JP2014046086A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A prior determination notice performance is executed at a higher rate based on retained information (retained information in an open state) stored when a front frame openably and closably provided in a body frame, where a game area is provided, is in an open state than retained information (normal retained information) stored when the front frame is in a closed state.

Description

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

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

  There have also been proposed gaming machines in which the effect after the big hit (notification rate of probability change) differs depending on whether the front door (glass door) of the gaming machine is a big hit based on a winning prize or a big hit based on a winning prize that is closed Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-125176 A

  However, since the front door is opened during the game during maintenance (troubleshooting) such as ball clogging in the game area, when it is opened, a game ball may be won by chance or by a store clerk. Even if game balls were thrown in (service ball prizes), the game was interrupted, and the gaming interest was declining.

  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 can suppress a decrease in gaming interest even when the game is interrupted due to the opening of the front door. .

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
A game is played by launching a game medium into the game area, and a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed). Variable display means (for example, first and second) for determining a game result by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in accordance with the passage of the game medium through the second start winning opening and the like, and deriving the display result. A special symbol display device 4A, 4B, image display device 5, etc.), and the player becomes a specific game result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a main body frame (for example, a gaming machine frame) provided with a gaming area A), a front frame that covers the front of the game area and that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body frame (for example, the glass door 3B), and hold information (for example, the game medium passes through the start area) , Storage means for storing a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A, the second And a pre-determining means (for example, step S240) for determining whether or not the game result is to be a specific game result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means. CPU103 etc.) and variable display control means (for example, CPU12 which performs processing of Step S172) which performs variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means Etc.) and prior determination means for determining whether or not a specific game result is obtained based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started (for example, in step S101) CPU 120 for executing processing) and pre-decision notice effect executing means for executing a predetermined pre-decision notice effect according to the determination result of the pre-determination means (for example, CPU 120 for executing the processes of step S607 and step S608). And an open / close determining means for determining whether the front frame is open or closed with respect to the main body frame, wherein the pre-determined notice effect executing means is in a closed state by the open / close determining means When the game medium is determined to be in an open state rather than the normal hold information stored in response to the game medium passing through the starting area when it is determined that The hold information at the time of the open state stored in response to the passage of the medium through the start area is characterized in that the preliminary determination notice effect is executed at a higher rate based on the hold information.
According to such a configuration, since the execution rate of the pre-reading notice (pre-judgment notice effect) is increased with respect to the service ball winning when the door is opened due to trouble handling, etc., it suppresses the decrease in the game entertainment at the time of trouble dealing etc. can do.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The pre-decision notice effect executing means is
In the hold storage timing in which the hold information among the execution timings of the plurality of prior determination announcement effects is stored in the hold storage unit, the hold information in the open state is based on the hold information rather than the normal hold information. It may be configured to execute the preliminary determination notice effect at a high rate.
According to such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention at the time of winning the service ball, and can further suppress the decrease in the game entertainment at the time of troubleshooting.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The pre-decision notice effect executing means is
The pre-determining notice effect may be executed in a different manner between the normal time holding information and the open state holding information.
According to such a configuration, the advance determination announcement effect based on the hold information in the open state is executed in a different manner from the advance determination announcement effect based on the hold information in the closed state. A decrease in interest can be further suppressed. In addition, it is possible to confirm that the information is on-hold information won at the time of troubleshooting.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the opening / closing determination means determines that the front frame is in a closed state, the notification means performs a predetermined notification, and the prior determination advance notice execution means is in parallel with the notification by the notification means, You may comprise so that a prior judgment notice effect may be performed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests such as when dealing with a trouble without disturbing a predetermined notification.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
A plurality of gaming states (for example, in the game control flag setting unit 152) including a normal state in which a determination as a specific game result is performed with a normal probability and a high probability state in which a determination as a specific game result is performed with a higher probability than the normal probability Is controlled by one of the game states controlled by a flag provided,
The pre-decision notice effect executing means is
It may be configured to execute the preliminary determination notice effect at a different rate depending on the gaming state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests such as when dealing with troubles without interfering with the original gaming interests.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of control commands, such as an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a hold display pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a hold display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance digest process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a holding | maintenance display announcement effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a holding | maintenance display announcement effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the execution timing of a hold display notice effect. It is a figure which shows the other example of a setting of the determination ratio of a holding | maintenance display pattern. It is a figure which shows the other example of a setting of the determination ratio of a holding | maintenance display pattern. It is a figure which shows the other example of a setting of the execution timing of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame, main body frame) 3A for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. ing. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. A glass door 3B is provided on the front surface of the game area so as to cover the front surface of the game area and to be opened and closed with respect to the main body frame 3A. The glass door 3B is locked so as to be closed during the game, and is unlocked and opened as necessary (for example, when dealing with troubles such as ball clogging in the game area). Specifically, the glass door 3B is locked and unlocked by inserting a key into a key hole (not shown) on the front surface of the housing of the gaming machine 1. The game board 2 itself is also formed so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 3A. Like the glass door 3B, the game board 2 is locked so as to be closed during the game, and if necessary (for example, a rear tank (non-rear) In the case of dealing with troubles such as ball clogging in the figure), the tablet is unlocked and opened.

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is 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).

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the number of reserves (first special figure) generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The hold display for displaying the number of hold memories) in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, a first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special game using the first special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is as follows. Although established, the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is established, for example, because the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state If not, information related to the variable display corresponding to the established first start condition is stored (held) as the first hold information, and the hold display is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on the first hold information. Done.

  In the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the number of reserves (second special feature) generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. On-hold display is performed to display the figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner. That is, in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, a second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special game using the second special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is as follows. Although established, the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is established, for example, because the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state If not, information related to the variable display corresponding to the established second start condition is stored (held) as the second hold information, and the hold display is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR based on the second hold information. Done.

  The first hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, and the second due to the game ball having passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second hold information based on the establishment of the start prize is also simply referred to as “start condition (also referred to as“ execution condition ”)” unless otherwise distinguished. In addition, the variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, they are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H”.

  The hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL indicates that each time the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the last special game or the big hit gaming state is completed, Corresponding to the change being executed (digested), it is erased (digested) one by one. For example, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the first start condition is satisfied, the hold display that has been displayed from the oldest (for example, the first start prize storage display area) The hold display displayed on the rightmost side of 5HL) is digested, and each of the other hold displays is moved to the digested hold display side (for example, the right side). The hold display displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR indicates that each time the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit game state, the second hold information Corresponding to the change being executed (digested), it is erased (digested) one by one. For example, in the case where there are a plurality of hold displays in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, when the second start condition is satisfied, the hold display that has been displayed from the oldest (for example, the second start winning memory display area) The hold display displayed on the leftmost side of 5HR) is digested, and each of the other hold displays is moved to the digested hold display side (for example, the left side).

