JP2014100238A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a specific performance suggestive image is not stopped in a predetermined position in a special ready-to-win performance, the special ready-to-win performance is executed again at a predetermined rate. A ratio of derivation of a display result, where a game results in a specific game differs between when the specific performance suggestive image is stopped in the predetermined position in the first special ready-to-win performance and when the specific performance suggestive image is stopped in the predetermined position in the second special ready-to-win performance.

Description

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

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

  In addition, a technique for displaying an effect suggestion image that suggests execution of an advanced effect together with a plurality of final stop symbol candidates during reach has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). That is, according to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the development effect is executed when the effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed.

JP 2011-234755 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 lacks interest because the player's sense of expectation is reduced when the effect suggestion image is not stopped and displayed.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
A plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed, and a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the game result becomes a specific gaming result (for example, a big hit symbol, a big hit combination, etc.) Etc., and after the display mode of the identification information has reached the reach mode, a specific performance suggestion image (for example, the character design “children”, etc.) suggesting the execution of the specific performance (for example, super reach α in FIG. 22). ) Are variably displayed, and special reach effects executing means (for example, a fluctuation pattern “PA2-22” for executing special reach effects (for example, FIG. 24D to FIG. 24F)) are displayed. ”, A process realized by determining a variation pattern“ PB1-22 ”or the like) and the specific effect suggestion image in a predetermined position (for example, in the special reach effect) When the stop effect is displayed on the active line, specific effect execution means (for example, the variation pattern “PA2-22”, the variation pattern “PB1-22”, etc.) for determining the display result by executing the specific effect is determined. And the special reach effect executing means, when the specific effect suggestion image is not stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, the predetermined reach (change of one special reach effect). The special reach effect is executed again (for example, the change pattern “PA2-23”, the change pattern “PB1-23”, etc.) at the pattern and the special reach effect twice in proportion to the determination rate of the change pattern. And the specific effect executing means, when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the first special reach effect (for example, For example, when the variation pattern “PA2-22”, the variation pattern “PB1-22”, etc. are determined) and when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the special reach effect again (for example, When the variation pattern “PA2-23”, the variation pattern “PB1-23”, etc. are determined), the ratio (for example, the big hit expectation degree) from which the display result that the game result becomes the specific game result is derived is different. As described above, the specific effect is executed to derive a display result.
According to such a configuration, if the specific effect suggestion image is not stopped and displayed at the predetermined position after the first variable display, the specific effect suggestion image may be variably displayed again. Sustained feeling and improved entertainment. Furthermore, when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position after the first variable display, and when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position after the second variable display, the display result that is the specific game result in the specific effect executed later In other words, the expectation given to the player according to whether the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position after the first variable display or stopped at a predetermined position after the second variable display is displayed. Since the feelings can be different, the gaming interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the first special reach effect, the specific effect execution means determines that the specific effect suggestion image is re-executed in the special reach effect as compared with the specific effect executed when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position. The specific effect that is executed when the display is stopped at a predetermined position may derive a display result in which the game result becomes the specific game result at a high rate.
According to such a configuration, the display in which the specific effect suggestion image is the specific game result is displayed when the stop display is performed at the predetermined position after the variable display is performed again, compared with the case where the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position after the first variable display. Since the ratio of the results to be derived (expected degree of jackpot) is high, the player's sense of expectation is further sustained, and the gaming interest is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific effect execution means includes a plurality of types of the specific effects (for example, super reach α in FIG. 22, super reach β in FIG. 23, etc.) having different ratios for deriving a display result in which the game result becomes the specific game result. While executing any type of the specific effect, the special reach effect executing means is configured to suggest the specific effect suggestion image (for example, a supermarket) that indicates the type of the specific effect that is executed when the special reach effect is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position. Character design “children” indicating execution of reach α, and character design “grandmother” indicating execution of super reach β) are variably displayed, and the specific effect execution means includes the specific effect suggestion image in the special reach effect. When the display is stopped at a predetermined position, the specific effect suggested by the specific effect suggestion image is executed and the display result is derived. It may be.
According to such a configuration, since the specific effect executed depending on the specific effect suggestion image stopped and displayed at the predetermined position is different, which specific effect suggestion image is variably displayed or which specific effect suggestion is The player pays attention to whether or not the image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, and the gaming interest is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The special reach effect execution means includes a plurality of types of specific effect suggestion images (for example, normal effect (for example, black, white, green, etc.) specific effect suggestion images and normal colors having different ratios that are stopped and displayed at predetermined positions. One or more specific effect suggestion images may be variably displayed among the special effect suggestion images (for example, red or gold) having different ratios.
According to such a configuration, since the ratio of the stop display at the predetermined position varies depending on the type of the specific effect suggestion image, the player pays attention to which type of the specific effect suggestion image is variably displayed. , Game entertainment will improve.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the special reach effect executing means is configured such that when the special reach effect is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, the result of the game is a specific game result. An image corresponding to the identification information from which the display result is derived (for example, a numerical pattern) is variably displayed, and the specific effect executing means is configured to stop the specific effect suggestion image at a predetermined position in the special reach effect. In the case of deriving a display result in which the game result becomes the specific game result in the specific effect to be executed (for example, when the special reach effect is developed to the super reach α and becomes a big hit in the super reach α), the special reach is performed. The value given to the player by the specific game result derived by stopping and displaying the image corresponding to the identification information at a predetermined position in the performance (that is, A special game result that gives a player a value (for example, a probability change, a non-change probability, etc.) different from a reach symbol such as a number symbol in a special reach production, which is different from a value that is given when a big hit is made directly. The display result may be derived.
According to such a configuration, in addition to the case where the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed in the special reach effect and develops into the specific effect and becomes a big hit, the reach design such as the numerical symbol is stopped and displayed directly in the special reach effect. In some cases, it will be a big hit, so the game entertainment will improve. Further, since different values are given to the player in the former case and the latter case, the player pays attention to which image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the special reach effect. Interest is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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 an aspect of the present invention, 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". .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or voice (serial message) that is output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning in the first start winning opening). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. The sound, voice, etc. suggesting or notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light-emitting members are installed around each structure in the game area (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.). May be.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such an effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes a special reach effect (details will be described later). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  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. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears.

  As an example, in this embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach, which has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach, are set (prepared) in advance (see FIG. 8 for details).

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

  Also, unlike a reach effect, there is a possibility that any reach effect will be executed (the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display state becomes a reach state), or a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) will be executed. It may be possible to execute a variable display effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the game will be performed or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. For example, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display effects such as “slip (effect)” and “pseudo-continuity (effect)” realized by variable display operations such as decorative symbols can be executed. In addition to “sliding” and “pseudo ream”, various variable display effects using variable display operations such as decorative symbols may be executed.

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

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

  Further, in the image display device 5, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, light-off), etc., reach effect, “slip”, “pseudo” There is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by an effect operation different from the variable display effect such as “ream”, a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) may be executed, You may make it alert | report to a player that a big hit expectation degree etc. are high. For example, in order to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, emitting light, or the like. The notice effect may be executed.

