JP2014061312A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse a player's participation eagerness to an operation.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, an operation performance is divided into a prequel performance and a sequel performance. A sequel performance period is changed according to a count value of a success number counter that represents an operation state of a player during execution of the prequel performance. Alternatively, if the player does not execute an operation during execution of the prequel performance and both of the count value of the success number counter and a count value of a failure number counter are 0, the sequel performance is not executed. Further, when the operation state of the player satisfies a prescribed operation condition during execution of the sequel performance, a prize is offered to the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a result is derived and displayed as a display result of identification information.

  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 paid out to players. Furthermore, 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 condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, an operation button is provided, and when a predetermined number of button operations are performed within a predetermined time, a privilege such as notification to the player whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-136045 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine gives a privilege simply by performing a predetermined number of button operations within a predetermined period, lacking the player's interest, and cannot improve the willingness to participate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve a player's willingness to participate in an operation.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result is provided. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state) advantageous to the player when a winning combination symbol such as a jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result of identification information Because
An operation effect means (for example, step S576 and step S593) that executes an operation effect that accepts an operation that can be operated by the player, is configured by a preceding effect and a subsequent effect that can be executed after the preceding effect. Production control CPU 120, etc.)
Operation state detection means for detecting the operation state of the player during execution of the operation effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S579, step S580, and step S596),
In accordance with the operation state of the player during execution of the preceding stage effect detected by the operation state detecting unit, subsequent stage effect control means (for example, processes of steps S587 to S592 are executed to change the contents of the subsequent stage effect. Production control CPU 120 etc.),
During the execution of the subsequent stage effect, when the player's operation state detected by the operation state detection unit satisfies a predetermined operation condition, a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player (for example, step S701). And an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S710).

  According to such a configuration, the operation effect is separated into the pre-stage effect and the post-stage effect, and the content of the post-stage effect changes according to the operation state of the player during the execution of the pre-stage effect. Furthermore, a privilege for the player is given when the operation state of the player satisfies a predetermined operation condition during execution of the subsequent stage effect. Thus, since the latter stage production changes, the interest of the player is improved. Further, in order to receive a privilege, the player needs to perform an operation in each of the former stage effect and the latter stage effect, and the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The latter stage effect control means executes the latter stage effect when the operation state detection means does not detect an operation by the player during the execution of the preceding stage effect (for example, when it is determined No in step S587). You may make it restrict | limit.

  According to such a configuration, when an operation by the player is not detected during execution of the preceding stage effect, the subsequent stage effect is not executed, and further, no privilege is given, so the execution of the preceding stage effect is performed. It is possible to improve the willingness to participate in the operation of the player inside.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The latter stage effect control means is executing the latter stage effect when an operation by the player is not detected during the execution of the former stage effect by the operation state detecting means (for example, when it is determined No in step S587). The establishment of the predetermined operation condition may be restricted (for example, the process of step S596).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation by the player is not detected during execution of the preceding stage effect, the subsequent stage effect is executed, but the establishment of the operation condition is limited, and further, no privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation of the player during the execution of the preceding stage production.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The operation state detection means includes timing determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S582, step S584, step S588, and step S705) that determines the timing of the operation by the player.
The latter stage effect control means changes the content of the latter stage effect according to the operation timing of the player during the execution of the preceding stage effect determined by the timing determination means (for example, step S589, step S591, step S59). (S592).

  According to such a configuration, since the content of the subsequent stage effect changes according to the operation timing of the player during the execution of the previous stage effect, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The privilege granting unit may grant a different privilege according to the timing of the operation by the player determined by the timing determination unit (for example, processing in step S707 and step S708).

  According to such a structure, since the privilege given according to the timing of operation by a player changes, the willingness to participate in a player's operation can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The latter stage effect control means changes the execution time of the latter stage effect according to the operation state of the player during the execution of the preceding stage effect detected by the operation state detecting means (for example, in steps S588 to S592). Processing).

  According to such a configuration, the execution time of the subsequent stage changes according to the operation state of the player during the execution of the previous stage effect, and the ease of establishment of the operation condition changes. The willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) that is more likely to produce the specific display result than a normal gaming state (for example, a normal state) CPU 103, etc.)
Mode transition means for shifting to one of a plurality of effect modes in which a common effect is executed when the special game state is controlled and when it is not controlled (for example, the process of step S819 and step SS822) CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
The mode transition means has a high expectation in the effect mode at a high rate when the operation state of the player detected by the operation state detection means satisfies a predetermined operation condition and is controlled to the special game state. Control is performed to shift to a mode (for example, a probability change mode), and a low ratio of the effect mode is high when the player's operation state detected by the operation state detection means does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition. You may make it transfer to expectation modes (for example, normal mode etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player's operation state in the operation effect can be reflected on whether or not to shift to the high expectation mode, so that the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) that is more likely to produce the specific display result than a normal gaming state (for example, a normal state) CPU 103, etc.)
Mode transition means for shifting to one of a plurality of effect modes in which a common effect is executed when the special game state is controlled and when it is not controlled (for example, the processing of step S819 and step S822) CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
The mode transition means is
In the operation effect, control that causes the player's operation to satisfy a predetermined operation condition and shifts to a high expectation mode (for example, probability variation mode) of the effect mode at a high rate when the special game state is controlled. And a first mode transition control means (e.g., transitioning to a low expectation mode (e.g., normal mode) of the rendering mode at a high rate when an operation by the player does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition in the operation rendering. (Step S819 and effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of Step S822),
Second mode transition control means for transitioning to the high expectation mode when the predetermined promotion transition condition is satisfied after transitioning to the low expectation mode by the first mode transition control means (for example, the effect of executing the process of step S819) Control CPU 120, etc.)
In the operation effect, when the operation by the player does not satisfy a predetermined operation condition, an operation determination unit that determines whether or not the operation state detection unit has detected (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S811) )When,
Limiting the transition to the high expectation mode by the second mode transition control means when the first mode transition control means transitions to the low expectation mode and the operation determination means determines that no detection has occurred. Transition restriction means (for example, when the stick controller 30 is not operated in the operation effect, the effect of executing step S776 that always determines “no promotion effect” with reference to the promotion effect execution determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14) Control CPU 120, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reflect whether or not the operation state of the player's operation in the operation effect is shifted to the high expectation mode. Further, when the operation determining means determines that there is no operation, the transition to the high expectation mode is restricted, so that the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. 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 figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion production | presentation execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an operation difficulty level determination table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special command opening open designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end 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 an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the last stop symbol flag value. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of production | presentation mode flag value. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the order of a tilt detection period, a push-pull detection period, etc. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of privilege provision processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of effect processing during jackpot control.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An 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 variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable 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. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ 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. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping the variable display by displaying the identification information such as decorative symbols in a stopped manner (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display).

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. 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 hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  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 start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid that is used for a normal electric accessory. A normal starter) and form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning port. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. Expanded open state. 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.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved 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 switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, 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 device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid for a large winning opening door, and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid for the big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the big prize opening door closes the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a 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.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be the total reserved memory number or the special figure reserved memory number.

  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”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. 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. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. 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, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided.

  A stick controller 30 that can be held by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the stick controller 30. The stick controller 30 can be operated in multiple directions by the player holding it and tilting, etc. (for example, four directions including front and rear, left and right, eight directions including slant, and more directions including the middle of these directions) A trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 30A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod 30A). Yes. The trigger button 31A is used for a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that. A trigger sensor 35A or the like for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A or the like may be built in the operation rod 30A.

  A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 30. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 30A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod 30A when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the two transmission type photosensors. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be 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.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure 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 special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph 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, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are lost symbols. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state as the specific game state controlled after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period (for example, 29). Second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated, the special winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to a first state advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening. Round game is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In this embodiment, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, is the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the big hit game state in which the number of executions of the round game is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a big hit gaming state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the 15-round big hit state is based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the game is finished, one of the special gaming states is that the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is reduced compared to the normal state (also referred to as the “low probability low base state”). Also referred to as “state”). Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the normal state is set instead of the short-time state. You may do it. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is It is called a big hit symbol (also called non-probable big hit symbol). The fact that the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “normal big hit” (also referred to as “non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbol showing the numbers "3" and "7" that will be the big hit symbol, the big hit state based on the special symbol showing the number "7" being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game Later, as one of the special gaming states different from the short-time state, for example, the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened compared to the normal state, and probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. It is controlled to a probability variation state as a high probability gaming state. In the probability changing state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. In this embodiment, such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even before the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability variation state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability variation state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Alternatively, when the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the variable display result being “big hit” after the probability changing state, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to the normal state. While returning to the same variable display time, the probability variation control may be continuously performed. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is Called. In addition, when the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit”, it is called “probable big hit”. Note that the jackpot symbols “1” to “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control 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 second start condition is such that the game ball can easily 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 of establishment. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. 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 start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is 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. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the certain change state or the short time state.

