JP2014110863A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enhances the game amusement during a specific period from the time the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses.SOLUTION: If a special pattern variation begins during a specific period from the time the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses and the variable display result of the special pattern variation is a "jackpot" of a "5R probability variation" or a "15R non probability variation," a Pachinko game machine executes a specific notification in a period from the specific period ends until the variable display result of the special pattern variation is derived and displayed. In addition, when the variable display result of the special pattern variation is a "jackpot" of a "15R probability variation," a specific notification can be executed during the variable display in the specific period.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol) is executed and a display result is derived and displayed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state and the first specific when determining to shift to the specific gaming state A gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state that does not change with certainty thereafter) and a second specific gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state with subsequent certainty) Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, a prior determination means for determining whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. There is a gaming machine provided with a variable display execution means for executing the variable display of the identification information on one of the execution time of the execution time of the class.

  And as such a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a specific period (in this case, 20 minutes) from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses is set, and a specific period within the specific period is set. There is disclosed a gaming machine that executes an effect (here, a mission) that prompts a user to satisfy a condition (here, “reach establishment at“ 7 ”).

JP 2008-167986 A

  Here, some gaming machines execute specific notification for notifying transition to a specific gaming state during variable display of identification information. When this specific notification is executed in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the specific notification is executed within a specific period and shifts to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are detected. There is a possibility of transition to either, and when transitioning to the first specific gaming state, the player is discouraged from not transitioning to the second specific gaming state, and the interest of the game cannot be improved for a specific period. There was a case.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which improved the interest of the game about the specific period until predetermined time passes since the predetermined condition was satisfied.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
When variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol or decorative symbol) is executed and a display result is derived and displayed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol or the like) is derived and displayed as the display result In addition, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Whether to shift to the specific gaming state, when determining to shift to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state (for example, 5R probability variable big hit gaming state or 15R non-probable big hit gaming state, etc.) and the first specific game The display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived as to which of the second specific gaming state (for example, 15R probability variable big hit gaming state, etc.) that is more advantageous for the player than the state. Predetermining means for determining in advance (for example, the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to make a “big hit” by performing the processes of steps S239 and S242 and the type of the big hit),
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information at any one of a plurality of execution times (for example, determination results such as steps S239 and S242) CPU 103 for executing the processing of step S111 and step S112 based on the above, CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of step S171 and S172, etc.)
A specific notification (for example, a specific notification) that notifies the transition to the specific gaming state during the variable display of the identification information that is executed by the variable display execution means based on the decision to shift to the specific gaming state. Specific notification executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S171 and S172).
The specific notification execution means includes
The variable display in a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the execution start timing of the first second special figure game after being controlled to the certain change state) until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. When variable display of the identification information is started by the execution means,
In the case where the variable display is a variable display executed based on the determination by the pre-determining means to shift to the first specific gaming state, the variable display is displayed after the specific period is over. The specific notification is executed in a period until the result is derived and displayed (for example, see FIG. 23),
In the case where the variable display is a variable display executed based on the fact that the advance determination means determines to shift to the second specific gaming state, the specific notification is performed within the specific period and during the variable display. (For example, see FIG. 24)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific notification is executed within the specific period, the state shifts to the second specific game state instead of the first specific game state, so that the specific time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses is determined. The interest of the game can be improved over the period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Elapsed time display means for displaying the elapsed time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying the elapsed time when the specific period effect is executed in step S169),
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  According to such a configuration, the display of the elapsed time allows the player to recognize and recognize whether or not the present time is within a specific period, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific notification execution means determines that the variable display shifts to the second specific gaming state by the prior determination means when the variable display execution means starts variable display of the identification information during the specific period. Even in the case of variable display executed based on this, the specific notification can be executed in the period from the end of the specific period until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed ( For example, see FIG.
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the disappointment that only the first specific gaming state is entered when the specific notification is executed after the specific period ends.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The variable display executing means, when starting execution of variable display of the identification information in the specific period, is more based on the fact that the predetermination means has decided to shift to the first specific gaming state. It is easier to shorten the execution time of the variable display of the identification information (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 13) based on the fact that it is determined by the pre-decision means to shift to the second specific gaming state.
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  According to such a configuration, since the opportunity to execute the specific notification within the specific period when the variable display for shifting to the second specific game state is executed, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The specific period is a period in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times (for example, a specific period of 20 seconds in which a variable display with a special figure variation time of 2 seconds is the shortest, etc.),
The variable display execution means is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state by the prior determination means in the specific period (for example, “big hit” of “15R probability change” in steps S239, S242, etc.) When the execution of the variable display of the identification information is started based on the determination information, the identification information having a different execution time depending on the number of variable displays of the identification information already executed within the specific period. (For example, the CPU 103 that selects the variation pattern in the first modification)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to derive and display the display result of the variable display that becomes the second specific gaming state at an appropriate timing according to the number of executions of the variable display in the specific period.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The specific notification execution means determines that the variable display shifts to the second specific gaming state by the prior determination means when the variable display execution means starts variable display of the identification information during the specific period. In the case of the variable display executed based on this, the specific notification is executed at any of a plurality of timings during the variable display (for example, the specific notification is executed in Modification 2). Production control CPU 120 etc.),
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  According to such a configuration, the variation in the execution timing of the specific notification is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the figure which put together an example of the setting state of the probability change flag after the big hit game state completion, a time-short flag, and a time-short counter for every big hit type. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which put together an example of the state of the flag provided in each of the production control board side and the main board side for every game state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific period effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is the 1st figure for explaining the example of relations, such as a specific period, a specific period production, and special figure change. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the example of relationships, such as a specific period, a specific period production, and special figure fluctuation. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the example of relationships, such as a specific period, a specific period production, and special figure fluctuation. It is the 4th figure for demonstrating the example of relations, such as a specific period, a specific period production, and special figure fluctuation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern used by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific period effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of a content when changing predetermined time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a relationship between the special figure fluctuation | variation in the case of shortening or extending predetermined time, and a specific period.

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

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

  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. 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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. 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 on the screen 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. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol 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.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  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 is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is 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 ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

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

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

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). 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. For example, the hold display unit 25C is configured to include four LEDs, and a passage gate 41 (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21 in FIG. 2). ) Is displayed as the number of stored general-purpose holds as the number of effective passing balls.

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

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

  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.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like 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 directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of game media has been detected (the switch is turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and the game control microcomputer 100. Transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands 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 set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). 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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. .

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  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. The effect control pattern is made up of process data including, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the process timer determination value. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Various effects are executed by performing lighting / extinguishing driving at, or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure 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 figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the 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) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “5R probability change”, “15R non-change probability”, or “15R probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “5R probability variation”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed When the type is “15R non-probable change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “15R probable change”. When the big hit type is “5R probability change”, as the round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (open state for the big prize opening) advantageous to the player Normal open rounds that have a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) are executed for five rounds (five times). When the jackpot type is “15R non-probability change” or “15R probability change”, 15 rounds (15 times) of normal release rounds as round games in the big win game state are executed.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the short-time end conditions is established first, either when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or when the next big hit gaming state is started. Until it does, it is controlled to continue.

  The normal state is a game state other than a specific game state such as a big hit game state or a state advantageous to the player such as a short-time state or a probability change state. The probability of “winning” and the probability that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process after power-on) Is controlled in the same manner as when (1) is not executed.

  Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do. The short time state may be controlled to continue until the short time end condition that the next big hit gaming state is started is satisfied.

  As an example, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state (when appropriate, also referred to as “5R certain variation big hit gaming state”) when the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” becomes a probability variation state but does not become a short-time state. . In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state when the jackpot type is “15R non-probability change” (also referred to as “15R non-probability big hit game state” as appropriate) is not a probable change state but is in a short-time state. . In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “15R probability variation” (also referred to as “15R probability variation big hit gaming state” as appropriate) is a probability variation state and a short time state.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  Comparing the 5R probable big hit game state and the 15R probable big hit game state, both of them are in a state where it is easy to obtain a lot of prize balls by executing a normal open round, so it corresponds to a specific game state advantageous to the player To do. Here, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is larger in the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state than in the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state. Further, the gaming state does not become the short-time state thereafter in the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state, while the gaming state thereafter becomes the short-time state in the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state. For this reason, the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state. In other words, when the specific gaming state is divided into the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the first specific gaming state, in this embodiment, the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state is the first specific gaming state. The 15R probability variation big hit gaming state corresponds to the second specific gaming state.

  Comparing the 15R non-probable big hit game state and the 15R probable big hit game state, both of them are in a state where it is easy to obtain a lot of prize balls by executing a normal open round. Applicable. Here, the number of rounds is common in the 15R non-probability variable hit game state and the 15R probability change big hit game state. However, the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state becomes a probability changed state after that, but the 15R non-probable big hit gaming state does not become the probability changed state thereafter. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the probability of being a big hit is higher than the low probability variation state. For this reason, the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the 15R non-probable big hit gaming state. For this reason, in this embodiment, the 15R non-probability variable hit game state corresponds to the first specific game state, and the 15R probability change big hit game state corresponds to the second specific game state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state and the 15R non-probable big hit gaming state correspond to the first specific gaming state, and the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state corresponds to the second specific gaming state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol 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 In (variable display period), the decorative symbol variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big hit symbol, the specific notification is executed in the execution period of the special figure game (particularly before the special figure display result is derived and displayed). The specific notification is an effect performed by displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5 (may be an effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc.), and is currently being executed. This is an effect to notify that the variable display result of the special figure game is a jackpot symbol (that is, controlled to the jackpot game state). For example, an effect of displaying a character such as “decisive big hit!” On the image display device 5 or displaying a predetermined character on the image display device 5 corresponds to the specific notification. In this embodiment, the specific notification is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of big hit, so that when the specific notification is executed, whether the subsequent big hit gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state. So that the player cannot recognize whether it is.

  In this embodiment, a specific period effect is performed separately from the reach effect. The specific period effect is within a specific period that is started from the execution start timing of the second special figure game that is executed first after being controlled to either the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state or the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state and becoming the probability changed state. It is an effect that is executed. The specific period is a period that ends when a predetermined time (20 seconds) elapses from the execution start timing (a period of 20 seconds). The specific period effect is an effect (may be an effect using the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like) performed by displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, for example. For example, there is an effect (so-called mission effect) for notifying the player that the current period is a specific period and instructing the player to generate a “big hit” within the specific period (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol). For example, an image for measuring the elapsed time from the execution start timing (an image for sequentially displaying the elapsed time) is displayed on the image display device 5 with a stopwatch, or the length of the bar-shaped display bar is elapsed from the execution start timing. The player displays an image that changes according to time on the image display device 5 to notify that the present time is within a specific period, and generates a “big hit” before the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. Is an effect of displaying a mission effect image (for example, an image such as “Generate a big hit within 20 seconds!”). The specific period effect may be ended together with the end of the specific period, for example (for example, it may be ended by notifying that a predetermined time has elapsed).