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

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

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. 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 performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  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 capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 15A), whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  Each variation pattern may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types (each category such as the above-described loss variation pattern, non-reach variation pattern, and normal reach variation pattern). . That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in this embodiment. In FIG. 5, the five variation patterns of the variation pattern “PA1-11” to the variation pattern “PA1-15” are non-reach (loss) variation patterns. For example, the variation pattern “PA1-11” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern corresponding to a case where the gaming state is not the probability variation state or the short time state (normal time) and the total number of reserved storage is 0. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-12” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern corresponding to a normal time and a case where the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4.

  The three variation patterns “PA2-11” to “PA2-13” are “normal reach (loss) variation patterns”. The normal reach (loss) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and a normal reach variation pattern. Of the above three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PA2-11” is a variation pattern that does not execute the special reach effect. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-12” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-13” is a fluctuation pattern in which the special reach effect is executed twice.

  The three fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-21” to the fluctuation pattern “PA2-23” are “super-reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern”. The super reach α (losing) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and is a super reach variation pattern for the super reach α. Of the three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PA2-21” is a variation pattern that does not execute the special reach effect. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-22” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-23” is a fluctuation pattern in which the special reach effect is executed twice.

  The three variation patterns of the variation pattern “PA2-31” to the variation pattern “PA2-33” are “super-reach β (loss) variation patterns”. The super reach β (loss) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and is a super reach variation pattern for super reach β. Of the above three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PA2-31” is a variation pattern in which the special reach effect is not executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-32” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-33” is a fluctuation pattern in which the special reach effect is executed twice.

  The three variation patterns of the variation pattern “PB1-11” to the variation pattern “PB1-13” are “normal reach (big hit) variation patterns”. The normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and a normal reach fluctuation pattern. Among the three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PB1-11” is a variation pattern that does not execute the special reach effect. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-12” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-13” is a fluctuation pattern in which the special reach effect is executed twice.

  The three variation patterns of the variation pattern “PB1-21” to the variation pattern “PB1-23” are “super reach α (big hit) variation pattern”. The super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern for the super reach α. Among the three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PB1-21” is a variation pattern in which the special reach effect is not executed. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-22” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-23” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed twice.

  The three variation patterns of the variation pattern “PB1-31” to the variation pattern “PB1-33” are “super reach β (big hit) variation pattern”. The super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and is a super reach fluctuation pattern for super reach β. Of the above three variation patterns, the variation pattern “PB1-31” is a variation pattern that does not execute the special reach effect. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-32” is a fluctuation pattern in which a special reach effect is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-33” is a fluctuation pattern in which the special reach effect is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PC1-11” is a small hit variation pattern or a sudden variation pattern. The sudden variation pattern is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the big hit type of the big hit variation pattern is sudden. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-11” stops the opening chance. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-12” is an abrupt fluctuation pattern and a normal reach fluctuation pattern.

  The special reach effect is a reach effect in which a specific effect suggestion image or the like suggesting execution of a specific effect (super reach α, super reach β) is variably displayed and then the variable display is stopped. For example, FIG. 24 shows a special reach effect (the number of executions is 1) for stopping the variable display after variably displaying the specific effect suggestion image (character pattern “children (disciples)”) suggesting the execution of super reach α. It represents the variation pattern that includes. Details of FIG. 24 will be described later.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern “PA1-11” to the fluctuation pattern “PA1-15”, the fluctuation pattern “PC1-11”, and the fluctuation pattern “PC1-12” do not execute special reach effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio. When the determination result of the special figure display result is a loss, the variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern determination table so that one variation pattern is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern only needs to be assigned to the plurality of variation patterns. When the determination result of the special figure display result is a big hit (non-probable variation), the variation pattern is such that one variation pattern is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to a plurality of variation patterns. When the determination result of the special figure display result is a big hit (probable variation), the variation pattern is determined such that one variation pattern is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. In the table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the plurality of variation patterns.

  Specifically, when the determination result of the special figure display result is lost, as shown in FIG. 8A, any one of the fluctuation pattern “PA1-11” to the fluctuation pattern “PA1-15” is 80. %, The variation pattern “PA2-11” is determined at a rate of 12%, the variation pattern “PA2-12” is determined at a rate of 2.25%, and the variation pattern “PA2-13” is 0. The variation pattern “PA2-21” is determined at a rate of 3.2%, the variation pattern “PA2-22” is determined at a rate of 0.6%, and the variation pattern “PA2−21” is determined. 23 ”is determined at a rate of 0.2%, the variation pattern“ PA2-31 ”is determined at a rate of 0.8%, and the variation pattern“ PA2-32 ”is determined at a rate of 0.15%. Pattern "PA2-33" is 0.05% It is adapted to be determined as a percentage. In addition, when selecting any one of the variation pattern “PA1-11” to the variation pattern “PA1-15”, the one corresponding to the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories is selected.

  That is, according to FIG. 8 (A), the fluctuation pattern “PA2-11” to the fluctuation pattern “PA2-13”, which are normal reach (loss) fluctuation patterns, are determined at a rate of 16%, and the super reach α (lost) fluctuation is determined. The variation patterns “PA2-21” to “PA2-23” that are patterns are determined at a rate of 4%, and the variation pattern “PA2-31” to the variation pattern “PA2−” that are super-reach β variation patterns. 33 "is determined at a rate of 1%.

  Further, according to FIG. 8A, in the normal reach (lost) variation pattern, the execution ratio of special reach production (the ratio of execution once or twice) is obtained by (2.25 + 0.75) / 15. 20%. In the super reach α (losing) variation pattern, the execution ratio of the special reach effect is 20% obtained by (0.6 + 0.2) / 4. In the super reach β (losing) variation pattern, the execution ratio of the special reach effect is 20% obtained by (0.15 + 0.05) / 1. That is, in each reach, the execution ratio of the special reach effect is 20%.

  Further, according to FIG. 8A, in the normal reach (losing) variation pattern, the ratio that the second time is executed after the special reach effect is executed once (the ratio that develops the second time when the special reach effect is executed). ) Is determined by 0.75 / (2.25 + 0.75) and is 25%. In the super reach α (losing) variation pattern, the rate at which the second time is executed after the special reach effect is executed once is obtained by 0.2 / (0.6 + 0.2) and is 25%. In the super reach β (losing) variation pattern, the rate at which the second time is executed after the special reach effect is executed once is obtained by 0.05 / (0.15 + 0.05) and is 25%. That is, in each reach, the ratio of executing the second time after executing the special reach effect once is 25%.

  When the determination result of the special figure display result is a big hit (non-probable change), as shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuation pattern “PB1-11” is determined at a rate of 18%, and the fluctuation pattern “ “PB1-12” is determined at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern “PB1-13” is determined at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern “PB1-21” is determined at a rate of 18%, and the variation pattern “PB1-13” is determined. 22 ”is determined at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern“ PB1-23 ”is determined at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern“ PB1-31 ”is determined at a rate of 24%, and the variation pattern“ PB1-32 ”is determined. Is determined at a rate of 8%, and the variation pattern “PB1-33” is determined at a rate of 8%.