  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 by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by 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. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen 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 (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a 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”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol indicating the special symbol “3” or “7” that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, for example, a confirmed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a normal jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the fixed decorative symbol that is usually a big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose design numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. The mode is referred to as “normal” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the jackpot type is also referred to as “normal”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the “normal” variable display mode, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and when the big hit state is finished, the short time state is controlled.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a big hit symbol as the special symbol for the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. In response to this, a reach effect similar to the case where the jackpot type is “normal” is executed, or a reach effect different from the case where the jackpot type is “normal” is executed. At a later time, there is a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the probability variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach production is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. This is included in the variable display mode of “probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The jackpot type in this case is said to be “probability change”.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a background image or a decorative pattern display mode in the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode (normal mode), etc., so that the player can recognize the effect change state (probability change mode) in which the player can recognize that it is in the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may become unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by entering the same production mode (latency mode) as in the normal state or the short time state ( So-called latent probability change). It can be said that during the period in which such a latent probability change is performed, the gaming state is in the latent probability change. For example, in the production mode (probability mode) during probability change, the background image is red, and in the normal production mode (normal mode) in which the player can recognize the normal state, the background image is blue, and the latency probability is changing. In the effect mode (latent mode), the background image may be green.

  In the latent mode, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a display operation that is different from a variable display operation of decorative symbols, such as an image display or audio output as a message, is used to switch between the normal mode and the probability change mode. An operation effect for informing the player of the transition is executed. In the normal mode, for example, a predetermined effect image may be displayed, or an effect operation different from a decorative symbol variable display operation, such as an image display as a message or an audio output, may be used to shift to a probability change mode. There is a case where a promotion effect for notifying the player that there is a game is executed. The promotion effect includes an operation effect. In the operation effect, for example, when the player performs an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30, for example, the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the operation effect, a predetermined effect operation that is a button operation promotion effect is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to operate the trigger button 31A. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation action is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, but that that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Those that are lit or blinked in a predetermined lighting pattern, those that move a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these There may be. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation by the player is set. When an operation on the trigger button 31A is detected by the trigger sensor 35A within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and for example, a plurality of pre-prepared One of the types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, and a sound effect corresponding to any one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Various production operations such as making them occur are executed.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid is mounted.

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  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. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A 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. 4A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

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

  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. 4B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result indicating whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) is “normal” or “probable change”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command for setting EXT data corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”) is prepared. Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command 9000H is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200H is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, the game control microcomputer 100 is initialized. Send a command to specify.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result.

  The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. In the big winning mouth opening notification command and the big winning mouth opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  The command B001H is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. The command B002H is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The command D0XXH is a prefetch result notification command for notifying a prefetch result from the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (FIG. 12). Here, prefetching refers to reading the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B before the special figure game based on the hold data is started. Say.

  In the prefetch result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the special figure included in the hold data prefetched from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. More specifically, the command D000H is a first prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command D001H is a second prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit”. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the prefetch content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received and the prefetch result is specified. Can do. In addition, when the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop is executed when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, Notify the reserved memory count notification command for notifying the total reserved memory count, and the prefetch results from the first special figure reserved storage section 151A and the second special figure reserved storage section 151B (FIG. 12) at the previous power supply stop. The prefetch result notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  In the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Also, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are not separately independent, for example, the special figure display result The random number value MR1 for determination and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be integrated such as having shared numerical value data or shared determined value data. . In addition, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type have a single numerical value data or a single determination value data. It may be.

  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 all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR4 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 is obtained. It may be updated. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as “normal” or “probability change”. It is a numerical value, for example, taking a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “150”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state where the game ball is difficult to enter the normal start-up winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

  FIG. 6 shows a decorative pattern 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”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern PA1-1 and a fluctuation pattern PA1-2 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. As reach variation patterns, a variation pattern PA2-1, a variation pattern PA2-2, a variation pattern PB3-1, and a variation pattern PB3-2 are prepared in advance. As hit fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, a fluctuation pattern PA4-1, a fluctuation pattern PA4-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 7 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. In other words, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Further, a variation pattern type CA2-1 and a variation pattern type CA2-2 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Corresponding to the variable display mode (big hit type) where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 and the fluctuation pattern type CA3-2 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening”. For the variation pattern type CA1-2, for example, the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, and the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are variably displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which time is shortened, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “with shortening”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 includes a normal reach that is a normal reach effect after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “losing” ”includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ normal reach (losing) ”. Fluctuation pattern type CA2-2 is accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state, and when the reach production ends, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination is derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “Super Reach (Lose)” is included, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “Super Reach (Lose)”.

  The variation pattern type CA3-1 is a variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit)” in which a fixed ornament symbol of a big hit combination is derived and displayed when normal reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect is finished. It is a type and includes a variation pattern that is associated with “normal reach (big hit)” in advance. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-2 is a “super reach (big win)” that displays super-reach after reaching the variable display state of the decorative symbols in the reach state, and derivates and displays the definite decorative symbols of the big hit combination when the reach production ends. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  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 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 decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a symbol display result determination table, a special symbol display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8 is prepared in advance. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variably displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as a “big hit” before the determined special symbol as a result is derived and displayed based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The special figure display result determination table 130 stores the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. It consists of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to the big hit determination value data and the loss determination value data.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal” and “probability”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 12 is “1” or “2”. Regardless, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “normal” or “probability change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “normal” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the jackpot type “probability change”. The table data shown indicates the determination result that control is performed in the probability variation state. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “1”). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. 2 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in a ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. 10 (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. .

  Note that the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A may include a portion in which a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. In addition, the assignment of the determined value to each variation pattern type may be made different depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to which of the multiple types of jackpot types. Further, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state, the determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C determine the change pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is special when, for example, the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. It is selected as a use table when the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables when there is a certain number and when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total pending storage number is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 is allocated to any one of the variation pattern type CA1-2, the variation pattern type CA2-1, and the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, determination values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for each variation pattern type are different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  In addition, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, while in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, the variation pattern type is determined. A decision value is assigned to CA1-2. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state, or a probability variation state. The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, the variation pattern type CA1-1, the variation pattern type CA1-2, and the variation Either the pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2 can be determined. Here, the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 7B. It is a variation pattern type. The variation pattern type CA2-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-2 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B. More than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 11A and a big hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 11B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  The big hit variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the big hit variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  The RAM 102 provided 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 source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as the reservation data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as the holding data.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the winning order of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 shown in FIG. 17 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 18, which process should be selected and executed is instructed. The normal symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the normal symbol process shown in step S16 shown in FIG. 17 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Instruct.

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

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability change state or the time reduction state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability change state or the time reduction state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

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

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a round number counter, and the like. .

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR6 is stored as a random count value. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is subtracted by 1 every time the special game is finished. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The hold fluctuation count counter is used to count the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the hold fluctuation in an identifiable manner.

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

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, if the jackpot type is “normal” based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. For example, “1” is set in the big hit type buffer value.

  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. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. 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. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 30 has been detected from an operation detection switch (not shown). ing.

  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. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating each of the random value SR1 for determining the promotion effect execution and the random value SR2 for determining the operation difficulty level can be counted. Controlled. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the numerical value SR1 may be counted. Alternatively, the numerical data indicating the rendering random number may be updated by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing using the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The promotion effect execution determination random number SR1 is a random value used to determine whether to execute the promotion effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number value SR2 for determining the operation difficulty level is a random value used for determining the operation difficulty level of the stick controller 30 in the promotion effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “200”.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of the promotion effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. The promotion effect execution determination table 160 is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect based on the random value SR1 for determining the promotion effect execution. The promotion effect execution determination table 160 is compared with the random effect value SR1 for determining the promotion effect execution according to whether the probability variation state flag is ON or OFF and the stored value (operation failure buffer value) in the operation failure buffer. Is assigned to either the determination result without promotion effect or the determination result with promotion effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 14B, the operation failure buffer value is set to “0” when the stick controller 30 fails in the operation effect without being operated, and the stick controller 30 operates in the operation effect. Is set to “1” when a major failure occurs, “2” is set when the stick controller 30 is operated in the operation effect but fails, and the stick controller 30 is operated in the operation effect. “3” is set when failed. In this embodiment, “success” in the operation effect means, for example, a case where a bullet is fired and hit when the distance between the target and the aim is equal to or less than the first distance, and “failure” means For example, when the separation distance between the target and the aim is larger than the first distance, the bullet is fired and removed. Among these, “small failure” means a case where the degree of “failure” is small. For example, when the separation distance between the target and the aim is larger than the first distance but not more than the second distance, a bullet is fired. This is the case when it comes off. “Medium failure” refers to a case where the degree of “failure” is medium. For example, when the distance between the target and the aim is greater than the second distance but less than or equal to the third distance, a bullet is fired. It means coming off. “Major failure” refers to a case where the degree of “failure” is large. For example, when the distance between the target and the sight is greater than the third distance, the bullet is fired and removed.