  The special figure game may be executed a plurality of times in parallel with the execution of the specific period effect. And when the said specific alerting | reporting is performed during execution of a specific period production, even if the execution timing (for example, start timing) of the said specific alerting is before the end of a specific period, it is specified with execution of this specific alerting | reporting. The execution of the period effect may end. For example, the stopwatch displayed on the image display device 5 is stopped or the change of the display bar is stopped by executing the specific notification. Also, the display of the mission effect image ends. The end of the display of the effect of stopping and the image of the mission effect is included in the effect of the specific notification. As a result, the execution of the specific period effect ends.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the specific period effect, the effect of notifying the predetermined time in which the length of the specific period (that is, the predetermined time) is notified is executed. This effect may be displayed on the image display device 5, for example, for displaying an image of 20 seconds that is a predetermined time (for example, it may be displayed only at the beginning of a specific period, or may be displayed during the specific period effect). Good.)

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to the reach mode on the screen of the image display device 5 and is determined in advance. A definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, when the big hit type is “5R probability variation”, the same decorative design is on a predetermined effective line in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It is only necessary that the fixed decorative symbols that are the big hit combinations are derived and displayed by stopping and displaying “3” together. When the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the same decorative symbol “5” on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. ”Are all stopped and displayed, so that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination may be derived and displayed. When the big hit type is “15R probability variation”, “7” which is the same decorative pattern on a predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right”. When all the symbols are stopped and displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 3). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is one of a plurality of types such as “5R probability variation,“ 15R non-probability variation ”or“ 15R probability variation ”. It is a random value used for determination, and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation of the special symbol display device 4 is controlled (execution of the special symbol game). In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform a special winning opening / closing operation setting (execution of a round game) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, the special symbol process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, thereby realizing the execution of the special symbol game, the big hit game state, and the like.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, the storage of the usual game (for example, storing random numbers in the RAM 102), the variable display result of the usual game is determined using the storage, the fluctuation pattern (variation time of the usual game) Etc.) or by controlling the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display device 20 according to the variation pattern, and executing the variable symbol normal symbol display to derive the variable display result of the normal game. When the variable display result is a normal figure, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is processed to be in an expanded and open state. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released in a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  Here, among the effect control commands transmitted by the command control process, main effect control commands to be transmitted and set by the special symbol process process will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanation showing main production control commands used in this embodiment.

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 13, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “big hit” of “5R probability change”. "Such). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed when the variation pattern is set together with the variation pattern designation command.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) for designating the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a symbol variation designation command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern designation command. The first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in step S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is set to be transmitted when there is no pending storage in step S110 described later.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating display of a customer waiting demonstration. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit start 1 designation command) that designates the start of a 5R probability change big hit gaming state (start of a fanfare when the big hit type is 5R probability change). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit start 2 designation command) that designates the start of a 15R non-probable big hit gaming state (start of a fanfare when the big hit type is 15R non-probable change). Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit start 3 designation command) that designates the start of a 15R probability change big hit gaming state (start of a fanfare when the big hit type is 15R probability change). The jackpot start 1 designation command to jackpot start 3 designation command may be collectively referred to as a jackpot start designation command. These commands are transmitted according to the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command) for designating the start of ending in the 5R probability variable jackpot gaming state. Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Command A 602 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command) that designates the start of ending in the 15R non-probability variable jackpot gaming state. Command A 603 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 3 designation command) that designates the start of ending in the 15R probability variable jackpot gaming state. These commands are transmitted according to the jackpot type when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B0XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. For example, if the gaming state is a low-probability base state, “XX” is set to “03”. The gaming state designation command is transmitted and set when the gaming state is changed (when step S113 or step S117 described later is executed).

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” indicates the remaining number of time-saving (advantageous) states. The time reduction number designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in which the remaining number of times in the time reduction state is changed (when step S113 described later is executed).

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second reserved storage number. The first reserved memory number specifying command and the second reserved memory number specifying command may be collectively referred to as a reserved memory number specifying command. The reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set when there is a change in the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, such as step S101 or step S111 described later.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). For example, this determination is made based on whether or not it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state. At this time, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is turned on because it is determined to be in an on state by the switch processing (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure It is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (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 provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). For example, this determination is performed based on whether or not it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state. At this time, for example, if the second start port switch 22B is turned on because it is determined to be in the on state by the switch process (step S204; Yes), the number of the stored special figure games using the second special figure is stored. It is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated 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 increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result shown in FIG. 3 from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, Numeric data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data of the first special figure game is stored as a hold memory. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The hold data of the second special figure game that is not stored is stored as a hold memory. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of the reserved storage number designation command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). To send the first reserved memory number designation command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure reserved memory number (the second reserved memory number count value or the like) for the effect control board 12. Is set to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to notify The reserved memory number designation command thus set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example (hereinafter, referred to as the command control process 12). Same for other commands).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  The first reserved memory number designation command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the increase of the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second reserved memory number designation command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. When the start port buffer value is “1” in step S211, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game has been established. You may perform the setting which transmits the 1st start opening prize designation | designated command which is an effect control command with a 1st pending | holding memory number designation | designated command. When the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 is an effect control command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game is satisfied. You may perform the setting which transmits a certain 2nd start opening winning designation | designated command with a 2nd reserved memory number designation | designated command.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, 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 predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

  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, special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit or the second special diagram reservation storage unit. Whether or not the result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “5R probability change”, “15R non-change probability”, or “15R probability change”. The jackpot type is stored and stored in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 6 is read. 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thus, the execution of the second special figure game is started with priority over the first special figure game.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 6 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is a special symbol variable display result (variable display result of the special graphic game), is set to either “big hit” or “losing”. Determination is made (step S239).

  As an example, in the process of step S239, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a certain change state. This determination may be made based on the state of a probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) is provided in the RAM 102. When the probability variation flag is in the off state, that is, when the current probability is not the probability variation state (low accuracy time), the CPU 103 stores the low accuracy time special figure display result determination table (previously stored in the ROM 101, for example) shown in FIG. Are prepared in the use table for determining the special figure display result. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on, that is, when the current probability variation state (high accuracy time), for example, the high accuracy time special map display result determination table (previously stored in the ROM 101) shown in FIG. Are prepared in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In these tables, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the numerical value of the read random number value By referring to the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table or the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on the data, the “big hit” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR1 And “Lose” may be determined as the special figure display result.

  By such processing, for example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in the on state (probability variation state). When the probability variation flag is in an off state (a state that is not the probability variation state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state such as the normal state. Therefore, for example, when the probability change flag is set to the ON state based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5 (details will be described later), when the current state is the probability change state, the gaming state is not changed. The special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when it is in a state. That is, the probability variation state is an advantageous state for the player, which tends to be a big hit gaming state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241).

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the CPU 103 determines whether the “big hit” determined this time is for variable display of the first special figure game or for variable display of the second special figure game. Then, it is determined whether the special display (variation special figure) of the variable display executed this time is the first special figure or the second special figure. This determination may be made based on the value of the variable special figure designation buffer value. When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the CPU 103 determines, for example, the jackpot type determination table (previously stored in the ROM 101) shown in FIG. Are prepared in the use table for determining the jackpot type. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, for example, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. Is prepared) in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In these tables, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type indicates the big hit type as “5R probability variation”, “15R non-probability variation”, “15R probability variation”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the read random number for determining the jackpot type is read. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR2, “5R probability change”, “15R non-change probability”, “15R” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR2. Any of “probability change” may be determined (selected) as the current big hit type.

  10A and 10B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is more easily determined to be “15R probability variation” and is changed to “5R probability variation”. Is harder to decide. In other words, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure (when the display result of the first special figure game is “big hit”), after the derivation display of the big hit symbol, the 5R positive variation big hit gaming state and the 15R non-probable change state are displayed. It is easier to shift to the first specific gaming state including, and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure (when the display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”), after the derivation display of the big hit symbol , 15R probable change state, it is easy to shift to the second specific gaming state (a state advantageous to the first specific gaming state).

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, “0” in the case of “5R certain change”, “15R non-probable change”) In the case of “1” and “2” in the case of “15R probability change”), the jackpot type may be stored.

  If the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined ( Step S246). As an example, when the big hit flag is not set (that is, in the off state), a special symbol (“-”) predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (that is, in the ON state), it is determined in advance as a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). The special symbol (“3” for “5R probability variation”, “5” for “15R non-probability variation”, “7” for “15R probability variation”) may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. .

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), 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. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time (variation time) of special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S261, a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5R probability variation”, “15R non-probability variation”, or “15R probability variation”. Corresponding to these, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern PA1-1 is prepared as a variation pattern that designates that the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. In the fluctuation pattern PA1-1, the fluctuation time is set to “2 seconds”.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. More specifically, after the reach is established, when the variable display result is “lost” as the change pattern that specifies execution of reach production and the change time is set to “4 seconds”. Variation pattern PA1-2 and a variation pattern PB3-2 when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation” are prepared. In other words, when the variation time is 4 seconds, the variable display result is either “out of” or “big hit” in which the big hit type is “15R probability change”, and the big hit type is “5R probability change”, “ It is not a “big hit” which is “15R uncertain change”. Furthermore, a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is executed after the reach is established, and the variation pattern in which the variation display result is “lost” as the variation pattern in which the variation time is set to “25 seconds”. PA1-3, the variation pattern PB3-1 when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5R probability change” or “15R non-change probability”, and the variable display result is “big hit” A variation pattern PB3-3 when the big hit type is “15R probability variation” is prepared. In other words, when the fluctuation time is 25 seconds, the variable display result is either “out of” or “big hit” with the big hit type being “5R probability change”, “15R non-change probability”, or “15R probability change”. Become.

