JP2014124371A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing performance control means for identifying timing for changing variable display pattern determination data with predetermined precision.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes command transmission means for transmitting a performance control command to a performance control board 12 from a main board 11 for each execution of variable display of a special pattern. The command transmission means can transmit a mode designation command capable of identifying a current mode, a time-shortening count designation command capable of identifying the number of times of variable display in a time-shortening state, and a mode count designation command capable of identifying the number of times of variable display in the same mode as the performance control commands.

Description

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

  As gaming machines, identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) based on the establishment of a start condition when a game medium (for example, a game ball) enters a start area (for example, a start winning opening) provided in the game area. ) Variable display is performed and the display result is derived and displayed, and a specific game state (for example, advantageous for the player when the predetermined display result (for example, jackpot symbol etc.) is derived and displayed as the display result) There is a gaming machine that controls to a big hit gaming state. Such a gaming machine generally has a game control means (for example, a main board such as a main board) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command according to the progress of the game, and the game control means Effect control means (for example, a sub-side board such as an effect control board) that controls the execution of the effect according to the variable display of the identification information based on the transmitted command.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses variable display of identification information (variation of special symbols in Patent Document 1) in accordance with the number of variable displays after the specific gaming state ends. While selecting one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data (variable pattern table in Patent Document 1) in which a variable display pattern (variable pattern in Patent Document 1) is set (in Patent Document 1, The 10th, 20th, and 30th rotations after the big hit gaming state is finished are controlled by means of selecting a variation pattern table in a special variation state) and advantageous states (in Patent Document 1, the probability variation state, the short time state, etc.) Variable display number command for advantageous period that can specify the number of variable displays of identification information executed during the advantageous period (defined by the number of variable display of identification information) In Permitted Document 1, a gaming machine provided with game control means (such as a game control device in Patent Document 1) that transmits a turn-off counter remaining number command) to effect control means (such as an effect control device in Patent Document 1). Is disclosed.

