JP2014068864A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine designed to enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: When no control to a high-base state is performed, control to a high-base state is performed after completion of a jackpot game state, where execution of the control is determined, with the fact that control to a jackpot game state is determined in advance within a specific period as high-base transition conditions. When a drop drawing is won under the control to the high-base state, the control to the high-base state is continued. Contrarily, when the control to the jackpot game state is determined in advance while the control to the high-base state is performed and the number of counts reaches a predetermined number of times, the control to the high-base state is continued at a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio after the completion of the jackpot game state.

Description

  According to the present invention, when a specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display result based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. Also, when a game medium is inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, multiple types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button There are cases where a predetermined game value is given to the combination of symbols. Also, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, there are those that are given a predetermined game value. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a game medium payout condition is easily established, the game medium is paid out, and a score necessary for playing the game is given.

  In the pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the above gaming machine, a predetermined display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game medium at the start winning opening is predetermined. A specific gaming state occurs when the specific display result is derived and displayed. The derived display is to stop the display of symbols (excluding stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to the specific gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The occurrence of a specific gaming state before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols are variably displayed synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not the specific display result, it becomes “displaced” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  As such a gaming machine, in the normal mode of the high probability state and the low base state, when winning the probability variation end lottery performed for each variation display, it is controlled to the chance mode of the low probability state and the low base state. In some modes, only a jackpot with a short time can be generated (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the high probability gaming state is determined by the falling lottery when the short probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state are controlled while the high probability gaming state ends with a predetermined falling probability (1/10) by the falling lottery. In some cases, even if the high-probability gaming state ends, the short-time gaming state is always determined when a big hit is made from the end of the high-probability gaming state to the end of the short-time gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2011-218056 A JP2011-239931A

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, an expectation according to the gaming state cannot be given and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Multiple types of identification that can identify each based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, a game medium has entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, etc.) Variable display means (for example, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device) for variably displaying information (for example, first special symbol, second special symbol, decorative symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result. 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol, a definite decorative symbol of a jackpot combination, etc.) is derived and displayed as the display result, a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot that is advantageous to the player) In a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a gaming state,
Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S245) that determines whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed based on the establishment of the start condition ,
After completion of the specific gaming state, control is performed to a high probability state (for example, probability change state) having a higher probability that the pre-determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state than for a low probability state (for example, low probability state). High probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S375, step S380, and step S382);
High probability state counting means that counts the number of times the high probability state control means controls to the high probability state from the initial count value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S375, S380, S250, S251, and S2302) etc,
A falling lottery means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) that performs a falling lottery to determine whether or not to fall into the low probability state in the high probability state;
When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count unit reaches a predetermined number, the high probability state control unit prohibits the control to the high probability state and sets the count number to the initial count value. High probability state prohibition means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S376, S378, S383, and S384),
When winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, the low probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the process of step S242) for controlling to the low probability state,
Control period selection means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S293) for selecting a control period for controlling to the specific gaming state from a plurality of types having different periods;
Base state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S380) that controls to a high base state in which the start condition is more easily established than the normal base state when a predetermined high base transition condition is established;
With
The control period selection means selects the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number (for example, see FIG. 20),
The high probability state counting means resets the count number to the count initial value when the winning lottery is won before the count reaches the predetermined number (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S270) ),
When the base state control means is not controlled to the high base state, the pre-determining means determines to control the specific gaming state, but the base state control means may control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. When the control is performed as the high base transition condition, it is prohibited by the high probability state prohibiting means and is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means within a specific period after the specific gaming state. Control to the high base state after the end of the determined specific gaming state (for example, the process of step S380),
The base state control means is controlled to the high base state while continuing to control the high base state at a predetermined rate when the falling lottery is won while being controlled to the high base state. And when the number of counts reaches the predetermined number, a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the predetermining means to control the specific gaming state To continue the control in the high base state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S382 and S384, etc.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when the high base state is not controlled, the high base state can be entered when the number of counts reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, it is easier to maintain the high base state if the winning lottery is won. For this reason, if the player is not controlled to the high base state, the player can expect the number of counts to reach a predetermined number, while if the player is controlled to the high base state, I expect to win. In this way, the player's expectation object varies depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the high base state, so that the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Multiple types of identification that can identify each based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, a game medium has entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, etc.) Variable display means (for example, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device) for variably displaying information (for example, first special symbol, second special symbol, decorative symbol, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display result. 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol, a definite decorative symbol of a jackpot combination, etc.) is derived and displayed as the display result, a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot that is advantageous to the player) In a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a gaming state,
Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S245) that determines whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed based on the establishment of the start condition ,
After completion of the specific gaming state, control is performed to a high probability state (for example, probability change state) having a higher probability that the pre-determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state than for a low probability state (for example, low probability state). High probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S375, step S380, and step S382);
High probability state counting means that counts the number of times the high probability state control means controls to the high probability state from the initial count value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S375, S380, S250, S251, and S2302) etc,
A falling lottery means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) that performs a falling lottery to determine whether or not to fall into the low probability state in the high probability state;
When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count unit reaches a predetermined number, the high probability state control unit prohibits the control to the high probability state and sets the count number to the initial count value. High probability state prohibition means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S376, S1381, S383, and S384),
When winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, the low probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the process of step S242) for controlling to the low probability state,
Control period selection means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S293) for selecting a control period for controlling to the specific gaming state from a plurality of types having different periods;
Base state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S380) that controls to a high base state in which the start condition is more easily established than the normal base state when a predetermined high base transition condition is established;
With
The control period selection means selects the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number (for example, see FIG. 20),
The high probability state counting means resets the count number to the count initial value when the winning lottery is won before the count reaches the predetermined number (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S270) ),
When the base state control means is not controlled to the high base state, the pre-determining means determines to control the specific gaming state, but the base state control means may control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. The prohibition by the high probability state prohibiting means is controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific gaming state as the high base transition condition (for example, step S380 in the modified example),
The base state control means is controlled to the high base state while continuing to control the high base state at a predetermined rate when the falling lottery is won while being controlled to the high base state. And when the number of counts reaches the predetermined number, a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the predetermining means to control the specific gaming state To continue the control in the high base state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S382 and S384, etc.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when the high base state is not controlled, the high base state can be entered when the number of counts reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, it is easier to maintain the high base state if the winning lottery is won. For this reason, if the player is not controlled to the high base state, the player can expect the number of counts to reach a predetermined number, while if the player is controlled to the high base state, I expect to win. In this way, the player's expectation object varies depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the high base state, so that the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the count number suggestion effect in step S176) that executes a specific effect (for example, a count number suggestion effect) that suggests the number of counts;
The control period selecting means is configured such that the difference between the count number and the predetermined number is the first number and a second number (for example, 3 to 7 times) smaller than the first number (for example, 3 to 7 times). 0 to 2 times) in the case of the second number of times, the period during which the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect is selected as the control period in comparison with the case of the first number of times. Easy (see, for example, FIG. 20),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it can be suitably suggested that the number of counts is approaching a predetermined number, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a 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 figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a probability change fall lottery table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a special figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a variable display pattern. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination ratio etc. in a variable display pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of an ending period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the suggestion content of a lottery result suggestion production. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect process. It is a figure which shows examples, such as the execution timing of a count value suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production screen of count value suggestion production. It is a figure which shows examples, such as the execution timing of a count value suggestion effect. It is a timing chart for explaining transition of a game state and presentation operation in an image display device. It is a timing chart for explaining transition of a game state and presentation operation in an image display device. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a jackpot end process. It is a figure which shows modifications, such as the execution timing of a count value suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the open setting of the big prize opening in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the big hit effect process in the modification. It is a timing diagram which shows the opening period of the special winning opening in a modification, and the execution period of reach production. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a jackpot end process.

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

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

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

  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 plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. In this variable display game, the player pays attention to the variable display of decorative symbols by the image display device 5 provided near the center of the game area, and by the first special symbol display device 4A provided on the right side of the game area. The variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B are not often seen.

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

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when 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 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 corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the 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.

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

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

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. Easy to open and open. 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. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area may be changed between an expanded open state in which a game ball easily enters and a normal open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter.

  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 special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

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

  A game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable display time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol variable. A definite special symbol (a special figure display result) that is a display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is a jackpot symbol. 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.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. In the big hit game state, a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the special prize winning ball device 7 Then, open the big prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  The grand opening door that opened the grand opening during the round receives the game ball that falls on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the grand opening after the above opening period has elapsed. By doing so, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous for the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). That is, during one big hit gaming state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the upper limit is reached. Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). . Note that a game in the normal big hit game state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

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

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variable display symbol” that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which variable display continues, or a display state in which all or part of decorative symbols are variable and displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. 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 symbols are variably displayed, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. This is a display state in which variable display is performed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variable display speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design. May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). 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 and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As other reach modes, a mode in which a count value suggesting effect, a lottery result suggesting effect, etc., which will be described in detail later, is set in advance.

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

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. Later, or without performing the reach effect, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are jackpot combinations. Any one of the “8” 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.

  Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) and probability variation control (probability change control) are performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special symbol variable display time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. For example, in the time-saving control, the average time of the variable display time of the special game that is executed a plurality of times is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 89 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. When it ends. The time reduction control may be ended only when the variable display result is “big hit”. Further, by performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control ends when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation falling lottery is executed every time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state (during the period when the probability variation control is performed). The probability variation control ends when the determination of “with probability variation fall” (fall winning) is made to end the probability variation control.

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

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

  In this embodiment, a gaming state in which neither the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is referred to as a low base state. A gaming state in which the high opening control is performed but the time reduction control is or is not performed is referred to as a middle base state. In this embodiment, the game state in which the high opening control is performed but the time reduction control is not performed is set to the middle base state. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is referred to as a high base state. In addition, a gaming state in which probability variation control is not performed is referred to as a low probability state, and a gaming state in which probability variation control is performed is referred to as a high probability state. A gaming state (normal state) in which none of the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high release control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. A gaming state in which only the high opening control is performed and the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not performed is referred to as a low probability middle base state. A gaming state in which high opening control and short time control are performed and probability variation control is not performed is referred to as a low probability high base state. In addition, a gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed is referred to as a high probability low base state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is referred to as a high probability high base state. When at least one of short-time control, high-open control, or probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special-figure game can be executed frequently, and the variable display result in each special-figure game is “big hit” Is increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state. Note that the middle base state may be a gaming state in which only the short-time control is performed.

  When controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” when controlled to the low probability low base state, after that, the transition control to the high probability low base state is performed. At the same time, counting by the high accuracy low base counter is started. The high accuracy low base counter counts the number of control of the big hit gaming state after the transition to the high accuracy low base state as the first big hit gaming state that triggers the high accuracy low base state. The stored value (high accuracy low base count value) in the high accuracy low base state counter is incremented by 1 every time it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” after shifting to the high accuracy low base state. Updated. The high-accuracy / low-base count value is initialized (reset) and updated to the counter initial value “0” when the predetermined upper limit value “7” is reached or when the probability variation falling lottery is won.

  After the transition control to the high accuracy low base state, before the high accuracy low base count value reaches “7”, the high accuracy low base count value is initialized to “0” when winning the probability variation drop lottery. At the same time, the transition control to the low probability low base state is performed. On the other hand, after the transition control to the high accuracy low base state, the high accuracy low base count value reaches the upper limit “7” without winning the probability variation falling lottery (when the probability variation limiter is activated). In the specific period after the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, after the end of the high probability low base state (in this embodiment, the period during which the special game is executed 2 to 8 times), the transition to the low probability middle base gaming state Be controlled.

  When control is made to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” while controlling to the low-probable base state, after that, the transition control to the high-precision high base state is made. At the same time, counting by the highly accurate base counter is started. The high-accuracy base counter counts the number of control of the big hit gaming state after the transition to the high-accuracy high-base state as the first big hit gaming state that triggers the high-accuracy high-base state. After the transition control to the high-accuracy base state, if the winning lottery is selected before the high-accuracy base count value reaches “7”, the high-accuracy base count value is reset to “0”. When the high-accuracy state is terminated, the high-base state is continued, so that the transition control to the low-accuracy-high base state is performed. On the other hand, after the transition control to the high-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the probability variation drop lottery (when the probability variation limiter is activated). After the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, after the end of the high probability high base state, the transition control to the low probability low base state is performed. In addition, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” when controlled to the low probability high base state, the high base state is maintained after the end. (In other words, the base state may be a highly accurate and high base state), or the high base state may not be maintained (that is, the base state may be highly accurate and low).

  As described above, when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled, if the winning lottery is won without the high-accuracy low base count value reaching the upper limit “7”, the low-accuracy low-base state is entered. If the low-accuracy base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the falling lottery (if the probability variation limiter is activated), the low-probability mid-base state may shift to the high-accuracy base state. Migrate to On the other hand, when the high-accuracy base state is controlled, if the winning lottery is won without the high-accuracy base count value reaching the upper limit “7”, the high-accuracy state ends. When the high-accuracy base count value is reset to “0” and the high base state is continued, the transition control to the low-accuracy base state is performed. On the other hand, if the high-accuracy base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the falling lottery (if the probability variation limiter is activated), the low-accuracy-low base state is entered. For this reason, when the player is controlled to the high-accuracy low base state, the high-accuracy base count value reaches the upper limit “7” without winning the falling lottery (the probability variation limiter is activated). On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to a highly accurate and low base state, it is expected that the lottery will be won without reaching the upper limit. In this way, the target of the player's expectation varies depending on whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, so the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  In this embodiment, when the high probability low base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” and the probability variation limiter is activated without winning the falling lottery while being controlled to the high accuracy low base state, A notification for notifying the number of executions of a special figure game that is a specific period (2 to 8 times in this embodiment), for example, during a jackpot game state period, after a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. Production is performed. In the notification effect, for example, an effect image may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 asking whether or not to win a V prize in the croon. When the V prize is won, the number of executions (for example, 6 to 8 times) of the special figure game is notified as a specific period compared to the case where the V prize is not won, and when the V prize is not won. May be notified of the number of executions (for example, 2 to 5 times) of the special figure game, which is smaller than that in the case of winning V, as the specific period.

  Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the notification effect which notifies which specific period was decided among a plurality of kinds of specific periods (period until the special figure game is executed twice to eight times). Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, in relation to the notification effect, whether or not the notification effect is developed during the variable display of the decorative symbol when the probability variation limiter is operated when the high-accuracy and low-base state is controlled. By scolding whether or not, a scolding effect (also called a development suggesting effect) that suggests the possibility of developing into a notification effect is executed. For example, after the stop-display of the no-effects-inspired symbol (ordinary decorative symbol) that is a jackpot combination is displayed, an effect image indicating whether or not to develop into an incentive-developing symbol is displayed. What is necessary is just to derive and display as the final stop symbol the development symbol for the bonus that is developed into a development symbol and becomes a jackpot combination.

  In this way, by giving the player a sense of expectation for developing into a notification effect by performing a beating effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a notification effect by asking whether or not to develop into a notification effect. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when controlled to the low base state, according to the high-accuracy base count value, when controlled to the high base state, the decorative pattern according to the high-accuracy base count value. We will develop the production mode for variable display. For example, when the falling lottery is won, the effect mode is initialized. The development timing of the effect mode may be, for example, a predetermined timing during variable display of a decorative symbol, a derivation timing of a confirmed decorative symbol, or the like. Specifically, the effect mode may be developed at a timing at which the development of a bonus-successful symbol has failed after the bonus-unsatisfied symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the initialization timing of the production mode when winning the falling lottery is earlier than the development timing of the production mode when not winning the falling lottery, for example, at the start of variable display of decorative symbols or decoration Any timing earlier than the predetermined timing during variable display of symbols may be used.

  Thereby, since the player's expectation for the development of the production mode can be maintained, the interest of the game is improved. Note that the development timing of the effect mode may be, for example, during the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, a lottery result suggesting effect that suggests the lottery result of the falling lottery to the player is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The lottery result suggesting effect is executed, for example, when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The lottery result suggesting effect may be regarded as a kind of reach effect. The lottery result suggesting effect is, for example, an effect that the player may have won the falling lottery (for example, a battle effect) and whether or not the player has won the falling lottery as a result of the effect after this effect. An effect including notification effects (for example, an effect in which a teammate character wins in the battle effect notifies the fallen lottery winner and a teammate character loses in the battle effect, etc.) I just need it. The lottery result suggesting effect may be an effect that does not ultimately notify whether or not the falling lottery has been won, although it may have been won by the falling lottery. The lottery result suggesting effect may be executed at the time of non-reach variable display.

  By performing the lottery result suggesting effect, it is possible to ask whether or not the falling lottery has been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It is only necessary to determine whether or not the lottery result suggesting effect is executed in response to the variable display pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. For example, when the low-accuracy base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”), the lottery result suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is less than the threshold. The variable display pattern may be determined.

  Thereby, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern for executing the lottery result suggesting effect is determined depending on whether the low-accuracy base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”). Since it can be made different, the fall from the high-accuracy state to the low-accuracy state can be appropriately made as the game progresses. Whether or not the lottery result suggesting effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variable display pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a count that suggests a high-accuracy low base count value or a high-accuracy high base count value during a variable display of decorative symbols or a period controlled by the big hit gaming state (especially an ending period described later). A value suggestion effect is executed. The count value suggestion effect, for example, indicates that the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value may have reached “7” (that is, the probability variation limiter may be activated) in characters, etc. By suggesting, it may be an effect suggesting that the current high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy high-base count value has reached “7” or may be close to “7”. The count value suggesting effect is, for example, an effect that the probability variation limiter may be activated (for example, a battle effect) and whether or not the probability variation limiter is activated as a result of the effect after this effect. An effect to be notified (for example, an effect that notifies that the probability variation limiter is activated when the teammate character wins in the battle effect and informs that the probability variation limiter is activated when the teammate character is defeated in the battle effect). It may be a production including it. The count value suggesting effect may be an effect that suggests the count value by notifying the highly accurate low base count value or the highly accurate base count value as it is, for example. The count value suggestion effect does not have to directly notify whether or not the probability variation limiter operates, the highly accurate low base count value, and the highly accurate high base count value. The count value suggestion effect is executed, for example, when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The count value suggesting effect may be regarded as a kind of reach effect. The count value suggestion effect may be executed at the time of non-reach variable display.

  By executing the count value suggestion effect, it is possible to ask whether or not the probability variation limiter is activated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It is determined whether or not the count value suggesting effect is executed in response to the determination of the variable display pattern on the main board 11 side, the determination of the ending period in which the count value suggesting effect can be executed, and the like. That's fine. For example, when the low-accuracy base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”), the count value suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is less than the threshold. The variable display pattern and the ending period may be determined.

  Thereby, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern for executing the count value suggesting effect is determined depending on whether the low-accuracy base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”). Since they can be made different, it is possible to appropriately ask whether or not the probability variation limiter operates according to the progress of the game. It should be noted that the count value suggesting effect is not limited to being determined on the main board 11 side, and whether or not to execute on the effect control board 12 side may be determined.

  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 also has a function of displaying various numbers of reserved memories by controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general hold indicator 25C.

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

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

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

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

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

  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 data to the RAM 102, and temporarily stores the variable display data write operation. The CPU 103 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. Variable display data reading operation to be read, receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. 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. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 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 a variable display pattern table storing a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variable display patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. Note that the variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variable display pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variable display pattern”). The variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variable display pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variable display pattern”). Further, the non-reach variable display pattern and the reach variable display pattern are included in the variable variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variable display pattern. For the big hit variable display pattern and the reach variable display pattern, a normal reach variable display pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed, a super reach variable display pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed, and a count value suggestion effect are executed. There are a variable display pattern for count value suggesting effects and a variable display pattern for lottery result suggesting effects in which a lottery result suggesting effect is executed.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  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. RAM 122, display control unit 123 that executes processing for controlling the display operation of the image display device 5, etc., random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O125 is mounted. The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (character generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. The display control unit 123 executes control for displaying an image on the image display device 5 under the control of the effect control CPU 120.

  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 various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the data in the RAM 122. Variable display data reading operation for reading out various temporarily stored data, effect receiving CPU 120 for receiving an input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, effect controlling CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The various effect control patterns are various effect operations (such as decorative display variable display operation, reach effect, count value suggestion effect, lottery result suggestion effect, etc.) executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Corresponding to an effect display operation in the effect, an effect display operation in the effect executed in the big hit gaming state, and the like. Among the effect control patterns, for example, for each variable display pattern for executing the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect modes in each reach effect are different may be included.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets (sets) the effect control pattern) based on the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Further, the production control CPU 120 sets a corresponding production control pattern at the start of execution of various productions such as a notification production, a turn production, a count value suggestion production, a lottery result suggestion production, or a variable display start ( Set). Here, when setting (setting) the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. May be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. The effect control pattern includes an effect control process timer determination value to be compared with an effect control process timer value, which will be described later, and various control data and an end code associated with each of the effect control process timer determination values. For example, every time the production control process timer value is updated, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. It controls the production operation according to the data. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13 in accordance with the various control data, and controls the lamp control board 14 as control of the effect operation. On the other hand, an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is transmitted, and the display control unit 123 is controlled to transmit a video signal to the image display device 5. The sound control board 13 outputs sound corresponding to the sound number data from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control board 14 drives the game effect lamp 9 to turn on / off according to the lamp data. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a video signal to the image display device 5 under the control of the effect control CPU 120 and causes the image display device 5 to display an image. In this embodiment, in this way, the rendering operation control according to the rendering control pattern is executed under the control of the rendering control CPU 120, that is, the rendering is based on the set content of the rendering control pattern. Operation control is executed, and various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects are executed.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  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 predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, variable probability display information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. 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. Accordingly, variable display of the normal symbol is performed, and tilting control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes “per normal” is performed. .

  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 a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 specified by the value (storage address) of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. Among these, after setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control 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 set for a predetermined time. For example, by changing the ON state to the OFF state, it is possible to transmit an effect control command (such as an effect control command transmitted and set in a special symbol process process) 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. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206). When the second start port switch 22B is OFF in step S204 (step S204; No), or when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; Yes), the engine is started. The winning determination process is terminated.

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one. In the process of step S207 and the like, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are controlled to be specified by the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B. The figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number may be updated (increase by one).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special figure display result and the variable display pattern determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating a random number value for use is extracted (step S209). The random number value for determining the special figure display result is a random 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”. Values in the range of “1” to “15100” are taken. The random value for determining the variable display pattern is a random value for determining the variable display pattern in the special game, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The numerical data indicating the random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as holding information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a special figure display result is set in a predetermined first special figure reservation storage unit provided in the RAM 102, When the buffer value is “2”, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is set in the second special figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM 102.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started) even though a game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the entry of the game ball The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started even though a game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The hold data of (a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the entry of the game ball The numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Note that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, and the second start win due to the game ball having entered the second start winning opening. The hold information based on the establishment of (second hold information) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, start port data indicating which game ball has entered the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211).

  For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting 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 start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example (hereinafter, referred to as the effect control board 12). The same for each command.)

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. The first reserved memory number notification command for notifying (the first reserved memory number count value may be specified) and the second special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified by the second reserved memory number count value) are notified. Setting for transmitting any of the second pending storage number notification commands to be performed is performed (step S212). Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  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 display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result is derived from 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 for determining the special symbol 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 (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variable display pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variable display pattern setting process, multiple types of variable display patterns are used using numerical data indicating random values for variable display pattern determination based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process for setting a special figure variable display time that is a variable display period corresponding to the determined variable display pattern. The random value for determining the variable display pattern is a random value used for determining the variable display pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. When variable display pattern setting processing is executed and variable symbol display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variable display pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol and a variable display pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variable display pattern setting processing use a random number value for determining the special graphic display result and a random value for determining the variable display pattern to determine the variable display mode of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Contains.

  The special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variable display processing, the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B display the special symbol variably, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts variable display is measured. Processing to be included. For example, each time the special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variable display timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variable display timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented by one or added to the first special variable variable display timer. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. Is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern. As described above, the special symbol variable display process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game using the two special figures is controlled by a common processing routine.

  Display control for variably displaying special symbols on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B when the elapsed time since the variable symbol special display has started has not reached the special symbol variable display time ( For example, when the segment LED or the like is turned on / off according to the variable display pattern determined above, for example, when the elapsed time from the start of variable symbol special display has reached the special symbol variable display time, the first special The special symbol variable display is stopped by the symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped (derived), and the value of the special symbol process flag is “ Updated to 3 ″. For example, if the variable display special symbol designating buffer value is “1”, the display control for variably displaying the special symbol and the process for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed special symbol are the first special symbol display device 4A. A drive signal for updating the display of the figure is transmitted, and if the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is transmitted. Done. Each time the special symbol variable display process in step S112 is executed until the elapsed time after the special symbol variable display process starts the variable display of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variable display time by the special symbol variable display process. 2 The variable display of the special figure is executed, and when the elapsed time reaches the special figure variable display time, the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed.

  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 big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 (a flag that is turned on when it is determined in advance that the variable symbol display result of special symbols and decorative symbols is “big hit” in the special symbol normal process) is on. In the case where the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the variable display result of “big hit” is derived and displayed, and the elapsed time is the big hit start presentation waiting time (so-called fanfare execution time). The process of determining whether or not it is time to open the grand prize opening, and when it is time to open the big prize opening, the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state and the grand prize opening is set to the open state. Processing to be included. Further, when the big prize opening is in the open state, an upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is open to “29 seconds” and setting the opening number of the big winning opening to be the maximum number of rounds to be executed to “15”, It is only necessary to set the game state. When the special winning opening is further opened, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The process for opening the grand prize opening is performed by starting the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is repeatedly performed until the timing of opening the big winning opening (one special big hit release pre-processing is repeated in one special symbol process). Thus, a standby until the timing for opening the grand prize opening (timing when the fanfare ends) is performed, and when the timing for opening the big prize opening is reached, the big prize opening is opened.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. The supply of the solenoid drive signal is continued until the prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, while the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door is stopped when the prize winning opening is returned to the closed state. After executing the processing to be performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. The big hit opening process in step S115 is repeated until the timing of closing the big prize opening (one special big hit opening process is repeated in one special symbol process). By this, the standby until the timing for closing the big prize opening is performed, and when the timing for closing the big prize opening is reached, the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the upper limit set above, or the end of the big hit in the ROM 101 when the upper limit is reached. This includes processing for setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command by storing the storage address of the designated command table in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In addition, when the number of executions of the round does not reach the maximum number of times of opening the grand prize opening, a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is closed, or when the elapsed time becomes a predetermined time, Includes a process for determining whether or not it is time to reopen the game, and a process for opening the big prize opening when the timing for opening the special prize opening is reached. When the special winning opening is set to the open state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the maximum winning opening is reached, the special figure process flag is set to “7”. Updated to The processing after the big hit opening in step S116 is repeated until the timing for reopening the big winning opening if the number of opening of the big winning opening is not the upper limit (in one special symbol process). The process is repeated after a single big hit release.) This waits until the timing for reopening the grand prize opening, and when the timing for reopening the big prize opening is reached. The grand prize opening will be reopened.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process is performed during a period (ending period) in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming 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. It is repeated until the corresponding waiting time elapses (it is repeated that one big hit end process is performed in one special symbol process). When the waiting time elapses, the big hit gaming state is ended. In response to this, a process for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In this special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is “0” (step S231 in FIG. 5). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit As the numerical value data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result and the numerical value data indicating the random value for determining the variable display pattern are read (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a variable display random number buffer provided in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. In this section, the hold data indicating the random number values stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted one entry higher (step S233). ). Further, in the processing of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. In the process of step S233, the second hold indicator 25B may be controlled to update the second special figure hold memory number that can be specified by the second hold indicator 25B (subtract 1). ). And the variable display special figure designation | designated buffer value which is a stored value of the variable display special figure designation | designated buffer provided in RAM102 is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter and start winnings are generated. In this case, the ROM 101 is provided with a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is executed from the stored data. It only needs to be able to determine whether to start.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number value stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step) S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. Further, in the process of step S237, the first hold indicator 25A may be controlled to update the first special figure hold memory number that can be specified by the first hold indicator 25A (subtract 1). ). Then, the variable display special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  In step S233 and step S237, etc., after executing either step S234 or S238, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag provided in the RAM 102 is on (step S239). The high accuracy flag indicates that the high accuracy low base state or high accuracy high base state is being controlled. When the probability variation limiter is not operating, the ON state is set after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is cleared and turned off when the big hit gaming state is started or when the probability variation falling lottery is won. If the high-accuracy flag is on (step S239; Yes), numeric data indicating a random value for a predetermined probability variation drop lottery is extracted from a random counter, and the probability variation fall stored in the ROM 101 based on the extracted random value. By referring to the lottery table, the probability variation drop lottery is performed (step S240).