  From the above, when the variation time is “2 seconds”, the variable display result is “losing” and not “big hit”. When the fluctuation time is “4 seconds” or “25 seconds”, the variable display result can be “lost” or “big hit”. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit”, only when the big hit type becomes “15R probability change” (that is, when controlled to the first specific gaming state), the variation time is “4 seconds”. Variable display may be performed. When the variable display result is “big hit”, variable display with a variation time of “25 seconds” can be executed regardless of the type of big hit. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5R probability change” or “15R non-change probability”, only variable display with a variation time of “25 seconds” is executed. obtain. Here, since the specific period is “20 seconds” as described above, in the variable display started within the specific period (including the start of the specific period), the big hit type is “5R probability change” or “15R The variable display result (big hit symbol) of “big hit” which is “non-probable change” is not derived and displayed within a specific period. This is because the fluctuation time is always “25 seconds” longer than “20 seconds” of the specific period. On the other hand, in the variable display (special game) that was started within the specific period (including the start of the specific period), the variable display result (big hit symbol) of “big hit” with the big hit type “15R probability change” specified It may be derived and displayed within the period. This is because the fluctuation time may be “4 seconds” which is shorter than “20 seconds” of the specific period. That is, if the variable display result of “big hit” is derived and displayed within a specific period, the game may be controlled to the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state (that is, the first specific gaming state), but the 5R probability variable big hit game. The state and the 15R non-probable big hit gaming state (that is, the second specific gaming state) are not controlled. In this embodiment, since the specific period is started with the start of the second special figure game, the specific period is not started in the middle of the variable display. For this reason, when considering whether or not the derived display timing of the variable display result falls within the specific period, there is no need to consider the variable display started before the specific period.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (A) or the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (B). As an example, when the jackpot type is “5R probability change” or “15 non-probability change” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the jackpot variation pattern determination shown in FIG. When a table is used and the jackpot type is “15R probability variation”, the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B is used. In each jackpot variation pattern table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result.

  The CPU 103 determines, for example, FIG. 13A or (B) according to the big hit type based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation and the big hit type buffer setting value. The variation pattern assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13A, when “big hit” having a big hit type of “5R probability change” or “15R non-change probability” is a variable display result, only the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 having a fluctuation time of 25 seconds is used. As described above, within the specified period (including at the start of the specified period), the variable display result of “big hit” with a big hit type of “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” (big hit symbol) Is not derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 13B, when “big hit” whose big hit type is “15R probability change” is a variable display result, the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 where the fluctuation time is 4 seconds or the fluctuation time is 25 seconds. Since any one of the fluctuation patterns PB3-3 is selected, as described above, within the specific period (including the start of the specific period), the variable display result of “big hit” whose big hit type is “15R probability change” ( (Hit symbol) may be derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 13B, the variation pattern PB3-2 and the variation pattern PB3-3 have a higher determination rate in the variation pattern PB3-2. The second variation pattern PB3-2 is easily selected. For this reason, in a special figure game that starts within a specific period (including the start of a specific period), a variable display result (big hit symbol) of “big hit” with a big hit type of “15R probability variation” is derived and displayed. The timing of the derivation display is more likely to be relatively within the specific period than after the specific period has elapsed.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the gaming state is other than the time-saving state (non-time saving time) and the gaming state is the time-saving state (time saving). A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not may be specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on. Using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined. On the other hand, when the time is short, the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  For example, the CPU 103 refers to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the non-short time and short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. Thus, the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 14A and 14B, since the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 having a short fluctuation time of 2 seconds in the time reduction is higher than that in the non-time reduction, it is executed in the time reduction. The average change time of the variable display is shorter than the average change time in the case of non-short time. For this reason, in the time reduction, the execution frequency of the special figure game is improved as compared with the non-time reduction. When the variable display result is “losing”, the fluctuation pattern at that time has a fluctuation time of 2 seconds (PA1-1), a fluctuation time of 4 seconds (PA1-2), and a fluctuation time. Can be any one of 25 seconds (PA1-3), so the variable display result (losing symbol) of “losing” in the special game started within the specific period (including the start of the specific period) The derived display timing can be either within the specific period or after the specific period has elapsed.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, a special figure variation time (also simply referred to as a variation time as described above), which is a variable symbol variable display time, is set (step S266). ). As described above, the special symbol change time, which is the variable symbol display time, is derived from the fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result (special symbol display result) after starting the special symbol change in the special symbol game. The time required until As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time (the variation time of the selected variation pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265. Can be set. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is transmitted. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a first result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Set to sequentially send pending memory number specification commands. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol fluctuation designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a second result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Set to sequentially send pending memory number specification commands.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation processing includes processing for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, processing for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, and the like. . When the timer value of the game control process timer is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first special figure or the second special figure). The control for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display) is performed, and the special symbol variation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display When the change of the special symbol is stopped by the device 4B, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display), and is stopped. In addition, transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process of determining whether or not the big hit flag is on. Then, in the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is in the on state, the hour / short flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the variable display executed in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is executed during the short time state. Processing for setting the count value of the short time counter to “0” is performed. Also, at this time, a process of setting the timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare, which is a predetermined time) as an initial value in the game control process timer is also performed. Is called. At this time, if the jackpot type is “5R probability change”, the jackpot start 1 designation command is set to be transmitted. If the jackpot type is “15R non-probability change”, the jackpot start 2 designation command is set to be transmitted. If the jackpot type is “15R probability change”, a setting to send a jackpot start 3 designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “4” is also performed. The jackpot type can be specified by, for example, the jackpot type buffer setting value of the jackpot type buffer.

  Further, in the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is in the off state and the hour / short flag is in the on state, the count value of the hour / times counter is decremented by “1”, and the count value after the decrement is “ In the case of “0”, a process for turning off the time reduction flag to end the time reduction state and a process for updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” are included.

  Through a series of these processes, the time reduction state and the probability change state are temporarily ended when the big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced “once” when lost. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. In addition, in the special symbol stop process, when the game state is changed (when the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is reset to the off state), the transmission setting of the game state specification command for specifying the changed game state is performed. Made. Furthermore, when the count value of the hour / times counter is decremented by “1”, in the special symbol stop process, the transmission setting of the hour / times specification command for designating the count value after the subtraction (the remaining number of times in the time reduction state) is set. Made.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, and therefore the big hit pre-release processing ends (it may end after performing appropriate processing). . When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), the big hit type buffer When the big hit type specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in is “5R probability variation”, “5” is set as an initial value in the round number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, and “15R In the case of “non-probability change” or “15R probability change”, a timer corresponding to the process of setting “15” as an initial value in the round number counter, and the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) for opening the big winning opening A process of setting a value in the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done.

  If the timer value after decrementing by 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal is changed). Etc.), etc., and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (from the start to the end of the ending until the end) It is a waiting time and is a predetermined time), and a timer value corresponding to the game control process timer is set. Also, if the jackpot type is “5R probability change”, the jackpot end 1 designation command is set to be transmitted. If the jackpot type is “15R non-probability change”, the jackpot end 2 designation command is set to be sent. When the type is “15R probability change”, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end 3 designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed. The jackpot type can be specified by, for example, the jackpot type buffer setting value of the jackpot type buffer.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0 or not. Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 becomes 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, for example, as shown in FIG. If the type is “5R probability change”, the time reduction flag is left in the off state and the probability change flag is turned on. If the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the time reduction flag is turned on, the probability change flag is kept in the off state, and a count initial value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction number counter. If the big hit type is “15R probability variation”, the hour / short flag and the probability variation flag are turned on, and an initial count value (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / short number counter. After such setting, various data such as the game control process timer and the jackpot type buffer setting value are appropriately reset to update the special figure process flag value to “0”.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

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

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

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, a process as shown in FIG. 16 is executed according to the effect control command. In FIG. 16, various storage areas and various flags are provided in the RAM 122.

  When a gaming state designation command is received, in the command analysis process, depending on the gaming state designated by the gaming state designation command, the state of the short / middle flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the state of the probability changing flag are displayed. Update. When the game state designation command designates the normal state, the probability changing flag and the hourly / shorter flag are turned off. When the gaming state designation command designates the high probability low base state, the probability changing flag is turned on and the hour / short flag is turned off. When the gaming state designation command designates a high-accuracy high-base state, the probability changing flag and the hour / short flag are turned on. When the gaming state designation command designates the low probability and high base state, the probability changing flag is turned off and the hour / short hour flag is turned on. By such processing, as shown in FIG. 17, the probability variation flag provided on the main board 11 side and the probability variation flag provided on the effect control board 12 side correspond to the on state and the off state. In addition, the hour / short flag provided on the main board 11 side and the hour / middle flag provided on the effect control board 12 side correspond to an on state and an off state. Note that the timing at which the hour / short flag or the probability change flag is changed from the off state to the on state is also the timing at which the big hit gaming state ends. For this reason, when there is such a change, a later-described specific period effect end flag is reset to an off state.

  When the first reserved memory number designation command or the second reserved memory number designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed and can be specified by the reserved memory display. The number of hold of variable display (special game or decorative design variable display) is updated.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process or the like is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by a random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. To do. Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is executed again. That is, the command analysis process, the effect control process process, the effect random number update process, and the like are executed every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a specific period effect process for executing a specific period effect (step S169). FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific period effect process. In the specific period effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the specific period end flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S701). The specific period end flag is turned on until the next jackpot gaming state ends after the specific period ends, and after the specific period ends, before the start timing of the next specific period (specifically In this case, it is possible to prevent the specific period from being set again before the next jackpot gaming state comes.

  When the specific period end flag is in the off state (step S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific notification flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is in the on state (step S702). The specific notification flag is a flag that is turned on when the specific notification is being executed. When the specific notification flag is in the off state (step S702; No), it is determined whether the specific period effect flag is in the on state (step S703). The specific period effect flag is a flag that is turned on when the specific period effect is being executed.

  When the specific period effect flag is on (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes specific period effect operation control for executing the specific period effect (step S704). For example, at the start of the specific period effect, an effect control pattern for executing the specific period effect (for example, an effect control pattern for displaying an effect image of the specific period effect in the processing area of the image display device 5). In addition to setting the usage pattern, a timer value corresponding to the execution period of the specific period effect (here, the specific period “20 seconds”) is set in the process timer for the specific period effect provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The set timer value is decremented by 1 in each step S704 executed for each timer interrupt.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays effect control execution data (display control data) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value reduced by one of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the speaker is output by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. Production operation control is performed such that sound and sound effects are output from 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashed by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14. In addition, when another effect operation control is also executed at substantially the same time (for example, at the time of the process of step S172), the image, sound, etc. displayed by the effect operation control of step S704 and the other effect operation control are displayed. The display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like operate so that the image, sound, and the like to be synthesized are the same (the same in the effect operation control performed in a plurality of steps). Thereby, for example, during the execution of variable display of decorative symbols and the reach effect, the specific period effect is also executed in a superimposed manner. By executing step S704 repeatedly for each timer interruption, the execution of the specific period effect is realized.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the specific period effect or the end timing of the specific period after step S704 (step S705). For example, if the process control determination value that is the same as the timer value reduced by 1 is associated with the end control code together with the production control execution data, it is determined that the current timing is the end timing (step S705; Yes). In this case, since the specific period has ended (20 seconds as the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the specific period), the specific period end flag is turned on (step S706), and the specific period effect process ends. If the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value reduced by 1 is not associated with the end code together with the production control execution data, it is determined that the current timing is not the end timing (step S705; No). Since the specific period has not ended, the specific period effect process ends.