  In the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the operation failure buffer value is “0”, all of the determination values are assigned to the determination result without the promotion effect. On the other hand, when the operation failure buffer value is any one of “1” to “3”, the determination value is assigned to both the determination result without the promotion effect and the determination result with the promotion effect. . With such a setting, when the stick controller 30 is not moved to the probability change mode without being operated in the operation effect, the stick controller 30 is operated but is not shifted to the probability change mode. In contrast, since the execution of the promotion effect is restricted, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

  Further, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the operation failure buffer value is any one of “1” to “3”, when the probability variation state flag is on, the probability variation state flag is off. Many decision values are assigned to the decision results with promotion effects. With such a setting, when the operation of the stick controller 30 is performed in the operation effect, but the transition to the probability change mode is not performed, the rate at which the promotion effect is executed depending on whether or not it is controlled to the probability change state, and consequently Since the easiness of promotion from the normal mode to the probability change mode can be made different, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

  Further, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the probability variation state flag is ON and the operation failure effect buffer value is “1”, the operation failure effect buffer value is “2” or “3”. More decision values than the time are assigned to the decision results with promotion effects. Further, when the operation failure effect buffer value is “2”, more determined values are assigned to the determination result with the promotion effect than when the operation failure effect buffer value is “3”. With such a setting, when the operation of the stick controller 30 is not performed in the operation effect but does not shift to the probability change mode, in other words, when the degree of failure is large, when the player's skill is high, than when small. Compared to when it is low, the rate at which the promotion effect is executed, and thus the promotion from the normal mode to the probability change mode is facilitated, so that the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of an operation difficulty level determination table stored in the ROM 121. The operation difficulty level determination table 161 is a table referred to for determining the difficulty level of the operation of the stick controller 30 in the operation effect based on the random number value SR2 for determining the operation difficulty level. In the operation difficulty level determination table 162, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number SR2 for determining the operation difficulty level is determined according to whether the probability variation state flag is on or off. Assigned to medium or low difficulty. Here, the difficulty level refers to the difficulty in which the distance between the target and the aim is less than or equal to the first distance in the operation effect. Specifically, when the degree of difficulty is high, the distance between the target and the sight is less likely to be less than or equal to the first distance by increasing the target movement speed or slowing the sight movement speed. When the degree of difficulty is “low”, the distance between the target and the aim may be made less than or equal to the first distance by slowing the moving speed of the target or increasing the moving speed of the aim.

  In the setting of the operation difficulty level determination table 161, when the probability variation state flag is on, more determined values are assigned to “low difficulty” than when the probability variation state flag is off. Further, when the probability variation state flag is off, more decision values are assigned to “high difficulty” than when the probability variation state flag is on. By such setting, it can be suggested whether or not the stick controller 30 is controlled to be in a certain change state depending on the difficulty level of the operation of the stick controller 30 in the operation effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members provided for the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a design variation control pattern or the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 16, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 16 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, an effect control buffer setting unit 194, and a prefetch result holding memory. Part 195.

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

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. 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.

  The prefetch result storage unit 195 stores the prefetch result notified by the prefetch result notification command. As an example, the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 associates with the hold number in the order of reception of the prefetch result notification command, sets the prefetch result notified by the prefetch result notification command as the hold data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “8”). Then, when the prefetching result storage unit 195 reads the prefetching result, it erases the prefetching result.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

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

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

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

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 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 detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of 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. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S100.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent 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 S206, numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S208). . The command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 following the first start winning opening designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  In the process of step S207, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S204 is “big hit” or “lost”. In the process of step S208, settings for transmitting the pre-reading result notification command corresponding to the variable display result or the big hit type specified in step S207 are performed.

  Thereby, when the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening is detected, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”, and a different prefetch result notification command depending on the determination result, Transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 can be performed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It can be specified whether or not it will be a “hit”.

  After executing the process of step S208, the total number of reserved memories is reduced to 1 by adding 1 to the value of the total number of reserved memories counter (total number of reserved memories stored) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Add (step S209). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S210). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the processing of step S211, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step S212). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S212; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S212; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S213). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S213 (step S213; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S214). Then, from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S215). . Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S216). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S217). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent 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 S217, the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S218). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second prefetching result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the prefetching result notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (steps). S219). The pre-reading result notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the process of step S218, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 is determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S215 is “big hit” or “lost”. And in the process of step S219, the setting for transmitting the pre-reading result notification command corresponding to the variable display result specified in step S218 and the jackpot type is performed.

  Thereby, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening is detected, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a “big hit”, and a different prefetch result notification command depending on the determination result, Transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 can be performed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It can be specified whether or not it will be a “hit”.

  After executing the process of step S219, the total reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S220), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory count count. Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S221). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S222). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 18 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  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 graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or 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 game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the solenoid drive signal with respect to the solenoid for special prize opening doors should just be performed.

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

  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. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 first and second reserved memory numbers based on, for example, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage that is the total value of the numbers is “0” (step S231 shown in FIG. 20). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S239). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S240). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S241).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S237 and S241, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8 is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. 130 is selected and set (step S242). For example, in the process of step S242, the storage address of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like.

  The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S235 is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” according to which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S243). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S243 is “big hit” (step S244 in FIG. 21).

  If it is determined in step S244 that the game is a “hit” (step S244; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S245). 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 S246). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, a plurality of jackpots prepared in advance, such as “normal” and “probability change”, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S235. One of the types is determined (step S247). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value that is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S248). As an example, if the big hit type is “normal”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “big change”, it may be “1”.

  After the process of step S248 is executed, a maximum value for the number of winning a prize opening is set (for example, “15”) (step S253).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is not “big hit” (step S244; No), after executing the process of step S253, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S254). As an example, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the numbers “3” and “7” which are big hit symbols are changed according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S248. One of the special symbols shown is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S254, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S255), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 in FIG. 20 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S256), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In the demonstration display setting in step S256, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission 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 not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining any of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed is set (step S266). ).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and a different determination table is set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, if the hourly flag is on and the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, while the total reserved memory number If “1” is greater than or equal to “1”, the process proceeds to step S269, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected and set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special-purpose variation random value buffer or the like, step S262, By referring to the use table set in either S268 or S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type may be extracted from the random number circuit 503, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S270 is executed. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold together with the random numbers MR1 to MR2, which are extracted when a game ball that has entered the start prize opening or the second start prize opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the memory | storage part 151B.

  In the process of step S270, whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied. Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by the random counter or the like, the variation pattern type can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, either the loss variation pattern determination table 133A or the big hit variation pattern determination table 133B is selected depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with random numbers MR1 and MR2 are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance in order to sequentially transmit the number notification command. In the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit the number notification command sequentially, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, it may be transmitted in the order of the pending storage number notification command. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area specified by the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S295). For example, in the process of step S295, the CPU 103 performs a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the short time flag to turn off, a process of clearing the short time counter for counting the number of remaining special game games in the short time state, and the like. Just do it. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (step S304; Yes), the stored value (time reduction count value) in the time reduction counter provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is updated by subtracting 1 (step S305). ), It is determined whether or not the updated time count count value is “0” (step S306). If the time reduction count value is “0” (step S306; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S307).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), or when the time reduction count value is other than “0” (step S306; No), after executing the process of step S307, a special figure is displayed. The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a special prize opening opening designation command transmission process executed in step S115 of FIG. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is time to start opening the special winning opening (step S310). If it is determined that it is not time to start opening the big prize opening (step S310; No), the special command opening opening designation command transmission process is terminated.

  In step S301, if it is determined that it is time to start opening the big winning opening (step S310; Yes), the main winning board opening designated command for notifying the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is sent to the main board 11. Is set to transmit to the effect control board 12 (step S311), the special command opening opening designation command transmission process is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25 (A), the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 18, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, etc. The type is specified (step S312A). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type identified in step S312A is “probable change” (step S312B). At this time, if the big hit type is “probability change” (step S312B; Yes), the probability change flag is set to the on state (step S312C). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S312B; No), a count initial value (for example, “100”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to the time reduction. The number counter is set (step S313A). Following either step S312C or step S313A, the time reduction flag is set to the on state (step S313B). Thereafter, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S314), and then the big hit end processing is ended. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the time-saving counter may not be set, and the time-controlled state may be controlled until the next special game.

  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. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 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.

  In the command analysis process in step S405, for example, a process as shown in FIG. 27 is executed. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a received command (step S500). If there is no received command (step S500; No), the command analysis process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when there is a reception command (step S500; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variable display result notification command has been received (step S501). The received effect control command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and confirms the contents, thereby receiving the received effect control command. A control command can be specified.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the variable display result notification command has been received (step S501; Yes), the jackpot type is identified by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command, for example, and the jackpot type is “probable change”. ] Is determined (step S503). When the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S503; No), it is determined again whether there is a reception command (step S500).

  When it is determined in step S503 that the jackpot type is “probable change” (step S503; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is set in the effect control flag setting unit 191, and whether or not the jackpot type is “probable change”. Is turned on (step S504), and it is determined again whether there is a received command (step S500).

  When it is determined in step S501 that the variable display result command has not been received (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a prefetch result notification command has been received (step S511). . The effect control CPU 120 can identify the received effect control command by reading the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer and checking the contents.

  When it is determined in step S511 that the prefetch result notification command has been received (step S511; Yes), the prefetch result is specified by reading the EXT data in the prefetch result notification command, for example (step S512). Specifically, it is specified whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the specified prefetch result at the head of the empty entry in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 shown in FIG. 16 (step S513), and determines again whether there is a reception command. (Step S500).

