation from the speakers 12a and 12b, and a lighting operation in various light emitting members. With respect to the control content of the operation, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 are performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 181 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S166 depending on, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Run.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the effect display device 44c depends on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 31. For example, a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections provided in the display area 80. At this time, if it is determined to start variable display, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 44a and the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b. In order to perform various presentation operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the presence or absence of fixed decorative symbols, temporary stop symbols, and sub-predictive effects that will be the final stop symbols according to fluctuation patterns, variable display results, etc. In addition, a process of determining various effect patterns and the like, and selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared in advance as usage patterns according to the determination result is included. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative pattern changing process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, for example, various types of effect control patterns that are used patterns corresponding to the effect control process timer values that are stored in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 are used. The control data is read out, and various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative design are performed. Then, in response to, for example, that the effect control process timer value has reached a predetermined variable display end value (for example, “0”) or that a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received. A final decorative symbol as a final stop symbol that is a variable display result of the symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state. If the effect control process timer value is set to the variable display end value and the fixed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Sometimes, without depending on the effect control command from the main board 31, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the effect control board 90 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command is received, if the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is “4”. When the variable display result is “small hit”, the effect process flag value is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “losing”.

  The effect process during the big hit control in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” is set, and an effect image based on the set content is set in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 12a and 12b by outputting sound number data to the voice frame lamp board 92, turning on / off / lighting various light emitting members by outputting drive signals to the voice frame lamp board 92 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as blinking, is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 31.

  The effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the effect processing during the small hit control, for example, various effect control patterns corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit” are set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the effect display device 44c. Displaying in the area 80, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 12a and 12b by outputting sound number data to the voice frame lamp board 92, and turning on various light emitting members by outputting drive signals to the voice frame lamp board 92 This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the small hit gaming state, such as / light extinction / flashing. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 31.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27 by outputting sound number data to the sound output board 70, and light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are turned on / off / flashing by signal output to the lamp driver board 35. The process of controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is included. In addition, the ending effect process includes a process for setting an effect mode to be shifted to after the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the CPU 181 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “lost” by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example (step S501). At this time, if the variable display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "" (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a final stop symbol determination table 161 is extracted. By referring to the left determined symbol determination table included in the left determined symbol, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol variable display portion in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c is determined. . Next, numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table included in the final stop symbol determining table 161 is extracted. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol variable display section in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c 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, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table included in the final stop symbol determination table 161 , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “medium” decorative variable variable display portion in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach-losing combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the final stop symbol determination table 161 is extracted. The left and right decorative symbol variable display sections of the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c out of the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together by referring to the left / right determined symbol determination table included in FIG. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table included in the final stop symbol determination table 161 is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “medium” decorative variable variable display unit in the effect display device 44c 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 does not become a jackpot combination but a reach-losing combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (“surprise”). ) Or whether the variable display result is “small hit” (step S505). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit”, or the variable display result is “small hit” (step S505; Yes), the accuracy / small hit Decide the combination of definite decorative symbols that will be the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to when the big hit type is “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” or when the variable display result is “small hit”, such as chance chance (Step S506). As an example, in response to the case where either the variation pattern PA5-1 or the variation pattern PA5-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol that constitutes either the suddenness / small hit chance is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating random numbers for chance eye determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the chance eye determination table included in the final stop symbol determination table 161 is extracted. By referring to the above, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that constitute either the accuracy / small hit chance. Further, when either the variation pattern PA5-2 or the variation pattern PA5-4 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same process as in step S504, the final stop constituting the reach-miss combination What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed ornament symbol used as a symbol.

  If it is determined in step S505 that the variable display result is “big hit” and a big hit type other than “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (step S505; No), the final stop constituting the big hit combination A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and then the final stop symbol determination is performed. By referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table included in the table 161, etc., it is stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. A decorative design having the same design number is determined.

  In this embodiment, as a jackpot combination, there are a combination of alphanumeric decorative symbols (normal symbols: “1” to “8”) and an alphabet decorative symbol (special symbols: “A” to “E”). And a combination. And, when a big hit combination is made by a special symbol, it is possible to suggest the number of remaining big hit gaming states until the probability variation limiter operation (also called the probability variation big number remaining number of times) depending on which special symbol is prepared. Yes.