  When the specific period end flag is on (step S701; Yes), when the specific notification flag is on (step S702; Yes), when the specific period effect flag is off (step S703; No), Since it is not the execution timing of the specific period effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific period effect process.

  When the process of step S169 is executed, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, in steps S170 to S170 in FIG. One of the processes in S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command from the main board 11 is received (for example, whether these reception flags (see FIG. 16) are set). That is, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not it is in an on state. When the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the image display device 5 (the first symbol variation designation command reception flag or the second symbol variation designation command) When the reception flag is on), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first uses, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area) or the like. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the current special figure display result is “lost” (step S521). When the display result designation command designates “losing” and it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S 521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. A non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variation pattern designated by (the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) is “non-reach” in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode ( It is determined whether it is PA1-1) (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (that is, when the variation pattern is PA1-2 or PA1-3) (step S522; No), the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is obtained. A combination of confirmed decorative symbols is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  When the display result designation command designates “big hit” and it is determined that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the final decoration that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). For example, when the display result designation command designates “big hit” of “5R probability change”, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The decorative symbols derived and displayed on each of 5C and 5R are aligned with “3”. In the case where the display result designation command designates “big hit” of “15R uncertain change”, the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned with “5”. When the display result designation command designates “big hit” of “15R probability change”, the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned with “7”.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, an effect control pattern to be used later is determined from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). A plurality of effect control patterns are prepared corresponding to the variation patterns designated by the variation pattern designation command. In step S530, the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is determined as the usage pattern. To do. Note that only the effect control patterns in the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 in which the variable display result is “big hit” are effect control patterns in which specific notification is executed after reach is established. For this reason, when the specific notification is executed, the variable display of decorative symbols (which is also a special figure game) executed at that time becomes a big hit decision.

  In the effect control patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3, the execution timing of the specific notification is set in advance. For example, the effect control patterns corresponding to the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-3 are specified so that specific notification is executed 23 seconds after the start of variation of the decorative symbols. According to such a regulation, when the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-3 are the variation patterns of the current variable display, the specific notification is not executed within the specific period because the specific period is 20 seconds ( The earliest, specific notification is executed 3 seconds after the end of the specific period). As described above, the variable display variation pattern in which “big hit” with “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” is a variable display result is only the variation pattern PB3-1. The specific notification in the case where “big hit” which is “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” is a variable display result is not executed within the specific period.

  For the effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB3-2, the fluctuation time is as short as 4 seconds, and therefore the execution timing of the specific notification may be an appropriate timing after the reach is established. When the variation pattern PB3-2 is the variation pattern of the current variable display, the specific notification is executed within the specific period because the specific period is 20 seconds. As described above, the variable display variation pattern in which the big hit type is “15R probability variation” and the “big hit” is a variable display result is the variation pattern PB3-2 or PB3-3. The specific notification when “big hit” is a variable display result may be executed within a specific period (in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2).

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (in the special figure change time corresponding to the change pattern). A corresponding initial value) is set (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be changed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specific period effect start condition is satisfied (step S533). If the condition is satisfied (step S533; Yes), the specific period effect flag is set to the on state (step S534). . The specific period effect start condition is, for example, that the probability changing flag is on, the specific period end flag is off, the specific period effect flag is off, and the current fluctuation is about the second special figure. It is a condition that is only true. The timing at which such a condition is satisfied is the execution start timing of the first second special figure game after the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the specific period effect flag is turned on at such timing (step S534), and the execution of the specific period effect is started from the next specific period effect process. In this embodiment, a specific period or a specific period effect is started with the execution start timing of the first second special figure game as the start timing after the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is started. If the condition is not satisfied (step S533; No), or after step S534, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (step S535), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S552). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S530. Data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (timer value decremented by 1 in step S551, and the same as described below) (data included in the effect control pattern) is the reach effect execution period. When it is determined that it is the reach production execution period (step S552; Yes), it is determined whether the current is the specific notification execution period (step S553). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern determined (set) by the process of step S530.

  The data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) is the specific notification execution period, for example, indicating that it is the specific notification execution period. Is determined (step S553; Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific notification flag is on (step S554). When the specific notification is not executed in the current variable display, the specific notification flag is off (step S554; No). In this case, the specific notification is started and the execution of the specific period effect is ended. Therefore, the specific notification flag is turned on and the specific period effect flag is turned off (step S555).

  When the specific notification is being executed and the specific notification flag is in the on state (step S554; Yes), or after step S555, an effect operation control for executing the specific notification and reach effect is performed (step S557). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes a specific notification associated with a process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for executing the reach production, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs are output by outputting commands (electric decoration signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing is performed. By repeatedly executing step S557 for each timer interruption, execution of specific notification and reach effect (reach effect during a period during which specific notification is being executed) is realized. If the execution of specific notification is started during the execution of the specific period production, the specific period production is switched to the specific notification, for example, the stopwatch in the specific period production stops, the change of the display bar stops, It is controlled so that the effect that the display of the effect image is also ended is executed by the specific notification. As a result, the execution of the specific period effect ends.

  Then, for example, by determining whether the production control execution data used in the production operation control is the data used at the end of the execution of the specific notification (the last data used may indicate that it is the last). It is assumed that it is time to end the specific notification (step S558). When it is determined that the production control execution data is the last data of the specific notification and the specific notification is finished (step S558; Yes), the specific notification flag is turned off (step S559). Note that the execution of the specific notification means that the big hit gaming state comes after that, so the state of the specific period end flag does not have to be changed.

  When it determines with it not being a performance specific alert | report execution period in step S553 (step S553; No), presentation operation control which performs a reach production is performed (step S561). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By repeatedly executing step S561 for each timer interruption, it is possible to execute a reach effect (a reach effect other than the period during which the specific notification is being executed).

  If it is not time to end the specific notification (step S558; No), after step S561, after step S559, when it is determined that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S552; No), other effect operation control is performed (step S562). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the sound control board 13 is instructed (sound effect signal). ) To output sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and to turn on / off / flash the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Perform motion control. By repeatedly executing step S557 for each timer interruption, execution of another effect (for example, a variable display operation of a decorative design or the like) is realized. After step S562, the variable display effect process ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S565). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S565; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S565 (step S565; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S566, the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) resulting in variable display is derived and displayed (step S566). At this time, a timer value corresponding to the big hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S567). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S568), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  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 any of the jackpot start 1 designation command to the jackpot start 3 designation command has been received, for example, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag to the jackpot start 3 designation command. The determination is made based on whether one of the reception flags is set to the on state. If any of the reception flags is set to the on state, and it is determined that any one of the jackpot start 1 designation command to the jackpot start 3 designation command has been received, the response to the received command (on state) The production control pattern (in accordance with the reception flag) is selected as the usage pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern is set in the production control process timer. In this embodiment, the effects executed in the period controlled to the big hit gaming state are prepared for each of the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state, the 15R non-probable big hit gaming state, and the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state (by this, The player can recognize the type of the current jackpot gaming state.) Therefore, a plurality of effect control patterns are prepared to execute each of these effects, and are selected according to the received command (for example, when a big hit start 3 designation command is received, corresponding to the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state. Production is performed.) Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that none of the jackpot start 1 designation command to the jackpot start 3 designation command has been received, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and if the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, The hit waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the big hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the rendering process The value of the flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value (at this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. are reset as appropriate).

  The big hit process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 9 and effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the big hit processing, any one of the big hit end 1 specified command reception flag to the big hit end 3 specified command reception flag is in an ON state as to whether any of the big hit end 1 specified command to the big hit end 3 specified command is received. If any reception flag is off and none of the jackpot end 1 designation command to jackpot end 3 designation command has been received, all the round games have not ended. The big hit processing is terminated without updating the process flag value. In addition, if any of the reception flags is in an on state (when any one of the hit end 1 designation command to the jackpot end 3 designation command is received), each round game has been completed. In order to start the execution of the effect, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to step S175. At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing the ending (here, the ending is common regardless of the jackpot type, but it differs depending on the jackpot type, that is, the type of the received jackpot end designation command) The timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, The value is updated to “0” which is an initial value (at this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. are reset as appropriate).

  Next, a specific period, a specific period effect, and a special figure variation realized by the above-described series of processes (a special symbol variable display (special game) may be considered as a decorative symbol variable display). A relational example such as specific notification will be described with reference to FIGS.

  For example, when the 15R probability variable big hit gaming state ends (may be the 5R probability variable big hit gaming state), the gaming state shifts to the probability changed state. When the second special figure game is started for the first time after shifting to the certain change state, a specific period starts from the start timing of the second special figure game. The specific period ends when a predetermined time (20 seconds) elapses from the start timing of the second special figure game. That is, the length of the specific period is 20 seconds.

  A specific period effect is executed within the specific period. As described above, the specific period effect is an effect (so-called mission effect) for notifying that the current time is the specific period and instructing the player to generate a “big hit” within the specific period. . In the specific period effect, for example, an image that measures the elapsed time from the start timing with the stopwatch (an image that sequentially displays the elapsed time) is displayed on the image display device 5 to notify that the present is within the specific period. Then, an image of a mission effect instructing the player to generate a “big hit” before the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, an image such as “Generate a big hit within 20 seconds!”) Is displayed. The specific period effect may be ended together with the end of the specific period, for example (for example, it may be ended by notifying that a predetermined time has elapsed).

  When the display result of the special figure fluctuation (variable display result) is “big hit”, the specific notification is executed in the special figure fluctuation. As described above, the specific notification is an effect for notifying that the display result of the special figure variation is a big hit symbol (that is, being controlled to the big hit gaming state). For example, an effect of displaying a character such as “decisive big hit!” On the image display device 5 or displaying a predetermined character on the image display device 5 corresponds to the specific notification. And, when the specific notification is executed during the execution of the specific notification, even if the execution timing of the specific notification is before the end of the specific notification, the execution of the specific notification with the execution of the specific notification ends. To do. For example, the stopwatch displayed on the image display device 5 is stopped by executing the specific notification. Also, the display of the mission effect image ends. The end of the display of the effect of stopping and the image of the mission effect is included in the effect of the specific notification. As a result, the execution of the specific period effect ends.

  As described above, the end timing of the specific period effect changes depending on the presence / absence of the specific notification, the execution timing, and the like. ) When a “big hit” of “5R probability change” or “15R non-probability change” occurs in a special figure variation started within a specific period (FIG. 23), ”Will be described (FIG. 24, FIG. 25).