  The probability variation drop lottery table is a table that is referred to for lottery based on a predetermined random number for the random variation drop lottery to determine whether or not to end the high probability state such as the high probability low base state and the high probability high base state. is there. In the probability variation drop lottery table, for example, a decision value to be compared with a random value for probability variation drop lottery is assigned to each of the fall winning selection in the case of ending the highly accurate state and the falling loss selection not ending the highly accurate state. For example, the CPU 103 compares the random number value for the probability variation falling lottery with the determined value assigned to each lottery result of “falling winning” and “falling down winning”, and determines the lottery result of “falling winning” and “falling down”. Decide which one to use. In the probability variation drop lottery table, as shown in FIG. 7, in the probability variation drop lottery, a lottery result with a drop winning is obtained at a rate of 1/80, and a lottery result with a drop down is obtained at a rate of 79/80.

  If the falling lottery is won in step S240 (step S241; Yes), the high-accuracy state is terminated by clearing the high-accuracy flag and turning it off (step S242).

  If it is determined in step S239 that the high-accuracy flag is off (step S239; No), after executing the process of step S242, the special symbol display result that is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is displayed as “big hit”. As a use table for determining whether to select “Lose”, the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 is set in the use table (step S243).

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery is lost in step S240 (step S241; No), the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 is set in the use table (step S244). ).

  When the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table is controlled to a low-accuracy state such as a low-accuracy low base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In a figure game (first special figure game) or a special figure game (second special figure game) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. This table is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random number value for determining the special figure display result. The high-accuracy special figure display result determination table uses the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when controlled to a high-accuracy state such as a high-accuracy low base state or a high-accuracy high-base state. In the figure game or the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result is regarded as a big hit. It is a table referred in order to determine whether to control to a game state based on the random number value for a special figure display result determination. In the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table and the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table, for example, each of the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing” is compared with a random value for determining the special figure display result. Determined value to be assigned.

  In the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), it is determined that the special figure display result is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state at a ratio of 1 / 15.1. In the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8B, it is determined that the special figure display result is set to “big hit” at a ratio of 1/15 to control the big hit gaming state. Thereby, in the high-accuracy state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the low probability state. . That is, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high probability state such as a high probability low base state or a high probability high base state, compared to when the gaming state is a low probability state such as a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state. Therefore, the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is increased. In addition, the decision probability (1 / 15.1) in the high probability state and the decision probability (1/15) in the low probability state are the situations where the control state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state for a long time after the transition control to the low probability state. In order to prevent it, it is preferable to approximate as much as possible. In this way, it is impossible to feel that the decision probability is high when controlled to the high accuracy state, but in the first place the difference between the decision probability in the high accuracy state and the decision probability in the low accuracy state Is not a problem as far as the left side, because the main purpose is to make the operation of the probability variation limiter playable.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S243 or S244 shown in FIG. 5, for example, the random number value for determining the special figure display result stored in the variable display random number buffer is used as the low probability time characteristic set as the use table in S243 or S244. Compared with the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” and “losing” in the figure display result decision table or the high accuracy special figure display result decision table, either the special figure display result is “big hit”. Is determined (step S245).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S245, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S246 in FIG. 6). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S246; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is on (step S248). At this time, if the high-probability flag is on (step S248; Yes), it is determined whether or not the high-base medium flag provided in the RAM 102 (a flag that is turned on when the base is high) is on. (Step S249).

  If the high base medium flag is on in step S249 (step S249; Yes), the stored value (high accuracy base count value) in the high accuracy base counter is incremented by 1 (step S250). . On the other hand, when the high base medium flag is off in step S249 (step S249; No), the stored value (high accuracy low base count value) in the high accuracy low base counter is incremented by one. At the same time (step S251), it is determined whether or not the updated high and low base count value has reached the upper limit “7” (step S252).

  If it is determined in step S252 that the high-accuracy low base count value has reached the upper limit “7” (step S252; Yes), the specific period is determined based on the fact that the probability variation limiter has been activated (step S253). . In the process of step S253, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number for determining a specific period is extracted from a random counter, and a predetermined specific period determining table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to based on the extracted random value. What is necessary is just to determine the execution frequency of the special figure game as a specific period in any one of "2 times"-"8 times". In the specific period determination table, for example, a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining a specific period is assigned to each of “2 times” to “8 times” of the special figure game as the specific period. For example, the CPU 103 compares the random number for determining the specific period with the determined value assigned to each of “2 times” to “8 times”, and determines the number of executions of the special-purpose game as the specific period “2 times”. ”To“ 8 times ”. Then, the number of executions of the special figure game determined as the specific period in the process of step S253 is set as a count initial value in a specific period counter provided in the RAM 102 or the like (step S254).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not “big hit” (step S246; No), or if it is determined in step S248 that the high-accuracy flag is off (step S248; No), the process of step S252 is performed. When it is determined that the high-accuracy low base count value has not reached the upper limit “7” (step S252; No), after executing any one of steps SS250 and S254, control is made to the big hit gaming state. In response to the pre-determined result of whether or not, a confirmed special symbol is set (step S255). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S255, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. To do. In step S235, if the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S257), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as variable display pattern setting processing. In the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first specifies a highly accurate low base count value or a highly accurate high base count value (step S261). Further, for example, whether or not the high base medium flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, and whether or not the medium base medium flag (a flag that is turned on when in the middle base state) provided in the RAM 102 is on. By determining whether the high-accuracy flag is on, the gaming state is low-probability low base state, low-probability medium base state, low-accuracy high-base state, high-accuracy high-base state, high-accuracy high-base state Is identified (step S262). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S263). If the big hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the big hit variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns. (Step S264).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S263; No), the ROM 101 is used as a usage table for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns that are actually used as the current variable display usage pattern. The stored loss variable display pattern determination table is selected and set (step S265).

  Here, the variable display pattern prepared in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The variable display patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 are non-reach variable display patterns, and the variable display patterns PA1-2 to PA1-3 have a variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA1-1. The pattern is shortened. The variable display patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 are selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display patterns PA1-3 are selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA1-3 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2.

  The variable display patterns PA2-1 to PA2-8 are reach loss variable display patterns.

  In the variable display patterns PA2-1 and PA2-3, the reach effect of normal reach is executed. The variable display pattern PA2-1 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA2-3 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA2-3 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA2-1.

  In the variable display patterns PA2-2 and PA2-4, the reach effect of super reach is executed. The variable display pattern PA2-2 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA2-4 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA2-4 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA2-2.

  In the variable display patterns PA2-5 and PA2-6, a count value suggesting effect is executed. The variable display pattern PA2-5 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA2-6 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA2-6 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA2-5.

  In the variable display patterns PA2-7 and PA2-8, a lottery result suggesting effect is executed. The variable display pattern PA2-7 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA2-8 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA2-8 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA2-7.

  The variable display patterns PA3-1 to PA3-8 are big hit variable display patterns.

  In the variable display patterns PA3-1 and PA3-3, the reach effect of normal reach is executed. The variable display pattern PA3-1 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA3-3 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA3-3 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA3-1.

  In the variable display patterns PA3-2 and PA3-4, the reach effect of super reach is executed. The variable display pattern PA3-2 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA3-4 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA3-4 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA3-2.

  In the variable display patterns PA3-5 and PA3-6, a count value suggesting effect is executed. The variable display pattern PA3-5 is selected when the base is low or medium, and the variable display pattern PA3-6 is selected when the base is high. The variable display pattern PA3-6 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA3-5.

  In the variable display patterns PA3-7 and PA3-8, a lottery result suggesting effect is executed. The variable display pattern PA3-7 is selected at the time of low base or medium base, and the variable display pattern PA3-8 is selected at the time of high base. The variable display pattern PA3-8 has a shorter variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) than the variable display pattern PA3-7.

  In this embodiment, the first to sixth jackpot variable display pattern determination tables are prepared as the jackpot variable display pattern determination table. One of the first to sixth jackpot variable display pattern determination tables is set as a use table in accordance with the highly accurate base count value and the gaming state specified in step S262.

  The first big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the low probability low base or the low probability medium base is used. In this table, each of the variable display patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 at the time of the big hit is assigned a determined value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. In the first jackpot variable display pattern determination table, for example, the range of determination values assigned to the variable display patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 is any one of the variable display patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2. The determination ratio to be determined (selected) is set to be the determination ratio in FIG. 11, for example.

  The second big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high-accuracy low-base is set and the high-accuracy low-base count value is “1” to “4”. The third big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set to the use table when the high accuracy low base count value is high and the high accuracy low base count value is “5” to “7”. In these tables, each of the variable display patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PA3-5, and PA3-7 at the time of the big hit is assigned a determined value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. In the second big hit variable display pattern determination table and the third big hit variable display pattern determination table, there is a portion where the range of determination values assigned to the variable display pattern (that is, the variable display pattern determination ratio) is different. (See FIGS. 12A and 12B). Specifically, since the determination ratio of the variable display patterns PA3-5 and PA3-7 is higher in the third big hit variable display pattern determination table, the high-accuracy low base count value is “5” to “7”. "Is easier to execute the count value suggestion effect and the lottery result suggestion effect.

  The fourth big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the low accuracy base is used. In this table, each of the variable display patterns PA3-3 and PA3-4 at the time of the big hit is assigned a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. In the fourth big hit variable display pattern determination table, the range of determination values allocated to the variable display patterns PA3-3 and PA3-4 is, for example, one of the variable display patterns PA3-3 and PA3-4. Is set so that the determination ratio to be determined (selected) becomes, for example, the determination ratio of FIG.

  The fifth big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high accuracy base is set and the high accuracy base count value is “1” to “4”. The sixth big hit variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high accuracy base is set and the high accuracy base count value is “5” to “7”. In these tables, each of the variable display patterns PA3-3, PA3-4, PA3-6, and PA3-8 at the time of the big hit is assigned a determined value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. In the fifth big hit variable display pattern determination table and the sixth big hit variable display pattern determination table, there is a portion in which the range of the determination value assigned to the variable display pattern (that is, the variable display pattern determination ratio) is different. (See FIGS. 14A and 14B). Specifically, since the determination ratio of the variable display patterns PA3-6 and PA3-8 is higher in the sixth big hit variable display pattern determination table, the high-accuracy base count value is “5” to “7”. "Is easier to execute the count value suggestion effect and the lottery result suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, the first to sixth loss variable display pattern determination tables are prepared as the loss variable display pattern determination table. In step S264, the CPU 103 determines whether the high-accuracy base count value specified in step S261 or One of the loss big hit variable display pattern determination tables is set as a use table according to the highly accurate base count value and the gaming state specified in step S262.

  The first loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the low probability low base or the low accuracy middle base is used. In this table, each of the variable display patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, PA2-1, and PA2-2 at the time of losing is assigned a determined value that is compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. In the first loss variable display pattern determination table, the range of determination values assigned to the variable display patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, PA2-1, PA2-2 are, for example, variable display patterns PA1-1, PA1. -2, PA2-1, and PA2-2 are set such that the determination ratio for determining (selecting) one of the usage patterns is the determination ratio in FIG.

  The second loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high-accuracy low base is used and when the high-accuracy low base count value is “1” to “4”. The third loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high accuracy low base is used and the high accuracy low base count value is “5” to “6”. In this embodiment, when performing variable display where the variable display result is “losing”, the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value does not become “7” (see the flowchart in this embodiment). ). “7” is set only when the variable display is executed in which the variable display result is “big hit”. In each of the above tables, each of the variable display patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-5, and PA2-7 at the time of loss is compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. A decision value is assigned. In the second loss variable display pattern determination table and the third loss variable display pattern determination table, there are portions where the range of determination values assigned to the variable display pattern (that is, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern) is different. (See FIGS. 16A and 16B). Specifically, since the determination ratios of the variable display patterns PA2-5 and PA2-7 are higher in the third loss variable display pattern determination table, the high and low base count values are “5” to “6”. "Is easier to execute the count value suggestion effect and the lottery result suggestion effect.

  The fourth loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set as the use table when the low-accuracy base is used. In this table, each of the variable display patterns PA1-3, PA2-3, PA2-4 at the time of losing is assigned a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. The ranges of determination values assigned to the variable display patterns PA1-3, PA2-3, PA2-4 in the fourth loss variable display pattern determination table are, for example, PA1-3, PA2-3, PA2-4. The determination ratio for determining (selecting) one of them as the usage pattern is set to be the determination ratio in FIG. 17, for example.

  The fifth loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set as the use table when the high accuracy base is set and the high accuracy base count value is “0” to “4”. The sixth loss variable display pattern determination table is a table that is set in the use table when the high-accuracy base is set and the high-accuracy base count value is “5” to “6”. In these tables, each of the variable display patterns PA1-3, PA2-3, PA2-4, PA2-6, PA2-8 at the time of losing is assigned a determined value to be compared with a random value for determining the variable display pattern. ing. In the fifth loss variable display pattern determination table and the sixth loss variable display pattern determination table, there is a portion where the range of determination values assigned to the variable display pattern (that is, the variable display pattern determination ratio) is different. (See FIGS. 18A and 18B). Specifically, since the determination ratios of the variable display patterns PA2-6 and PA2-8 are higher in the eighth loss variable display pattern determination table, the high-accuracy base count values are “5” to “6”. "Is easier to execute the count value suggestion effect and the lottery result suggestion effect.

  Referring to FIGS. 11 to 18 and the like, the count value suggestion effect and the lottery result suggestion effect are higher when the high accuracy low base count value or the high accuracy high base count value is “5” or more. This is easier to execute than when the value or the high-accuracy base count value is “1” to “4”. In addition, the variable display pattern in which super reach is executed is easier to select than the variable display pattern in which normal reach is executed at the time of big hit, and the variable display pattern in which super reach is executed at the time of loss is variable. Since it is harder to select than the display pattern, the big hit expectation is higher when the super reach is executed. Further, when comparing the variable display times of the variable display patterns (for example, PA2-1 and PA2-3) that execute the same effect, the variable display time is shorter at the high base time, and therefore, the special display in the high base state. The average variable display time of the figure game is shorter than that in the low base state.

  At the time of losing, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern may be changed according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, as the total number of reserved memories increases, the ratio of determining the variable display pattern PA1-2 as the usage pattern is increased, so that the average variable display time is shortened when the total number of reserved memories is large. May be. Thereby, the digestion of the reserved memory is performed smoothly.