  Specifically, in step S507 of FIG. 23, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the remaining number of probability variation big hits is 5 (including the current big hit, that is, the big hit at the low probability), the special symbol When the combination of “A” is determined and the number of remaining probable big hits is four, the combination of special symbol “B” is decided. When the number of remaining probable big hits is three, the combination of special symbol “C” is If the number of remaining probable large hits is 2, the combination of the special symbol “D” is determined. If the remaining number of probable large hits is 1 (ie, when the probable limiter is activated), the special symbol “E” A combination is determined.

  Thus, when the big hit combination is a combination of special symbols, the probability variation big hit remaining number is suggested. In this way, an effect suggested by the number of remaining probable big hits is also referred to as a suggestion effect. In particular, as shown in the setting of FIG. 24B, the suggestion effect that accurately indicates the number of remaining probable big hits is also referred to as a first suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, when the big hit combination is a normal symbol combination, the probability variation big hit remaining number is not suggested. In this way, an effect that does not accurately suggest the probability variation remaining number of jackpots due to the jackpot combination, or an effect that suggests an inaccurate probability variation jackpot remaining count is also referred to as a second suggestion effect. Even when the big hit combination is a combination of normal symbols, an effect that suggests the number of remaining probable big hits may not be accurate.

  For example, when determining which of the normal symbols is “1” to “8”, the normal symbol may be determined according to the probability variation big remaining number of times. For example, when the number of remaining probable big hits is 5, it is determined as one of the normal symbols “1” to “4”, and when the number of remaining probable big hits is 4, the normal symbols “1” to “3” If the number of remaining probable big hits is 3 times, it is decided to be one of the normal symbols “1” to “2”. If the number of probable big hits is 2 times, the normal symbol is “1”. It may be determined. In other words, the second suggestion effect that suggests the number of remaining probable big hits based on the numbers of normal symbols may be executed.

  In step S507, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether the big hit combination is a normal symbol combination or a special symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 24A, the ratio of whether the big hit combination is a normal symbol combination or a special symbol combination varies depending on the big hit type, an effect mode described later, and the like. Details will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S507, the effect mode setting process (step S513) is executed. The effect mode setting process and the effect mode in this embodiment will be described later.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S513, the effect operation during variable display is set (step S508). For example, in the process of step S508, a decoration pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” is determined, or an effect pattern in various effect operations executed in association with the variable display effect It is only necessary to make settings related to various effect operations during variable display determined on the side of the effect control board 90, such as determining the presence / absence of the sub-notice effect and determining the notice effect pattern in the sub-notice effect.

  Subsequent to the process of step S508, a plurality of effect control patterns are determined in advance (step S509). At this time, the CPU 181 selects one of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 165A, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a use pattern. . In addition, any of the effect control patterns stored in the various pattern tables included in the effect control pattern table 165 corresponding to various effect operations such as the variable display effect and the sub-notice effect set in step S508, for example. Can be selected and set as a usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S509, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S510). At this time, for example, the CPU 181 transmits a display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern set as the use pattern in step S509 to the display control unit 171, etc. In the display area 80, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display units are set to start the variation of the decorative symbol (step S511). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the process during the decorative symbol variation (step S512), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, a normal mode, a probability variation mode, and a latent mode are provided as production modes. Each rendering mode only needs to be identifiable by using different motifs, character images, background images, decorative designs, and the like. For example, in the normal mode, the background image in the display area 80 becomes the background image A, in the probability variation mode, the background image in the display area 80 becomes the background image B, and in the latent mode, the background image in the display area 80 becomes the background image C. That's fine. The CPU 181 may select an effect control pattern according to the effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the normal mode is an effect mode corresponding to the low probability and low base state, and the normal mode is the initial state when the power is turned on. The probability variation mode is an effect mode corresponding to a highly accurate and high base state. The latent mode is an effect mode in which it is not possible to specify whether the player is in a high probability state or a low probability state. In other words, in the latent mode, there may be a low-accuracy state or a high-accuracy state.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the effect mode is changed with a big hit or a small hit as a trigger. In the normal mode, when the first big hit or the second big hit is made and the big hit combination is a combination of special symbols, the game is controlled to the 10R big hit gaming state or the 5R big hit gaming state, and then shifts to the probability change mode. In the normal mode, when a combination of special symbols is displayed and the game state becomes 10R big hit game state or 5R big hit game state, the player can move to the high probability state and can know the remaining number of chances per probability change big hit. Migrate to