  When “big hit” does not occur due to special figure fluctuations started within a specific period (FIG. 22), all variable display results of one or more special figure fluctuations that are started during the specific period become “lost”. It is. In such a case, special figure fluctuation is performed in which the special figure fluctuation time (which is also a decorative symbol variable display time) is 2 seconds, 4 seconds, and 25 seconds (fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3). ) In particular, variable display (fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2) of 2 seconds and 4 seconds with a short special figure fluctuation time is easy to be executed (see FIG. 14). For this reason, during the specific period (20 seconds), the special figure variation is likely to be executed a plurality of times. FIG. 22A shows a case where these short special figure fluctuations are executed a plurality of times. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation executed in the specific period is 10 times at the maximum (when the special figure fluctuation time is all 2 seconds), and at least once (the special figure fluctuation time at the start of the specific period is 25 seconds). If that happens). If “big hit” does not occur due to special figure fluctuations started within a specific period, the variable display result does not become “big hit” and the specific notification is not executed, so that the specific period effect is executed until the end of the specific period. (See FIG. 22B).

  When a “big hit” of “5R probability change” or “15R non-probability change” occurs in a special figure change started within a specific period (FIG. 23), a variable display result of the special figure change that starts execution in the specific period Is a “big hit” of “5R probability change” or “15R non-change probability”. In such a case, only the special figure fluctuation in which the special figure fluctuation time (which is also a decorative symbol variable display time) is 25 seconds is executed (fluctuation pattern PB3-1). For this reason, even if the special figure fluctuation that results in the variable display result of “big hit” of “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” is the special figure variation of the second special figure that starts the specific period, Even if a special figure change is started thereafter, the special figure change ends or the specific notification (executed 23 seconds after the start of the special figure change before the specific period (20 seconds) ends. ) Is never performed. See FIG. FIG. 23 (A) shows a case where the special figure variation (25-second special figure variation) of “big hit” of “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” is started the second time after the start of the specific period. . If a “big hit” of “5R probability change” or “15R non-probability change” occurs due to the special figure variation started within the specific period, the specific notification is not executed within the specific period, so the specific period production is not performed until the end of the specific period. It will be executed (see FIG. 23B).

  When a “big hit” of “15R probability change” is generated by a special figure change started within a specific period (FIGS. 24 and 25), the variable display result of the special figure change that is executed in the specific period is “15R”. This is the case of “big hit” of “probability change”. In such a case, special figure fluctuations are performed in which the special figure fluctuation time (which is also a decorative symbol variable display time) is 4 seconds and 25 seconds (fluctuation patterns PB3-2 and PB3-3).

  For this reason, a special figure fluctuation with a special figure fluctuation time of 4 seconds within a specific period (for example, before 16 seconds from the start of the specific period) (a special figure fluctuation in which the variable display result is “big hit” with “15R probability change”) Is executed (in the case of FIG. 24), the special figure variation may end or a specific notification may be performed within a specific period (or during execution of a specific period effect) (FIG. 24). 24 (A)). In other words, when a “big hit” of “15R probability change” occurs due to a special figure change started within a specific period, the specific period effect is before the end of the specific period (before 20 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the specific period). Even in such a case, it may end at the execution timing of the specific notification (see FIG. 24B). Depending on the execution timing of the specific notification of one special figure change, the start of the special figure change that will be a “big hit” of “15R probability change” may be within the specific period even after 16 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific period. Specific notification may be executed.

  Further, within a specific period (may be the first special figure fluctuation or the second special figure fluctuation), the special figure fluctuation time is 25 seconds (the variable display result is “ In the case of the special pattern variation that becomes “big hit” of “15R probability variation” (in the case of FIG. 25), as in the case of the variation pattern PB3-1, before the specific period (20 seconds) ends, The special figure fluctuation is not ended, or a specific notification (executed 23 seconds after the start of the special figure fluctuation) is not performed. See FIG. FIG. 25A shows the case where the special variation of “big hit” of “15R probability variation” (the special variation of 25 seconds) is started the second time after the start of the specific period for the second time. In such a case, since the specific notification is not executed within the specific period, the specific period effect is executed until the end of the specific period (see FIG. 25B).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation executed within the specific period is “big hit”, the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation”. In this case, the specific notification is not executed within the specific period, and the special figure fluctuation is not completed within the specific period (the variable display result is derived and displayed). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “15R probability change”, the specific notification is executed within the specific period, or the special figure fluctuation is completed within the specific period (the variable display result is derived and displayed). There is). In such a case, the specific period effect ends. Further, when the jackpot type is “15R probability variation”, as in the case of “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation”, there is a possibility that the specific notification is executed within the specific period. There is a possibility that the special figure fluctuation will end (the variable display result will be derived and displayed).

  As described above, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, variable display of identification information (here, a special symbol or a decorative symbol) is executed, a display result is derived and displayed, and the display result is predetermined. When the specific display result (here, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that shifts to a specific gaming state (here, the big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is configured.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and when determining to shift to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state (here, 5R). Transition to either of the probable big hit game state or the 15R non-probable big hit game state) and the second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state (here, the 15R positive variable big hit game state) Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (in this case, whether or not to make “big hit” by performing processing such as steps S239 and S242 and the type of big hit CPU 103), and variable display of the identification information at any one of a plurality of execution times based on the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display execution means to be executed (here, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S111 and S112 based on the determination results of steps S239 and S242, and the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of steps S171 and S172); A specific notification (here, a specific notification) that notifies the transition to the specific gaming state during the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display execution means based on the decision to shift to the specific gaming state Specific notification executing means (in this case, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S171 and S172).

  In this embodiment, after determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is determined. However, by using a predetermined random number value, “losing” and every big hit type are determined. When determining the variable display result by referring to a table to which a decision value to be compared with a random value is assigned for each of the “big hit”, whether or not to make a “big hit” and the type of big hit It may be determined at the same time. The predetermining means includes means for determining by such a determination method (the same applies to other predetermining means described below).

  In this embodiment, the specific notification is described as being executed before the timing at which the display result is derived and displayed. However, the specific notification is executed at the timing at which the display result is derived and displayed. (The same applies hereinafter). “During the variable display of the identification information” at which the specific notification is executed includes a timing at which a display result is derived and displayed. The specific notification in this case may be any notification as long as it notifies the transition to the specific gaming state by an effect other than the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the specific notification execution means is predetermined from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied (here, the execution start timing of the first second special figure game after being controlled to the probability variation state). When the variable display execution means starts the variable display of the identification information in the specific period until the time (here, 20 seconds) elapses, the variable display is displayed by the prior determination means by the first specific game. In the case of variable display executed based on the decision to shift to the state, the period from the end of the specific period until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (as described above, This may be a period including the timing at which the result is derived and displayed (the same applies hereinafter), and the specific notification is executed (refer to FIG. 23 here).

  In this embodiment, the variable display execution time (special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-1) executed based on the decision to shift to the first specific gaming state and the specific notification execution start timing ( By making the elapsed time from the start of execution of variable display) longer than the length of the specific period (25 seconds for special figure fluctuation time, 23 seconds for the execution start time of specific notification) The above-described configuration of the specific notification execution unit is realized. However, the configuration of the specific notification execution unit is not limited to such a specific configuration. For example, a variation pattern with different special figure variation times, a specific notification timing, and a plurality of variation patterns with different timings are prepared, and the CPU 103 measures the elapsed time from the start of the specific period with a timer or the like. In addition, at the start of execution of special figure fluctuations such as “big hit” of “5R probability variation” and “15R non-probability variation”, based on the timer value measured above, A variation pattern for executing specific notification in a period until the variable display result is derived and displayed is selected from the plurality of prepared variation patterns, and the production control CPU 120 and the CPU 103 based on the variation pattern selected above. You may implement | achieve the said structure of a specific alerting | reporting execution means by performing a process. In such a case, the “measurement time corresponding to the current timer value” is subtracted from “the length of the specific period”, and the elapsed time from the start of execution of the special figure to the start of execution of the specific notification is less than the reduced time. A long variation pattern may be selected. Further, the production control CPU 120 may execute the specific notification after the specific period end flag is turned on. The same applies to the following specific notification execution means.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is established that the execution of the second special figure game is first started after being controlled to the probability variation state, but the establishment of the predetermined condition may be other. For example, after the big hit gaming state, the execution of the second special figure game may be started first after the time-short state is controlled. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific period effect start condition in step S533, for example, that the hour / short flag is on, the specific period end flag is off, and the specific period effect flag is off. There may be a condition that is satisfied only when there is a change in the current time and the change is about the second special figure. For example, after the big hit gaming state, the execution of the second special figure game may be started first after the probability change state and the short time state are controlled. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect start condition for the specific period in step S533, for example, the short-time flag and the probability change flag are on, the specific period end flag is off, and the specific period effect flag. It is only necessary that the condition is satisfied only when is in the off state and the current fluctuation is for the second special figure. Furthermore, regardless of the type of jackpot, the completion of the jackpot gaming state may be established as a predetermined condition. In this case, when the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to the initial value “0” in step S175, it may set the effect flag for the specific period to the on state. Furthermore, the completion of a predetermined specific gaming state among a plurality of specific gaming states, such as the end of a 15R probability variation big hit gaming state, may be established as a predetermined condition. In this case, when the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “0” which is the initial value in step S175, the jackpot end designation command reception flag corresponding to the predetermined specific gaming state (for example, When the jackpot end designation command (for example, jackpot end designation command) corresponding to the predetermined specific gaming state is received, for example, when the jackpot end 3 designation command reception flag is ON. The specific period effect flag may be set to the on state. The same applies to the establishment of the predetermined condition hereinafter.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, according to the above-described configuration, the variable display executing means is based on the fact that the variable information executing means is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state by the prior determining means during the specific period. When the execution of variable display is started, the end of the specific period may be included within the specific period (as in this embodiment, or the end of the specific period may not be included. )), The variable display can be executed at the execution time (here, the special pattern fluctuation time “4 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2). 24).

  In this embodiment, with such a configuration, when the specific display result (here, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed within the specific period, the specific gaming state is the first specific gaming state (here, the 5R probability variable big hit game). State or 15R non-probability large hit game state), but the second specific game state (here, 15R probability variable big hit game state), the first specific game state is entered when the specific display result is derived and displayed within a specific period. The discouragement that shifts can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the transition to the first specific gaming state is made with such a configuration, since the specific notification is executed after the specific period has elapsed, when the specific notification is executed within the specific period. The discouragement of shifting to the first specific game state can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses.

  In this embodiment, with this configuration, the specific notification execution means is predetermined from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied (here, the execution start timing of the first second special figure game after being controlled to the probability variation state). When the variable display execution means starts the variable display of the identification information in the specific period until the time (here, 20 seconds) elapses, the variable display is displayed by the prior determination means by the first specific game. When the variable display is executed based on the decision to shift to the state, the specific notification is executed in a period from the end of the specific period until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. (Here, refer to FIG. 23). The variable display is executed based on the fact that the variable display is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state by the pre-determining means. In this case, possible is executing the specific notification at the specific time period within and in the variable display becomes (here, see FIG. 24) that.