  After executing the process of step S264 or S265 shown in FIG. 9, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variable display pattern stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like, step S264 or S265 is performed. In step S266, the current variable display pattern (use pattern) is determined (selected) by referring to the jackpot variable display pattern determination table or the loss variable display pattern determination table set in the use table. ). For example, the CPU 103 compares the random value for determining the variable display pattern with the determined value assigned to each variable display pattern in the usage table, and determines one of the variable display patterns as the usage pattern. Here, in the process of step S266, the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is generated. Whether or not the variable display 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 fact that the second starting condition is satisfied. In addition, the variable display pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random number value for determining a variable display pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. .

  After the variable display pattern is determined in step S266, a special figure variable display time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determination result is set (step S267). The special figure variable display time (special figure fluctuation time), which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) after starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is the time required to display the derivation.

  After executing the processing of step S267, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable display special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the special symbol (step S268). As an example, if the variable display special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. With this setting, in the special symbol variation process of step S112 performed in the next special symbol process, the drive signal is transmitted and variable symbol special display is started.

  Following the processing of step S268, it is determined whether or not the gaming state identified in step S262 is a low-probability state such as a low-probability low base state or a low-probability high-base state (step S269). At this time, if it is in the low accuracy state (step S269; Yes), the high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy base count value are initialized to “0” (step S270).

  When it is determined in step S269 that the state is highly accurate (step S269; No), after executing the process of step S270, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variable symbol variable display start Is performed (step S271). For example, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a big hit number notification command, a specific period notification command, a first variable from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit a display start command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first reserved memory number notification command, and a falling lottery result notification command, a first variable display start command table prepared in advance Setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 is stored in a buffer area designated by a transmission command pointer in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. On the other hand, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a big hit number notification command, a specific period notification command, a second variable to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit a display start command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a second reserved memory number notification command, and a falling lottery result notification command, a second variable display start command table prepared in advance Setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer.

  Here, the first variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variable display pattern designation command for designating a variable display pattern (variable display pattern determined in step S266) such as a decorative pattern to be displayed. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol (“big hit” if the big hit flag is on, “miss” if the big hit flag is off). The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state (for example, the gaming state identified in step S262) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The specific period notification command is a command for notifying the number of executions (2 to 8 times) of the special figure game determined as the specific period. This command may not be transmitted when the process of step S253 is not performed. The big hit number notification command is a command for notifying the number of times (hit number) determined that the variable display result is set to “big hit” after being controlled in a highly accurate state. Note that the number of big hits may be specified from the highly accurate low base count value or the highly accurate high base count value. The number of big hits here is the same number of times as the high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy high base count value. The falling lottery result notification command is a command for notifying the result of the falling lottery in the current variable display. This command is not transmitted when the falling lottery in step S240 is not performed. For example, if the result of the falling lottery is winning in step S240, the CPU 103 sets the falling flag provided in the RAM 102 to the on state, and if it is lost, sets the off flag, and in step S271, the falling flag is set. If it is in the on state, the transmission setting of the falling lottery result notification command for the falling lottery selection is performed.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S271, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variable display pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command and a specification are specified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Period notification command, jackpot number notification command, first variable display start command or second variable display start command, variable display pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command Are transmitted sequentially. 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 variable display start command, the second variable display start command, or the variable display is transmitted. It may be transmitted in the order of a pattern designation command, a gaming state designation command, a specific period notification command, a jackpot count notification command, a first reserved memory number notification command, a second reserved memory number notification command, or the like.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S272), and the variable display pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 19, 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), a big hit start production waiting time (so-called fanfare execution time) is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102. The timer value of this game control process timer is decremented by “1” every time step S114 is executed, for example, and when the timer value becomes “0”, the big hit start production waiting time (so-called fanfare production is executed) It is determined that the timing for opening the grand prize winning port has passed after the elapse of time.

  Following the process of step S292, an ending effect period is set (step S293). In this embodiment, a plurality of execution periods (ending periods) of an ending effect executed at the end of the big hit gaming state (an effect executed after the big winning opening is closed in the last round game) are prepared. . By changing this ending period, the control period of the big hit gaming state (the period from the start of the fanfare effect until the round game is executed and the ending effect ends) is variable.

  In step S293, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined ending period from a random counter, and refers to an ending period determination table stored in the ROM 101 based on the extracted random value, thereby determining the ending. Determine the period. As the ending period determination table, a first ending period determination table and a second ending period determination table are prepared, and when the highly accurate low base count value and the highly accurate base count value correspond to “0”, or When the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value corresponds to “1” to “4” (that is, the low-accuracy state or the high-accuracy state When the high accuracy low base count value is any one of “1” to “4” and the high accuracy high base count value is any one of “1” to “4” in the high accuracy high base state) The first ending period determination table is set and referred to as a use table. When the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is “5” to “7”, the second ending period determination table is set and referred to as a use table.

  In the first and second ending period determination tables, for example, a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining an ending period in each of the first control period (3 seconds) and the second control period (15 seconds). Assigned. For example, the CPU 103 compares the random value for determining the ending period with the determined values assigned to the determination results of the first control period (3 seconds) and the second control period (15 seconds), The ending period in the big hit gaming state is determined to be either the “first control period” or the “second control period”. The CPU 103 sets the determined control period as an ending period. Thereby, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect is executed, which is used in step S117, is determined.

  In the first and second ending period determination tables, the ranges of determination values assigned to the “first control period” and the “second control period” are different. In the first ending period determination table, as shown in FIG. 20A, the ending period is determined as the “first control period” at a ratio of 70/100, and the second control period is determined at a ratio of 30/100. Is determined. In the second ending period determination table, as shown in FIG. 20B, the ending period is determined as the “first control period” at a ratio of 30/100, and the “second control period is determined at a ratio of 70/100. Is determined. As can be seen from the above, it is easier to determine the second control period as the ending period when the count value is large. The second control period is longer than the first control period, and in the second control period, the count value suggesting effect is executed in the ending effect. That is, the execution time of the count value suggesting effect is ensured by the second control period. For this reason, the count value suggestion effect executed in the ending effect in the big hit gaming state is executed when the ending period is the second control period, and is more easily executed when the count value is “5” or more. ing.

  When the high-accuracy low base count value is the upper limit value “7” (when the probability variation limiter operates in the low base state), the notification effect is executed in the big hit gaming state. The ending period may be forcibly set to the first control period so that the suggestion effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the count value suggesting effect and the notification effect from being executed in the same big hit gaming state, and to prevent the occurrence of contradictions in the effects.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. That's fine. The hit start designation command is also for designating the length of the ending period set in step S293. That is, the hit start designation command differs depending on whether the ending period set in step S293 is the first control period or the second control period. By transmitting this command, the length of the ending period is notified to the effect control board 12 side. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S295). Also, settings for ending the middle base state, the high base state, and the high probability state are performed (step S296). For example, in step S296, the process for clearing the medium base medium flag, the high base medium flag, and the high probability flag to turn off, the specific period counter, and the number of executions of the special game in the high base state are counted. A process of clearing the special figure variable display number counter (provided in the RAM 102) may be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” that is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S297), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S298). After executing the process of step S298, it is determined whether or not the specific period flag is on (step S299). At this time, if the specific period flag is ON (step S299; Yes), the specific period count value is updated by 1 (step S300). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated specific period count value is “0” (step S301). At this time, if the updated specific period count value is “0” (step S301; Yes), the specific period flag is cleared and turned off (step S302), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the specific period flag is OFF in step S299 (step S298; No), or if the updated specific period count value is not “0” in step S301 (step S301; No), high It is determined whether or not to end the base state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the value of the special figure variable display number counter (special figure variable display number count value) is updated by subtracting or adding one, for example, and the updated special figure variable display number count value is updated. Is determined whether or not the value matches a predetermined high base state end determination value. At this time, if it coincides with the high base state end determination value (for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 89 times) of the special game is executed during the time-shortening control after the end of the big hit gaming state). The high base state may be terminated and controlled to the low base state by clearing the high base medium flag to turn it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, the state of the high base medium flag may be maintained and the process of step S302 may be ended. After executing the high base state end determination, the special symbol stop process ends. Note that the time-shortening control may not be required to determine whether or not to end the high base state when it is to be ended only when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 3 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the ending period (the time set in step S293) has elapsed (step S371). Note that the process of step S293 may be executed when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” in the post-hit opening process of step S116 shown in FIG. In the setting of the ending period in step S293, as an example, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the period as the ending period determined in step S293 out of the first control period and the second control period is set. Set to a predetermined process timer. In this case, in the process of step S371, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. It may be determined whether or not the ending period has elapsed (terminated). If the ending period has not elapsed in step S371 (step S371; No), the jackpot ending process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the ending period has elapsed in step S371 (step S371; Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific period flag is on (step S372). At this time, if the specific period flag is off (step S372; No), it is determined whether or not the highly accurate base count value is “0” (step S373).

  If the high-accuracy base count value is “0” in step S373 (step S373; Yes), whether or not the high-accuracy low base count value is “7” is determined not to be controlled to the high base state. Determination is made (step S374). At this time, if the high-accuracy low base count value is other than “7” (step S374; No), setting for starting control to the high-accuracy low-base state is performed on the assumption that the probability variation limiter is not operating (step S374; No). Step S375). As an example, in the process of step S375, the high-accuracy flag is set to the on state. When the high accuracy low base count value is “0”, the high accuracy low base count value is set to “1”. In this way, the high-accuracy low base count value is a value obtained by counting the big hit gaming state that triggers the transition to the high-accuracy low base state as the first time. In this embodiment, as shown in this flowchart, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” when being controlled to the low-accuracy base state. After that, the high base state is not maintained (that is, the high probability low base state is established). When the high base state is maintained after the end, for example, when the high base medium flag is cleared to the off state in the process of step S296, a flag indicating that fact (for example, provided in the RAM 101) is provided. In the step S375, when the high-accuracy low base count value is “0” and this flag is on, the high-probability flag and the high-base medium flag are set to the on state in a step S375. You may do it. As a result, when a “big hit” occurs in the low-accuracy base, the high-accuracy base is controlled.

  On the other hand, if the high-accuracy low base count value is “7” in step S374 (step S374; Yes), the high-accuracy low-base count value is updated to “0”, assuming that the probability change limiter has been activated. Thus, the specific period is started (step S376), and the specific period is set by setting the specific period flag to the ON state (step S377). Then, the setting for starting the control to the low-probability base state is performed (step S375). As an example, in the process of step S375, the medium base medium flag is set to the on state, and is set so that the countdown by the specific period counter is possible.

  If the specific period flag is ON in step S372 (step S372; Yes), it is assumed that the variable display result is “big hit” within the specific period, and it is determined that the big hit gaming state is controlled. After clearing the flag to turn it off (step S379), settings for starting control to the highly accurate base state are performed (step S380). In the process of step S380, the high-probability medium flag and the high-base medium flag are set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the high base state is set. The special figure variable display number counter may be set. In step S380, the high-accuracy base count value is updated from “0” to “1”. In this way, the high-accuracy base count value is a value obtained by counting the big hit gaming state that triggers the transition to the high-accuracy high-base state as the first time.

  If the high-accuracy base count value is other than “0” in step S373 (step S373; No), it is assumed that the high-accuracy base state has been controlled until the start of the big hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not the count value is “7” (step S381). At this time, if the high-accuracy base count value is other than “7” (step S381; No), the setting for starting the control to the high-accuracy base state is performed on the assumption that the probability variation limiter is not operating (step S381; No). Step S382). In the process of step S382, the high-probability medium flag and the high-base medium flag are set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the high base state is set. The special figure variable display number counter may be set.

  On the other hand, if the high-accuracy base count value is “7” in step S381 (step S381; Yes), the high-accuracy base count value is updated to “0”, assuming that the probability variation limiter has been activated. Then, initialization is performed (step S383), and setting for starting control to the low probability low base state is performed (step S384).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S375, S378, S380, S382, and S384, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” that is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S385). The jackpot end process is terminated.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

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

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. Whether the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing for determining whether or not. When the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. .

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and decorates based on the read control data. Various effects are controlled during variable display of symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative design is read from the control control pattern of the variable display of the decorative design, the final result of the variable display of the decorative design is obtained. The confirmed decorative symbol as the stop symbol is displayed in a complete stop state. Corresponding to the variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern specifying command, if the final decorative design is displayed in a completely stopped state in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern of variable display of the decorative pattern When the variable display time elapses, the determined display pattern can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11 to determine the variable display result. . It should be noted that when the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in step S112, a symbol fixed command is transmitted from the main board 11, and the fixed decorative symbol may be displayed in a completely stopped state based on the reception of the symbol fixed command. . When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”. By performing the variable display effect process in step S172 repeatedly (repeating that one variable display effect process is executed in one effect control process process), variable display of decorative symbols and various types A production etc. will be performed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. At this time, when the ending period notified by the hit start designation command is the first control period, the first control period flag provided in the RAM 122 is turned on, and when the ending period is the second control period. Turns on the second control period flag provided in the RAM 122. As a result, the flag corresponding to the length of the ending period is turned on. Further, when the hit start designation command is not received, every time the special figure waiting process is executed (one special figure waiting process is executed in one rendering control process). When the timer value of the predetermined production control process timer (timer value having a value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time as a timer initial value) is decreased by “1” and the timer value has timed out to “0” Then, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The fanfare effect process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the fanfare effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for each time are executed each time the fanfare effect process is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”. By executing the fanfare effect process repeatedly (repeating that one fanfare effect process is executed in one effect control process), the fanfare effect is executed.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving the big hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. The execution of the big hit effect process is repeated (the one big hit effect process is repeatedly executed in one effect control process), and the effect corresponding to the round game is executed. become.

  The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, which one of the first control period flag and the second control period flag is on, and sets the setting contents. The effect image based on this is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound (sound effect signal) is output to the sound control board 13 and the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lamp control board 14 is output. Various effect control at the time of ending effect, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the command (electric decoration signal), is executed. In the ending effect process, for example, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” that is the initial value. By repeatedly executing the ending effect process (repeating that one ending effect process is executed in one effect control process process), an ending effect or the like is executed. When the first control period flag is in the on state, an effect control pattern in which a normal ending effect in which the count value suggesting effect is not executed is set, so that the normal ending effect is executed. When the second control period flag is on, an effect control pattern in which an ending effect including a count value suggesting effect is executed is set, so that an ending effect including a count value suggesting effect is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variable is designated. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is a non-reach variable display pattern (PA1-1 to PA1-3) corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the display pattern is a non-reach variable display pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined 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 value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the display pattern is not a non-reach variable display pattern (if any of PA2-1 to PA2-8) (step S522; No), the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is obtained. A combination of confirmed decorative symbols is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot decision symbol updated by the random counter of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot decision symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S525, the number of big hits is specified by reading the EXT data in the big hit number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example (step S526). Then, the stored value (big hit count value) in the big hit count counter is updated by setting the big hit count specified in step S526 in the big hit count counter provided in the RAM 122 (step S527). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated big hit count value is “7” (step S528). At this time, if the big hit count value is “7” (step S528; Yes), for example, the EXT data in the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read to control the high probability low base state. It is determined whether or not (step S529).