  When it is determined in step S511 that the prefetch result notification command has not been received (step S511; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening open notification command has been received (step S511; No). Step S521). The effect control CPU 120 can identify the received effect control command by reading the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer and checking the contents.

  When it is determined in step S521 that a command for opening a big prize opening has been received (step S521; Yes), for example, the number of rounds is specified by reading the EXT data in the notification command for opening a big prize opening (step S522). ). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the stored value of the flag indicating the specified number of rounds (round number flag value) in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S523), and again determines whether there is a reception command. Determination is made (step S500). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S521 that the notification command during opening of the big prize opening has not been received (step S521; No), other than the variable display result notification command, the pre-reading result notification command, and the notification opening during notification of the big prize opening Setting according to the received command is performed (step S530), and it is determined again whether there is a received command (step S500).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes of steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various control data are read from the symbol variation control pattern or the like corresponding to the value of the representation control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the representation control timer setting unit 192. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production 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 decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The decorative symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4” when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. Updated. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or voice Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing, is included. In the ending effect process, the display value of the background image corresponding to the effect mode is set in the image display device 5 by setting the stored value (effect mode flag value) in the effect mode flag according to the promotion effect buffer value. Done. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a final stop symbol determination process (step S551). FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the final stop symbol determination process executed in step S551. In the final stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 30, 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 S751). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S751; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S752).

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S753), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S753, 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. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen 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 confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. 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 “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; No), a final decorative symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S754), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S754, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right 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 the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen 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 “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen 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 S751 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S751; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a jackpot combination is determined (step S759). As an example, in the process of step S759, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. In the process of step S759, for example, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability”, a normal symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating a number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) is displayed. ) Is selected, and only when the jackpot type is “probable variation”, one is selected from the probabilistic symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”). The final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is set. Furthermore, in the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 120 sets a stored value (final stop symbol flag value) indicating a final stop symbol provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Here, as shown in FIG. 31, the final stop symbol flag value is set to “0” when it is a normal symbol, and is set to “1” when it is a probability variable symbol.

  After the final stop symbol determination process as described above is executed in step S551 in FIG. 29, an operation effect setting process is executed (step S552). FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect setting process executed in step S552. In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the stored value (effect mode flag value) in the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is “2”, for example. Is determined (step S771). Here, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect mode flag value is set to “0” when controlled in the latent mode, set to “1” when controlled in the normal mode, and the probability variation mode. "2" is set when it is controlled. At this time, if the effect mode flag value is “2” (step S771; Yes), the operation effect setting process is ended as it is.

  If the effect mode flag value is a value other than “2” in step S771 (step S771; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode flag value is “0” (step S772). At this time, if the effect mode flag value is a numerical value other than “0” (step S772; No), for example, a stored value in the big hit after movement number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 194 (a big hit after fluctuation count value) ) Is updated by adding 1 or the like (step S773), and the updated after-hit jackpot variation count value matches a predetermined promotion effect execution value (eg, “10”, “20”, “50”, etc.). It is determined whether or not (step S774). At this time, if the after-hit variation count value does not match the predetermined promotion effect execution value (step S774; No), the operation effect setting process is terminated.

  When the after-hit variation count value matches the predetermined promotion effect execution value in step S774 (step S774; Yes), the promotion effect is executed as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the promotion effect. The decision table 160 is selected and set (step S775). A random effect value SR1 for promotion effect execution determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 according to whether the probability change state flag is on or off, and the operation failure buffer value. Based on the numerical data, it is determined whether or not to execute the promotion effect by referring to the promotion effect execution determination table 160 set in step S775 (step S776). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is determined to be executed in step S776 (step S777). If the determination result is “no promotion effect” (step S777; No), the operation effect setting process is terminated.

  When the effect mode flag value is “0” in step S772 (step S772; Yes), or when the determination result is “promotion effect is present” in step S777 (step S777; Yes), after the big hit gaming state ends The operation difficulty level execution determination table as a use table for determining the operation difficulty level of the stick controller 30 in the operation effect executed by the variable display of the first decorative design and the operation effect executed as a part of the promotion effect 161 is selected and set (step S778). Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for determining the operation difficulty level that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 depending on whether the probability variation state flag is on or off, By referring to the operation difficulty level determination table 161 set in step S778, the difficulty level of the operation of the stick controller 30 in the operation effect is determined (step S779).

  Following the operation effect setting process in step S552, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S555). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in accordance with, for example, the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, the effect mode flag value, and the presence / absence of the promotion effect. Set as usage pattern. As an example, when the effect mode flag value is “0”, the effect control pattern corresponding to the operation effect executed by the variable display of the first decorative symbol is selected after the big hit gaming state. As another example, when the determination result is a promotion effect, an effect control pattern corresponding to the promotion effect including the operation effect is selected.

  Following the processing of step S555, 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 indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S556). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S557). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S555 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S558), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561), and then effects the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the production control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S562 (step S562; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S563 is an end code (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing an effect control command process for performing a command or setting according to the control data read in step S563 (step S564) S565), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S566). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the processing at the end of decorative symbol variation (step S567), and then the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, temporarily stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be stopped completely.

  35 and 36 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the operation effect control process executed in the effect control command process in step S565. In this operation effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect mode flag value is “1” (step S801). At this time, if the effect mode flag value is “1” (step S801; Yes), for example, whether or not it is the promotion chance notification period based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the promotion effect. Is determined (step S802 in FIG. 35). Then, when it is the promotion chance notification period (step S802; Yes), the control of the effect operation serving as the promotion chance notification effect is performed (step S803). In the process of step S803, for example, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, thereby displaying an effect image in the promotion chance notification effect in the display area of the image display device 5. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation in the promotion chance notification effect such as

  When the effect mode flag value is other than “1” in step S801 (step S801; No), or when it is not the promotion chance notification period in step S803 (step S803; No), for example, the effect mode flag value is “0”. "It is determined whether or not it is the operation explanation period based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to" ", the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the promotion effect, etc. (FIG. 35 step S804). Then, when it is the operation explanation period (step S804; Yes), an effect operation that is an operation explanation effect is controlled (step S805). In the process of step S802, for example, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the effect image in the operation explanation effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation in the operation explanation effect.

  Subsequent to step S802, it is determined whether or not the operation explanation period has elapsed based on settings in the effect control pattern (step S806). At this time, if the operation explanation period has elapsed (step S806; Yes), the setting for performing the initial display of the movable aim by the player's instruction operation (tilting operation) on the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is performed. After that (step S807), the operation effect control process is terminated.

  If it is not the operation explanation period in step S804 (step S804; No), it is determined whether or not it is a tilt detection period based on the setting in the effect control pattern (step S808). The tilt detection period is a period during which the player's instruction operation (tilt operation) on the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is effectively detected.

  If it is in the tilt detection period in step S808 (step S808; Yes), it is determined based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 whether or not a tilt operation has been detected (step S809). At this time, if a tilt operation is detected (step S809; Yes), control is performed to update the effect operation by the operation effect according to the direction (operation direction) in which the tilt operation is performed (step S810). For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S810, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  When no tilting operation is detected in step S809 (step S809; No), after executing the process of step S810, it is determined whether or not it is a push / pull detection period based on settings in the effect control pattern. (Step S811). The push-pull detection period is a period during which a player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 is detected effectively.

  The push-pull detection period may be started after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the start of the tilt operation period based on the setting in the effect control pattern. FIG. 37 shows a setting example of a promotion chance notification period, an operation explanation period, a tilt detection period, and a push / pull detection period. In this embodiment, when the promotion effect is started, first, the promotion chance notification period is set, and then the operation explanation period is set. Further, when the operation effect is started, an operation explanation period is immediately started. At this time, both the instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button 31A are invalid (detection prohibited). Then, when the timing T1 at which the operation explanation period ends is reached, the tilt detection period is subsequently started, and as shown in FIG. 37A, an instruction operation (tilt operation) for the operating rod 30A can be detected effectively. become able to. That is, the timing T1 is the end timing of the operation explanation period and the start timing of the tilt operation period. Even when the tilt operation period start timing T1 is reached, the push-pull detection period is not yet started, and the instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button 31A is invalid (detection prohibited). Thereafter, when a predetermined time set by the production control pattern elapses and the timing T2 is reached, a push-pull detection period is started, and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button 31A is performed as shown in FIG. ) Can also be detected effectively. That is, the timing T2 that comes after the start timing T1 of the tilt operation period is the start timing of the push-pull detection period.