  In addition, when it is a problem whether the specific notification is executed within the specific period or the specific notification is executed after the specific period, the execution start timing of the specific notification may be used as a reference, and the execution end timing of the specific notification may be set as a reference. It is good also as a standard. For example, when the specific notification is executed within the specific period, the start timing of the specific notification may be within the specific period, or the end timing of the specific notification may be within the specific period. Good. Also, the display result derivation timing does not have to be a problem. For example, as described above, when the specific notification can be executed within the specific period and during the variable display, the timing for deriving and displaying the display result may be after the specific period. As described above, a variation pattern or a specific notification execution timing may be set.

  In this embodiment, the variable display execution time (the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2) executed based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state and the specific notification execution start timing ( The above-described configuration of the specific notification execution means is realized by making the elapsed time from the start of execution of variable display shorter than the length of the specific period (for example, 4 seconds in the case of the special figure fluctuation time). . However, the configuration of the specific notification execution unit is not limited to such a specific configuration. For example, a variation pattern with different special figure variation times, a specific notification timing, and a plurality of variation patterns with different timings are prepared, and the CPU 103 measures the elapsed time from the start of the specific period with a timer or the like. In addition, at the start of execution of a special figure variation that becomes a “big hit” of “15R probability variation”, based on the timer value measured above, a variation pattern that executes a specific notification within the specific period and during the variable display Is selected from the plurality of prepared variation patterns, and the above-described configuration of the specific notification executing means may be realized by the processing control CPU 120 or the CPU 103 executing processing based on the selected variation pattern. . In such a case, the “measurement time corresponding to the current timer value” is subtracted from “the length of the specific period”, and the elapsed time from the start of execution of the special figure to the start of execution of the specific notification is less than the reduced time. A short variation pattern may be selected. The same applies to the following specific notification execution means.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific notification is executed within the specific period, the state shifts to the second specific gaming state instead of the first specific gaming state, so the first notification is executed when the specific notification is executed within the specific period. The discouragement of shifting to the specific game state can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses.

  The above discouragement will be described. Specifically, for example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period (the same applies when the specific notification is executed within the specific period), for example, the specific period. Is a special one that is different from the other periods, so the player expects the pachinko machine 1 to become more advantageous by shifting to the second specific gaming state, but the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period If the game is made (same as appropriate when the specific notification is executed within a specific period), if the game is shifted to the first specific game state, such expectation is disappointed and the player is disappointed (the same applies below). .) In this embodiment, such a disappointment (disappointment when the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period or when the specific notification is executed within the specific period). It can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses. Such an effect is more significant when the specific notification is executed before the timing at which the display result is derived and displayed. In such a case, before the derivation display of the variable display result, the player can recognize the transition to the specific gaming state, and particularly when the specific notification is executed in the specific period, This is because the expectation is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes more advantageous by shifting to the second specific gaming state, and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 subsequently shifts to the first specific gaming state, the discouragement becomes larger. Further, the specific notification is performed by determining whether the subsequent specific gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state (here, whether the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” or “15R Regardless of whether or not it is “probable change”, when the specific notification is executed, the player cannot recognize whether the subsequent specific game state is the first specific game state or the second specific game state. As a result, the expectation for shifting to the second specific gaming state continues until a predetermined timing such as the end of the variable display or the start of the specific gaming state, so the discouragement may increase. In this embodiment, such a discouragement can be suppressed by the above configuration. It is to be noted that until the middle of the specific notification, whether the subsequent specific game state is the first specific game state or the second specific game state (here, the big hit type is “5R probability change” or “15R non-probability change”) Whether the specific game state is the first specific game state or the second specific game state. Here, the jackpot type may be different depending on (or depending on each jackpot type) whether the jackpot type is “5R probability change”, “15R non-change probability” or “15R probability change”). Even in such a case, the disappointment may occur due to a sense of expectation for shifting to the second specific gaming state until the middle, but in this embodiment, With such a configuration, such discouragement can be suppressed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first identification information (in this case, the occurrence of winning of the game medium at the first starting winning opening) is established based on the above-described configuration that the predetermined first starting condition is satisfied. Here, the variable display of the first special symbol) is executed, and the second based on the fact that the predetermined second starting condition is satisfied (here, the occurrence of winning of the game medium at the second starting winning opening). When the variable display of the identification information (here, the second special symbol) is executed and the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the variable display of the second identification information is displayed as the first identification information. Is executed in preference to the variable display (see step S110 here), and the specific display result (here, the big hit symbol) determined in advance as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information ) Is displayed and displayed Advantageous specific gaming state (here, jackpot gaming state) pachinko machine 1 to shift to is configured for.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state and whether to shift to the specific gaming state based on the establishment of the first start condition. A first specific gaming state (here, 5R probability variable big hit gaming state or 15R non-probable big hit gaming state) and a second specific gaming state (here, 15R more advantageous for the player than the first specific gaming state) First predetermining means (in this case, step S239, which determines whether to shift to one of the probable big hit game state) before the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is derived and displayed. The CPU 103) determines whether or not the variable display result of the first special figure game is “big hit” and determines the big hit type by performing the process of S242 and the second start condition is satisfied. And whether to shift to the specific gaming state and whether to shift to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state when it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state. , A second pre-determining means for determining before the display result of the variable display of the second identification information is derived and displayed (here, steps S239, S242, etc. are performed to display the variable display of the second special figure game) Based on the determination result of the first predetermining means or the second predetermining means, one of a plurality of types of execution times based on whether the result is “big hit” and determining the type of jackpot Variable display execution means for executing variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information in the execution time (here, step S11 based on the determination result such as steps S239 and S242) The CPU 103 that executes the process of step S112, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of steps S171 and S172), and the variable display executing means based on the decision to shift to the specific gaming state. During the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, specific notification execution means (here, step S171) for executing a specific notification (here, specific notification) for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state. And an effect control CPU 120) that executes the process of S172.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the second predetermining means has a higher ratio than the ratio that the first predetermining means determines to shift to the second specific gaming state. The specific notification execution means determines that the variable display execution means performs the first identification information or the specific information during a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until a predetermined time elapses (see FIG. 10). When the variable display of the second identification information is started, if the variable display is a variable display that is executed based on the decision to shift to the first specific gaming state, the specific period The specific notification is executed during a period from when the display ends to when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (here, refer to FIG. 23), and the variable display execution means When the execution of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is started based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state, the variable display is displayed within the specific period. The variable display can be executed at the execution time in which the result is derived and displayed (here, the special pattern fluctuation time “4 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2) (see FIG. 24 here). The establishment is that the variable display of the second identification information is started after the end of the specific gaming state (in this case, the execution of the first second special game after being controlled to the probability changing state is started). It will be.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period, the specific game state is not the first specific game state but the second specific game state, so the transition to the first specific game state is made. The discouragement that occurs can be suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses. Furthermore, the establishment of the predetermined condition is that a variable display of the second identification information starts after the end of the specific gaming state, thereby deriving a specific display result for shifting to the second specific gaming state within a specific period. Since the displayed ratio increases, the effect of the production is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the specific notification execution unit causes the variable display execution unit to execute the first identification information or the second information during a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until a predetermined time elapses. When the variable display of the identification information is started, if the variable display is a variable display executed based on the decision to shift to the first specific gaming state, the specific period has ended. It is determined that the specific notification is executed during a period until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed later (see FIG. 23), and the variable display is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state. In the case of the variable display executed based on the specific notification, the specific notification can be executed within the specific period and during the variable display (refer to FIG. 24 here).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific notification is executed within the specific period, the state shifts to the second specific game state instead of the first specific game state, so that the specific time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses is determined. The interest of the game can be improved over the period. In addition, the establishment of the predetermined condition is that a variable display of the second identification information starts after the end of the specific gaming state, thereby deriving a specific display result for shifting to the second specific gaming state within a specific period. Since the displayed ratio increases, the effect of the production is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays elapsed time display means for displaying the elapsed time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this case, when the specific period effect is executed in step S169). Is provided with an effect control CPU 120) for displaying the elapsed time. Thereby, the display of the elapsed time allows the player to recognize and recognize whether or not the present time is within a specific period, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, according to the above configuration, it is determined that the variable display execution means does not shift to the specific gaming state in the specific period (here, “losing” is determined in step S239). When the execution of variable display of the identification information (the first identification information or the second identification information) is started based on the execution time, the display time of the variable display is derived and displayed within the specific period (Here, the variation pattern PA1-1 is 2 seconds, the variation pattern PA1-2 is 4 seconds) or the execution time (here, the variation pattern PA1- 3 (25 seconds), the variable display can be executed (here, the CPU 103 or the effect control CPU that executes the variable display in which the variable display result is “losing”). 20) will be. Thereby, it can be prevented that the player can recognize whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before the derived display of the display result of the variable display by the execution time of the variable display.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, according to the above-described configuration, the variable display executing means is configured to determine the identification information (the first identification information or the first identification information) based on the determination that the transition to the second specific gaming state is made in the specific period. Even when the execution of variable display of the second identification information) is started, the execution time (here, the characteristic of the variation pattern PB3-3 is derived and displayed) after the end of the specific period. The variable display can be executed at the fluctuation time of “25 seconds” (see FIG. 25 here). Thereby, when the variable display continues until after the end of the specific period, it is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player that the state does not shift to the second specific game state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the specific notification execution means starts variable display of the identification information (the first identification information or the second identification information) by the variable display execution means during the specific period. The variable display is performed after the specific period ends even if the variable display is a variable display executed based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state. The specific notification can be executed during a period until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, see FIG. 25). Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the discouragement that only the first specific gaming state is entered when the specific notification is executed after the specific period has ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the variable display execution means starts executing variable display of the identification information (the first identification information or the second identification information) in the specific period, It is easier to shorten the execution time of the variable display based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state than on the determination to shift to the first specific gaming state (for example, FIG. 12). -13). As a result, the opportunity to execute the specific notification within the specific period when the variable display for shifting to the second specific game state is executed increases, so that the interest of the game is improved. Note that it is easy to shorten the execution time of variable display when, as in this embodiment, it is determined that a fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time (a fluctuation pattern of 4 seconds) shifts to the first specific gaming state. It may be selected when it is decided not to be selected but to shift to the second specific gaming state. In addition, it is easy to shorten the execution time of the variable display, for example, when the determination ratio of the variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state, than the second specific gaming state. This includes a higher percentage when it is decided to migrate.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, the description will be focused on differences from the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is constant at 20 seconds and is not changed midway. However, in the second embodiment, the length of the specific period is changed depending on the execution status of variable display. The length of the specific period before the change will be described as being 20 seconds as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the specific notification may not be performed.