  When it is determined in step S529 that the high-accuracy low base state is being controlled (step S529; Yes), the squeak effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a notification effect by asking whether or not the notification effect is developed. (Step S530), for example, a notification effect flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like is set to an on state (step S531). In the execution setting of the turning effect, an effect control pattern for executing the turning effect is set as a use pattern. In addition, a plurality of effect control patterns for executing the accent effect are prepared, and according to the variable display pattern (variable display time) specified by the variable display pattern specification command, the effect effect is executed during the period during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed. An effect control pattern having a possible length may be selected.

  When the big hit count value is other than “7” in step S528 (step S528; No), or when it is determined in step S529 that the high-accuracy low base state is not controlled (step S529; No), step After executing the processing of S533, the effect mode in the variable display of the decorative symbols is determined according to the big hit count value and the gaming state (which may be specified based on the gaming state designation command) (step S534). . For example, when the gaming state is the low base state, the effect mode is determined to be one of the low base effect modes 0 to 6 according to the big hit count value “0” to “7” (however, this time step S171) When the big hit count value is updated by executing step S527, the big hit count value may be reduced by “1” only in this step S171, thereby producing an effect in variable display at the big hit. To prevent it from happening.) When the gaming state is the high base state, the effect mode is set in accordance with the jackpot count value “0” to “7” (however, in this step S171, the jackpot count value is updated by execution of step S527). In this case, it is preferable to reduce the big hit count value by “1” only in the present step S171, thereby preventing the development of the presentation in the variable display at the big hit. It is decided to either. When the gaming state is the middle base state, the effect mode is determined as the special effect mode. The low base effect mode 0 is an effect mode when the low probability low base state is set, and the high base effect mode 0 is an effect mode when the low probability high base state is set. The low base effect modes 1 to 6 are effect modes in the high-accuracy low base state, and the high base effect modes 1 to 6 are effect modes in the high-accuracy high base state.

  After step S534, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses patterns (PA2-5 to PA2-6, PA3-5 to PA3-6) in which the variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern specifying command executes the count value suggesting effect. ) (Step S536), and if it is a pattern for executing the count value suggestion effect (step S536; Yes), the execution setting of the count value suggestion effect is performed (step S537). In the execution setting of the count value suggestion effect, for example, an effect control pattern in which the count value suggestion effect is executed is set as a use pattern. A plurality of effect control patterns for executing the count value suggestion effect are prepared, and the count value suggestion effect is displayed during the variable display period of the decorative symbol in accordance with the variable display pattern (variable display time) designated by the variable display pattern designation command. It is also possible to select an effect control pattern of a length that can be executed. Also, a different effect control pattern may be selected according to the effect mode determined above, and the count value suggesting effect corresponding to the effect mode may be executed.

  After step S537, or when the variable display pattern is not a pattern for executing the count value suggestion effect (step S536; No), the effect control CPU 120 selects the variable display pattern designated by the variable display pattern designation command, for example. It is determined whether the pattern suggests a result suggesting effect (PA2-7 to PA2-8, PA3-7 to PA3-8) (step S538), and if it is a pattern that executes a lottery result suggesting effect (step S538; Yes), the execution setting of the lottery result suggesting effect is performed (step S539).

  In the execution setting of the lottery result suggesting effect, for example, as a result of the lottery result suggesting effect, first, is it notified that the falling lottery has been won (whether the winning notification is performed) or is the fact that the lottery result has been lost? (Whether to make a loss notification). In this determination, for example, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined falling lottery result notification from a random counter, and the falling lottery result notification stored in the ROM 121 based on the extracted random value. This is done by referring to the decision table.

  As the falling lottery result notification determination table, a first falling lottery result notification determination table and a second falling lottery result notification determination table are prepared and notified by a falling lottery result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When the lottery result is the falling lottery winning, the first falling lottery result notification determination table is set in the use table and referred to. When the lottery result notified by the falling lottery result notification command is the falling lottery winning selection, the second falling lottery result notification determination table is set in the use table and referred to.

  In the first and second falling lottery result notification determination tables, a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining the falling lottery result notification is determined for each determination result of whether to perform the winning notification in the lottery result suggesting effect or to perform the winning notification. Assigned. The effect control CPU 120 compares, for example, a random value for determining the falling lottery result notification with the determined value assigned to each of the determination results, and performs the winning notification in the lottery result suggesting effect. To decide.

  If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the winning notification is performed in the lottery result suggesting effect, the effect control pattern for executing the lottery result suggesting effect that finally notifies that the falling lottery is won is used as the use pattern. Set. If it is determined that the lottery result suggesting effect is to be notified, the effect control pattern for executing the lottery result suggesting effect that finally notifies that the lottery has been lost is set as the usage pattern. A plurality of effect control patterns for executing the lottery result suggesting effect are prepared for each of the lost notification and the falling notification, and the decorative symbol is being variably displayed according to the variable display pattern (variable display time) designated by the variable display pattern designation command. It is also possible to select an effect control pattern of a length that allows the lottery result suggesting effect to be executed during the period. Also, a different effect control pattern may be selected depending on the effect mode determined above, and a lottery result suggesting effect corresponding to the effect mode may be executed.

  In the first and second falling lottery result notification determination tables, ranges of determination values assigned to the respective determination results are different. In the first falling lottery result notification determination table, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), it is determined that the loss notification is performed at a rate of 1/10 and the winning notification is performed at a rate of 9/10. In the second falling lottery result notification determination table, as shown in FIG. 24B, it is determined that the loss notification is performed at a ratio of 9/10 and the winning notification is performed at a ratio of 1/10. As can be seen from these, the loss notification and the winning notification are not necessarily accurate.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern for variable display of the decorative symbols is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S540). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control selects any one of a plurality of effect control patterns for special figure variable display prepared corresponding to, for example, the variable display pattern and the effect mode specified by the variable display pattern specifying command. Set as usage pattern. Thereby, variable display of decorative symbols and reach production according to the production mode are executed. As described above, when the big hit count value is reduced by “1” from “1” to “6” in step S534, the presentation mode is developed after the big hit gaming state, so the presentation mode is developed. An effect control pattern for executing variable display may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S540, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display pattern designation command (step S541). Subsequently, a setting for starting variable display of decorative symbols and the like on the image display device 5 is performed (step S542). 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 S540 or the like is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. It is only necessary to start variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S543), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display process in step S172 shown in FIG. In the variable display processing shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 101 first updates (for example, subtracts 1) a predetermined effect control process timer value, for example (step S561), and then updates the updated effect control process timer value. Whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values compared to the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the effect control pattern (the effect control pattern for variable display of decorative symbols) set as the use pattern in step S540 Is determined (step S562). If it does not match any timer determination value (step S562; No), the variable display in-process is terminated.

  If it matches the timer determination value in step S562 (step S562; Yes), it is included in the effect control pattern (all the effect control patterns set as the use pattern in step S171) in association with the timer determination value. Various control data (for example, a part or all of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data) or an end code is read (step S563). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the plurality of effect control patterns match the effect control process timer value in the process of step S562, they are stored in association with the matched timer determination values. What is necessary is just to read several production | generation control execution data by the process of step S563. Then, in step S563, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read from the effect control pattern for variable display of decorative symbols (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that the code is not the end code (step S564; No), control of the rendering operation according to the various control data read in step S563 is executed (step S565), and variable display is in progress. The process ends. For example, in the process of step S565, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP, and a command (sound effect signal) corresponding to the voice data (sound number data) designated by the voice control data is voiced. Of the transmission to the output board 13 and the signal output (lighting signal) specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them are sequentially or in parallel (one It may be performed alone if it is only an operation.

  In the process of step S565, when the execution setting of the turn production is performed in step S531, the production operation that becomes the turn production suggesting the possibility of developing to the notification production by asking whether or not to develop the notification production. The control is executed. In addition, when the effect mode develops when the jackpot count value is updated by adding one, for example, after the symbol with no bonus that is a jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the development to the symbol with the bonus has failed to develop. The production mode may be developed at the timing. On the other hand, when the big hit count value is updated to “0”, it is sufficient to initialize the effect mode at the start timing of variable display of decorative symbols, assuming that the falling lottery is won. When the execution setting of the count value suggestion effect is performed in step S537, control of the effect operation serving as the count value suggestion effect such as suggesting the count value is performed. This count value suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the number of big hits is equal to or greater than the threshold “5”, compared to when the number is less than the threshold. If the execution setting of the lottery result suggesting effect is performed in step S539, control of the effect operation serving as the lottery result suggesting effect, such as suggesting the lottery result, is performed. This lottery result suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate when the number of jackpots is greater than or equal to the threshold “5” compared to when the number is less than the threshold.

  If it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in a predetermined effect control process timer, etc. Thus, the waiting start designation command reception waiting time is set (step S566). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the decoration symbol variable display end process (step S567), the variable display in-process is ended. In the case where the symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, In the “middle” and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a temporary stop display is performed so that the decorative symbols can be variably displayed, and the symbol is confirmed by the special symbol waiting process in step S173 shown in FIG. In response to receiving the command, the decorative symbol may be completely stopped (final stop). On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the symbol confirmation command is received in the special symbol waiting process in step S173 shown in FIG. 22 even when it is determined in step S564 that it is the end code. Until then, the variable display of the decorative design and the reach production that becomes the super reach may be continued.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). At this time, if a jackpot end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the jackpot effect or the like performed corresponding to the jackpot game state is made (step S602), and the value of the effect process flag is set. Is updated to “6” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), and the big hit effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no jackpot end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the notification effect flag provided in the RAM 122 is on (step S604). At this time, if the notification effect flag is off (step S604; No), it is subsequently determined whether the notification effect execution flag provided in the RAM 122 is on (step S605).

  If the notification effect execution flag is on in step S605 (step S605; Yes), whether or not the notification effect start timing is reached depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined notification effect start determination value. Is determined (step S606). At this time, if the notification effect start timing is reached (step S606; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the specific period notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the special figure game determined as the specific period is read. A setting for starting a notification effect that notifies the number of executions is performed (step S607). In the process of step S607, a process of clearing the notification effect execution flag and turning it off, a process of setting the flag effect flag during the on state, a process of setting an effect control pattern for executing the notification effect as a use pattern, and the like. It only has to be done.

  If the notification effect flag is on in step S604 (step S604; Yes), whether or not the notification effect end timing is reached depending on whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined notification effect end determination value. It is determined whether or not (step S608). At this time, if it is not the notification effect end timing (step S608; No), a setting for executing the notification effect is performed (step S609). As an example, in the process of step S610, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern set as the use pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is output. By performing transmission to the sound control board 13 and transmitting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation serving as a notification effect is executed. Specifically, in the notification effect, for example, an effect image may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 asking whether or not to win a V prize in the croon. When the V prize is won, the number of executions (for example, 6 to 8 times) of the special figure game is notified as a specific period compared to the case where the V prize is not won, and when the V prize is not won. May be notified of the number of executions (for example, 2 to 5 times) of the special figure game, which is smaller than that in the case of winning V, as the specific period.

  If the notification effect end timing is reached in step S609 (step S609; Yes), a setting for ending the notification effect is performed (step S610). In the process of step S610, a process of clearing the notification effect flag and turning it off may be performed. After performing the process of step S610, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  If the notification effect execution flag is off in step S605 (step S605; No), or if it is not the notification effect start timing (step S606; No), the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state A setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes an effect during the big hit according to the (step S611). As an example, in the process of step S611, a large winning opening opening designation command for normal open round big hit transmitted from the main board 11 (for example, transmission is set on the main board side when the big winning opening is opened). From the above, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S611, the big hit process is terminated. As a result, an effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is executed.

  Next, the rendering operation in the image display device will be described.

  A count value suggesting effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols (see FIG. 27). The count value suggestion effect is executed, for example, at a predetermined ratio after the reach is established. The count value suggestion effect may be common regardless of the effect mode, or the effect mode may be made different by changing the appearance character according to the effect mode.

  Note that the lottery result suggesting effect may be common regardless of the effect mode, or the appearance mode may be changed by changing the appearance character according to the effect mode.

  In the count value suggestion effect, for example, it is suggested that the probability variation limiter may be operated by displaying a character “limiter activation?” (See FIG. 28). When the number of big hits is 7, an effect control pattern for finally informing that the probability variation limiter is activated in the count value suggesting effect is set at a predetermined ratio. When the number of big hits is less than 7, An effect control pattern for finally informing that the probability change limiter does not operate in the value suggestion effect is set at a predetermined ratio, for example, an effect (for example, a battle effect) that insists that the probability change limiter may operate, An effect that informs the player whether or not the probability variation limiter is activated as a result of the effect after this effect (for example, the fact that the probability variation limiter is activated when the teammate character wins in the battle effect, For example, an effect that informs that the probability variation limiter will be activated when the ally character loses) It may be line.

  Further, the count value suggesting effect is also executed during the ending period as shown in FIG. Note that the count value suggestion effect may be executed only during either the variable display of the decorative symbol or the big hit gaming state.

  30 and 31 are timing charts for explaining the transition of the gaming state and the rendering operation in the image display device. Although not specifically mentioned below, the count value suggesting effect, the lottery result suggesting effect, and the like are appropriately executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in each effect mode.

  First, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is controlled during the low probability low base state, the CPU 103 on the main board 11 side after that is as shown in FIG. In addition, the high-accuracy and low-base state is controlled and counting by the high-accuracy and low-base counter is started. Specifically, each time the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” during the high accuracy low base state, the stored value (high accuracy low base count value) in the high accuracy low base counter is incremented by one and updated.