  Note that the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H (the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the second start winning storage display area 5HR, etc.) is changed or changed by the control. It will be described later.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number (the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held) in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number (the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held) in an identifiable manner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The open / close state of the glass door 3B is detected by, for example, the glass door open / close switch 24 shown in FIG. For example, when the glass door 3B is opened by a store clerk for maintenance, or when the glass door 3B is illegally opened by a player, the glass door 3B is opened by the glass door opening / closing switch 24. Is detected. Further, for example, when the glass door 3B is closed such as during a game, the glass door opening / closing switch 24 detects that the glass door 3B is closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation 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.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. 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). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

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

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

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

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, predetermined pseudo-ream chances). After temporarily stopping the display of the eyes, etc., effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times at maximum) in which all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed (pseudo-variable) again. be able to. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

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

  Further, in the image display device 5, unlike a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lamp is lit As described above, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative design variable display operation, or that the reach display by super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect for informing (indicating) the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  The notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-determined notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” before the variable display (so-called variable display of the pre-reading target) to be noticed is started. This is a notice effect that is determined based on information or the like (prefetching) and executed based on the determination result.

  The player can discriminate whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after the winning of the game ball (after the start condition is established) in the stage action that becomes the pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball It may be executed (started) before. For example, at least a decorative design due to winning of a game ball is at least an effect operation that becomes a pre-reading notice effect for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state by winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, at least a game ball winning action for a pre-play notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “big hit” by winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the fixed decorative symbol by is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a notice effect by holding display (also referred to as “hold display notice effect” or “hold notice effect”) is executed. The hold display notice effect may change the display color of the hold display when the look-ahead notice effect is not executed and the display color of the hold display when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, and the variable display result may be a “big hit” This is a look-ahead notice effect that suggests (reliability).

  In this embodiment, a total of eight colors of white, blue, yellow, red, brown, purple, black, and gold are prepared as display colors for the hold display (see FIGS. 21 and 22). White is the display color (referred to as “initial color”) of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is not executed. The other seven colors other than white are the display colors of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is executed (referred to as “effect colors”).

  Blue, yellow, and red indicate the hold information (“normal hold information” “closed” stored in response to the game ball passing through the first start area or the second start area when the glass door 3B is closed. Is the display color of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is executed (referred to as “normal-use effect color” and “closed-state effect color”). That is, the display color of the hold display when winning a prize while the glass door 3B is closed is one of the initial color white, the normal effect color blue, yellow, and red. In the display color of the hold display when winning a prize while the glass door 3B is closed, the reliability that the variable display result is “big hit” is the highest in red, the second highest in yellow, and the third highest in blue White is the lowest.

  Brown, purple, black, and gold are the hold information stored in response to the game ball passing through the first start area or the second start area when the glass door 3B is in the open state ("hold information in the open state"). Is the display color of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is executed (referred to as “open state effect color”). That is, the display color of the hold display when winning a prize while the glass door 3B is open is one of the initial color white, the open effect color brown, purple, black, and gold. In the display color of the hold display when winning a prize while the glass door 3B is open, the reliability that the variable display result is “big hit” is the highest in gold, the second highest in black, and the third highest in purple. Brown is the fourth highest and white is the lowest. The gold color is a limited color (premier color) that may be displayed only when it is in a probable state and in an open state.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is 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 big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination has an even symbol number “2” that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5, for example. ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed display symbol of the regular jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. The confirmed decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, an odd-numbered symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, any one of the decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display).

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, and the glass door opening / closing switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. Has been. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. The glass door opening / closing switch 24 may have any configuration that can detect the open / closed state of the glass door 3B, such as a sensor. For example, the glass door opening / closing switch 24 includes a pair of contacts provided on each of the main body frame 3A and the glass door 3B that are conductive when the glass door 3B is closed and not conductive when the glass door 3B is open. There may be. The glass door opening / closing switch 24 includes a photosensor (a photo interrupter, a photocoupler, etc.) that is in a light shielding state when it is closed and does not enter a light shielding state when it is in an open state, instead of or in addition to the above configuration. It is good also as a structure. Further, the glass door opening / closing switch 24 has a button (switch) that maintains a pressed state when it is in a closed state and maintains a non-pressed state by an urging force when it is in an open state, instead of or in addition to the above configuration. It is good also as a structure including. Moreover, you may enable it to detect an open / closed state by detecting the insertion state (or the state which inserted and rotated) the key used for locking and unlocking the glass door 3B to the keyhole. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the glass door opening / closing switch 24, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches connected to the main board 11 (for example, In addition, a switch that can detect the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch that detects unauthorized vibration, and a switch that detects unauthorized electromagnetic waves may be provided. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a control command such as an effect control command used in this embodiment. A control command such as an effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

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

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. In addition, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14A), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  The command C701H is a glass door open / close notification command for notifying that the glass door 3B has changed from the closed state to the open state based on the detection result of the open / close state of the glass door 3B by the glass door open / close switch 24. The command C702H is a glass door open / close notification command for notifying that the glass door 3B has changed from the open state to the closed state based on the detection result of the open / close state of the glass door 3B by the glass door open / close switch 24.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

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

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

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “30000” to “30350”) are allocated to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure are controlled to the small hit gaming state. The ratio can be different.

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

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

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, when the special figure game using the first special figure is started and when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “surprise” is set. , Can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

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

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

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8A is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8A includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, and a game control flag setting unit 152. A game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In addition, the RAM 102 includes a glass door open / close state storage unit 156 as shown in FIG. The glass door open / close state storage unit 156 is provided with a buffer that temporarily stores data related to the open / close state of the glass door 3B (for example, a buffer value related to the open / close state of the glass door 3B).

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, in order to execute the hold display notice effect as the pre-read notice effect (preliminary notice effect), data relating to the hold display including the display color is stored as data indicating the control content of the effect operation. .

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

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the 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 on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 122 includes a glass door open / close state storage unit 195 as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, data constituting the glass door opening / closing reception command buffer 195A as shown in FIG. In the glass door opening / closing reception command buffer 195A, the glass door opening / closing notification command (the glass door notifying that the state has changed from the closed state to the open state) is finally received by the effect control CPU 120 from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. An opening / closing notification command or a glass door opening / closing notification command for notifying the change from the open state to the closed state is stored.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the glass door opening / closing switch 24 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. Similarly, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the glass door opening / closing state storage unit 156. After setting control data in the output port for transmitting a control command (glass door opening / closing notification command) to the control board 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal The control command (glass door opening / closing notification command) based on the setting in the command transmission table can be transmitted by setting the switch to the OFF state after turning ON for a predetermined time. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” Based on the prediction result and the open / closed state of the glass door 3B, etc., predicting that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, the presentation control board 120 side performs the hold display notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like. It can be decided whether or not to execute.

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

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

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

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

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

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

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

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

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

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special-figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is decided which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248).

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

  In the game control timer interrupt process, after executing the switch process in step S11 and before executing the command control process in step S17 (for example, in the main-side error process in step S12), the CPU 103 operates the glass door open / close switch 24. It is determined whether the current detection result by is the same as the previous detection result. For example, the CPU 103 compares the previous detection result with the previous detection result by holding the previous detection result in its own cache area (or RAM 102). If the current detection result is different from the previous detection result, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current detection result is a detection result indicating an open state.