  In the second embodiment, for example, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 26 is used. The content and determination ratio of the variation pattern are the same as those in the first embodiment, but the variation times of the variation patterns PA1-3, PB3-1, and PB3-3 are 25 seconds in the first embodiment, whereas In one embodiment, it is shortened to 13 seconds. That is, when variable display is executed with the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 or the fluctuation pattern PB3-3, the timing for deriving the variable display result (end time of variable display) has not arrived within the specific period in the first embodiment. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the timing for deriving the variable display result (the end time of the special figure fluctuation) can arrive within the specific period.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 within the specific period, and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation falls within the specific period, The length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is shortened so that the timing for deriving the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is after the specific period. Along with this, a first predetermined time shortening effect is performed. When the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is within the specific period, the first special figure fluctuation in the specific period (20 seconds) is the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 (the fluctuation time is 13 seconds). This is the case for special figure fluctuations. Further, the first predetermined time shortening effect is an effect of shortening the predetermined time to be notified, for example, in the predetermined time notification effect of the specific period effect.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period, and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation falls within the specific period, the special figure The length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is shortened so that the derivation timing of the variable display result of the fluctuation comes after the specific period. Along with this, the second predetermined time shortening effect is performed. The case where the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is within the specific period means that the first special figure fluctuation in the specific period (20 seconds) is the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 (the fluctuation time is 13 seconds). For example, it is a fluctuation. Further, the second predetermined time shortening effect is, for example, an effect of shortening the predetermined time for the notification target in the effect of notifying the predetermined period effect for the predetermined time.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period, and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is later than the specific period, the special figure fluctuation is performed. The length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is extended so that the derivation timing of the variable display result of the figure fluctuation is within the specific period. Along with this, an extension effect is performed for a predetermined time. When the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation comes after the specific period, the special figure fluctuation started 10 seconds after the start of the specific period (20 seconds) is the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 (the fluctuation time is This is the case of special figure fluctuation in 13 seconds). In addition, the predetermined time extension effect is an effect of extending the predetermined time to be notified in, for example, the predetermined time notification effect of the specific period effect.

  In order to execute the above effects, for example, the specific period effect process of FIG. 27 is executed in step S169 in the first embodiment. Note that the processing contents of steps S701 to S706 are substantially the same in FIG. 27 and FIG.

  In step S705, when it is determined that it is not the specific period production or the end timing of the specific period (step S705; No), the value of the production control process flag (production control process value) is updated from “1” to “2”. It is determined whether it is immediately after (step S1701). For example, when the value of the effect control process flag (effect control process value) is updated from “1” to “2” in step S535, an update flag indicating the update is set, and in step S1701, this is updated. What is necessary is just to determine whether the update flag is set (it is in an ON state). The update flag may be reset to the off state in the first step S172 after the value of the effect control process flag (effect control process value) is updated from “1” to “2”, for example.

  If the update flag is on and the value of the production control process flag has just been updated from “1” to “2” (step S1701; Yes), the current variable is the start of execution of variable display, so the current variable It is determined whether the display result is “big hit” (step S1702). This determination may be performed based on, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. When the display result designation command designates “big hit” and the current variable display result is “big hit” (step S1702; Yes), designation is made by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In accordance with the variation pattern of the current variable display, a setting for changing the predetermined time in subsequent step S704 is performed (step S1703).

  In step S1703, for example, the predetermined time is changed by a method illustrated in FIG.

  For example, when the variation pattern is PB3-1, a setting for shortening the predetermined time from 20 seconds to 12 seconds (including execution setting of the first predetermined time reduction effect) is performed. However, for example, this setting is not performed after 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the specific period. This is because, in the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-1 executed after 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific period, the derivation timing of the variable display result is after the specific period, so there is no need to change the predetermined time. Whether or not the current timing is after the elapse of 8 seconds from the start of the specific period can be determined by, for example, whether or not the timer value of the process timer for the specific period effect is equal to or less than the value corresponding to 8 seconds. Good.

  For example, when the variation pattern is PB3-3 and the current time is not 8 seconds after the start of the specific period, the predetermined time is set to be reduced from 20 seconds to 12 seconds (second predetermined time reduction) Including the execution execution setting). Note that this setting does not necessarily have to be performed in the above case, and it is preferable to determine whether or not to execute at a predetermined rate using a random number value, a determination table, or the like. In the variable display of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 executed after 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific period, the derivation timing of the variable display result is after the specific period. If the timing is after 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the specific period, such setting is not performed.

  For example, if the fluctuation pattern is PB3-3 and the current time is not 7 seconds after the start of the specific period, the setting is made to extend the predetermined time from 20 seconds to 40 seconds (predetermined extension of the predetermined time effect). Including execution settings). Note that this setting does not necessarily have to be performed in the above case, and it is preferable to determine whether or not to execute at a predetermined rate using a random number value, a determination table, or the like. In the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-3 that is executed before the lapse of 7 seconds from the start of the specific period, since the derivation timing of the variable display result is within the specific period, it is not necessary to make such a setting. Such a setting is not performed when the timing is before 7 seconds have passed since the start of the specific period.

  The setting for changing (extending or shortening) the predetermined time is set, for example, as the current use pattern so that the timing of the end of the specific period determined in step S705 becomes the timing that matches the predetermined time after the change. For example, the end code included in the effect control pattern for executing the specified period effect is associated with a process timer determination value corresponding to the predetermined time after the change. Moreover, the setting which changes (extends or shortens) predetermined time is 1st data required among the production control execution data contained in the production control pattern for performing the production for the specific period currently set as the usage pattern. This is performed by rewriting data necessary for executing the predetermined time shortening effect, the second predetermined time shortening effect, or the predetermined time extension effect. As a result, the predetermined time is changed, and in the subsequent step S704, the first predetermined time reduction effect, the second predetermined time reduction effect, or the predetermined time extension effect is executed, and the specific period effect is notified for the predetermined time. The predetermined time notified by the production is also changed.

  If the value of the production control process flag is not immediately after being updated from “1” to “2” (step S1701; No), or if the current variable display result is not “big hit” (step S1702; No), step S1703 includes Then, the specific period effect process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the special pattern variation is started with the variation pattern PB3-1 within the specific period by the above-described series of processing, that is, the variable display result is “5R probability variation” or “15R non-probability variation” within the specific period. Derivation of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation when the special figure fluctuation to become a “big hit” is started and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation falls within a specific period The length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is reduced from 20 seconds to 12 seconds so that the timing comes after the specific period (see FIG. 29A). For example, the first predetermined time shortening effect changes the image of a predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in the predetermined-time notification effect, and changes the image to a shortened predetermined time image (12-second image).

  In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period by the above-described series of processing, that is, the variable display result becomes “big hit” of “15R probability change” within the specific period. When the special figure fluctuation is started and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is within the specific period, the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation is after the specific period. In addition, the length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is reduced from 20 seconds to 12 seconds (see FIG. 29B). For example, the second predetermined time shortening effect changes the image of a predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in the predetermined time notification effect, and changes the image to the shortened predetermined time image (12-second image).

  In this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period by the above-described series of processing, that is, the variable display result becomes “big hit” of “15R probability change” within the specific period. When the special figure fluctuation is started and the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation comes after the lapse of the specific period, the derivation timing of the variable display result of the special figure fluctuation falls within the specific period. In this way, the length of the specific period (the predetermined time) is extended from 20 seconds to 40 seconds (see FIG. 29C). For example, the image for a predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in the effect for notification for a predetermined time is changed by the effect for extending the predetermined time, and the image is changed to an image for a predetermined time (image for 30 seconds) after the extension.

  In this embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and when determining to shift to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state (here, 5R probability variation big hit). Whether the game state or the 15R non-probability large hit game state) or the second specific game state (here, the 15R probability variable big hit game state) more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. Is determined before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (in this case, processing such as steps S239 and S242 is performed to determine whether or not to make a “big hit” and the type of the big hit CPU 103) and variable display of the identification information is executed at any one of a plurality of execution times based on the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display execution means (here, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of Steps S111 and S112 based on the determination results of Steps S239 and S242, and the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of Steps S171 and S172) and predetermined conditions Is established (in this case, when the execution of the first second special figure game after being controlled to the probability variation state is started), a predetermined time notification means (here, for notifying the player of a predetermined time (20 seconds)) Then, in step S169, when executing the effect for a specific period, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect of notification for a predetermined time for displaying the predetermined time (20 seconds) is provided.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the predetermined time notification means causes the variable display execution means to variably display the identification information during a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses. When the variable display is a variable display that is executed based on the determination result determined to shift to the first specific gaming state by the prior determination means when started, the display result of the variable display Before the derivation display, the notification for shortening the predetermined time is performed so that the specific period ends (here, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the first predetermined time shortening effect in the second embodiment, such as FIG. )), And the variable display executing means is based on the fact that the advance determining means determines to shift to the second specific gaming state. An execution period in which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed before the end of the specific period when variable display of the identification information is started (here, the special pattern variation time “4 seconds” of the variation pattern PB3-2) The variable display can be executed (refer to FIG. 24 here).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period due to the shortening of the predetermined time, the specific game state is not the first specific game state but the second specific game state. Although the display result is derived and displayed within the specific period, the discouragement of shifting to the first specific game state can be suppressed, and the game is performed for the specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses. Can improve the interest of

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the predetermined time notification means determines whether the variable display is determined in advance when the variable display execution means starts variable display of the identification information in the specific period. In the case where the variable display is executed based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state by means, the predetermined period of time so that the specific period ends after the display result of the display of the variable display is derived. (In this example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the effect for an extended period of time in the second embodiment, etc., see FIG. 29C). As a result, the predetermined time to be notified is extended, so that if the specific display result is derived within the extended specific period, the game shifts to the second specific game state, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the predetermined time notification means determines whether the variable display is determined in advance when the variable display execution means starts variable display of the identification information in the specific period. In the case of variable display executed based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state by means, the specific period ends so that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. It is possible to perform notification for shortening the predetermined time (here, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the second predetermined time shortening effect in the second embodiment, etc., see FIG. 29B). As a result, the predetermined time to be notified is shortened, so that even if the specific display result is derived after the shortened specific period, there is a possibility of shifting to the second specific game state.