  In the probability change mode, when the big hit or the small hit is made, the probability change mode is continued after the control of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state and before the operation of the probability changing limiter. At this time, when the probability variation limiter operates, the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  In the normal mode, when the first big hit or the second big hit and the big hit combination is a combination of normal symbols, or when the third big hit, the fourth big hit, or the small hit, After being controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the mode shifts to the latent mode. In the normal mode, when the third big hit and the fourth big hit are obtained, a high probability state is obtained, but when the small hit is obtained, the low probability state is maintained. Therefore, in this latent mode, the player cannot grasp the gaming state. In addition, in the case of a big hit, the number of big hits until the probability variation limiter is activated is counted, but in the case of a small hit, the number is not counted, so the player cannot recognize the number of remaining probable big hits. Situation. Further, since the first big hit or the second big hit is also a combination of normal symbols, it is impossible to grasp the exact number of remaining probable big hits.

  In the latent mode, if the first big hit or the second big hit and the big hit combination is a combination of normal symbols, or if the third big hit, the fourth big hit or the small hit is one of the big hit games After being controlled to the state or the small hit gaming state, the latent mode continues. In this case, there is a case where the probability variation limiter is activated to change from the high-accuracy state to the low-accuracy state, or a case where the accuracy change limiter is turned into a high-accuracy state from the low-accuracy state.

  In the latent mode, when the first big hit or the second big hit and the big hit combination is a special symbol combination, it is controlled to the 10R big hit gaming state or the 5R big hit gaming state, and before the probability variation limiter is activated. The probability variation mode continues. At this time, when the probability variation limiter operates, the mode shifts to the normal mode. In the latent mode, when a combination of special symbols is displayed and the game state becomes the 10R big hit game state or the 5R big hit game state, the player can change to the high probability state and can know the remaining number of chances per probability change big hit. Migrate to

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode setting process executed in step S513 of FIG. 23 in order to realize the transition of the effect mode as described above. In this effect mode setting process, the CPU 181 first determines whether or not the current effect mode is the normal mode (step S531). The current effect mode may be specified depending on which value of the mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is. In this embodiment, the mode flag is set to “0” in the normal mode, “1” is set in the probability variation mode, and “2” is set in the latent mode.

  When the production mode is the normal mode (step S531; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, the variable display result is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. Is determined (step S532).

  When the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S532; Yes), it is determined whether or not the final stop symbol is a combination of special symbols (step S533). In step S533, the determination result in step S507 of FIG. 23 may be referred to.

  If the final stop symbol is a combination of special symbols (step S533; Yes), a setting for shifting to the probability change mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is performed (step S534), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. In step S534, the mode flag is set to “1” corresponding to the probability change mode, and an effect control pattern corresponding to notifying that the mode is changed to the probability change mode at the end of the big hit gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 183. Good.

  Further, when the final stop symbol is a combination of normal symbols (step S533; No), a setting for shifting to the latent mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is performed (step S535), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. . In step S535, the mode flag is set to “2” corresponding to the latent mode, and an effect control pattern corresponding to notifying that the mode is shifted to the latent mode at the end of the big hit gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 183. Good.

  If the current effect mode is not the normal mode (step S531; No), it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the probability change mode (step S536). If the current effect mode is the probability variation mode (step S536; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation limiter is activated (at the time of limit) due to the current big hit (step S537). In step S537, a counter is provided that counts the number of big hits after the gaming state specified by the gaming state designation command becomes a highly probable state, and determination is made based on whether or not the count value has reached a limit value (“4”). do it.

  If it is not at the limit (step S537; No), the production mode setting process is terminated. If it is at the time of limit (step S537; Yes), the setting for shifting to the normal mode is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state (step S538), and the effect mode setting process is ended. In step S538, the mode flag is set to “0” corresponding to the normal mode, and an effect control pattern corresponding to notifying that the mode is shifted to the normal mode at the end of the big hit gaming state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 183. Good.