  That is, according to FIG. 8B, the fluctuation pattern fluctuation pattern “PB1-11” to fluctuation pattern “PB1-13”, which are normal reach (big hit) fluctuation patterns, are determined at a rate of 30%, and super reach α (big hit) ) The fluctuation pattern “PB1-21” to the fluctuation pattern “PB1-23” which are fluctuation patterns are determined at a rate of 30%, and the fluctuation pattern “PB1-31” to the fluctuation pattern “which is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern”. “PB1-33” is determined at a rate of 40%.

  Further, according to FIG. 8B, in each reach, the execution ratio of the special reach effect is 40%. Further, in each reach, the ratio of executing the second time after executing the special reach effect once is 50%. Note that the calculation method is the same as that in FIG.

  When the determination result of the special figure display result is a big hit (probability change), as shown in FIG. 8C, the fluctuation pattern “PB1-11” is determined at a rate of 8%, and the fluctuation pattern “PB1” is determined. −12 ”is determined at a rate of 4%, the variation pattern“ PB1-13 ”is determined at a rate of 8%, the variation pattern“ PB1-21 ”is determined at a rate of 12%, and the variation pattern“ PB1-22 ” ”Is determined at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern“ PB1-23 ”is determined at a rate of 12%, the variation pattern“ PB1-31 ”is determined at a rate of 20%, and the variation pattern“ PB1-32 ”is determined. It is determined at a rate of 10%, and the fluctuation pattern “PB1-33” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  That is, according to FIG. 8C, the fluctuation pattern fluctuation pattern “PB1-11” to fluctuation pattern “PB1-13”, which are normal reach (big hit) fluctuation patterns, are determined at a rate of 20%, and super reach α (big hit) ) The fluctuation pattern “PB1-21” to the fluctuation pattern “PB1-23” which are fluctuation patterns are determined at a rate of 30%, and the fluctuation pattern “PB1-31” to the fluctuation pattern “which is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern”. PB1-33 "is determined at a rate of 50%.

  Further, according to FIG. 8C, in each reach, the execution ratio of the special reach effect is 60%. Further, in each reach, the ratio that the second time is executed after the special reach effect is executed once is about 67%. Note that the calculation method is the same as that in FIG.

  In addition, when it is lost (FIG. 8A), big hit (non-probability change) (FIG. 8B), big hit (probability change) (FIG. 8C) is compared, super reach The rate at which β is executed is 50% for big hits (probability change), 40% for big hits (non-probability change), and 1% for loss. Further, the rate at which super reach α is executed is 30% for big hit (probability change), 30% for big hit (non-probability change), and 4% for loss. In addition, the percentage of normal reach executed is 20% for big hit (probability change), 30% for big hit (non-probability change), and 15% for loss. From the above, the jackpot expectation degree (probability variation or non-probability variation) is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach. In addition, the expectation of probability change is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach.

  In addition, a special reach can be obtained by comparing the case of loss (FIG. 8A), the case of big hit (non-probability change) (FIG. 8B), and the case of big hit (probability change) (FIG. 8C). The performance execution ratio is 60% for big hits (probability change), 40% for big hits (non-probability change), and 20% for loss. From the above, the jackpot expectation degree (probability change or non-probability change) is execution of the special reach effect (once or twice)> no execution of the special reach effect. Also, the expected degree of probability change is that the execution of the special reach effect is performed (once or twice)> the execution of the special reach effect is not performed.

  In addition, a special reach can be obtained by comparing the case of loss (FIG. 8A), the case of big hit (non-probability change) (FIG. 8B), and the case of big hit (probability change) (FIG. 8C). The rate at which the second performance is performed after the performance is performed once is approximately 67% for big hit (probability change), 50% for big hit (non-probability change), and 25% for loss. From the above, the jackpot expectation degree (probability change or non-probability change) is the execution of the special reach effect twice> the special reach effect once. In addition, the expected degree of probability change is also the execution of the special reach effect twice> the special reach effect once.

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

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection 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 an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B 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, the ROM 121 has a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). The stored production control pattern table is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special-figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern (including a notice effect pattern of a pre-read notice effect), and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations, such as effect operations in decorative symbol variable display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not involving variable symbol display Yes. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the effective period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 10B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 11B, the start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 11B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command is to be stored is “0000 (H)” corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 13 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 13) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

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

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

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

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

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-11 to PA1-15, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-11 to PA2-33, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PB1-11 to PB1-33, it is determined that the variation is a big hit variation category. When the variation pattern is either PC1-11 or PC1-12, it is determined that the variation category is the accuracy / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in any of the variation categories of non-reach loss, reach loss, big hit, and sudden hit / small hit, but a finer determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  Then, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 15A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 14, the winning time fluctuation shown in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 15A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 14 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. A process for determining the variation pattern using any of the numerical data shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. It includes transmission setting processing for transmission. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 17 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 17 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display addition control process (step S161).

  In the hold display addition control process in step S161, the stored content in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked, and when the first start opening winning designation command is received as a new received command, the first start winning storage display area is displayed. A process for adding a new hold display to 5HL, a process for adding a new hold display to the second start winning memory display area 5HR when a second start opening winning designation command is received as a new received command, etc. Contains.

  After executing the hold display addition control process in step S161, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is performed. Select and execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electrical decoration signals, and the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and reads various control data based on the set contents, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect process, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect process, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 19 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

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

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

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-11 and PC1-12 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above.

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

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the hold display digest control process is executed (step S529). In the hold display digest control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the processing target start opening prize designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start opening prize designation command or not. Depending on whether it is a command or not, the display of the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR is controlled. For example, when the start opening prize designation command to be processed is the first start opening prize designation command, the hold display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, displayed on the rightmost side of the first start prize storage display area 5HL). Is deleted, and each command and the like stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and when there is another hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the other hold display is displayed. While moving and displaying on the right side, each command or the like stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted so as to be stored after the buffer number “1”. On the other hand, when the start opening prize designation command to be processed is the second start opening prize designation command, a hold display corresponding to the current variable display (for example, displayed on the leftmost side of the second start prize storage display area 5HR). Is deleted, and each command and the like stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and when there is another hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is displayed. While moving and displaying on the left side, each command stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted so as to be stored after the buffer number “1”.

  After executing the hold display digest control process in step S529, an effect control pattern is selected (step S530). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. In other words, the decorative display variable display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speaker 8 during the variable display operation, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 during the variable display operation, and the like are set.