  If it is not the push / pull detection period in step S811 (step S811; No), the control for executing the effect operation by the operation effect before the seal detection period is performed (step S812), and then the operation effect control process is ended. . For example, in the rendering operation control by the process of step S812, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  On the other hand, if it is the push / pull detection period (step S811; Yes), whether or not an instruction operation (push / pull operation) for the trigger button 31A has been detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A or the like. Is determined (step S813). At this time, if there is no instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the trigger button 31A (step S813; No), control is performed to execute the effect operation by the operation effect during the seal detection period (step S814), and then the operation is performed. The effect control process ends. For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S814, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the tilt operation period and the push / pull detection period have elapsed based on the setting in the effect control pattern (step S815). At this time, if the tilt operation period and the push / pull detection period have not elapsed (step S815; No), the operation effect control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when an instruction operation (push / pull operation) for the trigger button 31A is detected (step S813; Yes), it is determined whether or not the target is hit (step S816 in FIG. 36). For example, in the process of step S816, it is determined whether or not the probability change state flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. At this time, if the probability variation state flag is off, it may be determined that there is no hit. On the other hand, when the probability variation state flag is ON, if the distance between the aim and the target is equal to or less than the first distance, it is determined that the target is hit, while the distance between the aim and the target is the first distance. If it is larger, it may be determined that there is no “hit”.

  If it is determined in step S816 that there is a hit (step S817; Yes), a setting is made to control an effect operation that is a predetermined operation success effect (step S818). Thereafter, by updating the effect buffer flag value to “2” to perform control for shifting the effect mode to the probability change mode (step S819), the operation effect control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the tilt operation period and the push / pull detection period have elapsed in step S815 (step S815; Yes), or when it is determined that there is no hit in step S816 (step S817; No), a predetermined value is obtained. The setting for controlling the production operation that becomes the operation failure production is performed (step S820). Thereafter, an operation failure buffer value is set according to whether or not the stick controller 30 has been operated and the distance between the aim and the target (step S821). For example, in the process of step S821, “0” is set when the stick controller 30 fails without being operated, and the stick controller 30 is operated in the operation effect, but the separation distance between the target and the aim is the third. If the bullet is fired and removed when the distance is greater than the distance, it becomes “Great Failure” and “1” is set. In addition, when the stick controller 30 is operated in the operation effect, and the bullet is fired and removed when the distance between the target and the aim is greater than the second distance but less than or equal to the third distance, “Failure” is set to “2”, and when the distance between the target and the aim is greater than the first distance but less than or equal to the second distance, the bullet is fired and comes off. Thus, “3” is set. Thereafter, the effect buffer flag value is updated to “1” to perform control for shifting the effect mode to the normal mode (step S822), and the operation effect control process is terminated.

  After executing any one of steps S818 and S822, the tilt detection period and the push / pull detection period are ended (step S823), and then the operation effect control process is ended.

  When it is not the tilting operation period in step S808 in FIG. 35 (step S808; No), control for executing the effect operation by the operation effect outside the detection period is performed (step S824), and the operation effect control process is terminated. To do. For example, in the rendering operation control by the process of step S824, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  38, 39, and 40 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the big hit control effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect in the big hit control effect (step S571 in FIG. 38). For example, even when the probability variation jackpot flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is in an off state or when the probability variation jackpot flag is on, the final stop symbol flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is “ When it is 0 ”, it is determined that the promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation big hit flag is on and the final stop symbol flag value is “1”, it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed. When it is determined not to execute the promotion effect (step S571; No), while the value of the effect process flag is “4”, the effect process during the big hit control in step S164 of FIG. 28 is repeated. The effect control CPU 120 may determine that the promotion effect is to be executed when a command instructing to perform the re-lottery effect is received.

  When it is determined in step S571 that the promotion effect is to be executed (step S571; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the preceding stage effect among the operation effects including the previous stage effect and the subsequent stage effect. (Step S572). In the present embodiment, the front stage effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the trigger button 31A at a predetermined timing, and the rear stage effect causes the player to operate the trigger button 31A a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. It is an effect that encourages that. For example, in the effect control timer setting unit 192, a timer value (previous stage start timer value) corresponding to the elapsed time from the end of the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 of FIG. 28 to the start of the previous stage effect is set. Has been. In the effect control CPU 120, the round number flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is a predetermined value (for example, “7” indicating the seventh round), and when the decorative symbol variation ends in step S163 of FIG. When the elapsed time from the end of the process coincides with the pre-stage production start timer value, it is determined that it is the start timing of the pre-stage production, and otherwise, it is determined that it is not the start timing of the pre-stage production.

  If it is the start timing of the previous stage production (step S572; Yes), the production control CPU 120 performs the previous stage production start setting (step S576). In the process of step S576, for example, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, thereby causing the effect image in the previous stage effect to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, the control of the production operation in the previous stage production is started.

  FIG. 41 is an example of the effect image in the previous stage effect. As shown in FIG. 41, a plurality of note images 201 are displayed in the display area so as to move from right to left. Further, an image (operation position image) 202 indicating the position where the player should operate the trigger button 31A is displayed. If the player operates the trigger button 31A when the note image 201 reaches the position of the operation position image, the operation is successful.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 turns on a flag indicating that the preceding stage effect is being executed (previous stage executing flag) in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S577), and the value of the effect process flag is set. Is “4”, the big hit control effect processing in step S164 of FIG. 28 is repeated.

  When it is determined in step S572 that it is not the start timing of the previous stage production (step S572; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the previous stage production is being executed (step S573). For example, when the preceding stage effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, it is determined that the previous stage effect is being executed, and otherwise, it is determined that the previous stage effect is not being executed.

  If the previous stage production is being executed (step S573; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the previous stage production period has elapsed (step S578). The pre-stage production period is a predetermined period. For example, in the effect control timer setting unit 192, a timer value (previous stage effect end timer value) corresponding to the elapsed time from the end of the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 in FIG. 28 to the end of the previous stage effect is set. Has been. The production control CPU 120 determines that the previous stage production period has elapsed when the elapsed time from the end of the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 in FIG. 28 coincides with the previous stage production end timer value. Sometimes, it is determined that the previous stage production period has not elapsed.

  When the pre-stage production period has not elapsed (step S578; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the trigger button 31A has been operated (step S579). For example, it is determined whether or not an operation on the trigger button 31A is detected by the trigger sensor 35A. When the trigger button 31A is not operated (step S579; No), while the value of the effect process flag is “4”, the effect process during the big hit control in step S164 of FIG. 28 is repeated.

  When an operation on the trigger button 31A is detected by the trigger sensor 35A (step S579; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation is performed within a predetermined period (step S580). For example, in the effect control timer setting unit 192, a timer (operation timing timer) indicating an elapsed time since the previous stage effect start setting was performed in step S576 and indicating the timing at which the trigger button 31A should be operated. A timer value is set. In the present embodiment, five operation timing timers are set. These timer values in the effect image in the preceding stage effect shown in FIG. 41 are set to coincide with the elapsed time since the start of the start effect setting at the timing when the musical note image 201 reaches the position of the operation position image 202. Is set to The effect control CPU 120 has a difference (operation time difference) between the time indicated by the count value of the preceding effect counter and the time indicated by any one of the plurality of operation timing timers at the timing when the operation is performed. If it is within seconds, it is determined that the operation has been performed within a predetermined period, and if the operation time difference exceeds 1 second, it is determined that the operation has not been performed within the predetermined period.

  When the operation is performed within the predetermined period (step S580; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the predetermined operation success effect (step S581). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and increases the count value of a counter (success count counter) indicating the number of successful operations in the preceding stage effect (step S582). For example, when the operation time difference is within 0.5 seconds, the count value of the success number counter is incremented by 1, and when the operation time difference is greater than 0.5 seconds and within 1 second, the success number counter Increase the count value by 0.5. In the present embodiment, five operation timing timers are set. Therefore, the maximum value of the success count counter is 5.

  When the operation is not performed within the predetermined period (step S580; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation that becomes the predetermined operation failure effect (step S583). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and increases the count value of a counter (failure frequency counter) indicating the number of operation failures in the preceding stage effect (step S584). For example, the failure count counter is incremented by one.

  If it is determined in step S578 that the previous stage production period has elapsed (step S578; Yes), the production control CPU 120 performs the previous stage production end setting (step S585). In the process of step S585, for example, by terminating the transmission of the display control command designated by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the effect image in the preceding stage effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The control of the rendering operation in the previous stage effect such as the end of the display on the screen is ended.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the preceding effect execution flag set in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S586), and while the value of the effect process flag is “4”, FIG. The big hit control effect processing in step S164 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S573 that the previous stage effect is not being executed (step S573; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the subsequent stage effect (step S574). For example, in the effect control timer setting unit 192, a timer value (second stage effect start timer value) corresponding to the elapsed time from the end of the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 of FIG. 28 to the start of the latter stage effect is set. Has been. In the effect control CPU 120, the round number flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is a predetermined value (for example, “7” indicating the seventh round), and when the decorative symbol variation ends in step S163 of FIG. When the elapsed time from the end of the process coincides with the post-stage production start timer value, it is determined that it is the start timing of the post-stage production, and otherwise, it is determined that it is not the start timing of the post-stage production.

  If it is the start timing of the subsequent stage production (step S574; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the trigger button 31A is operated during the execution of the previous stage production (step S587 in FIG. 39). For example, when the count values of the success count counter and the failure count counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 are both 0, it is determined that the trigger button 31A has not been operated during the execution of the preceding stage, and the success count If at least one of the values of the counter and the number of failure counters is not 0, it is determined that the trigger button 31A has been operated during execution of the preceding stage effect.