JP 2012-115593 A

  Here, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a case where a plurality of types of advantageous period lengths (for example, the number of times of cutting) are provided (for example, a case where the advantageous period continues until the next specific gaming state). In this case, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the variable display pattern determination data currently selected by the production control means is different from the current one. There is an inconvenience that the timing of switching to cannot be specified by the production control means. Such inconvenience is, for example, when a power outage due to a power failure or the like occurs during a game, the game control means stores information about the game so far by the backup RAM, but the effect control means side This may occur particularly when information related to the execution of the previous production is not saved. Due to such inconveniences, for example, there may be inconveniences that the effect control means cannot execute an appropriate effect according to the number of variable displays until the variable display pattern determination data is switched.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which the effect control means can specify the switching timing of the variable display pattern determination data with a predetermined accuracy.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
Based on the establishment of the start condition, a variable display (for example, a special symbol game) of identification information (for example, a special symbol game) is executed, a display result is derived and displayed, and a predetermined specific display result ( For example, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, the main board 11 having the CPU 103);
Effect control means (for example, effect control having an effect control CPU 120) that controls execution of an effect (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) according to variable display of identification information based on the command transmitted by the game control means Substrate 12), and
The game control means includes
As an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a short-time state), a first advantageous state (for example, a short-time state of time ∞, etc.) that continues from the end of the specific gaming state until it is controlled again by the specific gaming state And a second advantageous state (for example, a short time state of 50 times or a short time state of 100) that continues until the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times or 100 times) after the specific gaming state ends. An advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that sets a time-shortage flag or a time-shortage counter in accordance with the big hit type in the process of step S117),
Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S239) that determines whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the identification information the specific display result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display;
After the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after the time saving state is started, etc.), the identification information is displayed in a variable manner according to the number of times the identification information is variablely displayed (for example, according to the mode switched according to the number of times the time is shortened). Determination data selection means (for example, step) for selecting one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data (for example, loss variation pattern determination table) in which variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns) are set CPU 103 that selects the loss variation pattern determination table according to the production mode in S265),
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means (for example, the big hit flag is turned off in step S261) CPU103 etc. which determine a variation pattern at the time of a loss with reference to a loss variation pattern determination table at Step S265 when determining that it is in a state)
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information with the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S112);
Each time the variable display execution means performs variable display of identification information, command transmission means for transmitting the command to the effect control means (for example, command transmission setting at the start of variation is performed in step S268, and command control processing CPU 103 that transmits a command)
The command transmission means, as the command, a variable display determination data command (for example, a mode designation command) that can specify the variable display pattern determination data currently selected by the determination data selection means, An advantageous period variable display frequency command (for example, a time reduction number designation command) that can specify the number of times of variable display of identification information in the advantageous period controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, and the currently selected The variable display count command for selection period (for example, mode count designation) that can specify the number of variable displays of identification information in the selection period in which the same data as the variable display pattern determination data is selected by the determination data selection means Command), and can be sent,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means can specify the switching timing of the variable display pattern determination data (timing for the end of the selection period) with a predetermined accuracy.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the advantageous period controlled to the second advantageous state by the advantageous state control means, the command transmission means performs variable display of identification information executed in the advantageous period as the variable period display count command for the advantageous period. Send a command to indicate the remaining number of times
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means can easily specify the remaining number of variable displays executed during the advantageous period.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
In the selection period, the command transmission means is a command indicating the remaining number of times of variable display of identification information (for example, the remaining number of modes) executed in the selection period as the selection period variable display number command. Send,
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means can easily specify the remaining number of variable displays until the variable display pattern determination data is switched.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The effect control means notifies the remaining number of times of variable display of identification information executed in the selection period based on the received variable display number command for selection period during the selection period (for example, mode Display the image 5BB and the image 5CC informing the remaining number of times)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, for example, even when information related to the execution of the previous production is not stored in the production control means due to power interruption or the like, the player can change to the variable display pattern determination data. The player can be notified of the number of times of variable display.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The production control means includes
A variable that executes an effect (such as a reach effect) during a period in which variable display of identification information is being executed at a different rate according to the variable display pattern determination data specified by the received variable display determination data command A display effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172);
Identification information that the effect is executed based on the variable display pattern determination data currently specified by the variable display determination data command, which effect is executed by the variable display effect execution means. Suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a prefetch effect in a modified example) that executes an suggestion effect (for example, a prefetch effect) that is suggested before the variable display is executed,
Based on the received variable display count command for the selection period, the remaining number of variable displays of the identification information executed in the selection period is specified, and the specified number is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, an upper limit of the number of reserved memories) A suggestion effect execution restricting means for restricting execution of the suggestion effect by the suggestion effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for restricting execution of the prefetch effect in the modification). ,
Comprising
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to suppress inconsistency between the target effect suggested by the suggestion effect and the effect actually executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one 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 a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a figure which shows the processing content of step S366 of FIG. It is the figure which put together an example of the setting state of the probability change flag after a big hit game state, a time-short flag, a time-short number counter, a mode 1 flag, and a mode number 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 variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a short time state after a big hit game state, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a short time number designation command, a mode number designation command. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image for every mode. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a time-short state after the big hit game state in a modification, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a time-short number designation command, a mode number designation command. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a time-short state after the big hit game state in a modification, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a time-short number designation command, a mode number designation command. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a time-short state after the big hit game state in a modification, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a time-short number designation command, a mode number designation command. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a time-short state after the big hit game state in a modification, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a time-short number designation command, a mode number designation command. It is an example figure for demonstrating relations, such as a time-short state after the big hit game state in a modification, presentation mode, a mode designation command, a time-short number designation command, a mode number designation command.

  Hereinafter, an 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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display 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. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as 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 is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. 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 RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage), the backup power supply is powered by a predetermined period (for example, the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Until the supply becomes impossible, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  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 a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative designs and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, audio control) associated with the process timer determination value, for example. Data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  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. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  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 loss”. 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 to “per normal symbol” as a predetermined specific display result is determined depending on the variable display result such as when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol indicator 20. 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 “1”, “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, “5” or “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is any one of “first big hit” to “fourth big hit” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “1” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “first big hit”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed When the big hit type is “second big hit” and the big hit symbol showing the number “5” is derived and displayed When the big hit type is “third big hit” and the big hit symbol showing the number “7” is derived and displayed The jackpot type is “fourth jackpot”. When the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, as the round game in the jackpot game state, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (open jackpot opening state) advantageous to the player The normal open round in which is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed for 5 rounds (5 times). When the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, or “fourth jackpot”, 15 rounds (15 times) of normal open rounds as round games in the jackpot gaming 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. The time-short state is one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 100 times) variable display (special game) executed and the next big hit gaming state started. It may be controlled to continue until the short-term end condition is satisfied first, or it may be controlled to continue until the short-term end condition is established that the next big hit gaming state is started. There is also.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state (which may be referred to as the first big hit gaming state as appropriate) when the big hit type is “first big hit” is as follows. , It becomes a short time state, but it does not become a certain change state. The time-saving state at this time continues until one of the time-saving ending conditions is satisfied first among the fact that 50 variable displays are executed and the next big hit gaming state is started. Such a time-short state is referred to as a time-short state of 50 times.

  In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state (which may be referred to as the second big hit gaming state as appropriate) in the case where the big hit type is “second big hit” is a short-time state but does not become a probable change state. . The time-saving state at this time continues until one of the time-saving ending conditions is satisfied first among the execution of the variable display 100 times and the start of the next big hit gaming state. Such a time-short state is called a time-short state of 100 times.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state (the third jackpot gaming state is sometimes referred to as appropriate) when the jackpot type is “third jackpot” is not a short-time state but is in a probable state. .