  After performing the process of step S530, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, execution of a pre-reading notice effect or a “one-shot notice effect” that immediately notifies (definitely notifies) that the variable display result is “hit” by a big hit notification sound or a big hit notification light emission. You may make it perform a setting. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Moreover, in the process of step S531, you may set so that the production | presentation of a predetermined aspect may be performed, for example for liveliness, regardless of whether a variable display result turns into "big hit". For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, a change display start setting process for setting the start of the change of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S533). For example, image display is performed by transmitting a display control command designated by display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern set as a use pattern in the process of step S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the device 5 (including from the variation start to the final stop), and the effect sound signal specified by the audio control data included in the special pattern variation effect control pattern A setting for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmission to the sound control board 13 or the like, and an electric decoration signal designated by the lamp control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 The setting for starting the light emission in the lamp 9 is performed by transmitting the light. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 displays a special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 extracted in step S232 or step S236 in the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. It is determined whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240). If it is determined that the result is “big hit”, the disturbance extracted in step S232 or step S236 is determined. Based on the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR2, it is determined whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S244). Further, in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 changes the decorative symbol variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-11” ˜) based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 extracted in step S232 or step S236. Any one of the fluctuation patterns “PC1-12”) is determined (step 111). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S17) shown in FIG. 12, so that the effect control commands such as the variable display result notification command and the variation pattern designation command shown in FIG. 12 is transmitted.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the special control display result of the effect control board 12 is “lost” or “uncertain change” based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. The final stop symbol is determined according to whether it is “probability change”, “probability”, or “small hit” (step S524, step S525, step S527, step S528). Further, the production control CPU 120 sets a special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 (step S530). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display etc. start setting processing (step S533), so that the decorative display is variably displayed on the image display device 5 along with the output of the effect sound from the speaker 8 and the light emission of the lamp 9. Is done.

  FIG. 21 to FIG. 29 are diagrams showing examples of display operations in the image display device 5. FIG. 21 shows the main scenes after the start of the variation of the decorative symbols arranged in time series. FIG. 21A shows a scene in which the decorative design is changing. Each arrow “↓” represents how the decorative symbols fluctuate. FIG. 21B is a scene following FIG. FIG. 21B shows the reach state (“7”, “↓”, “7”) of the numerical symbol “7”.

  (C) of FIG. 21 is a scene following (b) of FIG. FIG. 21 (c) shows one of all symbols (for example, the number symbol “1” to the number symbol “8”, the character symbol “child”, and the character symbol “grandfather (master)”) to be stopped and displayed later. This represents a state in which a reach effect (hereinafter referred to as a stop candidate symbol rotation effect) for rotating and displaying a plurality of symbols including a symbol as a stop candidate symbol is being executed. Specifically, four symbol patterns “7”, number symbol “8”, character symbol “child”, and character symbol “grandmother” are rotated and displayed as stop candidate symbols. The character symbol “child” corresponds to a specific effect suggestion image that suggests execution of super reach α. The character design “grandmother” corresponds to a specific effect suggestion image that suggests execution of super reach β.

  (D) of FIG. 21 is a scene following (c) of FIG. FIG. 21D shows a state in which the probability variation big hit combination (“7” “7” “7”) is finally stopped.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-11” ( Step 111), production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating the variable display result “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-11” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. (Step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-11”. By selecting the special-fluctuation effect control control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 has the (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (d) in FIG. ) Is displayed.

  FIG. 21E shows another scene following FIG. 21C. FIG. 21E shows a state where the reach / losing combination (“7” “8” “7”) is finally stopped.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S240) and determines that the variation pattern is “PA2-11” (step 111), the variable display result “lost” Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PA2-11” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S525), and the special control corresponding to the variation pattern “PA2-11”. By selecting an effect control pattern at the time of changing the figure (step S530), the image display device 5 has (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (e) in FIG. Is displayed.

  FIG. 21F shows another scene following FIG. 21C. (F) of FIG. 21 represents a state in which the combination (“7” “child” “7”) including the character design “child” which is a specific effect suggestion image suggesting the execution of super reach α is stopped.

  FIG. 22 shows the main scenes after (f) in FIG. 21 arranged in time series. (A) of FIG. 22 is a scene following (f) of FIG. FIG. 22A shows the initial screen of the super reach α suggested in FIG. FIG. 22B is a scene following FIG. 22A. FIG. 22B shows a state where the super reach α is being executed. (C) of FIG. 22 is a scene following (b) of FIG. FIG. 22C shows a state in which the probability variation big hit combination (“7” “7” “7”) is finally stopped. Note that the super reach α illustrated in FIG. 22 is a confrontation reach that is a big hit when a teammate character (child) confronts an enemy character and wins.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-21” ( Step 111), production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating the variable display result “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-21” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. (Step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-21”. By selecting the special-fluctuation effect control control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 has the (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (f) in FIG. ) → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. 22 → (c) in FIG.

  (D) of FIG. 22 is another scene following (b) of FIG. FIG. 22D shows a state in which the reach / losing combination (“7” “8” “7”) is finally stopped. For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “loss” (step S240) and the variation pattern is “PA2-21” (step 111), the variable display result “loss” Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PA2-21” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S525), and the special control corresponding to the variation pattern “PA2-21”. By selecting an effect control pattern at the time of changing the figure (step S530), the image display device 5 has (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (f) in FIG. → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. 22 → (d) in FIG.

  FIG. 21 (g) shows another scene following FIG. 21 (c). (G) of FIG. 21 represents a state in which the combination (“7”, “grandmother”, “7”) including the character design “grandmother” which is a specific effect suggestion image suggesting the execution of super reach β is stopped.

  FIG. 23 shows the main scenes after (g) of FIG. 21 arranged in time series. (A) of FIG. 23 is a scene following (g) of FIG. FIG. 23A shows the initial screen of the super reach β suggested in FIG. FIG. 23B is a scene following FIG. 23A. FIG. 23B shows a state in which super reach β is executed. (C) of FIG. 23 is a scene following (b) of FIG. FIG. 23C shows a state in which the probability variation big hit combination (“7” “7” “7”) is finally stopped. The super reach β illustrated in FIG. 23 is a confrontation reach that is a big hit when a teammate character (grandmother) confronts an enemy character and wins. As mentioned above, the expectation level for Super Reach β is higher than the expectation level for Super Reach α. Therefore, Super Reach β, where the grandmother appears, is more enemy than Super Reach α, where the child appears. This is an advantageous performance for a player who is easy to win.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-31” ( Step 111), production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating the variable display result “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-31” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. (Step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-31”. By selecting the special-fluctuation effect control control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 has the (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (g in FIG. 21). ) → (a) in FIG. 23 → (b) in FIG. 23 → (c) in FIG.

  (D) of FIG. 23 is another scene following (b) of FIG. FIG. 23D shows a state in which the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) is finally stopped. For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “loss” (step S240) and the variation pattern is “PA2-31” (step 111), the variable display result “loss” Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PA2-31” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S525), and the special control corresponding to the variation pattern “PA2-21”. By selecting an effect control pattern at the time of changing the figure (step S530), the image display device 5 has (a) in FIG. 21 → (b) in FIG. 21 → (c) in FIG. 21 → (g) in FIG. → (a) in FIG. 23 → (b) in FIG. 23 → (d) in FIG.