  On the other hand, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control positive CPU 120 is in the low base effect mode (low in this example) according to the number of times (the number of big hits) controlled during the high probability low base state. Base production modes 1-6) will be developed advantageously. Specifically, the effect mode may be developed at a timing at which the development of a bonus-successful symbol has failed after the bonus-unsatisfied symbol is stopped and displayed. As the performance mode develops, for example, the background changes in the variable display of decorative symbols, the characters appearing in the reach production change, etc., for example, the impression that it is easier to be controlled in the big hit gaming state It may be easier to give to the player, or an image of interest to the player may be displayed. In the low base effect mode, the player may be able to recognize that the present is the low base. Note that the low base effect mode 0 is the effect mode during the low-probability low-base state.

  Here, when the winning change lottery is won during the high accuracy low base state, on the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 controls to the low accuracy low base state as shown in FIG. The low base count value is initialized to “0”.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process, whereby the decorative display variable display in the low base effect mode 0 is executed. The effect control CPU 120 initializes the low base effect mode to the effect mode 0 at the start of variable display of decorative symbols.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the highly accurate low base count value is “7”, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 determines the specific period and the special game determined as the specific period Is set as a count initial value in the specific period counter.

  On the other hand, on the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 executes the production production in response to the number of jackpots being “7”. Specifically, in the banter production, after stopping the no-work-in-combination symbol that is a big hit combination, the production image that shows whether or not it will be developed into a hero-invention development symbol is displayed, and the development is done in the hero-incentive development symbol. In this way, the bonus symbol development symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect for notifying the player of the specific period determined above during the big hit gaming state. Specifically, in the notification effect, in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, an effect image is displayed asking whether or not to win a V prize in the croon. When the V prize is won, the number of executions of the special figure game (for example, 6 to 8 times) is notified as the specific period compared to the case where the V prize is not won, and when the V prize is not won, The number of executions of the special figure game (for example, 2 to 5 times), which is smaller than that in the case of winning V, is notified as the specific period.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state, on the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 initializes the high-accuracy low base counter and updates the count value to “0”, and sets the specific period flag to the on state and sets the specific period counter Start counting by. Then, the specific period is started by controlling to the low-probability base state. During the specific period, variable display or the like is executed in a special effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the present is a specific period).

  After that, when the big hit gaming state is controlled during the specific period, the CPU 103 controls to the high-accuracy base state and starts counting by the high-accuracy base counter as shown in FIG. Specifically, every time it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” during the high accuracy base state, the stored value (high accuracy base count value) in the high accuracy base counter is incremented by one and updated.

  On the other hand, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control positive CPU 120 is in the high base effect mode (high in this example) according to the number of times (the number of big hits) controlled during the high-accuracy and high base state. Base production modes 1-6) will be developed advantageously. Specifically, the effect mode may be developed at a timing at which the development of a bonus-successful symbol has failed after the bonus-unsatisfied symbol is stopped and displayed. As the performance mode develops, for example, the background changes in the variable display of decorative symbols, the characters appearing in the reach production change, etc., for example, the impression that it is easier to be controlled in the big hit gaming state It may be easier to give to the player, or an image of interest to the player may be displayed. In the high base effect mode, the player may be able to recognize that the present is the high base. Various effects such as reach effects executed in the high base effect mode may be different from those in the low base effect mode. In the low-accuracy and high-base state, the low-base effect mode 0 is the effect mode.

  Here, when winning a lottery in the high-precision high-base state, the high-accuracy flag is cleared by turning it off to control the low-precision high-base state, and the high-accuracy base counter is initialized. And the count value is set to “0”. In this case, the effect mode is also the high base effect mode 0.

  On the other hand, when the high-precision base count value is “7” when the high-precision base lot value is lost during the high-accuracy base state, as shown in FIG. The high base counter is initialized to set the count value to “0” and is controlled to the low probability low base state. In this case, the effect mode is also the low base effect mode 0.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  When controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” when controlled to the low probability low base state, after that, the transition control to the high probability low base state is performed. At the same time, counting by the high accuracy low base counter is started. The high accuracy low base counter counts the number of times of control in the big hit gaming state after transition to the high accuracy low base state. The stored value (high accuracy low base count value) in the high accuracy low base state counter is incremented by 1 every time it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” after shifting to the high accuracy low base state. Updated. The high-accuracy / low-base count value is initialized and updated to the counter initial value “0” when the predetermined upper limit value “7” is reached or when the probability variation falling lottery is won.

  After the transition control to the high accuracy low base state, before the high accuracy low base count value reaches “7”, the high accuracy low base count value is initialized to “0” when winning the probability variation drop lottery. At the same time, the transition control to the low probability low base state is performed. On the other hand, after the transition control to the high accuracy low base state, the high accuracy low base count value reaches the upper limit “7” without winning the probability variation falling lottery (when the probability variation limiter is activated). In the specific period after the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, after the end of the high probability low base state (in this embodiment, the period during which the special game is executed 2 to 8 times), the transition to the low probability middle base gaming state Be controlled.

  When control is made to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” while controlling to the low-probable base state, after that, the transition control to the high-precision high base state is made. At the same time, counting by the highly accurate base counter is started. After the transition control to the high-accuracy base state, if the winning lottery is selected before the high-accuracy base count value reaches “7”, the high-accuracy base count value is reset to “0”. When the high-accuracy state is terminated, the high-base state is continued, so that the transition control to the low-accuracy-high base state is performed. On the other hand, after the transition control to the high-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the probability variation drop lottery (when the probability variation limiter is activated). After the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, after the end of the high probability high base state, the transition control to the low probability low base state is performed.

  As described above, when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled, if the winning lottery is won without the high-accuracy low base count value reaching the upper limit “7”, the low-accuracy low-base state is entered. Thus, if the highly accurate low base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the falling lottery (if the probability variation limiter is activated), there is a possibility of shifting to the highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, when the high-accuracy base state is controlled, if the winning lottery is won without the high-accuracy base count value reaching the upper limit “7”, the high-accuracy state ends. When the high-accuracy base count value is reset to “0” and the high base state is continued, the transition control to the low-accuracy base state is performed. On the other hand, if the high-accuracy base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” without winning the falling lottery (if the probability variation limiter is activated), the low-accuracy-low base state is entered. For this reason, when the player is controlled to the high-accuracy low base state, the high-accuracy base count value reaches the upper limit “7” without winning the falling lottery (the probability variation limiter is activated). On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to a highly accurate and low base state, it is expected that the lottery will be won without reaching the upper limit. In this way, the target of the player's expectation varies depending on whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, so the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  When the high accuracy low base count value reaches the upper limit value “7” and the probability variation limiter is activated without winning the falling lottery while being controlled to the high accuracy low base state, a special figure that becomes a specific period A notification effect for notifying the number of game executions (2 to 8 times in this embodiment) is executed. In the notification effect, for example, an effect image may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 asking whether or not to win a V prize in the croon. When the V prize is won, the number of executions (for example, 6 to 8 times) of the special figure game is notified as a specific period compared to the case where the V prize is not won, and when the V prize is not won. May be notified of the number of executions (for example, 2 to 5 times) of the special figure game, which is smaller than that in the case of winning V, as the specific period.

  Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the notification effect which notifies which specific period was decided among a plurality of kinds of specific periods (period until the special figure game is executed twice to eight times). Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in relation to the notification effect, by asking whether or not to develop the notification effect during variable display of the decorative pattern when the probability variation limiter is operated when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled. The roaring effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a notification effect is executed. In the banter production, after the stop-and-display of the no-effects-defeated symbol (ordinary decorative design), which is a jackpot combination, an effect image indicating whether or not to develop into the hero-development-development design is displayed. What is necessary is just to derive and display as a final stop symbol the symbol for developing a bonus that is a combination of jackpots.

  In this way, by giving the player a sense of expectation for developing into a notification effect by performing a beating effect that suggests the possibility of developing into a notification effect by asking whether or not to develop into a notification effect. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when controlled to a highly accurate and low base state, the decorative pattern can be changed according to the low accuracy and high base count value. The production mode in display is developed into an advantageous production mode. When winning the falling lottery, the production mode may be initialized. The development timing of the effect mode may be, for example, a predetermined timing during variable display of a decorative symbol, or may be a derivation timing of a confirmed decorative symbol. Specifically, the effect mode may be developed at a timing at which the development of a bonus-successful symbol has failed after the bonus-unsatisfied symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the initialization timing of the production mode when winning the falling lottery is earlier than the development timing of the production mode when not winning the falling lottery, for example, at the start of variable display of decorative symbols or decoration Any timing that is earlier than the predetermined timing during variable display of symbols may be used.

  Thereby, since the player's expectation for the development of the production mode can be maintained, the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a falling lottery result suggesting effect that suggests a falling lottery result is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. It may be determined whether or not the falling lottery result suggesting effect is executed in response to the variable display pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. For example, if the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”), the falling lottery result suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate than when the value is less than the threshold. The variable display pattern to be determined may be determined.

  Thereby, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern for executing the falling lottery result suggesting effect is determined depending on whether the highly accurate low base count value or the highly accurate high base count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”). Therefore, the fall from the high-accuracy state to the low-accuracy state can be appropriately beaten as the game progresses. Whether or not the falling lottery result suggesting effect is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variable display pattern determined on the side of the main board 11. Specifically, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a variable display pattern designation command for designating a reach variable display pattern, a big hit variable display pattern, etc., it depends on the big hit count value, etc. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the falling lottery result suggesting effect is executed.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a count value suggestion effect that suggests a jackpot count value or the like is executed during variable display of decorative symbols or during a jackpot gaming state (during the ending period). It is only necessary to determine whether or not the count value suggesting effect is executed in response to the variable display pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. For example, when the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”), the count value suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is less than the threshold. The variable display pattern may be determined.

  Thereby, the determination ratio of the variable display pattern for executing the count value suggesting effect is determined depending on whether the highly accurate low base count value or the highly accurate base count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, “5”). Since it can be made different, the fall from the high-accuracy state to the low-accuracy state can be appropriately made as the game progresses. Whether or not the count value suggestion effect is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variable display pattern determined on the main board 11 side. Specifically, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a variable display pattern designation command for designating a reach variable display pattern, a big hit variable display pattern, etc., it depends on the big hit count value, etc. Thus, the presence / absence of execution of the count value suggestion may be determined.

  In this embodiment, based on the fact that a predetermined start condition has been established by the above configuration (for example, a game medium has entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, etc., and a winning has occurred). Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol, for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the decorative symbol, etc.) for variably displaying each of the identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the decorative symbol, etc.) When a specific display result (for example, a big-hit symbol, a big-hit combination finalized symbol, etc.) is derived and displayed as the display result on the symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the user.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines in advance whether the display result is derived and displayed before the display result is derived and displayed based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, in step S245). CPU 103 that executes the process) and a high probability state (the probability that the pre-determining means decides to control to the specific game state is higher than the low probability state (for example, the low probability state) after the end of the specific game state ( For example, a high-probability state control unit (such as the CPU 103 that executes the processes of step S375, step S380, and step S382) that controls to a probable state, etc. High probability state counting means (for example, steps S375, S380, S250, S) CPU 103 that executes 51 processing), a falling lottery means that performs a falling lottery for determining whether or not to fall into the low probability state in the high probability state (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing in step S240), When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count unit reaches a predetermined number, the high probability state control unit prohibits the control to the high probability state and sets the count number to the initial count value. If the high probability state prohibition means to be set (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S376, S378, S383, and S384) and the falling lottery by the falling lottery means are won, the fall winning control that controls the low probability state is performed. Low-low probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S242); Variable display pattern selection means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S266) for selecting a variable display pattern for variable display of the identification information, and the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means. In response, variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the process of step S112, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S172, etc.) and a predetermined high base shift When the condition is satisfied, a base state control unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S380) that controls to a high base state where the start condition is more easily satisfied than the normal base state is provided.

  Then, the variable display pattern selection means selects the variable display pattern at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number (for example, see FIGS. 12, 14, 16, and 18), and The high probability state counting means resets the count number to the count initial value when the winning lottery is won before the count reaches the predetermined number (for example, the CPU 103 performing the process of step S270). The base state control means, when not controlled to the high base state, is determined to control to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means, but controls to the high probability state after the end of the specific gaming state. Is prohibited by the high-probability state prohibiting means, and within the specific period after the specific gaming state, The fact that it is determined to control to a specific gaming state is set to the high base transition condition after the end of the specific gaming state determined to be controlled (for example, the process of step S380), and the base When the state control means wins the falling lottery while being controlled to the high base state, the state control means continues to control the high base state at a predetermined rate (in this embodiment, “100%”). And when the pre-determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state when the high base state is controlled and the count reaches the predetermined number, the specific gaming state ends. Later, the control in the high base state is continued at a rate lower than the predetermined rate (“0%” in this embodiment) (for example, steps S382 and S384). It executes processing like becomes CPU103, etc.).

  Depending on the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times, a different selection ratio (as in this embodiment, even if a highly accurate low base count value or a highly accurate high base count value is used as it is, When the variable display pattern is selected at a different selection ratio according to the difference), the difference is not less than a predetermined difference (upper limit number of times 7−count value 4 times = 3 times) as in this embodiment. And the case where the variable display pattern is selected at different selection ratios when the difference is less than the predetermined difference (upper limit number of times 7 times−count value 4 times = 3 times). Selecting the variable display pattern with a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number of times varies the selection ratio of the variable display pattern according to a difference grouped into two or more types. including. By selecting the variable display pattern at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number of times, it becomes easier to select an appropriate variable display pattern according to the difference, and the fun of the game is improved. . In addition, the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) can be estimated by the selection ratio of the variable display pattern (for example, in a predetermined variable display pattern) Therefore, it is possible to guess that the difference is small, and the interest of the player can be improved by making the player pay attention to the difference.