  In the variable display in which the specific display result for shifting to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state is displayed, the length of the specific period (predetermined time) is extended. It may be possible to execute a predetermined time extension effect that extends a predetermined time so that the variable display result is not derived and displayed within a specific period. Further, in the variable display in which the specific display result for shifting to the second specific gaming state is displayed, the length of the specific period (predetermined time) is shortened, but the length of the specific period after the shortening is variably displayed within the specific period. The second predetermined time shortening effect that shortens the predetermined time may be executable so that the result has a length that is derived and displayed. By doing this, the variation of production increases and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the specific period is extended or shortened by comparing the specific period and the derivation timing of the variable display result. However, the specific period is specified at the specific period and the specific notification execution timing (for example, start timing). You may extend or shorten the period. Specifically, for example, when the special figure fluctuation is started in the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 within the specific period, the execution timing of the specific notification (for example, 10 seconds after the start of the special figure fluctuation) is the specific period. The length of the specific period may be shortened (for example, 20 seconds is set to 9 seconds). In this case, for example, in the first predetermined time shortening effect, the image of the predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in the predetermined-time notification effect is changed to an image of the predetermined time after shortening (9-second image). Change. Further, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period, the execution timing of the specific notification (for example, 10 seconds after the start of the special figure fluctuation) is after the specific period. The length of the specific period may be shortened (for example, 20 seconds is set to 9 seconds). For example, in the second predetermined time shortening effect, the image for a predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in the predetermined time notification effect is changed to an image for a predetermined time (9-second image) after shortening. Further, when the special figure fluctuation is started with the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 within the specific period, the execution timing of the specific notification (for example, 10 seconds after the start of the special figure fluctuation) is within the specific period. The length of the specific period may be shortened (for example, 20 seconds is set to 30 seconds). For example, in a predetermined time extension effect, an image for a predetermined time (20-second image) displayed in a predetermined-time notification effect is changed to an image for a predetermined time (30-second image) after extension.

  With this configuration, when the specific notification is derived and displayed within the specific period, the specific gaming state is not the first specific gaming state but the second specific gaming state, so the specific notification is derived and displayed within the specific period. The discouragement of transitioning to the first specific gaming state can be suppressed in spite of the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the entertainment of the game can be improved for a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the predetermined time elapses. If the specific notification is executed within the extended specific period, the effect and the effect that the interest of the game is improved will be notified. By reducing the predetermined time, there is a possibility that even if the specific notification is executed after the shortened specific period, there is a possibility of shifting to the second specific game state. .

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Moreover, you may combine the at least one part structure of 1st Embodiment, and the at least one part structure of 2nd Embodiment. Below, the modification of each said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the specific period is a period during which variable display of the identification information (first identification information and / or second identification information) can be executed a plurality of times (here, the special figure variation time is the shortest 2). A specific period of 20 seconds in which variable display in seconds can be executed 10 times). Here, in the first modification, the variable display execution means variably displays the first identification information or the second identification information based on the decision to shift to the second specific gaming state during the specific period. When starting execution, the variable display with different execution times may be executed according to the number of variable displays of the first identification information and the second identification information already executed during the specific period. . The execution time that differs depending on the number of times of variable display only needs to be different in at least two types of times, ie, the first number and the second number of times.

  For example, while preparing a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times, the CPU 103 determines the start of the specific period separately from the effect control board 12 side (for example, the first second characteristic after the probability variation flag is turned on). It is sufficient to determine that the specific period starts at the start of the execution of the figure game.), The number of executions of the special figure change from the start of the specific period is counted, The variation pattern may be determined as the use pattern at a different rate according to the counted number of executions by referring to the variation pattern determination table that varies depending on the number of executions counted when determining the pattern (step S262).

  For example, if the number of variable displays is large, by shortening the execution time of the variable display, the “big hit” of “15R probability change” can be easily derived and displayed within the specific period, and the player pays more attention to the specific period, The fun of gaming is improved. In addition, if the number of variable displays is large, the execution time of the variable display is lengthened, so that the “big hit” of “15R probability change” can be easily derived and displayed after the specific period, and the player can display other than the specific period. Pay attention to the period, and the fun of the game will improve.

  As described above, in the first modification, it is possible to derive and display the display result of the variable display that becomes the second specific gaming state at an appropriate timing according to the number of executions of the variable display in the specific period.

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The specific notification executing means, when the variable display executing means starts variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information during the specific period, the variable display is in the second specific gaming state. In the case of variable display executed based on the decision to shift, the specific notification may be executed at any one of a plurality of timings during the variable display.

  For example, for each of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 at the time of the big hit, a plurality of effect control patterns having different specific notification execution timings are prepared, and in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, a random value and a predetermined determination. The specific notification is executed at any one of a plurality of timings by selecting an effect control pattern corresponding to any of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 at a predetermined determination ratio using a table. To do.

  As described above, in the second modification, the variation in the execution timing of the specific notification is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

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The specific notification is not necessarily executed when the variable display result is “big hit”, but may be executed at a predetermined rate. For example, for each of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 at the time of the big hit, an effect control pattern for when specific notification is executed and when it is not executed is prepared. In step S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, When determining whether or not to execute the specific notification at a predetermined determination ratio using the predetermined determination table and selecting the production control pattern for executing the specific notification when it is determined to execute, and determining not to execute the specific notification In this case, an effect control pattern that does not execute the specific notification may be selected. Further, the specific notification may be executed when the variable display result is something other than the specific display result (in the above embodiment, it is a loss but may include a small hit or the like). (However, the probability that the specific display result is obtained may be higher than the probability that the specific display result is not obtained.) In other words, notifying that the transition to the specific gaming state is to be made does not necessarily mean that the transition to the specific gaming state is necessarily notified. Even in such a case, when the specific display result is derived and displayed within the specific period, or when the specific notification is executed within the specific period, the specific game state (specifically, the possibility of transition) Since a certain specific game state is not the first specific game state but the second specific game state, the discouragement of shifting to the first specific game state can be suppressed, and the effects described above can be obtained to some extent.

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The specific notification or the specific period effect may not be executed as appropriate.

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The second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state is also applicable in the above embodiment. For example, the round game has a higher upper limit number of round games than the first specific game state. The game may be in a specific game state in which a larger number of prize balls can be easily obtained due to a long upper limit period of time, or a game in which the game state after the second specific game state is more advantageous than after the first specific game state It may be a specific gaming state that is in a state (short-time state, probability variation state, etc.). Each of the first specific game state and the second specific game state may include a plurality of types of specific game states. In the above embodiment, the first specific gaming state includes two types of specific gaming states. Each of the plurality of types of specific game states may be classified into one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state according to the degree of advantage. Further, the specific game state may have other specific game states. However, in this case, it is desirable that the other specific gaming state has a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state (this makes it easier to obtain the effects described above as appropriate).

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The elapsed time display means for displaying the elapsed time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied may display the elapsed time even after the specific period ends (for example, after the specific period effect is executed until the specific period expires). Good (for example, display may be continued or displayed intermittently). For example, an image that measures the elapsed time from the start timing of the specific period using the stopwatch (an image that sequentially displays the elapsed time) is displayed on the image display device 5 or the length of the bar-shaped display bar is determined from the start timing of the specific period. In the case where an image that changes according to the elapsed time is displayed on the image display device 5, even if the specific period effect ends, the effect of displaying these images may be continued. Specifically, the elapsed time measured with the stopwatch may be continuously displayed, or the display of the display bar whose length is changed may be continued. In this case, for example, it may be notified that the specific period has ended by ending the display of the mission effect image executed in the specific period effect and the effect of notification for a predetermined time at the end of the specific period. In addition, the specific period is ended by comparing the elapsed time with the predetermined time by continuously performing the specific time period effect (such as displaying the predetermined time) after the specific period ends. May be notified. Note that the elapsed time is displayed even after the specific period ends, for example, when the specific period end flag is determined to be on in step S701 based on the fact that the specific period end flag is turned on in step S706 of step S169. In addition, it is realized by executing the production operation control that continues to display the elapsed time.

  The effect of displaying the elapsed time after the end of the specific period may be to end the display of the elapsed time in response to the specific notification or the variable display result being “big hit”. In particular, the effect of stopping the stopwatch displayed on the image display device 5 or stopping the change of the display bar is executed as the specific notification, and the effect of displaying the elapsed time after the specific period is ended. Also good. Note that the specific notification may stop the stopwatch displayed on the image display device 5 or stop the change of the display bar during the execution of the effect of displaying the elapsed time during the specific period or after the specific period ends. It is good also as only the effect to perform (that is, only the effect which stops the elapsed time to display).

(Modification 7)
The variation pattern, various production control patterns, and the like are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various patterns can be employed. In addition, the effects of various effects can be changed as appropriate.

(Modification 8)
The variation pattern determination table may be different between the first special game and the second special game. For example, in the second special figure game, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time shorter than that of the first special figure game may be easily selected. As a result, the execution frequency of the second special figure game increases, and the game progresses smoothly. In addition, a plurality of tables may be prepared so that a variation pattern having a short variation time can be selected more easily than a subsequent period in the specific period in the first certain period in the specific period. As a result, the frequency of execution of the special figure game increases at the time of entering the specific period, and since the remaining period of the specific period is long at this time, the specific notification may be made within the specific period (that is, the second specific gaming state is entered) Expectation that there may be a transition).

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board side of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting the change Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board side by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 determines whether the first command has reached a reach such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach, after so-called second stop) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation time of this, and a fluctuation aspect. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

(Modification 10)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rented ball) is launched into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. In the gaming machine (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also an example of such a configuration) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived, the score used for a predetermined game is 0. If not, the game medium enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area using this score, the score is subtracted in accordance with the game medium drive, and the winning area provided in the game area is The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds points in accordance with the passage (entering) of game media. 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 for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

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The first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be formed at a location away from the game area. In such a case, the player can separately target the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening by battling game balls, so that the interest of the game is improved. To do.

(Modification 12)
Further, the variation pattern may be divided between the specific period and other than the specific period. For example, it may be possible to select a variation pattern that executes an effect having a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach effect, such as super reach, outside a specific period.

(Modification 13)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

This is a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information to derive and display a display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result, shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. And
Among the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific gaming state when it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state or not A pre-determining means for determining whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information at any execution time of a plurality of types of execution times based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
A specific notification for executing a specific notification for notifying the transition to the specific gaming state during the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display executing means based on the decision to shift to the specific gaming state An execution means,
The specific notification execution means includes
When variable display of the identification information is started by the variable display execution means in a specific period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until a predetermined time elapses,
In the case where the variable display is a variable display executed based on the determination by the pre-determining means to shift to the first specific gaming state, the variable display is displayed after the specific period is over. The specific notification is executed in a period until the result is derived and displayed,
In the case where the variable display is a variable display executed based on the fact that the advance determination means determines to shift to the second specific gaming state, the specific notification is performed within the specific period and during the variable display. Is feasible,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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