  If the current effect mode is not the probability change mode (step S536; No), the effect mode is a latent mode. At this time, for example, by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S539). If it is not “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S539; No), the production mode is not shifted, and the production mode setting process is terminated.

  When it is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S539; Yes), it is determined whether or not the final stop symbol is a combination of special symbols (step S540). If the final stop symbol is not a combination of special symbols (step S540; No), the effect mode is not shifted, and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

  When the final stop symbol is a combination of special symbols (step S540; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation limiter is activated (at the time of limit) due to the current big hit (step S541).

  If it is at the time of limit (step S541; Yes), the setting for shifting to the normal mode is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state (step S538), and the effect mode setting process is ended. If it is not at the time of limit (step S; No), setting for shifting to the probability change mode is performed after the big hit gaming state is ended (step S538), and the effect mode setting process is ended.

  FIG. 24A shows an example of a determination ratio of whether the big hit combination is a combination of normal symbols or a combination of special symbols in step S507. As shown in FIG. 24 (A), it differs according to the jackpot type, the production mode, and the like.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the production mode is the normal mode or the probability variation mode, it is easier to determine a special symbol that correctly indicates the remaining number of times of probability variation big hit than in the latent mode. It has become. In the normal mode where it is clear that the number of remaining probable big hits is five, or in the probable mode where the combination of special symbols is stopped and displayed, and the probable mode is a production mode in which the number of remaining probable big hits is easy to grasp. This makes it easy to determine a special symbol that correctly indicates the number of remaining probable big hits. In addition, in the production mode that shifts when triggered by sudden accuracy or small hits, in the latent mode where it is difficult for the player to grasp the number of remaining probable large hits, whether the current state is a high probability state or a low probability state, Compared to the normal mode or the probability variation mode, it is difficult to determine a special symbol. In this way, in situations where it is easy for the player to grasp the number of remaining probable big hits, it is preferable to correctly indicate the remaining number of probable big hits without causing distrust to the player (proposed) Production) can be executed.

  Also, even in the same latent mode, the decision rate of whether to use a special symbol or a normal symbol differs depending on whether the trigger for entering the latent mode was a big hit (such as sudden hit) or a small hit . Specifically, when the opportunity to enter the latent mode is a small hit, the ratio determined to a normal symbol that does not suggest the probability of big hits is higher than when the trigger to enter the latent mode is a big hit. It has become. By doing so, it is difficult for the player to grasp that the small hit has been made, and it is possible to execute a suitable effect. Moreover, by doing in this way, the significance of the latent mode which is an effect mode which does not alert | report a game state can be improved. On the other hand, if the chance to enter the latent mode is a big hit, the gaming state is likely to be a high probability state (the high probability state if the probability change limiter does not operate during the latent mode). By making the ratio determined as a special symbol higher than the case where the opportunity to shift to is a small hit, it is possible to suggest to the player the number of remaining probable big hits at an early stage.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24A, the ratio determined as the special symbol is higher when the big hit type is “first big hit” than when the big hit type is “second big hit”. As described above, the difference in the jackpot type, that is, the bonus given in the jackpot gaming state, also changes the ratio of the number of probable remaining big hits suggested, so that the jackpot is more advantageous (the bonus granted is large). The privilege that the number of remaining probable changes is more likely to be suggested to the “first big hit” can be given. Contrary to the determination ratio in FIG. 24A, the ratio determined for the special symbol is higher when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” than when it is “first jackpot”. May be. By doing this, it is possible to give a privilege that the number of probable big hits is likely to be suggested to “second big hit”, which is a big hit that is unfavorable (with fewer balls) than “first big hit”, and the advantage of big hit The degree can be adjusted.

  Subsequently, a display operation example in the case where a suggestive effect in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a “first big hit” or “second big hit” big hit combination is executed, or in the case where the production mode is shifted will be described.