  When the trigger button 31A is not operated during execution of the preceding stage effect (step S587; No), the big hit control effect process is terminated. When the trigger button 31A is operated during execution of the previous stage production (step S587; Yes), the production control CPU 120 uses the count value of the success counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 as the first threshold value. It is determined whether the number is 4 or more (step S588). In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the success number counter is 5, and when it is 4 or more, it can be considered that the skill of the player is high.

  When the count value of the success counter is 4 or more which is the first threshold (step S588; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the subsequent effect period to 5 seconds which is the first time (step S589). . For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 is set with a timer value of a timer (second stage production period timer) indicating an elapsed time since the latter production start setting is performed in step S593 described later. Set to a value corresponding to 5 seconds.

  When the count value of the success number counter is less than 4 which is the first threshold value (step S588; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the count value of the success number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 set to the second value. It is determined whether or not the threshold value is 1 or less (step S590). In the present embodiment, when the value of the success counter is 1 or less, it can be considered that the skill of the player is low.

  When the count value of the success number counter is equal to or smaller than the second threshold value 1 (step S590; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second effect period to 10 seconds that is the second time (step S591). . For example, the timer value of the latter stage production period timer in the production control timer setting unit 192 is set to a value corresponding to 10 seconds.

  When the count value of the success count is larger than 1 which is the second threshold (step S590; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the subsequent effect period to a time between the first time and the second time. A certain 7.5 seconds is set (step S592). For example, in the effect control timer setting unit 192, the timer value of the subsequent stage effect period timer is set to a value corresponding to 7.5 seconds.

  In any of step S589, step S591, and step S592, after the latter stage production period is set, the presentation control CPU 120 performs the latter stage production start setting (step S593). In the process of step S593, for example, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, so that the effect image in the subsequent stage effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, the control of the effect operation in the latter stage effect is started. In the process of step S593, for example, a stored value (reference point flag value) of a flag indicating a reference point as an operation condition provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is also set. Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot flag is on, a reference point (for example, 30 points) at which the operating condition can be satisfied is set as the reference point flag, and when the probability variation jackpot flag is off, the operation condition A reference point that cannot be established (for example, 255 points) may be set in the reference point flag. Regardless of whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is on, a reference point (for example, 30 points) at which the operation condition can be satisfied may be set as the reference point flag.

  FIG. 42 is an example of the effect image in the latter stage effect. As shown in FIG. 42, a plurality of note images 201 are displayed in the display area so as to move from right to left. When the player continuously operates the trigger button 31A during the execution of the rear stage production and the point indicating the total number of successes in the previous stage production and the number of operations in the rear stage production is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference point, the player Benefits are granted.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the effect control flag setting unit 191 to turn on a flag indicating that the latter effect is being executed (the latter effect executing flag) (step S594), and the effect processing during the big hit control Exit.

  If it is determined in step S574 of FIG. 38 that it is not the start timing of the subsequent stage effect (step S574; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the subsequent stage effect is being executed (step S575). For example, it is determined that the post stage effect is being executed when the post stage effect executing flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, and otherwise, it is determined that the post stage effect is not being executed.

  If the subsequent stage effect is being executed (step S575; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the subsequent stage period has elapsed (step S595 in FIG. 40). For example, when the elapsed time from the end of the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 in FIG. 28 coincides with the value obtained by adding the subsequent stage start time timer value and the subsequent stage period timer value, It is determined that the subsequent stage production period has elapsed, and otherwise, it is determined that the subsequent stage production period has not elapsed.

  When the subsequent stage period has not elapsed (step S595; No), the stage control CPU 120 determines whether or not the trigger button 31A has been operated (step S596). For example, it is determined whether or not an operation on the trigger button 31A is detected by the trigger sensor 35A. When the trigger button 31A is not operated (step S596; No), the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  When an operation on the trigger button 31A is detected by the trigger sensor 35A (step S596; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 and includes a counter (number of operations in the subsequent effect) ( The count value of the operation counter is incremented by 1 (step S597).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S595 that the post-stage effect period has elapsed (step S595; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs post-stage effect end setting (step S598). In the process of step S598, for example, by terminating the transmission of the display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the effect image in the preceding stage effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The control of the rendering operation in the previous stage effect such as the end of the display on the screen is ended.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the subsequent effect execution flag set in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S599).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of giving a privilege to the player (step S600).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the privilege grant process executed in step S600 of FIG. In the privilege granting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the trigger button 31A is operated during execution of the preceding stage effect (step S700). For example, when the count values of the success count counter and the failure count counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 are both 0, it is determined that the trigger button 31A has not been operated during the execution of the preceding stage, and the success count If at least one of the values of the counter and the number of failure counters is not 0, it is determined that the trigger button 31A has been operated during execution of the preceding stage effect.

  On the other hand, when the trigger button 31A is operated during execution of the preceding stage effect (step S700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit type is “probability change” (step S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot type is “probable” if the probability variation jackpot flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, and determines that the jackpot type is “probable variation” if the probability variation jackpot flag is off. Is determined not to be “probable”.

  When the big hit type is “probability change” (step 701; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control and the count value of the success counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the operation provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 A privilege grant point is calculated by adding the count value of the number counter (step S702).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the privilege grant point is equal to or greater than a reference point (for example, 30 points) as the operation condition (step S703). When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “255” is set as the reference point as the operation condition, and the privilege grant point cannot be higher than the reference point. There is no need to make a judgment.

  When the privilege grant point is equal to or greater than the reference point (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to “2” (step S704).

  After the effect mode flag value is set to “2” in step S <b> 704, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the count value of the success counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the effect control counter setting unit 193. Based on the count value of the failure counter, the timing of the operation by the player during execution of the preceding stage effect is determined (step S705). For example, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the number of times that the operation timing by the player matches the timing to perform the operation based on the count value of the success count counter, and determines the number of operations performed by the player based on the count value of the failure count counter. The number of times that the timing does not coincide with the timing to perform the operation is specified.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the determination result of the operation timing by the player is a result (special result) indicating that the skill of the player is high (step S706). For example, in the effect control CPU 120, the number of times that the operation timing by the player matches the timing at which the operation should be performed is 5 which is the maximum value of the success counter, and the operation timing and operation by the player If the number of times when the timing at which to perform is not matched is 0, it is determined that the result is a special result.

  When the determination result of the operation timing by the player is not a special result (step S706; No), the effect control CPU 120 receives only the privilege based on the effect mode flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. In order to assign to the effect, the production operation control is performed (step S707). The benefit based on the effect control mode flag means that if the effect mode flag value is “2”, the player is notified of a promising big hit. For example, in the effect operation control by the process of step S710, the display control command designated by the display control data corresponding to the effect mode flag value is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The effect image corresponding to the privilege based is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5. Further, a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is transmitted to the voice control board 13, and a signal output designated by the lamp control data is given to the lamp control board 14.

  In step S707, the player is notified that it is a promising big hit by performing effect operation control for granting a privilege based on the effect mode flag value.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the operation timing by the player is a special result (step S706; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the benefit based on the effect mode flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. In order to give another bonus (additional bonus) added to the bonus to the player, the production operation control is performed (step S708).

  Additional benefits include notifying the player of the prefetched result stored in the prefetched result holding storage unit 195, or the player obtaining an image of a character related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 over the Internet. For example, a QR code (registered trademark) indicating a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) corresponding to the image or the like is displayed on the image display device 5. For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S708, the production mode flag value and the display control command specified by the display control data corresponding to the additional privilege are transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. An effect image corresponding to the privilege based on the flag value and the additional privilege is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Further, a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is transmitted to the voice control board 13, and a signal output designated by the lamp control data is given to the lamp control board 14.

  In step S708, the effect operation control for giving a benefit based on the effect mode flag value and the additional privilege is performed, so that the player is notified of the probable big hit and the content of the additional privilege.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S700 that the trigger button 31A has not been operated during execution of the preceding stage effect (step S700; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect mode flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. “1” is set (step S709). When it is determined in step S701 that the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S701; No), or in step S703, it is determined that the privilege grant point is less than the reference point (step S703; No), production control The CPU 120 sets the effect mode flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to “0” (step S710). When the effect mode flag value setting process in steps S709 and S710 is executed, the privilege granting control in steps S707 and S708 is not performed. That is, when the trigger button 31A is not operated during execution of the preceding stage effect, when the jackpot type is not “probable change”, or when the privilege grant point is less than the reference point, no privilege is granted to the player.

  After the production operation control is performed in either step S707 or step S708, after the production mode flag value is set to “1” in step S709, or in any one of step S710, the production mode flag value is “0”. Then, the effect control CPU 120 clears the count value of the success counter, the count value of the failure counter, and the count value of the operation counter set in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S711), the privilege grant process is terminated.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S165 of FIG. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S631). Here, the ending effect flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S633, which will be described later, while being cleared to an off state by executing a process in step S636.

  If the ending effect flag is OFF in step S631 (step S631; No), settings are made to start the effect operation for a predetermined ending effect (step S632). As an example, in the process of step S632, an effect control pattern for executing a predetermined ending effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. After the process of step S632 is executed, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S633), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S631 that the ending effect flag is on (step S631; Yes), for example, the effect control process timer value matches the effect end determination value indicated in the effect control pattern. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending effect depending on whether or not (step S634).