  When the current detection result is a detection result indicating the open state (that is, when the glass door 3B is changed from the closed state to the open state), the CPU 103 indicates that the ROM 101 has changed from the closed state to the open state, for example. The glass door 3B is changed from the closed state to the open state with respect to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the glass door opening / closing notification command table shown in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. A setting for transmitting a glass door opening / closing notification command (command C701H) for notifying this is performed. On the other hand, when the current detection result is a detection result indicating the closed state (that is, when the glass door 3B is changed from the open state to the closed state), for example, the ROM 101 changes from the open state to the closed state. By storing the storage address of the glass door opening / closing notification command table indicating this in a buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the glass door 3B is changed from the open state to the closed state with respect to the effect control board 12. A setting for transmitting a glass door opening / closing notification command (command C702H) for notifying of a change is made.

  The glass door opening / closing notification command (command C701H or command C702H) set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S17. That is, the presence or absence of a change in the open / closed state of the glass door 3B is detected for each timer interruption, and when a change from the closed state to the open state is detected, the glass that notifies the change from the closed state to the open state is notified. When the door open / close notification command (command C701H) is transmitted (transmitted) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and when a change from the open state to the closed state is detected, it indicates that the door has changed from the open state to the closed state. A glass door opening / closing notification command (command C702H) to be notified is transmitted (transmitted) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the 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. 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. Further, the glass door opening / closing notification command captured at this time is stored in a glass door opening / closing reception command buffer 195A provided in the glass door opening / closing state storage unit 195. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 16 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called stored information. The on-hold storage information includes a start opening prize designation command. When a start winning occurs, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of the big hit type The symbol designation command and the variation category command, which are production control commands for designating the variation category determination result, are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

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

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

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. 19 and 20 is a process at the time when the start condition is established, and determines whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect, which is the prefetch notice effect, and determines the display color of the hold display when it is executed. Includes processing.

  In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S703). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command is newly received (step S703; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S703 that there is a reception command (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice restriction in which the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (step S705). In this embodiment, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. Whether or not the game state is a small hit game state or a big hit game state may be specified based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is any one of “4” to “7”.

  In addition to the above, when the game state is a short-time state or a probable change state, the short-time control is executed, and the special-purpose game using the second special figure has priority over the special-purpose game using the first special figure. When the first start opening winning designation command is received, execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted. Whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state or a probability change state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When in the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time-shortening control is performed, the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening is executed. Not to be restricted. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variable category command that have been executed, and for example, the effect already determined after the end of the current big hit gaming state may be executed.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the pre-reading notice is not being restricted (step S705; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S707), and the reception is successful. It is determined whether or not (step S709). In the process of step S709, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, when any one is denied, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred, and for example, when any two are denied, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the reception has been successful (step S709; Yes), it is determined whether a pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S711). For example, in the processing of step S711, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S711 that the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed (step S711; No), whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed according to the gaming state, the variable category, and the open / close state of the glass door 3B. The prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the prefetching notice effect producing mode when the prefetching notice effect is executed is determined (step S713). The gaming state may be specified from the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer provided in the presentation control buffer setting unit 194. The variation category may be specified from the start winning command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The open / close state of the glass door 3B may be specified from the glass door open / close notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and stored in the glass door open / close reception command buffer 195A provided in the glass door open / close state storage unit 195. Specifically, if the glass door opening / closing notification command for notifying that the glass door opening / closing reception command buffer 195A has changed from the closed state to the open state is stored, it is determined that the glass door 3B is in the open state. When the glass door opening / closing notification command for notifying that the state has changed from the open state to the closed state is stored, it is determined that the glass door 3B is in the closed state.

  As an example, in the process of step S713, a hold display pattern that is a pre-reading notice pattern corresponding to whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and each display color of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is executed is determined. . A prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the hold display pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for determining the hold display pattern is changed to a plurality of hold display patterns depending on the designation content of the variable category command and the open / closed state of the glass door 3B. As long as it is assigned. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetching notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The hold display pattern may be determined at such a ratio.

  21 and 22 show setting examples of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern. In this embodiment, the determination ratio of the hold display pattern is different between the non-probability change state and the probability change state. FIG. 21 is a setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern for the uncertain change state. FIG. 22 is a setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern for the probability changing state.

  21 and 22, “HHP1” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is white (initial color). That is, when “HHP1” is determined in the prefetching notice pattern determination process (step S713), the display color of the hold display is set to white (initial color). That is, the determination of “HHP1” in the determination process of the prefetch notice pattern is a decision not to execute the hold display notice effect. 21 and 22, “HHP2” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is blue (ordinary effect color). That is, when “HHP2” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to blue. That is, the determination of “HHP2” in the pre-reading notice pattern determination process is a decision to execute the hold display notice effect and a decision to set the display color to blue. 21 and 22, “HHP3” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is yellow (ordinary effect color). That is, when “HHP3” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to yellow. That is, the determination of “HHP3” in the determination process of the prefetch notice pattern is a decision to execute the hold display notice effect and a decision to change the display color to yellow. In FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, “HHP4” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is red (ordinary effect color). That is, when “HHP4” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to red. That is, the determination of “HHP4” in the determination process of the prefetch notice pattern is a decision to execute the hold display notice effect and a decision to change the display color to red. 21 and 22, “HHP5” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is brown (effect color in the open state). That is, when “HHP5” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to brown. That is, the determination of “HHP5” in the determination process of the prefetching notice pattern is a decision that the hold display notice effect is executed and a decision that the display color is brown. 21 and 22, “HHP6” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is purple (effect color in the open state). That is, when “HHP6” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to purple. That is, the determination of “HHP6” in the determination process of the prefetching notice pattern is a decision that the hold display notice effect is executed and a decision that the display color is purple. 21 and 22, “HHP7” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is black (effect color in the open state). That is, when “HHP7” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to black. That is, the determination of “HHP7” in the determination process of the prefetching notice pattern is a decision that the hold display notice effect is executed and a decision that the display color is black. In FIG. 22, “HHP8” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is gold (effect color in the open state). That is, when “HHP8” is determined in the prefetch notice pattern determination process, the display color of the hold display is set to gold. That is, the determination of “HHP8” in the determination process of the prefetch notice pattern is a decision to execute the hold display notice effect and a decision to change the display color to gold.

  In this embodiment, the above-described display colors in “HHP1” to “HHP8” indicate the hold storage timing of certain hold information (that is, a hold display based on the hold information is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Display timing).

  Further, since “HHP1” is a hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display is white (initial color) as described above, “HHP1” is set when the prefetch notice pattern determination process (step S713) is not performed. "Is applied, and the hold display is white (initial color). That is, the display color of the hold display is white (initial color) when the prefetching notice pattern determination process is not performed and when the prefetching notice pattern determination process is performed and “HHP1” is determined. is there.

  In the setting examples shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the variation categories (“non-reach loss”, “reach loss”, “probability / small hit”, “big hit”) and the open / closed state of the glass door 3B (“closed state” “open state”) are used. Accordingly, the determination ratio of the hold display pattern is varied.