  FIG. 27A shows a state in which decorative display variable display is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design variable display sections of the effect display device 44c in the normal mode. . Here, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” or “second big hit”, in step S507 of FIG. 23, the special symbol is displayed at the decision rate shown in FIG. Or a normal symbol is determined. Here, it is assumed that the special symbol is determined. In the stage of FIG. 27A, since the normal mode (low-probability state), the number of remaining probable big hits is five. Accordingly, in step S507, the combination of the special symbol “A” is determined according to the setting shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the combination of the special symbol “A” is stopped and displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. After that, the game is controlled to the big hit game state (10R big hit game state or 5R big hit game state), and when the big hit game state is completed, as shown in FIG. In the display example of FIG. 27C, the number of remaining probable big hits is clearly displayed by displaying “4 times to the limit” on the effect display device 44c. In this way, in a situation where the player can recognize the probability variation remaining big hit count, the probability variation big hit remaining count may be displayed. Such a display is also included in the first suggestion effect. Such a display may not be provided. After this, if the player becomes difficult to recognize the remaining number of probable big hits due to “small hit” or “fourth big hit”, this display may be turned off.

  FIG. 28A shows a state in which decorative display variable display is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design variable display sections of the effect display device 44c in the normal mode. . Here, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit”, the final stop symbol of the sudden / small hit chance is determined in step S506 of FIG. In this example, it is assumed that the chance of hitting and hitting the chance is “1, 3, 5”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections is stopped and displayed with a probability / small hit chance item “1, 3, 5”. . Then, after being controlled to the 2R big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. If the variable display result is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state, and similarly shifts to the latent mode. The latent mode shifted to “third big hit” is in a highly accurate state, but the latent mode shifted to “small hit” is in a low probability state.

  FIG. 29 (A) shows a state in which the decorative display variable display is executed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design variable display sections of the effect display device 44c in the latent mode. . Here, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” or “second big hit”, in step S507 of FIG. 23, the special symbol is displayed at the decision rate shown in FIG. Or a normal symbol is determined.

  When the special symbol is determined in step S507, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), if the probability variation big hit remaining number is 4, the combination of the special symbol “B” is stopped and displayed. Then, it is controlled to the big hit game state (10R big hit game state or 5R big hit game state), and when the big hit game state is completed, as shown in FIG. In the display example of FIG. 29C, “3 times until limit” is displayed on the effect display device 44c.

  When the normal symbol is determined in step S507, the combination of the normal symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, the game is controlled to the big hit game state (10R big hit game state or 5R big hit game state), and when the big hit game state ends, the latent mode continues as shown in FIG. In the display example of FIG. 29E, “until the limit? Times” is displayed on the effect display device 44c. In the stage of FIG. 29 (E), since it is after “first big hit” or “second big hit”, unless the probability variation limiter is activated at this big hit, it is in a high accuracy state. Therefore, by displaying such as “until the limit? Times” on the effect display device 44c, it is suggested that the state is highly accurate and the number of remaining probable big hits. Such a display is included in the second suggestion effect. Such a display may not be provided. Also, a more specific number of times (such as a number less than the actual number of remaining probable big hits) may be suggested, such as “3 times until limit?”.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, when the probability variation limiter is activated due to a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, five times) being controlled in the big hit gaming state, a probability variation end notification effect for notifying that the probability variation limiter has been activated (becomes a low probability state) is provided. You may make it perform. In this case, for example, in step S538 and step S543 of FIG. 26, when setting for shifting to the normal mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the probability change end notification effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. The effect control pattern may be set in a predetermined area of the RAM 183.

  When executing such a probability change end notification effect, the effect variation end notification effect may be varied in accordance with the big hit history. For example, in the case of “first big hit” or “second big hit” in which all the balls are obtained from the time when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state, a special probability change end notification effect (for example, A congratulatory message such as “Congratulations!” May be executed. In this case, a hit history storage unit 201 as shown in FIG. 30 is provided in the effect control data holding area 190 and the like, and the past hit types are stored.

  Then, in step S538 and step S543 of FIG. 26, a notification effect setting process as shown in FIG. 31 is executed. In the notification effect setting process, the CPU 181 refers to the hit history storage unit 201 to determine whether or not all of the past five hit types are “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S551). .

  If all of the past five hit types are “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S551; Yes), a setting for executing a special probability change end notification effect (probability change end notification effect A). Is performed (step S552). If all the hit types in the past five times are not “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S551; No), a normal probability change end notification effect (probability change end notification effect B: for example, “Do your best! Etc.) (step S553). Thereafter, the notification effect setting process ends.