  If it is determined in step S634 that it is not the end timing of the ending effect (step S634; No), settings are made to control the effect operation that becomes the ending effect (step S635). As an example, in the process of step S635, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation as an ending effect by transmitting the illumination signal or transmitting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14. After executing the process of step S635, the ending effect process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S634 that it is the end timing of the ending effect (step S634; Yes), for example, the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off, and the display control unit 123 Ending effects such as supplying a predetermined display control command, transmitting a predetermined sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and transmitting a predetermined electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. Is set to end the process (step S636).

  After the process of step S636 is executed, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “probable change” based on, for example, whether or not the probability change big hit flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S637). ). At this time, if the big hit type is “probability change” (step S637; Yes), for example, the probability change big hit flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 is cleared and turned off, and the probability change state flag is turned on. Set (step S638).

  When the big hit type is not “probable change” in step S637 (step S637; No), after the processing of step S638 is executed, for example, storage in the after-hit end fluctuation number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is performed. A value (a big hit variation count value) is initialized to “0” (step S639), and control is performed to shift to the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode flag value (step S640). Specifically, in the process of step S640, when the effect mode flag value is “0”, control for shifting the effect mode to the latent mode is performed, and when the effect mode flag value is “1”, the effect mode is changed. When the control for shifting to the normal mode is performed and the effect mode flag value is “2”, the control for shifting the probability variation mode to the latent mode is performed.

  Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start waiting process (step S641), the ending effect process is ended.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  As an example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the previous stage effect in the operation effect process (step S576 in FIG. 38), until the setting for ending the previous stage effect is performed (step S585), image display is performed. The device 5 displays an effect image in the preceding stage effect as shown in FIG.

  If the player operates the trigger button 31A while the effect image in the previous effect is displayed, if the operation is within a predetermined period, the count value of the success counter is increased (step S582), and within the predetermined period Otherwise, the count value of the failure counter is increased (step S584).

  If it is determined that the trigger button 31 has been operated during the preceding stage period after the end stage stage has ended (step S587 in FIG. 39; Yes), the subsequent stage period is determined according to the count value of the success counter ( 39 (step S589, step S591, and step S592 in FIG. 39). For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), when the count value of the success counter is 2, the subsequent stage production period is set to 7.5 seconds, and as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the success count When the count value of the counter is 5, the subsequent stage production period is set to 5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 46B, when the count value of the success counter is 1, the subsequent stage production period is set to 10 seconds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the trigger button 31 has not been operated during the preceding stage period after the end stage stage has ended (step S587 in FIG. 39; No), as shown in FIG. Not.

  After the post-stage effect period is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for starting the post-stage effect in the operation effect process (step S593 in FIG. 39), and then performs settings for ending the post-stage effect (FIG. 39). 40, step S598), the image display device 5 displays an effect image in the subsequent stage effect as shown in FIG. 45 (B), FIG. 46 (A) and FIG. 46 (B).

  When the player operates the trigger button 31A while the effect image in the subsequent effect is displayed, the count value of the operation number counter increases (step S597 in FIG. 40).

  Then, after the latter stage effect is finished, the trigger button 31A is operated during execution of the former stage effect (step S700 in FIG. 43; Yes), and when the big hit type is “probability change” (step S701; Yes), the success counter is counted. A privilege grant point is calculated by adding the value and the count value of the operation counter (step S702). And when a privilege provision point is more than a reference point (Step S703; Yes), production mode flag value is set to "2" (Step S704). Furthermore, when the determination result of the operation timing based on the count value of the success count counter and the count value of the failure count counter is not a special result indicating that the skill of the player is high (step S706; No), the player is surely changed to the player. Only a privilege for notifying that it is a big hit is granted (step S707).

  When the determination result of the operation timing based on the count value of the success counter and the count value of the failure counter is a special result indicating that the player has a high skill (step S706; Yes), the player is notified. A privilege for notifying that it is a probable big hit and an additional privilege are granted (step S708).

  On the other hand, when the trigger button 31A is not operated during execution of the preceding stage effect (step S700; No), when the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S701; No), when the privilege grant point is less than the reference point (step S703; No), no privilege is given to the player.

  Further, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the setting for starting the effect operation that becomes the predetermined ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. 44 (step S632), and then comes to the end timing of the ending effect. Until this is done (step S634; No), settings are made to control the rendering operation that is the ending effect (step S635). As a result, an effect image for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state is ended is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  If the big hit type is “probability change” (step S637; Yes), the probability change big hit flag is cleared and the probability change state flag is set to the on state (step S638). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the big hit variation count value to “0” (step S639), and performs control to shift to the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode flag value (step S640). For example, when the transition control to the latent mode is performed, an effect image for notifying that the transition control is performed to the latent mode is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the operation effect in the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 29, and sets it as a use pattern (step S555). Then, in the operation effect control process shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first controls the effect operation that becomes the operation explanation effect (step S805), and the image display device 5 is displayed in FIG. As shown in (C), the effect image in the operation explanation effect is displayed.

  Then, when the tilt detection period is reached (step S808; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the effect operation by the operation effect before the seal detection period (step S812), thereby causing the image display device 5 to perform. As shown in FIG. 47D, an effect image for informing that the operation effect is started is displayed.

  After that, even if it is during the seal detection period (step S811; Yes), if the player does not operate the stick controller 30 at all (step S813; No), an effect operation by an operational effect during the seal detection period is executed. By performing this control (step S814), the aim is displayed on the image display device 5 without moving at the initial position as shown in FIG. 47 (E).

  Then, when the tilting operation period and the push / pull detection period have elapsed without any operation of the stick controller 30 by the player (step S815; Yes), a setting for controlling an effect operation that becomes a predetermined operation failure effect is set. By performing (step S820), as shown in FIG. 47 (F), the effect image in the operation failure effect is displayed on the image display device 5, and it is notified that the image mode falls to the normal mode. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation failure buffer value to “0” (step S821) and sets the effect mode flag value to “1” because the stick controller 30 has failed without being operated. Update and control to shift to normal mode. Here, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14A, when the operation failure buffer value is “0”, all of the determination values are assigned to the determination result without the promotion effect. For this reason, when the stick controller 30 fails in the operation effect without being operated, the promotion effect is not executed thereafter, and the normal mode is maintained even if the operation effect is controlled.

  On the other hand, when it is the tilt detection period (step S808; Yes), when the player tilts the operation rod 30A of the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 (step S809; Yes), the tilt operation is performed. By performing control for updating the production operation by the operation effect according to the direction (operation direction) (step S810), the image display device 5 has the operation direction as shown in FIG. An effect image in which the aim moves accordingly is displayed.

  After that, when it is a push / pull detection period (step S811; Yes), the player pushes and pulls the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 (step S813; Yes). As shown in FIG. When the bullet does not hit the target (step S817; No), the image display device 5 is configured as shown in FIG. As shown in 47 (I), the effect image in the operation failure effect is displayed, and it is notified that the operation mode falls to the normal mode. In addition, since the effect control CPU 120 has failed even though the stick controller 30 has been operated, any one of “1” to “3” is set as the operation failure buffer value according to the distance between the aim and the target. Is set (step S821), and the effect mode flag value is updated to “1” to control the transition to the normal mode. Here, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14A, when the operation failure buffer value is any one of “1” to “3”, the determination value is assigned to the determination result with the promotion effect. It has been. For this reason, when the stick controller 30 fails in the operation effect, if it is controlled to the probability change state, the promotion effect may be executed thereafter to be promoted to the probability change mode.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines that “there is a promotion effect” when the post-hit variation count value matches the predetermined promotion effect execution value in the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 32 (step S774; Yes). Then (step S777; Yes), in the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 29, an effect control pattern corresponding to the promoted effect is selected and set as a use pattern (step S555). Then, in the operation effect control process shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the effect control CPU 120 first controls the effect operation that becomes the promotion chance notification effect (step S803). As shown in 47 (J) and (K), the effect image in the promotion chance notification effect is displayed.

  Thereafter, in the effect control CPU 120, when it is the push / pull detection period (step S811; Yes), the player pushes and pulls the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 (step S813; Yes). ), When the bullet hits the target (step S817; Yes), the image display device 5 is set by performing settings for controlling the production operation that is a predetermined operation success production (step S818). As shown in FIG. 47 (M), the effect image in the successful operation effect is displayed, and it is notified that the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode. In addition, since the promotion control CPU 120 succeeds in the promotion effect, the effect mode flag value is updated to “2” and the transition control to the probability change mode is performed (step S819).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the operation effect is separated into the pre-stage effect and the post-stage effect. Then, the subsequent stage period changes according to the count value of the success counter indicating the operation state of the player during the execution of the previous stage effect. Alternatively, if the player does not perform an operation during the execution of the preceding stage effect and the count value of the success number counter and the count value of the failure number counter are both 0, the subsequent stage effect is not executed. Furthermore, a privilege for the player is given when the operation state of the player satisfies a predetermined operation condition during execution of the subsequent stage effect. In this way, the subsequent stage effect changes according to the operation state of the player during execution of the previous stage effect, so that the interest of the player is improved. Further, in order to receive a privilege, the player needs to perform an operation in each of the former stage effect and the latter stage effect, and the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

  Also, if the player does not perform an operation during the execution of the preceding stage, the subsequent stage will not be executed, and further, no benefits will be given. Can improve willingness to participate.