For example, in the setting example for the uncertain change state in FIG.
In the case of “non-reach loss” and “closed state”, “HHP1” is set to “90%”, “HHP2” is set to “10%”, and other hold display patterns are set to 0%, “non-reach loss” and “open” In the case of “status”, “HHP1” is “70%”, “HHP5” is “30%”, and other hold display patterns are “0%”. In the case of “Leach Loss” and “Closed”, “HHP1” is “80%”, “HHP2” is “10%”, “HHP3” is “10%”, and other hold display patterns are “0%”. In the case of “reach loss” and “open state”, “HHP1” is “60%”, “HHP5” is “20%”, “HHP6” is “20%”, and other hold display patterns are “ The decision rate is “0%”. Further, in the case of “probability / small hit” and “closed state”, “HHP1” is “50%”, “HHP2” is “10%”, “HHP3” is “10%”, and “HHP4” is “30%”. ”, The other hold display pattern has a determination ratio of“ 0% ”, and when“ Accuracy / small hit ”and“ Open state ”,“ HHP1 ”is“ 30% ”,“ HHP5 ”is“ 10% ”,“ The determination ratio is “10%” for “HHP6”, “50%” for “HHP7”, and “0%” for other hold display patterns. In the case of “big hit” and “closed state”, “HHP1” is 20%, “HHP2” is “20%”, “HHP3” is “20%”, “HHP4” is “40%”, and other holdings The display pattern has a determination ratio of “0%”. When “big hit” and “open state”, “HHP5” is “30%”, “HHP6” is “30%”, “HHP7” is “40%”, The other hold display patterns have a determination ratio of “0%”.

  In the setting example for the probability changing state in FIG. 22, when “non-reach loss” and “closed state”, “HHP1” is “80%”, “HHP2” is “20%”, and other hold display patterns are “0”. %, And in the case of “non-reach loss” and “open state”, “HHP1” is “60%”, “HHP5” is “40%”, and other hold display patterns are “0%” It is said. In the case of “Leach Loss” and “Closed”, “HHP1” is “70%”, “HHP2” is “15%”, “HHP3” is “15%”, and other hold display patterns are “0%”. In the case of “reach lose” and “open state”, “HHP1” is “50%”, “HHP5” is “25%”, “HHP6” is “25%”, and other hold display patterns are “ The decision rate is “0%”. Further, in the case of “probability / small hit” and “closed state”, “HHP1” is “40%”, “HHP2” is “15%”, “HHP3” is “15%”, and “HHP4” is “30%”. ”, And the other hold display patterns have a determination ratio of“ 0% ”, and“ HHP1 ”is“ 20% ”,“ HHP5 ”is“ 10% ”,“ The determination ratio is “20%” for “HHP6”, “50%” for “HHP7”, and “0%” for the other hold display patterns. In the case of “big hit” and “closed”, “HHP1” is “10%”, “HHP2” is “25%”, “HHP3” is “25%”, “HHP4” is “40%”, other hold The display pattern is determined to be “0%”, and when “big hit” and “open state”, “HHP5” is “10%”, “HHP6” is “10%”, “HHP7” is “40%”, The determination ratio is “40%” for “HHP8” and “0%” for the other hold display patterns.

  Further, in FIG. 21 (setting example for the uncertain change state), in each change category, a ratio determined as “HHP2” to “HHP4” (a ratio set as a normal effect color) and “HHP5” to “HHP5” The ratio determined for “HHP7” (the ratio set for the effect color in the open state) is different. That is, in the uncertain change state, the ratio that the display color of the hold display is set to the effect color is different between the “closed state” and the “open state”. Specifically, in each variation category, the ratio determined as “HHP5” to “HHP7” in the “open state” is determined as any one of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state”. Higher than the rate that is.

  For example, in FIG. 21, in the case of “non-reach loss”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP7” in “open state” is “30%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in “closed state” is “10%”. In the case of “Leach Loss”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP7” in the “open state” is “40%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state” is “20%”. In the case of “Accuracy / Small Hit”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP7” in the “open state” is “70%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state” is “50%”. It is. In the case of “big hit”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP7” in “open state” is “100%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in “closed state” is “80%”.

  Similarly, in FIG. 22 (setting example for the probability variation state), in each variation category, a ratio determined as “HHP2” to “HHP4” (a ratio set as a normal effect color) and “HHP5” to The ratio determined as “HHP8” (the ratio set to the effect color in the open state) is different. That is, in the probability changing state, the ratio at which the display color of the hold display is set to the effect color is different between the “closed state” and the “open state”. Specifically, in each variable category, the ratio determined as “HHP5” to “HHP8” in the “open state” is determined as any one of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state”. Higher than the rate that is.

  For example, in FIG. 22, in the case of “non-reach loss”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP8” in “open state” is “40%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in “closed state” is “20%”. In the case of “reach loss”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP8” in the “open state” is “50%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state” is “30%”. In the case of “Accuracy / Small Hit”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP8” in “open state” is “80%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in “closed state” is “60%”. It is. In the case of “big hit”, the determination ratio of “HHP5” to “HHP8” in the “open state” is “100%”, and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in the “closed state” is “90%”.

  Further, as described above, the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” in the non-probability change state and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” in the non-probability change state are different in each variation category and each open / close state. . Specifically, the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” in the probability variation state is higher than the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” in the non-probability variation state.

For example, in the case of “non-reach loss” and “closed state”, the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” in FIG. 22 (setting example for the probability variation state) is “20%”, and FIG. The determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP4” is “10%”. Also,
In the case of “non-reach loss” and “open state”, the determination ratio of “HHP4” to “HHP8” in FIG. 22 (setting example for the probability variation state) is “40%”, and FIG. 21 (setting for the non-probability variation state). The determination ratio of “HHP4” to “HHP7” in the example) is “30%”. That is, in the case of “non-reach loss”, the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” in the probability change state is higher than the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” in the non-change probability state. high. The same is true for “Leach Loss”, “Accuracy / Small Hit”, and “Big Hit” (however, the decision ratio is “100%” for both “Big Hit” and “Open”). The same).

  Further, as described above, in FIG. 21 (setting example for the uncertain change state), the “closed state” is determined to be any one of “HHP2” to “HHP4” other than “HHP1”, and “open state”. Then, in addition to “HHP1”, any one of “HHP5” to “HHP7” is determined. In FIG. 22 (setting example for the probability variation state), in the “closed state”, “HHP2” to “HHP4” are determined in addition to “HHP1”, and in the “open state”, “HHP1” is determined in addition to “HHP1”. It is determined as one of “HHP5” to “HHP8”. In other words, in each of the non-probability change state and the probability change state, an effect color of the hold display based on the normal hold information (normal effect color) and a hold display effect color based on the open hold information (open effect color) Is different.

  Following step S713 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not “HHP1” has been determined in step S713 (step S715). At this time, if “HHP1” is not determined (step S715; No), the hold display determined in step S713 in association with the current reception command (for example, together with the buffer number storing the current reception command). A pattern (other than “HHP1”) is set (stored) in a hold display pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (step S717). When the buffer number is set, every time the decorative symbol variable display is started (each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is deleted). Every time the command is shifted), the set buffer number can be subtracted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S717, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S719). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S721 in FIG. 20).