  FIG. 24 shows a time series of main scenes after the start of decoration symbol variation in the case where a special reach effect is executed once. Specifically, in the first (first) special reach production, the character symbol “children” suggesting the execution of super reach α is variably displayed, and then the predetermined position (on the effective line. In the example of FIG. 24, the left and right numbers are displayed. The main scenes in the case where the character symbol “child” is stopped are arranged in time series between the symbols “7”). 24A to 24C are the same as FIGS. 21A to 21C. (D)-(f) of FIG. 24 represents a mode that the special reach production is performed. Note that, following (f) of FIG. 24, the super reach α shown in FIG. 22 is executed.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-22” ( Step 111), production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating the variable display result “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-22” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. (Step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7” “7” “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-22”. By selecting the special-fluctuation effect control control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 has the (a) in FIG. 24 → (b) in FIG. 24 → (c) in FIG. 24 → (d) in FIG. ) → (e) in FIG. 24 → (f) in FIG. 24 → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. 22 → (c) in FIG.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S240) and the variation pattern is determined to be “PA2-22” (step 111), the image display device 5 (FIG. a) → (b) in FIG. 24 → (c) in FIG. 24 → (d) in FIG. 24 → (e) in FIG. 24 → (f) in FIG. 24 → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. ) → Displayed as shown in FIG.

  The same applies to the case where the character design “grandmother” suggesting the execution of super reach β is variably displayed in the special reach effect. For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-32” (step 111), 1 In the special reach production of the second time, the character design “Grandma” stops, and the developed super reach β (FIG. 23) is a promising big hit. In addition, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S240) and the variation pattern is determined to be “PA2-32” (step 111), the character design “grandmother” is displayed in the first special reach effect. ”Is stopped, and a loss occurs in the developed super reach β (FIG. 23).

  FIG. 25 shows, in a time series, main scenes after the start of decoration symbol variation when a special reach effect is executed once. Specifically, in the first (first) special reach production, the character design “kid” suggesting the execution of super reach α is variably displayed, and then the numeric design without stopping the character design “child” at a predetermined position. The main scenes when “8” is finally stopped are arranged in time series. FIGS. 25A to 25C are the same as FIGS. 21A to 21C. (D) to (f) in FIG. 25 represent a state in which a special reach effect is being executed. (G) of FIG. 25 represents a state in which the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) is finally stopped. Note that (g) in FIG. 25 may be handled as being included in the special reach effect. That is, (d) to (g) in FIG. 25 may be referred to as special reach effects.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S240) and the variation pattern is “PA2-12” (step 111), the variable display result “lost” Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PA2-12” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S525), and the special control corresponding to the variation pattern “PA2-12”. By selecting an effect control pattern at the time of changing the figure (step S530), the image display device 5 has (a) in FIG. 25 → (b) in FIG. 25 → (c) in FIG. 25 → (d) in FIG. → (e) in FIG. 25 → (f) in FIG. 25 → (g) in FIG. 25

  FIG. 26 shows, in a time series, main scenes after the start of the variation of the decorative symbols in the place where the special reach effect is executed twice. Specifically, in the first (first) special reach production, the character design “kid” suggesting the execution of super reach α is variably displayed, and then the character design “child” is stopped at a predetermined position again. The special scenes are executed and the main scenes in the case where the character symbol “children” is stopped at a predetermined position in the (second) special reach effect are arranged in time series. FIGS. 26A to 26C are the same as FIGS. 21A to 21C. (D) to (f) in FIG. 26 show a state in which a special reach effect (first time) is being executed. (G) of FIG. 26 represents a state in which notification that the special reach effect is executed is performed again. (H)-(j) of FIG. 26 represents a mode that the special reach production (2nd time) is performed. Following (j) of FIG. 26, the super reach α shown in FIG. 22 is executed. Note that (g) in FIG. 26 may be handled as included in the special reach effect. That is, (d) to (g) in FIG. 26 may be referred to as special reach effects (first time), and (g) to (j) in FIG. 26 may be referred to as special reach effects (second time). .

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-23”. (Step 111), the production control commands such as the variable display result notification command for designating the variable display result “probability change” and the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-23” are sent from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. (Step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7” “7” “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-23”. By selecting the special-fluctuation effect control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 is displayed on the image display device 5 in FIG. 26 (a) → FIG. 26 (b) → FIG. 26 (c) → FIG. ) → FIG. 26 (e) → FIG. 26 (f) → FIG. 26 (g) → FIG. 26 (h) → FIG. 26 (i) → FIG. 26 (j) → FIG. 22 (a) → (b) in FIG. 22 → (c) in FIG. 22 is displayed.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S240) and the variation pattern is determined to be “PA2-23” (step 111), the image display device 5 displays ( 26 (b) → FIG. 26 (c) → FIG. 26 (d) → FIG. 26 (e) → FIG. 26 (f) → FIG. 26 (g) → FIG. 26 (h) ) → (i) in FIG. 26 → (j) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. 22 → (d) in FIG. 22.

  The same applies to the case where the character design “grandmother” suggesting the execution of super reach β is variably displayed in the special reach effect. For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-33” (step 111), 2 In the special reach production of the second time, the character design “Grandma” stops, and the developed super reach β (FIG. 23) is a promising big hit. In addition, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S240) and the variation pattern is determined to be “PA2-33” (step 111), the character design “grandmother” is displayed in the second special reach effect. ”Is stopped, and a loss occurs in the developed super reach β (FIG. 23).

  FIG. 27 shows, in a time series, main scenes after the start of the variation of the decorative symbol when the special reach effect is executed twice. Specifically, in the first (first) special reach production, the character design “kid” suggesting the execution of super reach α is variably displayed, and then the character design “child” is stopped at a predetermined position again. Execute the special reach effect, and in the (second) special reach effect, arrange the main scenes in the time series when the character symbol “child” is finally stopped without stopping the character symbol “child” at a predetermined position. It is a thing. (A) to (c) in FIG. 27 are the same as (a) to (c) in FIG. (D) to (f) in FIG. 27 show a state in which a special reach effect (first time) is being executed. (G) of FIG. 27 represents a state in which notification that the special reach effect is executed is performed again. (H) to (j) in FIG. 27 show a state in which a special reach effect (second time) is being executed. (G) of FIG. 27 represents a state in which the reach-losing combination (“7” “8” “7”) is finally stopped. Note that (g) and (k) in FIG. 27 may be handled as included in the special reach effect as described above.

  For example, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 determines that the special figure display result is “loss” (step S240) and the variation pattern is “PA2-13” (step 111), the variable display result “loss” Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PA2-13” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the reach / losing combination (“7”, “8”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S525), and the special control corresponding to the variation pattern “PA2-13”. By selecting an effect control pattern at the time of changing the figure (step S530), the image display device 5 is changed to (a) in FIG. 27 → (b) in FIG. 27 → (c) in FIG. 27 → (d) in FIG. → (e) of FIG. 27 → (f) of FIG. 27 → (g) of FIG. 27 → (h) of FIG. 27 → (i) of FIG. 27 → (j) of FIG. 27 → (k) of FIG. Is displayed.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram in which main scenes after the start of variation of decorative symbols are arranged in time series when the special reach effect is executed once. Specifically, in the first (first) special reach production, the numeric symbol “7” is variably displayed, and then the main scenes when the numeric symbol “7” is finally stopped at a predetermined position are arranged in chronological order. It is. (A)-(c) of FIG. 28 is the same as (a)-(c) of FIG. (D) to (f) in FIG. 28 show a state in which a special reach effect is being executed.