  In addition, since the subsequent stage period changes depending on the timing of the operation by the player during the execution of the previous stage production, the ease of establishment of the operation conditions for granting the privilege changes. The willingness to participate in the operation of can be improved.

  Further, since different privileges are given according to the timing of the operation by the player during the execution of the former stage effect, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the operation failure buffer value is “0”, all of the determination values are assigned to the determination result without the promotion effect. ing. On the other hand, when the operation failure buffer value is any one of “1” to “3”, the determination value is assigned to both the determination result without the promotion effect and the determination result with the promotion effect. . With such a setting, when the stick controller 30 is not moved to the probability change mode without being operated in the operation effect, the stick controller 30 is operated but is not shifted to the probability change mode. Unlikely, since the execution of the subsequent promotion effect is restricted, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

  Then, when the operation of the stick controller 30 is performed but the mode is not shifted to the probability changing mode, that is, when the mode is shifted to the normal mode, when it is determined to execute the promotion effect, the promotion effect is executed. This promotion effect includes an operation effect, and when the operation of the stick controller 30 is successful, the promotion effect is promoted to the probability variation mode. Executing the promotion effect including such an operation effect improves the game entertainment. Also, in the operation effects included in this promotion effect, when the promotion effect execution determination table 160 is used and the stick controller 30 is not operated and the mode is not changed to the probability variation mode, the probability variation state is controlled. Even when the player is playing, since the execution of the promotion effect thereafter is restricted, the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be further improved.

  Further, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the operation failure buffer value is any one of “1” to “3”, when the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation flag is larger than when the probability variation flag is off. The determined value is assigned to the determined result with the promotion effect. With such a setting, when the operation of the stick controller 30 is performed in the operation effect, but the transition to the probability change mode is not performed, the rate at which the promotion effect is executed depending on whether or not it is controlled to the probability change state, and consequently Since the easiness of promotion from the normal mode to the probability change mode can be made different, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the operation.

  Further, in the setting of the promotion effect execution determination table 160, when the operation failure effect buffer value is “1” and the operation failure effect buffer value is “2” or “3” when the probability variation flag is on. More decision values are assigned to the decision results with promotion effects. Further, when the operation failure effect buffer value is “2”, more determined values are assigned to the determination result with the promotion effect than when the operation failure effect buffer value is “3”. With such a setting, when the operation of the stick controller 30 is not performed in the operation effect but does not shift to the probability change mode, in other words, when the degree of failure is large, when the player's skill is high, than when small. Compared to when it is low, the rate at which the promotion effect is executed, and thus the promotion from the normal mode to the probability change mode is facilitated, so that the player's willingness to participate in the operation can be improved.

  In the setting of the operation difficulty level determination table 161, when the probability variation flag is on, more determined values are assigned to “low difficulty” than when the probability variation flag is off. Further, when the probability variation flag is off, more decision values are assigned to “high difficulty” than when the probability variation flag is on. By such setting, it can be suggested whether or not the stick controller 30 is controlled to be in a certain change state depending on the difficulty level of the operation of the stick controller 30 in the operation effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the player does not operate the trigger button 31A during execution of the preceding stage effect, the subsequent stage effect is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Although the latter stage effect is executed, the condition for granting the privilege may be set to a condition that the establishment is restricted.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart of an operation performed instead of the operation of FIG. The operations in steps S587A to S594A are the same as the operations in steps S587 to S594 in FIG.

  In step S587A, when it is determined that the trigger button 31A has not been operated during the execution of the preceding stage effect (step S587A; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the subsequent stage period as the first time and the second time. The time is set to 7.5 seconds (step S595). For example, the timer value of the latter stage production period timer in the production control timer setting unit 192 is set to 7.5 seconds.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation difficulty level in the subsequent stage effect to a high difficulty level (step S596). For example, the reference point flag value provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is updated from an initial value (for example, 30 points) to a value (for example, 255 points) larger than the initial value. Thereafter, the subsequent stage production start setting (step S593) is performed.

  As described above, although the subsequent stage effect is executed, the operation condition for granting the privilege is set to a difficult condition in which establishment is restricted, and as a result, the privilege is not given. It is possible to improve the willingness to participate in the operation of the player during the execution of

  In the above embodiment, a privilege is granted according to a privilege grant point obtained by adding the count value of the success count counter and the count value of the operation count counter. However, the count value of the success count is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The privilege may be given when the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

In the above embodiment, the stick controller 30 is used as the operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation means is arbitrary, for example, a push button that can be pressed. Or a jog dial that can be rotated, or a cross key.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the pre-stage effect and the post-stage effect are performed during the jackpot control, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to or instead of the jackpot control, the operation This may be performed during the variable display of the effect control decoration symbol. For example, the first stage effect may be performed during the jackpot control, and the second stage effect may be performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern after the jackpot ends. It may be performed during variable display of symbols. In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a pre-stage effect is performed during jackpot control based on the reception of a jackpot designation command that designates a specific jackpot type (non-probability variation / probability variation). On the basis of the fact that a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with a reach effect for super reach) is received, the pre-stage effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. do it.

  In the above embodiment, when the privilege grant point is equal to or higher than the reference point, the operation timing determination result based on the count value of the success count counter and the count value of the failure count counter indicates that the skill of the player is high. It has been described that an additional privilege is given in addition to the privilege of notifying the player that it is a promising big hit on condition that the result is a special result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the privilege grant point is equal to or higher than the reference point, it is a probable big hit for the player on the condition that the count value of the failure counter is less than a predetermined number. In addition to the privilege of notifying that, an additional privilege may be given.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the determination as to whether or not the promotion effect is executed is made when the after-hit variation count value matches the predetermined promotion effect execution value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is accompanied by super reach, the promotion effect is executed in the process of step S775 shown in FIG. You may make it determine whether to do. Further, when the variation count value after the big hit matches the predetermined promotion effect execution value (step S774; Yes), and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is accompanied by super reach, the step S775 is executed. You may make it determine whether a promotion effect is performed in a process.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A according to the winning order of each game ball, regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning port or the second starting winning port. It was described that a special figure game using the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used as a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. The game may be executed with priority over the figure game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the final stop symbol determination process in step S551 shown in FIG. 28, the variable display effect setting process in step S552, and the like. It demonstrated as what determines the control content of production operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S551 to S553 shown in FIG. 28 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Any of the processes may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S555 of FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of which type of jackpot is determined, in the jackpot game state, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 29 seconds). A round game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player by opening the grand prize opening in a period until nine (9) winning balls are generated. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the big hit gaming state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player (the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate). There may be a jackpot type (probability) in which a round game is executed in which the period is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period. In the above embodiment, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, is described as being the first round number (for example, “15”). The number of executions of the round game may be a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number. Furthermore, the small hit gaming state may be controlled based on the variable display result being “small hit”, and the gaming state may not be changed after the small hit gaming state ends. Instead of, or in addition to, the case where the big hit type is “Sudden” or the variable display result is “Small hit”, the case where “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal” is provided. May be. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value as “sudden shortening” or “suddenly uncertain change”. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a jackpot type may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the period when the big winning opening is opened by the open / close plate is the same as in the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. The round game in the second period is executed for the second number of rounds, and after the end of the round game, it may be controlled to be in a time-saving state, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the open / close plate is the same as the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. The round game in the second period is executed for the second number of rounds, and after the end of the round game, it may be controlled in the normal state, unlike the case where the big hit type is “surprise”. As a result, the player's expectation for the gaming state that is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the round game in which the second winning period is executed for the second round period is the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate. Can enhance and improve the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the promotion effect ends before the end of the 15th round jackpot state is described. However, when the promotion effect ends after the 15th round jackpot state ends, the ending effect control setting is set. In step S635 of FIG. 44, the privilege grant process shown in FIG. 43 may be performed.

  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, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

1 ... Pachinko machine
2… Game board
3 ... Frame for gaming machine 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device
5 ... Image display device
6A ... Ordinary winning ball device
6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
11 ... Main board
12 ... Production control board
13 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15… Relay board
20 ... Normal symbol display
21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch
23 ... Count switch
30 ... Stick controller
30A ... Operation rod
31A ... Trigger button
31B ... Push button
32 ... Tilt direction sensor unit
35A ... Trigger sensor 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving and displaying a display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the identification information, the player A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to
An operation effect means configured to execute an operation effect that accepts an operation that can be operated by the player, including a preceding effect and a subsequent effect that can be executed after the preceding effect;
Operation state detecting means for detecting an operation state of the player during execution of the operation effect;
A post stage control means for changing the content of the post stage effect according to the operation state of the player during the execution of the pre stage stage detected by the operation state detecting unit;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player when the player's operation state detected by the operation state detection unit satisfies a predetermined operation condition during execution of the latter stage effect. A featured gaming machine.

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