  If it is determined in step S721 that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S721; Yes), the first start prize storage display area 5HL is displayed according to the set hold display pattern (other than “HHP1”). The display operation of the hold display is controlled (step S723). That is, a new hold display is added to the first start-winning storage display area 5HL in response to the new special game using the first special drawing being put on hold. In step S723, the display color (effect color) of the newly added hold display is determined based on the hold display pattern (other than “HHP1”) set in step S717.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S721 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S721; No), the second start winning storage display area 5HR is set according to the set hold display pattern (other than “HHP1”). The display operation of the hold display is controlled (step S724). That is, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is newly put on hold, a new hold display is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR. In step S724, similarly to step S723, the display color (effect color) of the newly added hold display may be determined based on the hold display pattern (other than “HHP1”) set in step S717. Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (step S705; Yes), if it is determined in step S711 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S711; Yes), in step S715. If it is determined that “HHP1” has been determined (step S715; No), whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S731 in FIG. 20).

  If it is determined in step S731 that the command is the first start winning prize designation command (step S731; Yes), the display operation of the hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL is controlled according to “HHP1” (step S731). S733). That is, in response to the newly reserved special figure game using the first special figure, a new white held display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S731 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S731; No), the display operation of the hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is controlled according to “HHP1”. (Step S734). That is, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is newly put on hold, a new white hold display is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR. Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S709; No), the abnormal display operation of the hold display is controlled. For example, an on-hold display of an abnormal display color (for example, gray) is added to the first start prize storage display area 5HL (or the second start prize storage display area 5HR) (step S743 in FIG. 20). Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S709 that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received, the process of step S713 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect (pending display notice effect) is not executed. To be limited. Thereby, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the number of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can not be normally received. , Execution of the pre-reading notice effect (hold display by effect color) can be restricted.

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

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

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result at the time of starting winning is recognized so as to be recognized, execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is ended. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent, so that the player does not feel distrust.

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

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

  Also, for example, when part or all of the stored information such as the start opening winning designation command and the reserved memory number notification command is missed in the high base state, the determination result information such as the symbol designation command and the variable category command is displayed. Even if it is received normally, it may be limited not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

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

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

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

  After the prefetch notice determination process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 18, for example, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select one to execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the pending digest process is executed (step S529). FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pending digestion process. 24 is a process when the start condition is established, and includes a process for erasing the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H and a process for moving it.

  In the pending digest process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variable display is the target variable display (step S603). Whether or not the current variable display is the target variable display is determined by associating with the hold display pattern other than “HHP1” in the hold display pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. It may be determined by whether or not the buffer number (buffer number “1”) is set.

  If it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is the variable display of the target (step S603; Yes), the processing target start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start. It is determined whether or not it is an oral winning designation command (step S605). If it is determined in step S605 that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S605; Yes), the production color hold display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, in the first start prize storage display area 5HL) Deletes the hold display pattern stored in association with each command and buffer number [1] stored in the buffer number “1”, and deletes the hold display pattern displayed on the rightmost side). When there is another on-hold display in the start winning memory display area 5HL, the other on-hold display is moved and displayed to the right, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is displayed after the buffer number “1”. The stored display pattern is stored in association with the buffer number “1” and thereafter, and stored. (The buffer number is set with a hold display pattern at step S717 subtraction) shifts to so that (step S607).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S605 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S605; No), the production color hold display corresponding to the variable display of the current variable display (for example, the second start winning prize) (Hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the storage display area 5HR) is deleted, and the hold display pattern stored in association with each command and buffer number [1] stored in the buffer number “1” is displayed. If there is another hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the other hold display is moved and displayed on the left side, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is buffered. Shift to be stored after number “1”, and hold display patterns stored in association with buffer number [2] and after are stored after buffer number “1”. It shifts to association with each other (the buffer number is set with a hold display pattern at step S717 subtraction) (step S608).

  Subsequent to step S607 or step S608, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an off state (step S612). Then, the pending digestion process ends.

  When it is determined in step S601 that the pre-reading notice execution flag is in an off state (step S601; No), the processing target start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start. It is determined whether or not it is an oral winning designation command (step S615). If it is determined in step S615 that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S615; Yes), the initial color (white) holding display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, the first start prize storage display) Deletes the hold display pattern stored in association with each command and buffer number [1] stored in the buffer number “1”. When there is another hold display in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is moved and displayed to the right as in step S607, and each command corresponding to the buffer number “2” and thereafter is displayed. Or the hold display pattern is shifted (step S617). Then, the pending digestion process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S615 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S615; No), the initial color (white) holding display corresponding to the variable display of the current variable display (for example, the first display) 2 is displayed on the leftmost side of the start winning memory display area 5HR), and is stored in association with each command stored in the buffer number “1” and the buffer number [1]. When the display pattern is deleted and there is another hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is moved and displayed to the left as in step S608, and the buffer number “2” or later is displayed. Each command and hold display pattern corresponding to is shifted (step S618). Then, the pending digestion process ends.

  When it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is not the target variable display (step S603; No), the processing target start opening prize designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start opening. It is determined whether the command is a winning designation command (step S625). If it is determined in step S625 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S625; Yes), the initial color (white) holding display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, the first start winning storage display) Deletes the hold display pattern stored in association with each command and buffer number [1] stored in the buffer number “1”. When there is another hold display in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is moved and displayed to the right as in step S607, and each command corresponding to the buffer number “2” and thereafter is displayed. Or the hold display pattern is shifted (step S627). Then, the pending digestion process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S625 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S625; No), the initial color (white) holding display corresponding to the variable display of the current variable display (for example, the first display) 2 is displayed on the leftmost side of the start winning memory display area 5HR), and is stored in association with each command stored in the buffer number “1” and the buffer number [1]. When the display pattern is deleted and there is another hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is moved and displayed to the left as in step S608, and the buffer number “2” or later is displayed. Each command and hold display pattern corresponding to is shifted (step S628). Then, the pending digestion process ends.

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

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

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

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

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

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

  In the winning random number determination process, a symbol designation command and a variation category command are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the determination decision in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 14A and the determination result in step S412. Are transmitted.

  In addition, a game state designation command that can specify whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state is produced from the main board 11 according to the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  In addition to the progress of the game ball, when the open / close state of the glass door 3B is detected by the glass door open / close switch 24, the glass door An open / close notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the production control board 12, for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 in FIG. 18 or when the prefetching notice is not limited (step S705; No), the command is normally received. Is received (step S709; Yes), or when the prefetching notice effect is not being executed (step S711; Yes), whether or not the prefetching notice pattern determination process in step S713 of FIG. Depending on the content of the variable category, the open / closed state of the glass door 3B, etc., the hold display pattern corresponding to each display color of the hold display when the hold display notice effect is executed or not is determined. . Based on the determination result (holding display pattern), the holding display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the hold display notice effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 25 shows an example of the display operation of the hold display when the glass door 3B is in the closed state in the uncertain change state. 25A to 25D show main scenes arranged in time series in order to show the above display operation. In the state of FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off.

  In FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 (described later), the sphere shown in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is a hold display. The broken-line sphere schematically represents that the hold display displayed at the position is erased by the movement. A sphere with a radial line around it schematically represents a newly added hold display. Also, a solid sphere (holding display) in the interior represents a white sphere (holding display), and a hatched sphere (holding display) in the interior represents a blue sphere (holding display) (not shown in FIG. 26). The sphere with a dot inside (hold display) represents a brown sphere (hold display) (not shown in FIG. 25).