  For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-12” (step 111), the variable display result Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-12” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-12”. By selecting the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 is displayed on the image display device 5 in FIG. 28 (a) → FIG. 28 (b) → FIG. 28 (c) → FIG. ) → (e) in FIG. 28 → (f) in FIG.

  FIG. 29 is a time series of main scenes after the start of decorative symbol variation when the special reach effect is executed twice. Specifically, the numerical symbol “7” is variably displayed in the first (first) special reach effect, and then the special reach effect is executed again without stopping the numerical symbol “7” at a predetermined position. In the second special reach production again, the main scenes when the number symbol “8” is finally stopped without stopping the number symbol “7” at a predetermined position are arranged in time series. 29A to 29C are the same as FIGS. 21A to 21C. (D) to (f) of FIG. 29 show a state in which a special reach effect (first time) is being executed. (G) of FIG. 29 represents a state in which notification that the special reach effect is executed is performed again. (H)-(j) of FIG. 29 represents a state in which a special reach effect (second time) is being executed.

  For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change” (step S240, step S244), and the fluctuation pattern is “PB1-13” (step 111), the variable display result Production control commands such as a variable display result notification command for designating “probability change” and a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern “PB1-13” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step S17). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 determines the probability variation big hit combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) as the final stop symbol (step S528), and responds to the variation pattern “PB1-13”. By selecting the special-fluctuation production control pattern (step S530), the image display device 5 is displayed on the image display device 5 in FIG. 29 (a) → FIG. 29 (b) → FIG. 29 (c) → FIG. 29 (d). ) → (e) in FIG. 29 → (f) in FIG. 29 → (g) in FIG. 29 → (h) in FIG. 29 → (i) in FIG. 29 → (j) in FIG. 29.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 executes the special reach effect by determining the variation pattern having the special reach effect (for example, PA2-12, PA2-22, PB1-12, PB1-22, etc.). To do. In addition, the gaming machine 1 determines the variation pattern (for example, PA2-22, PB1-22, etc.) having a special reach effect that develops to a specific effect (for example, super reach α) in the special reach effect. A specific effect suggestion image (for example, a character design “child” or the like) is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, and a specific effect (for example, super reach α or the like) is executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has a variation pattern (for example, PA2-22, PB1-22, etc.) for a special reach effect and a variation pattern (for example, PA2-23, PB1-23, etc.) for a special reach effect. Therefore, the second special reach effect is executed at a predetermined ratio (a ratio according to the determination ratio of the variation pattern for one special reach effect and the variation pattern for two special reach effects). That is, if the specific effect suggestion image is not stopped and displayed at the predetermined position after the first variable display, the specific effect suggestion image may be variably displayed again. Interest is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, as shown in the variation pattern determination ratio of FIG. 8, when a variation pattern of one special reach effect is set and when a variation pattern of two special reach effects is set. The ratio (for example, big hit expectation degree) from which the display result that the game result becomes the specific game result is derived is different. That is, the specific effect suggested image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the first special reach effect, and the specific effect suggested image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the second special reach effect. Since the big hit expectation and the like are different from the specific performance executed by the game, the game entertainment is improved. Note that, as described above, the specific effect suggestion image is placed at a predetermined position in the first special reach effect and the specific effect that is executed when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the first special reach effect. The expectation of the probability change varies depending on the specific effect executed by the stop display.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the display result of the specific game result is obtained when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position after the first variable display, and when the stop effect is displayed at the predetermined position after the variable display again. Since the ratio of deriving is high, the player's expectation is further sustained, and the gaming interest is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, super reach α and super reach β) are prepared, and each jackpot expectation is different as shown in the variation pattern determination ratio of FIG. Then, in the special reach production, when the character symbol “child” is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position, the super reach α is executed, and when the character symbol “grandmother” is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position, the super reach β is displayed. Run. That is, according to the gaming machine 1, since the specific effect executed depending on the specific effect suggestion image stopped and displayed at the predetermined position is different, which specific effect suggestion image is variably displayed or which specific effect is displayed. The player pays attention to whether or not the suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position, and the gaming interest is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, in addition to the case where the special effect suggestion image is stopped by the special reach effect and the super reach is developed, the number design is made by the special reach effect as shown in FIGS. May stop and hit directly. In the gaming machine 1, when the special effect suggestion image is stopped by the special reach effect (once or twice) and the super reach that has been developed is a big hit, and the special reach effect (once or twice) The ratio of probability change and non-probability change differs depending on whether the number symbol stops and directly hits the big hit. That is, according to the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in FIG. 8, in the case of big hit (non-probable change), the change pattern (PB1-12, PB1-13 total) where the numerical symbols and the like are stopped directly by special reach production ) Is 12%, the variation pattern (PB1-22, PB1-23, PB1-32, PB1) is a big hit in the super reach that the special effect suggestion image stops and develops in the special reach effect (once or twice) -33) is 28%. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (probable change), the variation pattern (PB1-12, PB1-13 total) that directly becomes a big hit after the numerical symbol etc. stops in the special reach production is 12%, the special reach production (once or 2 times) The variation pattern (PB1-22, PB1-23, PB1-32, PB1-33) that is a big hit in the super reach that the specific effect suggestion image has stopped and developed is 48%. From the above, if the special effect suggestion image is stopped (one or two times) and the special effect suggestion image stops and it becomes a big hit in the developed super reach, the numerical design etc. stops in the special reach production and directly wins Compared to the case, the rate of change (expectation) is high.

  In other words, when the special reach suggestion image (one or two times) stops and the special effect suggestion image stops and becomes a big hit in the developed super reach, the special symbol design stops the number symbol etc. and directly becomes a big hit Depending on the case, the value given to the player (the rate of probability change) is different. In addition, when the special effect suggestion image stops at another reach production (once or twice) and becomes a big hit in the developed super reach, the numerical design etc. stops at the special reach production and directly wins Depending on the case, the number of points that can be exchanged for the number of rounds, the number of time savings, the right to obtain or view premium content, and the like may be different.

  In addition, when the character design “grandmother” stops and becomes a big hit in the developed super reach β in the second special reach production, it may always be probable. Specifically, the effect pattern “PB1-33” may be deleted (ratio of 0%) in the big hit (non-probable variation) table of FIG. Or, depending on a specific game state (for example, only in the case of a probable change state), when the character design “grandmother” stops and develops in a special reach production for the second time, it becomes a big hit with Super Reach β developed You may always be certain.

  In addition, if the character design “grandmother” stops at the special reach production (first or second time) including the first time and the big hit is made by the developed super reach β, it will always be probable. Good. Specifically, it is only necessary to delete the effect pattern “PB1-32” and the effect pattern “PB1-33” in the jackpot (non-probability) table of FIG. Or, according to a specific game state (for example, only in the case of a probable change state), the character design “grandmother” has stopped and developed in a special reach effect (first or second time) including the first time. When a big hit is reached in reach β, the probability may always be changed.