  In addition, the high probability state counting means, as in the above-described embodiment, uses a specific gaming state that becomes a high probability state from a state other than the high probability state (here, the low probability state; the same applies hereinafter) as the first time. By counting the number of times that the variable display result becomes the specific display result in the state and controlled to the specific gaming state, the number of times of control to the high probability state may be counted from the initial count value. The number of times controlled to the probability state may be directly counted (in this case, for example, the count value may be updated every time step S375 or S382 is executed). The “number of times to control to the high probability state” counted by the high probability state counting means is scheduled to be controlled to the high probability state after the specific gaming state by being controlled to the specific gaming state as in the above embodiment. You can count this as one time. That is, among the “number of times of control to the high probability state” counted by the high probability state counting means, the time when the predetermined number of times is reached is originally controlled to the high probability state, but by the high probability state prohibiting means. The number of times that control to the high probability state is prohibited may be included, and such time is also included in one of the “number of times of control to the high probability state”. When directly counting the number of times the high probability state is controlled by the high probability state counting means, for example, in the above embodiment, the high probability state after the specific gaming state that changes from the state other than the high probability state to the high probability state is the first time. Assuming that the number of times of control to the high probability state is counted, and the count number counted by the high probability state counting means reaches a predetermined number (6 times) when the count number is 6 as the predetermined number of times When it is controlled to the specific gaming state at these six times, it may be prohibited to enter the high probability state thereafter. The number of counts may be reset to the initial value at an appropriate timing, such as when the count reaches six times, or when the number of counts is controlled to a specific gaming state at the sixth time. Similarly, the number of times that the specific gaming state after the specific gaming state that changes from the state other than the high probability state to the high probability state is controlled to the specific gaming state is counted as the first, and the number of times of counting is 6 times as the predetermined number of times. In this case, if the number of counts counted by the high probability state counting means reaches a predetermined number (six times), and when the game state is controlled to a specific gaming state after reaching six times, the high probability state thereafter It may be prohibited to become. The number of counts may be reset to the initial value at an appropriate timing, such as when the count reaches six times, or when the number of counts is controlled to a specific gaming state at the sixth time. “When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count means reaches a predetermined number (six times), the high probability state control means prohibits the control to the high probability state and the count number "Sets to the initial count value" includes this. Of course, the predetermined number of times is not limited to six times or seven times, and may be any appropriate number. Further, the predetermined number of times may be selected from a plurality of types at an appropriate timing, for example, during a jackpot gaming state in which a state other than the high probability state is shifted to the high probability state. Thus, the predetermined number of times may be variable.

  In this embodiment, particularly in the case of the above-described configuration, when the high base state is not controlled, the high base state can be entered when the count reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, it is easier to maintain the high base state if the winning lottery is won. For this reason, if the player is not controlled to the high base state, the player can expect the number of counts to reach a predetermined number, while if the player is controlled to the high base state, I expect to win. In this way, the player's expectation object varies depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the high base state, so that the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a count value suggesting effect or the like) that suggests the number of counts (for example, a count number suggesting effect in step S175 or step S176). The variable display pattern that can be selected by the variable display pattern selection means includes a specific variable display pattern (for example, the specific effect execution means that can execute the specific effect). PA2-5, PA2-6, PA3-5, PA3-6, etc.), and the variable display pattern selection means includes a case where the difference between the count number and the predetermined number is a first number and the first number. Of the second number of times less than the number of times 1, the second number of times can be specified more than the first number of times. Easily select the display pattern (e.g., FIG. 12, 14, 16, and 18 refer to) have become so.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it can be suitably suggested that the number of counts is approaching a predetermined number, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) may be estimated by the execution frequency of the specific effect (for example, the execution frequency of the specific effect is high). In this case, it can be estimated that the difference is small), and the interest of the game can be improved by making the player pay attention to the difference.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has reached the predetermined number without winning the falling lottery when not controlled to the high base state. A specific period determining means for determining the specific period as one of a plurality of types (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S253), and the transition to the low probability state after the count reaches the upper limit. In the meantime, notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect that notifies the specific period determined by the specific period determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S609) is provided. . According to such a configuration, since the player can be focused on the notification effect informing which specific period of the plurality of types of specific periods is determined, the interest of the game is improved. Note that the notification effect is, for example, a jackpot game during the start of a big hit game state or during the execution of a round in the big hit game state, until the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit game state. It may be executed in a period from the end of the last round in the state to the start of the next variable display game.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has reached the predetermined number without winning the falling lottery when not controlled to the high base state. In this case, in the variable display of the identification information, the development suggestion effect execution means (for example, the processing of step S172 for executing the process of step S172) that executes the development suggestion effect (for example, the roaring effect) that suggests the possibility of developing into the notification effect. CPU 120 etc.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for developing to the notification effect by executing the development suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of developing to the notification effect. improves.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 develops the presentation mode in the variable display of the identification information according to the number of counts, and when the winning lottery is won, When the effect mode control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S534) that controls to initialize the effect mode is provided, and the effect mode control means wins the falling lottery, the falling lottery The production mode is initialized at a timing earlier than the development timing of the production mode in the case where the player has not won. According to such a configuration, the player's expectation for the development of the production mode can be maintained, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of control periods with different periods (in the above embodiment, the ending period is set to be different depending on the configuration). Control period selection means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S293), and the control period selection means is configured to respond to a difference between the count number and the predetermined number. The control period is selected at a different selection ratio. With this configuration, in the present embodiment, an appropriate control period is easily selected according to the difference, and the fun of the game is improved. In particular, by extending the control period, appropriate effects such as the count value suggestion effect can be executed. As in the above-described embodiment, if the variable display time (special game execution time) is short in the high base state, it is difficult to execute an appropriate effect such as a count value suggesting effect during the execution of the special game. Thus, by ensuring the performance execution time in the control period, it is possible to execute an appropriate performance such as a count value suggesting effect. And by changing the selection ratio of the control period for executing an appropriate effect such as a count value suggesting effect according to the difference, an appropriate control period can be selected according to the progress of the game, and the effect can be appropriately performed. It is executed and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that selecting the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times means that, as in this embodiment, the difference is a predetermined difference (upper limit number of times 7−count value). (4 times = 3 times) or more and cases where the control period is selected at different selection ratios depending on whether the difference is less than the predetermined difference (upper number of times 7 times−count value 4 times = 3 times). . Selecting the control period with a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number of times includes varying the control period selection ratio according to a difference grouped into two or more types. . By selecting the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number, it becomes easier to select an appropriate control period according to the difference, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) may be estimated in the control period (for example, when a certain control period is selected) It can be estimated that the difference is small), and the interest of the game can be improved by noting the player to the difference.

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a specific effect execution means (for example, count in step S176) that executes a specific effect (for example, a count number suggestion effect) suggesting the number of counts. And the control period selecting means includes a case where the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times is the first number of times and the first number of times (for example, Among the cases of the second number of times (for example, 0 to 2 times) less than 3 to 7 times, the specific effect executing means is more likely to be the case of the second number of times than the case of the first number of times. However, it is easy to select a period in which the specific effect can be executed as the control period (see, for example, FIG. 20). According to such a configuration, for example, it can be suitably suggested that the number of counts is approaching a predetermined number, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) may be estimated based on whether or not a specific effect is executed (for example, a specific effect is executed). In this case, it can be estimated that the difference is small), and the interest of the game can be improved by making the player pay attention to the difference.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible about said embodiment. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Hereinafter, the modification of the said embodiment is illustrated. At least a part of the configuration of each modification described below can be appropriately combined with at least a part of the configuration of another modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, on the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in a specific period after the probability variation limiter is activated during the high and low base state, the big hit gaming state In the above description, it is assumed that the high-accuracy base state is controlled. However, the high base state may be controlled in the big hit gaming state when the probability variation limiter is activated during the high probability low base state. In this case, for example, in the process of FIG. 21, a specific period flag or the like is not provided, steps S372, S379, S380, S377, etc. are omitted, and a low-accuracy base process is performed in step S378.

  As described above, when the base state control means is not controlled to the high base state, it is determined by the pre-decision means to control to the specific gaming state. The fact that control is prohibited by the high probability state prohibiting means may be controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific gaming state as the high base transition condition.

  According to such a configuration, when the high base state is not controlled, the high base state can be entered when the number of counts reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, it is easier to maintain the high base state if the winning lottery is won. For this reason, if the player is not controlled to the high base state, the player can expect the number of counts to reach a predetermined number, while if the player is controlled to the high base state, I expect to win. In this way, the player's expectation object varies depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the high base state, so that the game can be reduced and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 2)
Further, when the number of big hits is a specific value (for example, the predetermined number of times minus 1 = “6” or the like), a predetermined effect that is not executed when the number is other than the specific value may be executed. By suggesting that the number of big hits has reached a specific value (for example, “6”), it is suggested that the probability variation limiter is activated, and the interest of the game may be improved. In this case, for example, a variation pattern for a predetermined effect is prepared, and when the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy base count value becomes “6”, variable display or the like is executed using this variation pattern. Then, the predetermined effect may be executed.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, in the specific period after the probability variation limiter is activated during the high and low base state, the specific game state is controlled on the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit game state. In the above description, it is assumed that the high-accuracy base state is controlled. However, when the probability variation limiter is activated during the high accuracy low base state, it is determined whether or not to control the high accuracy high base state. Based on the determination result, the high accuracy high limit What is necessary is just to control to a base state. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the said embodiment can be acquired.

  Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of step S110 in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 32, when it is determined that the high-accuracy base count value has reached “7” (step S252; No), the specific period In place of the above determination, it is determined whether or not to control to the high-accuracy base state (step S1253). When controlling to the high-accuracy base state (step S1254; Yes), the transition to the high-accuracy base state What is necessary is just to set a flag to an ON state (step S1255). The determination as to whether or not to control to the highly accurate base state may be performed using a random number value and a table so that a predetermined determination ratio is obtained.

  Then, in the big hit end process of step S117 in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy base state transition flag is on (step S1372), and the high-accuracy base state transition flag is set. If it is on (step S1372; Yes), after clearing the high-accuracy base state transition flag and turning it off (step S1379), the high-accuracy base state may be controlled (step S380). For example, the high probability medium flag and the high base medium flag are turned on. In step S380, the high-accuracy base count value is updated from “0” to “1”. In this case, in the special symbol stop process in step S113 in FIG. 3, the processes in steps S299 to S302 in FIG. 19 may be skipped. If the high-accuracy / low-base count value is “7” (step S374; Yes), the start of the low-accuracy / low-base state is set following the processing of step S376 (step S1381). At this time, for example, the high-probability medium flag and the high base medium flag are kept off. If the high / low base count value is not “7” (step S374; No), the high / low base state start setting is performed (step S375).

  Further, when it is determined to control to the high-accuracy base state, in the big hit mid-stage effect process of step S175 of FIG. May be executed. In this way, the player can be focused on the notification effect for notifying whether or not to shift to the high base state, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  As exemplified above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the high base state, and the count number reaches the predetermined number without winning the falling lottery, the specific gaming state After the end of the, comprises a transition determination means for determining whether to shift to the high base state, and further, from the time when the count number reaches the predetermined number of times until the transition to the low probability state, By providing notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying the determination result by the transition determination means, the gameability is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening, and based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening. The explanation has been given on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a special special symbol is used regardless of whether the game ball has entered (for example, passed) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be executed.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, the count value suggesting effect is executed during the ending period of the big hit gaming state, but may be executed, for example, in a fanfare effect (see FIG. 34A). In this case, it may be determined whether or not the fanfare effect period is set to a period during which the count value suggestion effect is executed. The count value suggesting effect may be executed, for example, in an intermediate effect between round games (see FIG. 34B). The count value suggesting effect may be executed so as to overlap with the round game in time. In this case, it suffices to determine whether or not the period of the intermediate effect is to be a period in which the count value suggesting effect is executed.

(Modification 6)
In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode is initialized when a falling lottery is won. For example, the effect mode may be returned to a predetermined number. For example, instead of the low base effect mode 5 and the low base effect mode 0, the low base effect mode 3 or the like may be used after the winning of the fall. This diversifies the production and improves the fun of the game.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the high base state, the high base state is always maintained, and when the probability variation limiter is operated in the high base state, the high base state is not always controlled (low base state). However, when the winning lottery is won in the high base state, the high base state may not be entered. Further, when the probability variation limiter is operated in the high base state, the high base state may be entered. However, if the probability that the high base is maintained when the probability variation limiter is activated in the high base state is higher than the proportion that the high base is maintained when the probability variation limiter is activated in the high base state. Good.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, the lottery result suggesting effect and the count value suggesting effect are executed only in the highly probable state. However, when the probable state is a so-called latent state, it is difficult for the player to recognize the probable state. For example, the lottery result suggesting effect and the count value suggesting effect may be executed even in a low probability state. The determination of whether or not to execute the lottery result suggesting effect and the count value suggesting effect may be determined on the effect control board 12 side. The lottery result notified by the lottery result suggesting effect may be designated on the effect control board 12 side by a variable display pattern or the like.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, the special performance mode is prepared in the middle base state, but when the middle base state is close to the low base state, the low base performance mode is applied in the middle base state. May be. Further, when the middle base state is a state close to the high base state, the high base effect mode may be applied when the middle base state is set. In the middle base state, the variable display pattern is determined at the same rate as in the low base state, but may be the same as in the high base state. That is, the time reduction control may be added in the middle base state. Further, a variable display pattern determination table or the like may be prepared for the middle base state, and the variable display pattern may be determined for the middle base state.

(Modification 10)
There may be multiple types of jackpot gaming states and jackpot symbols. For example, there may be a jackpot gaming state or a jackpot symbol that does not change to a probable change state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, there may be a big hit game state having a lower advantage than the big hit game state because the number of round games is small or the opening time of the big prize opening is short.

(Modification 11)
In addition, a predetermined variable display pattern is prepared as a variable display pattern that can be selected by the variable display pattern selection means, and the variable display pattern selection means can perform a predetermined number of variable displays after the specific gaming state (or after the specific gaming state). The predetermined variable display pattern may be selectable by referring to a table including the predetermined variable display pattern, etc. (only in a predetermined number of variable displays). When the predetermined variable display pattern is selected in the predetermined number of variable displays after the specific gaming state (or only in the predetermined number of variable displays after the specific gaming state), the predetermined effect mode corresponding to this is selected. You may make it perform production. The entertainment of the game can be improved by making it possible to shift to a predetermined production mode.

(Modification 12)
Further, the selection ratio of the variable display pattern for executing the reach effect may be varied according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number. This can be realized by a table selection ratio or the like. For example, in FIG. 18, various tables are configured such that the selection ratio of the variable display pattern in which the reach effect is executed is larger in the table when the count value is large. As a result, the difference between the number of counts and the predetermined number of times (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) may be estimated by the execution frequency of the reach effect (for example, the execution frequency of the reach effect is If it is high, it can be estimated that the difference is small), and the interest of the game can be improved by making the player pay attention to the difference.

(Modification 12)
Further, the selection ratio of the reach effect mode (for example, the selection ratio of the normal reach variable display pattern and the super reach variable display pattern) may be made different according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number. Good. This can be realized by a table selection ratio or the like. For example, in FIG. 18, various tables are configured so that the selection ratio of the variable display pattern in which super reach is performed is larger in the table when the count value is large. As a result, the difference between the count and the predetermined number (that is, the remaining period until the high probability state ends) may be estimated depending on the type of reach effect that is likely to be executed (for example, If it is likely to become super reach, it can be estimated that the difference is small), and the interest of the game can be improved by making the player pay attention to the difference.