  According to such a modified example, since the probability change end notification effect according to the advantage level of the big hit type after shifting to the high probability state can be executed, for example, the effect matching the player's feelings can be executed, and the game The interest of will improve. The probability variation end notification effect may be varied according to the hit type of the past five or more times. Moreover, the determination ratio of the production mode of the probability variation end notification effect may be varied according to the past hit history.

  Further, the execution ratio of the first suggestion effect at the time of high-accuracy transition (the ratio of the combination of special symbols as the jackpot combination) may be varied according to the history of the jackpot. For example, if all the big hit types from the previous high accuracy state to the low accuracy state (the past five hit types) were “first big hit” or “second big hit”, The ratio of special symbol combinations may be increased. In this case, for example, in step S507 in FIG. 24, in the normal mode, it may be determined whether to use a special symbol or a normal symbol at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this case, since the “first big hit” or “second big hit” has continued six times or more with the low probability state interposed therebetween, a special effect that congratulates that is performed. Also good. The execution ratio of the first suggestion effect at the time of high-accuracy transition may be varied according to the hit type of the past five or more times (for example, 10 times).

  By doing this, in the situation where all the hit types of the past five times are “first big hit” or “second big hit” and the player can easily grasp the number of remaining probable big hits, the probable big hit remaining number is correct. Since the suggested ratio increases, the suggestion effect can be suitably executed without giving the player a feeling of poor feeling.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, depending on whether or not the effect mode is the latent mode, a special symbol (execution of the first suggestion effect) or a normal symbol is performed. The determination ratio of whether to perform (execution of the second suggestion effect) is different. However, a hit history storage unit 201 as shown in FIG. If there is nothing that will be a hit or small hit before it becomes, the special symbol may be determined at a higher rate than if there is a hit or a small hit before the first big hit or the second big hit. Good. Even in this way, it is possible to execute an accurate suggestion in a situation where the remaining number of probable big hits is easy to grasp.

  In the above embodiment, five types of “A” to “E” are provided as special symbols for suggesting the remaining number of probable big hits, but this number is not limited to this. For example, as the three types of special symbols “A” to “C”, when the number of remaining probable big hits is 5 (including the current big hit, that is, the big hit at the low probability), the combination of the special symbol “A” is If the number of remaining odds per probability variation is 4 or 3, the combination of the special symbol “B” is determined. If the number of remaining odds per probability variation is 2 or 1, the combination of the special symbol “C” is determined. It may be determined. Further, the special symbol may be “A” only. If the special symbol is only “A”, if the combination of the special symbol “A” is determined in the low probability state, the player is certain that the remaining number of chances per probability variation is five. Can be recognized.

  In the above embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests the number of remaining probable big hits based on the stop symbol at the time of a big hit, or a suggestion effect that displays the number of remaining probable big hits such as FIGS. 27 (C), 29 (C), and (E) However, the direction of the suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, during the variable display of the first jackpot or the second jackpot, during the jackpot game state, at the end of the jackpot, etc., an effect (for example, display of character or character information, etc.) that suggests the probability variable jackpot remaining number may be executed. Good. As such an effect, it is only necessary to include a first suggestion effect that accurately suggests the number of remaining probable big hits and a second suggestion effect that incorrectly suggests the remaining number of big hits. In addition, the suggestion effect is not limited to that executed in the effect display device 44c, but may be performed by outputting sound, turning on a lamp, or operating a movable member for effect. Moreover, you may perform in the display apparatus for other effects.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), even in the same latent mode, depending on whether the trigger for shifting to the latent mode was a big hit (such as sudden hit) or a small hit, However, the same determination ratio may be used regardless of the trigger for shifting to the latent mode.