  In addition, one of the character designs (character design “Grandma” or character design “Children”) is stopped by the second special reach production, and it is a big hit with Super Reach (Super Reach α or Super Reach β) developed. In such a case, the probability may be always changed. Specifically, it is only necessary to delete the effect pattern “PB1-23” and the effect pattern “PB1-33” (ratio of 0%) in the big hit (non-probable variation) table of FIG. Or, depending on a specific gaming state (for example, only in the case of a probable change state), if any of the character symbols stops and evolves in the second special reach production and a big hit is made in the developed super reach May always be probabilistic.

  In addition, if any of the character symbols stops and develops in a super reach that is developed by special reach production (first or second time) including the first time, it may always be probable. . Specifically, in the jackpot (non-probability) table of FIG. 8B, the production pattern “PB1-22”, the production pattern “PB1-23”, the production pattern “PB1-32”, and the production pattern “PB1-33”. ”Are deleted (ratio of 0%). Or, depending on a specific game state (for example, only in the case of a probable change state), a supermarket that has been developed with any character design stopped in a special reach effect (first or second time) including the first time. When a big hit is reached in the reach, it may always be probable.

  In addition, when a big hit is made in the super reach α without executing the special reach production, it may be always uncertain. For example, the effect pattern “PB1-21” may be deleted (ratio of 0%) in the jackpot (probability) table of FIG. Or only in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, a probability variation state), when a big hit is made in the super reach α without executing the special reach effect, it may be always uncertain. Further, when a big hit is made in any of the super reach (super reach α or super reach β) without executing the special reach effect, it may be always uncertain. For example, in the table of jackpot (probability change) in FIG. 8C, the effect pattern “PB1-21” and the effect pattern “PB1-21” may be deleted (ratio of 0%). Alternatively, depending on a specific gaming state (for example, only in the case of a probable change state), if a big hit is made in any of the super reach without executing the special reach effect, it will always be non-probable. May be.

  Further, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8, the big hit expectation degree (probability or non-probability change) when the second special reach effect is executed is the big win when only the first special reach effect is executed. Although it is higher than the expectation level, the big hit expectation degree when the second special reach production is executed may be lower than the big hit expectation degree when only the first special reach production is executed. . Further, a specific gaming state (for example, a probable change state) shows the magnitude relationship between the big hit expectation degree when the second special reach effect is executed and the big hit expectation degree when only the first special reach effect is executed. You may make it change according to.

  25 and 27, the character symbol “children” is variably displayed in the special reach effect. However, the character symbol “grandmother” and the symbol “7” may be variably displayed in the special reach effect. That is, in the case of a normal reach (losing) and a fluctuation pattern (PA2-12, PA2-13) with a special reach effect, that is, the special reach effect is executed, but the symbol to be variably displayed in the special reach effect is placed at a predetermined position. If not stopped, any one of the character design “grandmother”, the character design “child”, and the numeric design “7” as the reach design may be variably displayed in the special reach production.

  In the case of a normal reach (losing) and a variation pattern (PA2-12, PA2-13) with a special reach effect (the special reach effect is executed, but the symbol variably displayed in the special reach effect is not stopped at a predetermined position. In the case of the game machine 1, as a whole, when the character symbol “grandmother” is variably displayed in the special reach effect, the expected degree of stoppage at a predetermined position> the character symbol “child” is variably displayed in the special reach effect. Sometimes the degree of expectation of stopping at a predetermined position> the expectation degree of stopping at a predetermined position when a numerical symbol as a reach symbol is variably displayed in a special reach effect. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern (PA2-12, PA2-13), the determination ratio of the symbol that is variably displayed in the special reach effect (that is, the symbol that is variably displayed as a gas that does not stop at a predetermined position) is determined by the reach symbol. The determination ratio of a certain number symbol> the determination ratio of the character pattern “child”> the determination ratio of the character pattern “grandmother”. Or, contrary to the above, as a whole game machine 1, when the character design “grandmother” is variably displayed in the special reach production, the expected degree of stoppage at a predetermined position <the character design “children” is variably displayed in the special reach production The degree of expectation of stopping at a predetermined position when it is performed <the degree of expectation of stopping at a predetermined position when a numerical symbol as a reach symbol is variably displayed in a special reach effect. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern (PA2-12, PA2-13), the determination ratio of the symbol that is variably displayed in the special reach effect (that is, the symbol that is variably displayed as a gas that does not stop at a predetermined position) is the reach symbol. The determination ratio of a certain number symbol <the determination ratio of the character pattern “child” <the determination ratio of the character pattern “grandmother”.

In addition, as described above, apart from making the degree of expectation that a symbol variably displayed in a special reach effect stops at a predetermined position depending on the number symbol, character symbol, etc., the color of the symbol (the color of the entire symbol) The color of the frame portion of the symbol) and the pattern of the symbol (the pattern of the entire symbol, the pattern of the frame portion of the symbol) may be varied. As an example, the degree of expectation that a symbol that is variably displayed in a special reach effect is stopped at a predetermined position may be varied depending on the color of the symbol that is variably displayed and the pattern of the symbol. For example, when the character pattern “children” of a special color (for example, red or gold) is variably displayed in the special reach production, the expected degree of stopping at a predetermined position> the normal color (for example, black or white) in the special reach production When the character pattern “children” (eg, green) is variably displayed, the expected degree of stoppage at a predetermined position may be obtained. As another example, the degree of expectation that a symbol variably displayed in a special reach effect is stopped at a predetermined position may be made different depending on the color of the reach symbol (the symbol that is stopped and displayed) and the symbol pattern. Good. For example, in a special reach effect in the reach state of the numeric symbol “7” of a special color (for example, red or gold), when the character symbol “child” is variably displayed, the expected degree of stopping at a predetermined position> normal color ( For example, when the character symbol “child” is variably displayed in the special reach effect in the reach state of the numeric symbol “7” (black, white, green, etc.), the expected degree of stopping at a predetermined position may be obtained. .
Thereby, the player pays attention to which type of specific effect suggestion image is variably displayed or which type of reach design, and the gaming interest is improved.

  When a special color (for example, rainbow color) or a special pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) is variably displayed in the special reach production, the character design is displayed in the first special reach production as an intense heat production. May be stopped at a predetermined position (cannot proceed to the second special reach for the purpose of shortcutting the time). Alternatively, when the reach state is reached due to a special color or a special pattern of numbers, it is assumed that it is extremely hot, and similarly, the special reach production itself is omitted (without executing) and developed into super reach. Good.

  In the stop candidate symbol rotation effect shown in (c) of FIG. 21 or the like, less than four symbols or five or more symbols may be rotated and displayed. Further, in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect, the same symbol may be rotated two or more times (for example, three character symbols “grandpa” may be rotated and displayed). Further, according to the rotation mode of the stop candidate symbol rotation effect, whether or not to execute the special reach effect, and the degree of expectation that the symbol that is variably displayed in the special reach effect stops at a predetermined position may be changed. . For example, depending on the speed and direction of rotation (for example, whether it is clockwise or counterclockwise), the degree of expectation that the special reach effect will be executed, or the symbol that is variably displayed in the first special reach effect is displayed. The degree of expectation for stopping at a predetermined position, the degree of expectation for executing a second special reach effect, and the degree of expectation for a symbol being variably displayed to stop at a predetermined position in the second special reach effect may be different. Good. In addition, each of the above-described expectations may be made different according to the color of the symbol to be rotated, the design pattern, and the number of symbols in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect. Thereby, a player pays attention also to a stop candidate symbol rotation effect, and a game interest is improved.