  In FIG. 25A, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the confirmed decorative symbols (“5”, “4”, and “4”) due to the previous change are stopped and displayed. As a variable display start setting for the current fluctuation (step S171), one of the two held displays (white) displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is erased, The other one is moving and displayed on the right side (step S617).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25B, fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (“↓”, “↓”, and “↓”) indicate that they are changing. When the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening during the change and the first start condition is satisfied and the reception command is normally received (step S709; Yes), the hold display pattern is determined ( Step S713). For example, when the variation category is “non-reach”, according to the setting example of FIG. 21, “HHP1” (white) is determined with a probability of “90%” and “HHP2” with a probability of “10%”. (Blue) is determined.

  If, for example, “HHP2” (blue) is determined in the prefetching advance notice pattern determination process (S713), “HHP2” determined in step S713 is stored in the prefetching notice pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. 1 The buffer number (buffer number “2”) for storing the hold information of the start condition is set (step S717), the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on (step S719), and according to the set “HHP2”, As shown in FIG. 25 (C), a hold display (blue) is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL (step S723).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25D, for example, the definitive decorative symbols (“2” “3” “6”) are stopped and displayed (step S172).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating another display operation example in the image display device 5 when the hold display notice effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 26 shows an example of the display operation of the hold display when the glass door 3B is in the open state in the uncertain change state. In the state of FIG. 26A, it is assumed that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off. That is, FIG. 26 is the same as FIG. 25 except that the glass door 3B is in an open state.

  In FIG. 26A, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “4”, and “4”) due to the previous change are stopped and displayed. As a variable display start setting for the current fluctuation (step S171), one of the two held displays (white) displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is erased, The other one is moving and displayed on the right side (step S617).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26B, fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172). When the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening during the change and the first start condition is satisfied and the reception command is normally received (step S709; Yes), the hold display pattern is determined ( Step S713). For example, when the variation category is “non-reach”, according to the setting example of FIG. 21, “HHP1” (white) is determined with a probability of “70%”, and “HHP5” with a probability of “30%”. (Brown) is determined.

  If, for example, “HHP5” (brown) is determined in the prefetching advance notice pattern determination process (S713), “HHP5” determined in step S713 is stored in the prefetching advance notice pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. 1 The buffer number (buffer number “2”) for storing the hold information of the start condition is set (step S717), the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on (step S719), and according to the set “HHP5”, As shown in FIG. 26 (C), a hold display (brown) is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL (step S723).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), for example, the confirmed decorative symbols (“2”, “3”, “6”) are stopped and displayed (step S172). In the display operation examples of FIGS. 25 and 26, the hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL has been described, but the same applies to the hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a plurality of types of hold display patterns as the pre-reading notice pattern as shown in FIGS. The percentage of the hold information in the open state is set to the hold display pattern corresponding to the hold display of the effect color. That is, the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when the glass door 3B is in the open state is higher than the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when the glass door 3B is in the closed state. Therefore, since the execution rate of the pre-reading notice (holding display by the effect color) is increased with respect to winning of the service ball when the glass door 3B is opened due to trouble handling, etc., it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game entertainment at the time of trouble dealing. Can do.

  Note that, as described above, “HHP1” is applied when the prefetching notice pattern determination process (step S713) is not performed. Therefore, considering the case where the prefetching notice pattern determination process is not performed, the glass door 3B When the glass door 3B is in the closed state, the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when it is in the closed state is determined from “HHP2” to “HHP7” according to the setting of FIG. ”To“ HHP8 ”) (decrease). The same applies when the glass door 3B is open. The determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” (or the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” according to the setting of FIG. 22) according to the setting of FIG. 21 when in the “closed state” and the “open state”. 21 is determined as “HHP2” to “HHP7” (or “HHP2” to “HHP8” is determined according to the setting in FIG. 22). Although it is reflected in the magnitude relationship between the execution ratio of the display notice effect and the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when it is in the “open state”, the special figure fluctuation time when there are multiple hold numbers is reflected. The probability of performing the pre-reading notice pattern determination process (step S713) is increased by making it shorter than the value shown in FIG. 5 and the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect is set to the hold display pattern according to the settings of FIGS. Decision It may be close to the proportion.

  The determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” (or the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” according to the setting of FIG. 22) according to the setting in FIG. 21 and the “open state” in the “closed state”. When the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” (or the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” according to the setting of FIG. 22) by the setting of FIG. 21 is “closed state”. The above-mentioned phenomenon of being reflected in the magnitude relationship between the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect of the present and the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when in the “open state” is held in the start winning memory display area 5H at any given time. Assuming that there are X displays, and all X are “open state”, it is assumed that the display is a hold display that has been won (all X display is based on the hold information in the open state). The initial color (white) When the rate is assumed to be a holding display that is won when all X are in the “closed state” (all X are holding display based on normal holding information), all the X are initial colors (white) It is clear from the phenomenon that it is smaller than the probability of.

  21 is different from the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP7” according to the setting example of FIG. 21 and the determination ratio of “HHP2” to “HHP8” according to the setting of FIG. In other words, the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect differs between the non-probability change state and the probability change state. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests such as when dealing with troubles without interfering with the original gaming interests.

  In addition, according to the setting examples of FIGS. 21 and 22, the effect color (normal effect color) of the hold display by the hold display notice effect when the glass door 3B is in the closed state and the glass door 3B are in the open state. This is different from the effect color (the effect color in the open state) of the hold display due to the hold display notice effect at the time. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the interest of gaming when dealing with troubles. In addition, it is possible to confirm that the information is the hold information (the hold information in the open state) that is won at the time of troubleshooting.

  Further, as described above, the display color of the hold display in the hold display patterns of the setting examples of FIGS. 21 and 22 is the hold storage timing of the hold information (the hold display based on the hold information is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Display timing). That is, the on-hold display becomes the effect color when it is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. Therefore, the player comes to pay attention at the time of winning the service ball, and can further suppress the decrease in the game entertainment at the time of troubleshooting.

  It should be noted that a hold display notice effect may be executed at a timing other than the hold storage timing. For the hold display notice effect at timings other than the hold memory timing, the display color of the hold display is set as the initial color at the hold memory timing, and the display color is changed from the initial color to the effect color at the subsequent moving display timing. Is included. When executing the hold display notice effect at a timing other than the hold memory timing, the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect when the glass door 3B is in the open state and the hold display notice when the glass door 3B is in the closed state. The performance execution ratio may be the same.

  Hereinafter, for the hold display notice effect at the hold memory timing, the execution ratio when the glass door 3B is in the open state is set higher than the execution ratio when the glass door 3B is in the closed state, and the hold display notice effect at a timing other than the hold memory timing. Will be described with respect to an embodiment in which the execution ratio in the open state and the execution ratio in the closed state are the same.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the hold display notice effect before determining whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect. Specifically, when it is determined in step S711 that the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed (step S711; No), the execution timing of the hold display notice effect is determined.