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state (which may be referred to as the fourth jackpot gaming state as appropriate) when the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot” is a short-time state and a probable change state. The short time state at this time continues until the short time end condition that the next big hit gaming state is started is satisfied. Such a time-short state is referred to as a time-short ∞ (infinite) time-short state.

  Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-saving end condition is satisfied is referred to as the time-saving remaining number of times. For example, when the variable display is executed 30 times after the time reduction state is reached, the remaining time is 20 times in the time reduction state of 50 time reductions, and the remaining time reduction is 70 times in the time reduction state of 100 time reductions. Become. In the time-short state of time-short ∞, the time-short state continues to the next big hit gaming state regardless of the number of executions of the variable display.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes are prepared for effects (including reach effects) performed during variable display of decorative symbols (see FIG. 24 and the like, which will be described in detail later). ). Specifically, when the gaming state is not a time-short state (for example, a normal state or a highly accurate low base state), the effect mode is “mode 0”. In the short time state from the first variable display after the big hit gaming state to the 50th variable display, the production mode is “mode 1”, and the short time state from the 51st variable display after the big hit gaming state to the 100th variable display Then, the production mode is “mode 2”, and the production mode is “mode 3” in the time-saving state from the variable display for the 101st time after the big hit gaming state until the big hit gaming state is continued. In this embodiment, in modes 0 to 3, the background images (images that make up the variable display of decorative symbols and the images constituting the background other than the characters) of the images displayed on the image display device 5 are made different from each other. The production modes of 0 to 3 are different (see FIG. 25). In modes 0 to 3, the styles of designs 0 to 3 are made different from each other by changing the types and designs of decorative symbols, or making the characters that appear in reach production different from each other. You may do it.

  As described above, the time-saving state may be ended by executing 50 variable displays after the big hit gaming state (when the time-saving state is 50 times). The time-short state may be ended by executing variable display 100 times after the big hit gaming state is finished (when the time-short state is 100 time-short states). Further, the time-saving state may continue after the variable display is executed 100 times after the big hit gaming state is finished (when the time-saving state is ∞).

  As described above, since mode 1 is an effect mode until 50 variable displays are executed after the big hit, the time-saving state when the effect mode is mode 1 is 50 times shorter and 100 hours shorter. It is a short time state of either time or short time ∞. Since mode 2 is an effect mode from the execution of the 51st variable display to the execution of the 100th variable display after the big hit, the time-saving state when the effect mode is mode 2 is 100 times shorter and shorter It is a short state at any time of ∞. Since mode 3 is an effect mode from the execution of the variable display for the 101st time after the big hit, the time-short state when the effect mode is mode 3 is the time-short state at time ∞. Mode 3 continues until the next big hit.

  In other words, when switching from mode 1 to mode 2, it can be seen that the current time-saving state is the time-saving state of 100 times time-saving or time-saving ∞, and when switching from mode 1 to mode 0, the current time-saving state is It can be seen that (short state when finished) is a short state when time is 50 times. When switching from mode 2 to mode 3, it can be seen that the current time reduction state is the time reduction state of time reduction ∞, and when switching from mode 2 to mode 0, the current time reduction state (time reduction state when finished) It can be seen that the state is short for 100 times. As described above, in this embodiment, the mode can be changed so that the player can recognize the type of the time-saving state (50 time / time, 100 time / time, or ∞). The game is improved.

  In modes 1 and 2, the number of executions of the decorative symbol variable display from the start of the short-time state (after the end of the big hit gaming state) is also notified, and the mode ends. The remaining number of executions of variable display until the mode is switched (hereinafter referred to as mode remaining number as appropriate) is notified (see FIG. 25). Since mode 3 continues to the next big hit gaming state regardless of the number of executions of variable display, the remaining number of modes in mode 3 is ∞. This informs the player of the timing at which the shortened state may end in accordance with the switching of the mode, so that the player's anxiety such as the end of the shortened state can be raised. This will improve the fun of the game.

  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, regardless of the type of jackpot, “7”, which is the same decorative symbol, is stopped on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed by being displayed. This makes it difficult to distinguish the type of jackpot at the time of jackpot.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. 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, when backup data is not stored in the RAM 102, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared, and an initialization designation command (power-on designation command) that is an effect control command transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. ) Is transmitted to the production control board 12 (for example, the storage address value of the control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102), and the initialization designation command that has been transmitted is transmitted (processing details) Is appropriately the same as the process of transmitting a command in the command control process described later). Note that the initialization designation command that has been set for transmission may be transmitted by command control processing described later. As shown in FIG. 4A, the initialization designation command is prepared as a command 9000 (H), and designates initialization upon power-on. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. 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.