(Modification 13)
As the opening mode of the big prize opening, the normal opening round (see the above embodiment) with an opening upper limit period of 29 seconds and the opening upper limit period is shorter than the normal opening round (for example, 0.5 seconds), etc. A short-term open round that is less advantageous to the player than the round may be prepared. Then, depending on the jackpot type, for example, a plurality of jackpot types of “hit” may be prepared, and whether to perform the normal open round or the short-term open round in the big hit game state may be divided.

  For example, as a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, a normal open big hit state (a big hit gaming state in which a normal open round of 15R is performed) or a short open big hit state (a short open round of 2R) (A big hit game state in which the game is performed) may be prepared, and a special open big hit state may be prepared. In the special open big hit state, as the first round game (the first round), after changing the big prize opening to the open state and the closed state in the same open mode as the short-term open round, it is normally open for the remaining period As with the round, the grand prize opening is continuously changed to the open state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35, when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit B”, the first round is executed with the number of big winning opening being “1”. Sometimes, when 0.1 second elapses after the grand prize opening is first opened, the special prize opening is closed. Thus, when 0.1 second elapses after closing the big prize opening, the big prize opening is opened. When 0.1 second elapses after the grand prize opening is opened again, the special prize opening is closed. Furthermore, when 0.1 second elapses after closing the big prize opening again, the big prize opening is made open. Thereafter, when a predetermined period (29.1 seconds after the third prize opening is opened for the third time, that is, 29.5 seconds after the first prize opening is opened) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) When the game ball of () enters the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the round game as the first round may be ended.

  If the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the big winning opening is opened for 0.1 seconds as the first round. After the round game is executed, it is only necessary to execute a round game in which the grand prize opening is closed for 0.1 seconds and then the grand prize opening is opened for 0.1 seconds as the second round.

  In this way, in the special open big hit state, the variable prize winning operation for changing the big prize opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player over the second period (for example, 0.1 second) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is performed. After having been performed twice, by continuously changing the big prize mouth to the first state (open state), after making it appear as a short-term open big hit state, the big prize mouth is opened in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. It can be in an open state. A jackpot that is in a special open jackpot state is also called a "spoof jackpot".

  When the special open big hit state is provided, while the first round in the normal open big hit state performs the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit, the variable winning action is performed twice in the first round in the special open big hit state. In a predetermined period or a short-term open big hit state, a directing operation of reach production that becomes super reach may be executed.

  In this case, the big hit effect processing in step S175 may include processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36 (of course, the flow of the above embodiment may be combined so that the notification effect or the like can be executed). . The flow shown in FIG. 36 is started when the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is not received in the jackpot effect processing (step S601; No). In this modified example, even if the confirmed special symbol is derived, the variable display of the decorative symbol can be continued (for example, an effect control pattern having an execution time longer than the execution time of the special symbol game is selected). .)

  In the flow shown in FIG. 36, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the short-term open big hit state is controlled (step S1604). The production control CPU 120 determines whether the normal open big hit state, the short-term open big hit state, or the special open big hit state based on the hit start designation command or the big prize opening opening designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It only needs to be identified.

  When the short-term open big hit state is controlled in step S1404 (step S1604; Yes), settings for executing a variable effect display of a decorative symbol and a reach effect for super reach are performed (step S1605). As an example, in the process of step S1605, a display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and a sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And transmitting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., to execute a reach effect that is a variable display of a decorative design and a super reach. After executing the process of step S1605, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1604 that the short-term open big hit state is not controlled (step S1604; No), it is determined whether or not the special open big hit state is controlled (step S1606). When the special open big hit state is controlled (step S606; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds, which is the number of round games executed in the special open big hit state, is “1” (step S1607). . The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to specify the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11 when the special winning opening is released.

  When the number of rounds is “1” in step S1607 (step S607; Yes), the decorative design is variably displayed and the reach effect that becomes super reach is executed to stop and display the confirmed decorative design, and then the big hit Settings are made to execute an effect operation that is an effect (step S1608). As an example, in the process of step S1608, a display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and a sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And the like, by transmitting a decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., after executing the variable effect display of the decorative symbol and the reach effect that becomes the super reach and stopping the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination Then, an effect operation that is an effect during the big hit is executed. After performing the process of step S1608, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1606 that the special open big hit state is not controlled (step S1606; No), or if it is determined in step S1607 that the number of rounds is other than “1” (step S1607; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit according to the number of rounds (step S1609). As an example, in the process of step S609, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S609, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect operation in the image display device 5 when a fake big hit is provided.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing” and is determined to be a variation pattern with a super reach reach effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), after the super reach reach effect is executed, At the timing when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. In this way, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the special effect including the variable display of the decorative pattern and the reach effect of the super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. The

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit A”, in the case of a normal open big hit state, as shown in FIG. At the timing when the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit A” and the control is set to the normally open big hit state, the decoration is displayed before the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. Special effects including variable symbol display and super reach reach effects are executed.

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, when reaching the short-term open big hit state, as shown in FIG. In the middle of the process, the big winning symbol with the symbol number “1” or “5” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the big winning opening for the second period (for example, 0.1 second). A round game that changes to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed twice. After that, the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” and controlled to the short-term open big hit state, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. When changing to the first state (open state) in the second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the special winning ball device 7 in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, including the variable display of decorative symbols and the reach effect of super reach Special effects are executed.

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit B”, in the case of a special open big hit state, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), while the reach effect of super reach is being executed, The jackpot symbol with the symbol number “3” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state (open) that is advantageous to the player for a second period (for example, 0.1 second). The variable prize-winning operation for changing to (status) is performed twice. After that, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In this way, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit B” and the special open big hit state is controlled, the special special winning ball is displayed after the confirmed special symbol is stopped. When the device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) in the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening in the device 7, special effects including variable display of decorative symbols and reach effect of super reach are executed. The

  As described above, the special effect such as the super-reaching reach effect is executed only during the special symbol variable display, and after the special symbol variable display is finished, the first effect is displayed in the short-term open big hit state or the special open big hit state. And a case where it is executed when the special winning opening is changed to the open state in a second change mode which is more disadvantageous to the player than the change mode. This makes it difficult to grasp whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol that triggers the short-term open big hit state or the special open big hit state has been derived and displayed. Can be improved.

  In this case, for example, based on the setting of the determined value in the variation pattern determination table used to determine the variation pattern, the reach effect of super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the ratio that is controlled to the normal open big hit state is changed in the second change mode, the super reach reach effect is executed, and the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, it may be set to be higher than the ratio controlled to the special open big hit state. Therefore, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is higher than when the reach effect of super reach is executed when the special winning opening changes in the second change mode. In proportion, the game ball changes to the first state (open state) in a first change mode in which the game ball can easily pass through the winning prize opening. As a result, when the reach reach effect of the super reach is executed before the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal open big hit state advantageous to the player over the short-term open big hit state is achieved. The player's expectation can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a first state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player, and a second state (for example, an open state by the second change mode) that is more advantageous than the first state, Special winning means (for example, special variable winning ball apparatus 7) that can be changed to any one of a third state (for example, an open state according to the first change mode) more advantageous than the second state, and identification information When a first specific display result of a plurality of types of specific display results is derived and displayed as a display result, the special winning means is changed to the third state in the specific gaming state, and a special display result (for example, “ The display result corresponding to “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, for example, when a different display result is displayed, the special gaming state (the special display result is derived and displayed in a variable display) The special winning means is changed to the second state in the state controlled in the case where the game is controlled and is less advantageous than the specific gaming state), and the second specific display among the plural types of specific display results. When the result is derived and displayed, special winning control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 35) that controls to change the special winning means once to the second state and then to the third state in the specific gaming state. CPU 103 for controlling the change of the special prize opening), whether the display result of the identification information is the specific display result, whether the special display result is used, and a plurality of the predetermined display results. A pre-determining unit that determines which of the types is determined before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and a case where the pre-determining unit determines not to be the specific display result; When it is determined that the result is one specific display result, a special effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach, etc.) is executed before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed by the variable display control means, and the second specific display result is displayed. When the display result is determined and when the special display result is determined, the special effect is performed when the special winning means is changed to the first state in the second specific mode. You may comprise so that an effect execution means may be provided. In such a configuration, it is difficult to grasp whether or not the second specific display result or the special specific display result is derived and displayed, so that the player can be focused on the game state and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

(Modification 14)
In the above embodiment, one variable display pattern command is transmitted when variable display is started to notify the effect control microcomputer of a variable display pattern indicating a variable display time, a type of reach effect, and the like. Although an example is shown, a variable display pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of two commands. In the case of the game control microcomputer, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and the production control microcomputer selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 15)
Further, the high-accuracy low base count value and the high-accuracy base count value may be updated at the start of the big hit gaming state, during the big hit gaming state, or at the end of the big hit gaming state. When updating at the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, the CPU 103 omits steps S248 to S254 in FIG. 6 and executes the processing in FIG. 38 in step S117. As shown in FIG. 38, after the ending period has elapsed (step S371; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether one of the high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy base count value is “1” or more ( Step S2301), when either is “1” or more (Step S2301; Yes), since the low-accuracy state is shifted to the high-accuracy state, the high-accuracy low base count value having a count value of “1” or more or The highly accurate base count value is increased by “1” (step S2302). If any of them is “0” (step S2301; No), the process of step S372 is performed. Further, after step S377, as in steps S253 and S254 of FIG. 6, the specific period is determined (step S2303), and the determined value is set in the specific period counter (step S2304). Other processes are the same as those in FIG.

  Note that step S2301 and step S2302 may be different processes. For example, before clearing the flag in the process of step S296 in FIG. 19, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state is identified based on the high probability middle flag, the high base middle flag, etc., and the flag according to the gaming state ( For example, it is set in the RAM 101). Thereby, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state is saved. In step S2301, the gaming state before the big hit gaming state is identified by a flag or the like according to the gaming state. The high-accuracy base count value may be increased by “1” if the specified gaming state is the high-accuracy base state, and the count value may not be updated in other cases.

  When updating the high-accuracy low base count value or the high-accuracy high base count value at the start of the big hit gaming state, during the big hit gaming state, or at the end of the big hit gaming state, the execution contents of the effect control process are also appropriately adjusted accordingly. Be changed. For example, in step S528 of FIG. 23, it may be determined whether or not the big hit count value is “6”. In step S534, it is not necessary to decrement the big hit count value by “1”. The big hit number notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the highly accurate low base count value or the highly accurate base count value is updated. In this case, the effect control board 12 may update the big hit count value when the big hit count notification command is transmitted.

(Modification 16)
The high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy base count value may be counted down from the initial values. Further, the high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy high base count value may remain “0” immediately after the transition from the low accuracy state to the high accuracy state. That is, the high-accuracy low base count value and the high-accuracy base count value may be “1” when the first “big hit” occurs after the transition from the low-accuracy state to the high-accuracy state. In this case, for example, the low base effect mode 0 and the high base effect mode 0 can be executed even when the high accuracy low base count value and the high accuracy high base count value are “0” in the high accuracy state.

(Modification 17)
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. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of displaying variable information, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. be able to.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 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

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Based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result. In a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
Predetermining means for deciding whether to control to a specific gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition before the display result is derived and displayed;
A high-probability state control means for controlling to a high-probability state having a higher probability of determining that the pre-determining means controls to the specific gaming state than the low-probability state after the end of the specific gaming state;
High probability state counting means for counting the number of times the high probability state control means controls to the high probability state from a count initial value;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether to fall into the low probability state in the high probability state;
When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count unit reaches a predetermined number, the high probability state control unit prohibits the control to the high probability state and sets the count number to the initial count value. High probability state prohibition means to set to,
When winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, the low probability state control means at the time of falling winning to control to the low probability state,
Control period selection means for selecting a control period for controlling to a specific gaming state from a plurality of types having different periods;
A base state control means for controlling to a high base state in which the start condition is more easily established than in a normal base state because a predetermined high base transition condition is established;
With
The control period selection means selects the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number of times,
The high-probability state counting means resets the count count to the count initial value when winning the falling lottery before the count count reaches the predetermined count,
When the base state control means is not controlled to the high base state, the pre-determining means determines to control the specific gaming state, but the base state control means may control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. When the control is performed as the high base transition condition, it is prohibited by the high probability state prohibiting means and is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means within a specific period after the specific gaming state. Control to the high base state after completion of the determined specific gaming state,
The base state control means is controlled to the high base state while continuing to control the high base state at a predetermined rate when the falling lottery is won while being controlled to the high base state. And when the number of counts reaches the predetermined number, a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the predetermining means to control the specific gaming state To continue the control in the high base state,
A gaming machine characterized by that. Based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result. In a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
Predetermining means for deciding whether to control to a specific gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition before the display result is derived and displayed;
A high-probability state control means for controlling to a high-probability state having a higher probability of determining that the pre-determining means controls to the specific gaming state than the low-probability state after the end of the specific gaming state;
High probability state counting means for counting the number of times the high probability state control means controls to the high probability state from a count initial value;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether to fall into the low probability state in the high probability state;
When the number of counts counted by the high probability state count unit reaches a predetermined number, the high probability state control unit prohibits the control to the high probability state and sets the count number to the initial count value. High probability state prohibition means to set to,
When winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, the low probability state control means at the time of falling winning to control to the low probability state,
Control period selection means for selecting a control period for controlling to a specific gaming state from a plurality of types having different periods;
A base state control means for controlling to a high base state in which the start condition is more easily established than in a normal base state because a predetermined high base transition condition is established;
With
The control period selection means selects the control period at a different selection ratio according to the difference between the count number and the predetermined number of times,
The high-probability state counting means resets the count count to the count initial value when winning the falling lottery before the count count reaches the predetermined count,
When the base state control means is not controlled to the high base state, the pre-determining means determines to control the specific gaming state, but the base state control means may control to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. Forbidden by the high probability state prohibiting means, as the high base transition condition, to control the high base state after the end of the specific gaming state,
The base state control means is controlled to the high base state while continuing to control the high base state at a predetermined rate when the falling lottery is won while being controlled to the high base state. And when the number of counts reaches the predetermined number, a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio after the end of the specific gaming state is determined by the predetermining means to control the specific gaming state To continue the control in the high base state,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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