  As an example, in the process of determining the execution timing of the hold display announcement effect, the hold display timing (the timing when the hold display based on the hold information is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H) is executed as the hold display announcement effect execution timing. In addition, the one-time hold timing (the timing when the hold display based on the hold information is first moved and displayed after being displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H), the two-hold use timing (the hold display based on the hold information is displayed). The timing for moving and displaying the second time after being displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is prepared. Then, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value for determining the execution timing of the hold display notice effect may be assigned to each execution timing or the like according to the number of holds. The effect control CPU 120 is, for example, shown in FIG. 27 based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the execution timing of the hold display notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the execution timing of an on-hold display notice effect at such a ratio. In addition, what is necessary is just to specify the number of pending | holding from the pending | holding memory | storage number notification command etc. which are stored in the starting command reception command buffer 194A of the production control buffer setting part 194.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the execution timing of the hold display notice effect. In the setting example of FIG. 27, when the number of holds is 0 (when holding display based on the hold information is 0, the hold display based on other hold information is 0, and the hold display based on the hold information is the first. The determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is “100%”. When the number of holds is one (when hold display based on the hold information is one hold display based on other hold information and the second hold display based on the hold information is second), The determination rate of “storage timing” is “50%”, and the determination rate of “holding 1 digestion timing” is “50%”. When the number of holds is 2 or more (when the hold display based on the hold information is two or more hold displays based on other hold information and the hold display based on the hold information is the third or more) The determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is “33.3%”, the determination ratio of “holding one digestion timing” is “33.3%”, and the determination ratio of “holding two digestion timing” is “33.3”. % ".

  The effect control CPU 120 performs a prefetch notice pattern determination process (step S713) after the execution timing of the hold display notice effect is determined. As an example, when the “holding storage timing” is determined as the execution timing of the hold display notice effect, the hold display pattern is determined according to the setting examples of FIG. 21 and FIG. When the “holding one use timing” or “holding two use timing” is determined, the hold display pattern is determined according to the setting examples of FIGS.

  28 and 29 are other setting examples of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern. FIG. 28 is a setting example (for the non-probability change state) of setting the determination ratio of the hold display pattern when the hold display notice effect is performed at a timing other than the “hold storage timing”. In the setting example of FIG. 28, in each variation category, a ratio determined as “HHP2” to “HHP4” (a ratio set as a normal effect color) and a ratio determined as “HHP5” to “HHP7” ( The ratio set to the effect color in the open state) is the same. FIG. 29 is a setting example (for the probability changing state) of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern when the hold display notice effect is performed at a timing other than “hold storage timing”. In the setting example of FIG. 29, in each variation category, a ratio determined as “HHP2” to “HHP4” (a ratio set as a normal effect color) and a ratio determined as “HHP5” to “HHP8” ( The ratio set to the effect color in the open state) is the same. That is, according to the setting examples of FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, for the hold display notice effect at timings other than “hold storage timing”, the execution ratio in the open state and the execution ratio in the closed state are the same. .

  For example, with respect to certain hold information due to the establishment of the first start condition, “hold one use timing” is determined as the execution timing of the hold display notice effect, and then the prefetch notice pattern is determined according to the setting example of FIG. 28 or FIG. As a result of performing the processing (step S713), for example, when “HHP2” is selected, a hold display notice effect at “hold one use time” is stored in a buffer for storing a prefetch notice pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Is set, information “HHP2” determined in step S713 and the buffer number for storing the hold information of the first start condition are set, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on. At the timing of adding the hold display, since information indicating that the hold display advance notice effect is executed is set at the “hold 1 piece use timing”, the hold information of the hold information is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Add hold display of initial color (white). Thereafter, when moving the hold display for the first time (when executing steps S627 and S628), the information indicating that the hold display notice effect is executed at “hold 1 piece use timing” and determined in step S713. The hold display may be changed from the initial color (white) to blue based on “HHP2”. When changing the hold display, for example, an effect suggesting the change of the hold display (for example, an effect of operating the hold display (for example, vibrating) before changing the display color, a sound effect) may be added. The same applies to a case where a hold display pattern other than “HHP1” is selected after the “hold 2 piece use timing” is determined.

  Note that the information indicating that the hold display advance notice effect is executed at the “hold 1 use time” is information for controlling the execution timing of the hold display notice effect. For example, the counter value (initial value “1”) to be subtracted when moving the hold display is information indicating that the hold display notice effect is to be executed at “hold 1 piece use timing”, and the counter value becomes “0”. The display color may be changed when In addition, when the “hold two pieces use timing” is determined, the same counter value (initial value “2”) is set as information indicating that the hold display notice effect is executed at “hold two pieces use timing”. That's fine.

  For example, with respect to certain hold information due to the establishment of the first start condition, “hold one piece use timing” is determined as the execution timing of the hold display notice effect, and then the prefetch notice pattern according to the setting example of FIG. 28 or FIG. As a result of performing the determination process (step S713), for example, when “HHP1” is selected, the on-hold display of the on-hold information is not actually changed to the initial color, and thus “holding 1 digest timing” It is not necessary to set information indicating that the hold display notice effect is to be executed. However, when performing the above-mentioned suggestion effect (in this case, a so-called “gase suggestion effect”), the hold display notice effect is executed at “hold one use timing” in order to control the execution timing of the suggestion effect. Information to that effect may be set. The same applies to a case where a hold display pattern other than “HHP1” is selected after the “hold 2 piece use timing” is determined.

  As described above, with respect to the hold display notice effect at the “hold storage timing”, the execution ratio when the glass door 3B is in the open state is set higher than the execution ratio when the glass door 3B is in the closed state, and a timing other than the “hold storage timing” With respect to the on-hold display notice effect in, the execution ratio when in the open state and the execution ratio when in the closed state can be made the same.

  As for the hold display notice effect at the timing “other than the hold memory timing”, the execution rate when the glass door 3B is in the open state is similar to the hold display notice effect at the “hold memory timing”. It may be higher than the execution rate. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the hold display notice effect before deciding whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect, and sets “hold one piece use timing” or “ Even when the “holding two times use timing” is determined, the holding display pattern may be determined according to the setting examples of FIG. 21 and FIG.

  That is, for at least the “hold storage timing”, the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect based on the hold information in the open state is higher than the execution ratio of the hold display notice effect based on the normal hold information. That's fine.

  In addition, regardless of whether the state is “closed state” or “open state”, the execution ratio of the hold display advance notice effect at “hold storage timing” is the hold display advance notice at “hold 1 use timing” or “hold 2 use timing”. You may make it become higher than the execution ratio of production. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution timing of the hold display notice effect according to the setting example of FIG. 30 instead of the setting example of FIG.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating another setting example of the execution timing of the hold display notice effect. In the setting example of FIG. 30, when the number of holds is 0, the determination ratio of “hold storage timing” is “100%”. When the number of holds is 1, the determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is “70%”, and the determination ratio of “holding one storage timing” is “30%”. When the number of holdings is two or more, the determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is “70%”, the determination ratio of “holding one use timing” is “15%”, and the determination ratio of “holding two use timing” is “ 15% ". In the setting example of FIG. 30, the determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is higher than that of the setting example of FIG. 27, and any of “holding number 0”, “holding number 1” and “holding number 2 or more” Even so, the determination ratio of “holding storage timing” is higher than the determination ratios of “holding one use timing” and “holding two use timing”. As a result, the hold display notice effect based on the hold information in the open state is most easily executed at the “holding storage timing”, so that the player pays attention when winning the service ball, and the game entertainment such as when dealing with troubles. Can be further suppressed.