  Further, a plurality of symbols may be variably displayed in the special reach effect. For example, a plurality of symbols among the symbols rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect shown in FIG. 21C or the like may be variably displayed in the special reach effect. For example, in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect in the reach state (double reach state) of the numeric symbol “6” and the numeric symbol “7”, the numeric symbol “5” that is a lost symbol and the numeric symbol “6” that is a reach symbol. When the six symbols of the number symbol “7” that is the reach symbol, the number symbol “8” that is the lose symbol, the character symbol “child”, and the character symbol “grandmother” are rotated and displayed. Among them, a special reach effect for variably displaying four symbols of the number symbol “7”, the number symbol “8”, the character symbol “child” and the character symbol “grandmother” may be executed.

  In addition, when a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the first special reach effect, when the second special reach effect is executed, all of the symbols variably displayed in the first special reach effect or the first time A part of the symbols variably displayed in the special reach effect may be variably displayed. For example, as in the above example, from the reach state (double reach state) of the number symbol “6” and the number symbol “7”, the number symbol “7”, the number symbol “8”, the character symbol “child”, and the character symbol “ When the first special reach effect that variably displays the four symbols of “Grandma” is executed, the second special reach effect that variably displays all four symbols, the number symbol “7”, and the character symbol “Grandma” A second special reach effect that variably displays two symbols or a second special reach effect that variably displays only the character symbol “grandmother” may be executed.

  In the above description, when executing the special reach effect, the same symbol as the symbol rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect (all or part of the symbols rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect) However, a symbol different from the symbol rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect (the symbol not rotated in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect) may be variably displayed. For example, in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect, after the three symbols of the number symbol “7”, the number symbol “8”, and the character symbol “child” are rotated and displayed, they are not rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect. A special reach effect for variably displaying the character design “grandmother” may be executed. In the special reach effect, the same symbol as the symbol rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect is variably displayed, and the symbol different from the symbol rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect is variably displayed. The degree of expectation that a symbol that is variably displayed in the first special reach effect stops at a predetermined position, the expectation that the second special reach effect is executed, and the symbol that is variably displayed in the second special reach effect You may make it vary the expectation degree which stops in a predetermined position.

  Further, in the above description, when executing the second special reach effect, the same symbols as the symbols variably displayed in the first special reach effect (all symbols rotated and displayed in the stop candidate symbol rotation effect) Or, some symbols) may be variably displayed, but symbols different from the symbols variably displayed in the first special reach effect (designs not variably displayed in the first special reach effect) may be variably displayed. Good. For example, after the character symbol “children” is variably displayed in the first special reach effect, the character symbol “grandmother” may be variably displayed in the second special reach effect. In the second special reach effect, the same special design as in the first time is variably displayed, and in the second special reach effect, the second special reach effect is displayed in a different manner from the first. In FIG. 5, the degree of expectation that the symbol during variable display stops at a predetermined position may be varied.

  In addition, a screen (for example, (g) in FIG. 26) for notifying the re-execution of the special reach effect displayed before the second special reach effect may not be displayed. For example, when the screen for notifying the re-execution of the special reach effect is not displayed, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change”, and the variation pattern is “PB1-23”, the image display device 26 (a) → FIG. 26 (b) → FIG. 26 (c) → FIG. 26 (d) → FIG. 26 (e) → FIG. 26 (f) → FIG. h) → (i) in FIG. 26 → (j) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 22 → (b) in FIG. 22 → (c) in FIG.

  Moreover, the stop candidate symbol rotation effect may not be executed in the reach state. For example, the stop candidate symbol rotation effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio, or the stop candidate symbol rotation effect may not always be executed. For example, when the stop candidate symbol rotation effect is not executed, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “probable change”, and the variation pattern is “PB1-22”, the image display device 5 24 (a) → FIG. 24 (b) → FIG. 24 (d) → FIG. 24 (e) → FIG. 24 (f) → FIG. 22 (a) → FIG. 22 (b) → FIG. (C) is displayed. In the aspect of executing the stop candidate symbol rotation effect at a predetermined ratio, the ratio of executing the stop candidate symbol effect without executing the special reach effect under the condition that the total number of reserved memories is the same> the special reach effect The ratio of executing the stop candidate symbol effect by executing the stop candidate symbol effect may be set as the ratio of executing the special reach effect twice and executing the stop candidate symbol effect.

  Further, three or more special reach effects may be executed. It should be noted that the jackpot expectation degree, the expected probability of change, etc. may be varied according to the number of executions of the special reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the determination result of the special figure display result is non-reach (losing), when the determination result of the special figure display result is a big hit (non-probability variation / probability variation), the variation pattern with special reach production is displayed. Although it is set, a variation pattern with a special reach effect may be set even when the determination result of the special figure display result is a small hit or an abruptness. That is, there may be a case where a small hit or an abruptness is obtained after execution of the special reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern on the main substrate 11, but the variation pattern may be determined on the effect control substrate 12 side.

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid out game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play the game. A game machine in which a player performs a predetermined operation after rotating each drum on which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged by inserting coins (game media), etc. When the game result (combination of symbols at the time of stoppage) becomes a specific game result (predetermined combination), the game consideration (the number of coins according to the combination of symbols at the time of stoppage) The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) that pays out the game.

  That is, the pachislot machine includes an image display device that variably displays a symbol associated with a big bonus, a regular bonus, an ART, etc., and a specific effect (for example, a predetermined effect) A specific effect suggesting image for executing a special reach effect for stopping the variable display after variably displaying a specific effect suggestion image suggesting execution of a battle effect or a mission effect), and a specific effect suggestion image in the special reach effect. A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect and deriving a display result when stopped at a predetermined position, and the special reach effect execution means does not stop and display the specific effect suggestion image at the predetermined position In addition, the special reach effect is executed again at a predetermined ratio, and the specific effect execution means performs the specific effect suggestion image in the first special reach effect. The rate at which a display result in which a game result is a specific game result is derived is different between when the display is stopped at the predetermined position and when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the predetermined position in the second special reach effect. In this way, it is only necessary to execute the specific effect and derive the display result.

  In addition, a game score for use in a game is given by using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 6A ... Normal prize Ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Device 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information and controls the game state to be advantageous for a player when the game result is a specific game result,
A special reach effect executing means for executing a special reach effect for stopping the variable display after variably displaying the specific effect suggestion image suggesting the execution of the specific effect after the display mode of the identification information is the reach mode;
A specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect and deriving a display result when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the special reach effect,
The special reach production execution means includes:
When the specific effect suggestion image is not stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, the special reach effect is executed again at a predetermined rate,
The specific effect executing means is
The result of the game when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the first special reach effect and when the specific effect suggestion image is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the special reach effect again The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is executed and the display result is derived so that the ratio of the display result that becomes the specific game result is different.

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