  Further, the upper limit number of times corresponding to the limit reaching determination value is not limited to “5”, and may be any value based on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the above embodiment, after determining that the variable display result is “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result in step S241 shown in FIG. 18, the big hit type is set in step S244. It has been described that it is determined as one of a plurality of types. Further, it has been described that it is determined in step S247 whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and determination of the big hit type may be performed simultaneously. As an example, one type of random value for variable display results of “small hits” as well as each big hit type such as “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” A special figure display result determination table composed of setting data (determination data) to which a determination value to be compared with (random number value for determination of special figure display result) is assigned is shown in the first special figure and the second special figure. Prepare for each. In the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 15, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is extracted and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Remember. In this case, in step S232 shown in FIG. 18, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special figure display result is read from the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, and in step S236, the special figure display is displayed from the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. Numeric data indicating a random number for determining the result is read. Then, instead of the processing in steps S240 to S248, the special game using the first special figure (satisfaction of the first start condition) or the special game using the second special figure (satisfaction of the second start condition) ) By referring to the special figure display result determination table according to whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, and multiple types of big hit types The decision as to which one should be made may be made.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using the first special figure jackpot type determination table 131A shown in FIG. 7A or the second special figure jackpot type determination table 131B shown in FIG. 7B. Thus, it has been described that a separate jackpot type is determined depending on whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or a special game using the second special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to determine the same type of jackpot type regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or a special game using the second special figure. On the other hand, the determination mode of the jackpot type may be made different by changing the determination ratio for each jackpot type.

  In the above embodiment, the audio frame lamp board 92 and the lamp driver board 93 are described as being arranged separately from the effect control board 90. Further, the display control unit 171 that controls the display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c has been described as being mounted on the effect control board 90. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound control and control of various light emitting members may be performed on the effect control board 90. Further, the display operation control in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c may be executed by a display control board arranged separately from the effect control board 90. Furthermore, as long as the same operation as that in the above embodiment can be realized, the control device for controlling each rendering device (sound, lamp, display) may be executed by any combination or a single control device.

  In the above embodiment, the first and second special symbol storage units 151A and 151B are provided corresponding to the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, respectively. On the other hand, in the special figure holding storage unit common to the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special figure display result and the random value for determining the jackpot type are shown. Numerical data, start winning data, etc. may be stored in association with the hold number. Here, the start winning data may be data indicating that it is possible to specify which of the first start opening 59 and the second start opening 60 the game ball has won.

  The jackpot type may be arbitrary as long as a plurality of types are provided, and the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is arbitrary as long as a plurality of types of round games having different execution modes can be executed. Can be set. In this case, when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, compared to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure. In addition, it is desirable that the type of round game in the big hit gaming state is advantageously determined.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop).

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44 c depart from the spirit of the invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

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

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

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a 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 41 ... Game area 44a ... 1st special symbol display device 44b ... 2nd special symbol display device 44c ... Production display device 48 ... Special variable winning ball device 58 ... variable start winning ball device 59 ... first start port 59a ... first start port switch 60 ... second start port 60a ... second start port switch 66 ... center decoration 90. .. Production control board 99 ... Game control microcomputers 112 and 181 ... CPU
170 ... Microcomputer for production control

Claims (1)

Identification that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means for variably displaying each type of identification information that can be identified and deriving the display result A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Pre-decision means for determining whether or not the display result of identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
A game probability control means for controlling the display result of the identification information to a high probability state with a high probability of becoming the specific display result after the end of the specific game state;
Numerical value updating means for updating predetermined numerical data based on the determination by the prior determination means as the specific display result;
Based on the fact that the predetermined numerical data has reached a predetermined value, an initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data, and the high probability state control prohibiting the control to the high probability state by the game probability control means is prohibited Means,
The specific game state is controlled to either a first specific game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player or a second specific game state in which the game value is given to the player lower than the first specific game state. Specific gaming state control means to perform,
A predetermined game for controlling to a predetermined game state that gives a player a game value similar to the second specific game state when a predetermined display result predetermined as a display result of identification information is derived to the variable display means State control means;
A common effect executing means for executing a common common effect regardless of which is controlled after being controlled to the second specific gaming state or the predetermined gaming state;
When the first specific gaming state is controlled, it is provided with a suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests a value until the predetermined numerical data becomes the predetermined value,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
As the suggestion effect, a first suggestion effect indicating a correct value until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value, and a second suggestion effect indicating an incorrect value until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value. Can be executed, and
After the initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data, the second specific gaming state or the predetermined gaming state is controlled before the second specific gaming state is controlled when the second specific gaming state is controlled. The gaming machine, wherein the first suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a higher rate than after being controlled to the specific game state or the predetermined game state.

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