  In addition, when the hold display notice effect is executed at a timing other than the “holding storage timing”, the reliability is changed to the final effect color before changing to the final effect color (for example, red, black). Change to another production color (for example, yellow, purple) located between the initial color (for example, white), and then change from the other production color (yellow, purple) to the final production color (red, black) ) May be changed.

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 27 and 30, there are two types of execution timing of the hold display notice effect other than “hold storage timing”: “hold 1 use timing” and “hold 2 use timing”. It is good also as a kind or three or more kinds. For example, three types of “holding one use timing”, “holding two use timing”, and “holding three use timing” may be used as the execution timing of the hold display notice effect other than “hold storage timing”. The “hold 3 digestion timing” is an execution timing that can be determined when the number of holds is 3 or more. Further, the execution timing of the hold display notice effect other than the “hold storage timing” may be other than the hold display movement timing. For example, the display color of the target hold display may be changed from the initial color to the effect color while the hold is changing (during variable display) existing before the target is held. For example, in the variable display effect processing in step S172, the display color of the target hold display may be changed from the initial color to the effect color. Alternatively, a display color of the target hold display may be changed from the initial color to the effect color when a certain time has elapsed from the “hold storage timing” using a timer. The required time until the display color is changed may be a fixed value (fixed time), or a determination value determined using a random number (for example, a determination value having a maximum determination range increases as the number of holdings increases). Value).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, white (initial color), blue (normal production color), yellow (normal production color), red (normal production color), brown (open state production) as the display color of the hold display. Color), purple (effect color in the open state), black (effect color in the open state), and gold color (effect color in the open state) are used, but the effect mode of the reserved display notice effect is not limited to the above. Absent. For example, the number and types of colors used as display colors for the hold display may be other than the above. For example, the initial color of the hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL may be different from the initial color of the hold display displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HR. Moreover, the normal display effect color of the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL may be different from the normal display effect color of the hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. You may make it differ the effect color at the time of the open state of the hold display displayed in the 1st start winning memory | storage display area 5HL, and the effect color at the time of the open display of the hold display displayed on the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR. Further, instead of or in addition to the display color of the hold display, the hold display based on the normal hold information and the hold display based on the open hold information can be distinguished by the difference in the pattern, shape, size, etc. of the hold display. You may do it. Also, instead of or in addition to the hold display notice effect (prefetch notice effect by hold display), the display content other than the hold display (for example, the difference in background display, the type of characters appearing, the action, the number, cut) Depending on the in-image difference), the pre-reading notice effect based on the normal time hold information and the prefetch notice effect based on the open time hold information may be distinguished. Further, instead of or in addition to the effect by the image display device 5 as described above, the effect by the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 is based on the pre-reading notice effect based on the normal hold information and the open state hold information. It may be possible to distinguish from the pre-reading notice effect. As described above, it is preferable that the player can distinguish between the prefetching notice effect based on the normal hold information (preliminary notice notice effect) and the prefetch notice effect based on the open state hold information (predetermined notice effect). In some (or all), the prefetching notice effect based on the normal hold information (preliminary notice notice effect) and the prefetch notice effect based on the open state hold information (predetermined notice effect) may be common. As an example, for example, in the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern (FIG. 21 and the like), blue may be used instead of brown. That is, in some cases, the normal-time effect color and the open-state effect color may be the same color.

  In the above embodiment, when there is a start winning, the winning determination process (step S212) shown in FIG. 14 is performed to determine the display result and the variation category at the winning, and the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result. However, when the variable display is started, the display result and the variation category are determined at an arbitrary timing before the display result is determined in step S240 in FIG. 15, and the pre-reading notice effect is performed based on the determination result. You may make it perform.

  Whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice effect (for example, a hold display notice effect) and a pre-reading notice pattern (for example, a hold display pattern) to be executed are determined on the side of the effect control board 12. At least a part of these determinations may be determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prefetching notice pattern (for example, the hold display pattern shown in FIG. 21 or the like) is determined in accordance with “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, and “big hit”) with respect to the variation category. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be more aggregated to have two types of “losing” in which the variation category is “non-reach loss” or “reach loss”, and “hit” in which the variation category is “accuracy / small hit” or “big hit”. Further, it is possible to determine a look-ahead notice pattern according to whether or not “reach loss” is a super-reach for “Leach Loss”. ), The prefetching notice pattern may be determined. Whether or not it is super reach may be referred to, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) is referred to, for example, a variable display result notification command. That's fine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the glass door open / close notification command stored in the glass door open / close received command buffer 195A is referred to when the prefetch notice pattern (for example, the hold display pattern) is determined, but is referred to in other applications. You may make it do. For example, the glass door opening / closing notification command stored in the glass door opening / closing reception command buffer 195A is referred to. When the glass door 3B is in the open state, the open state is indicated by the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. You may make it alert | report by. When winning in the open state, in parallel with notification by the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc., a pre-reading notice effect (for example, a hold display notice effect) is executed for the winning ball. Thereby, the fall of game entertainment at the time of trouble handling etc. can be suppressed, without preventing predetermined alerting | reporting.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, based on the detection result of the glass door opening / closing switch 24, the glass door opening / closing which notifies the change of an opening / closing state (change from a closed state to an open state, or a change from an open state to a closed state). The notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, but instead of the glass door opening / closing notification command for notifying the change of the opening / closing state, the detection of the glass door opening / closing switch 24 is detected. A glass door open / close notification command for notifying the current open / close state according to the result may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15. Further, the detection result of the glass door opening / closing switch 24 can be detected as another detection result (the open / close state of the game board 2 itself), not as a control command composed of MODE (command classification) and EXT (command type). The detection result of the switch, the switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, the switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic wave, or the like alone or alone is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15. It may be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3A ... Frame for game machine (main body frame)
3B ... Glass door (front frame)
4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First start winning memory display area 5HR ... Second start winning memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball Devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port Switch 23 ... Count switch 24 ... Glass door opening / closing switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A game is played by launching the game medium into the game area, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in response to the game medium passing through the start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes variable display means for confirming a game result, and that controls a specific game state advantageous to the player when the game result becomes a specific game result,
A body frame provided with a game area;
A front frame that covers the front of the game area and that can be opened and closed with respect to the main frame;
Hold storage means for storing hold information in response to the game medium passing through the starting area;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the game result is a specific game result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Pre-determination means for determining whether or not a specific game result is obtained based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started;
In accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means, prior determination advance notice execution means for executing a predetermined advance determination advance notice effect;
Open / close determining means for determining whether the front frame is open or closed with respect to the main body frame,
The pre-decision notice effect executing means is
When it is determined by the open / close determination means that the front frame is in the closed state, it is determined that the game medium is in the open state rather than the normal hold information stored in response to the game medium passing through the starting area. A game machine characterized in that the hold information in the open state stored in response to the fact that the game medium has sometimes passed through the start-up area performs a preliminary determination notice effect at a higher rate based on the hold information.

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