  Further, in the game control main process, when backup data is stored in the RAM 102, it means that there has been a power interruption, so that the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored to the state at the previous power supply stop. After executing the process, a loop process is entered. At this time, a transmission setting for transmitting a power interruption recovery designation command, which is an effect control command transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, to the effect control board 12 (for example, the storage address value of the control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). Etc.) and a process for transmitting the power interruption recovery designation command set for transmission (the process content is the same as the process for transmitting a command in the command control process described later). Note that the power failure recovery designation command set for transmission may be transmitted by a command control process described later. As shown in FIG. 4A, the power failure recovery designation command is prepared as a command 9200 (H) and designates that the power failure has been recovered.

  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. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type from “first big hit” to “fourth big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. , “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 variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the gaming state, determination of the variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of the round game) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  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, etc.) (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 from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process, the main effect control commands transmitted and set by the special symbol process process will be described with reference to FIG. explain.

  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 “lost”, “big hit” for “first big hit”, “ 01 "). 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (mode specification command) for specifying the current effect mode. For example, a unique number is assigned to the mode, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for “mode 1”). The mode designation command is transmitted and set together with the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like in step S111, which will be described later, executed when setting the fluctuation pattern in the short time state. The effect mode (mode number) may be specified by a mode flag (which is a generic name of the mode 1 flag to the mode 3 flag) described later.

  The command 9AXX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) that is used when the current state (at the time of transmission of this command) is in the time reduction state, and specifies the remaining time. In addition, the time reduction number 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. “XX” in the command is set to the number of remaining hours (for example, “05” if the number of remaining hours is “5”). Note that the time reduction number designation command is transmitted at the time of setting the variation pattern in the time reduction state, and is therefore transmitted at the start of the special figure game. For this reason, the time reduction number designation command designates the time reduction remaining number including the special figure game to be started. For example, in the time-short state of 50 time reductions, at the start of the 50th special drawing game (the special game to be executed last in the time reduction state of 50 time reductions) from the start of the time reduction state (when the variation pattern is set) The time reduction number designation command designates the remaining time reduction number “1” (for example, “XX” is set to “01”). As described above, in this embodiment, the number of remaining hours specified by the time reduction number designation command does not become “0” (“XX” is “00” even if the number of remaining time reductions is 0). Never become.) For this reason, in this embodiment, since “00” is not used for the time reduction number designation command “XX” in the time reduction state of 50 time reductions or 100 time reductions, in particular, “00” is the remaining time reduction number “∞”. Is set to indicate that As a result, the contents of the time reduction number designation command can be simplified, and it is easy to specify that the time reduction number is ∞. The remaining time reduction number may be specified by a count value of a time reduction number counter described later.

  The command 9BXX (H) is basically used when the current presentation mode (when this command is transmitted) is any one of the modes 1 and 2, and the presentation control command (mode number designation) for designating the remaining number of modes. Command). The mode number designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed when the variation pattern is set in the short time state, together with the variation pattern designation command and the like. “XX” in the command is set to the remaining mode count (for example, “05” if the remaining mode count is “5”). The mode number designation command is transmitted when the variation pattern is set, and is therefore transmitted when the special game is started. Therefore, the mode count designation command designates the remaining mode count including the special figure game to be started. For example, in mode 1, at the start of the 50th special figure game (the special figure game that is executed last in mode 1) from the start of mode 1 (when the variation pattern is set), the mode count designation command is the mode remaining The number of times “1” is designated (for example, “XX” is set to “01”). As described above, in this embodiment, the remaining mode count specified by the mode count specifying command used in modes 1 to 2 is never “0” (the remaining mode count is 0). "XX" never becomes "00"). In this embodiment, since “00” is not used for “XX” of the mode count designation command in mode 1 or mode 2, “XX” is set to “00” when the remaining mode count is “∞”. Thus, the mode number designation command is used even in mode 3. This makes it possible to specify the remaining mode count in various modes by the mode count designation command, and it is easy to specify that the remaining mode count is “∞”. The remaining number of modes may be specified by a count value of a mode number counter described later.

  The command 9D00 (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 transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 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 set to be transmitted when there is no pending storage in step S110 described later.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state (start of fanfare). 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. This command is transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) that designates the start of ending in the 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. This command is 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 high-accuracy 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).

  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, the interrupt enable state is set, and then 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 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, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. 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 the 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 fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area 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. Thereby, 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. Also, 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 the 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. 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, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”. 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, any one of “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 May be determined (selected) as the type of jackpot of this time.

  In FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type varies depending on whether the variation special chart (special game) is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”, but when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. The jackpot type is not determined to be “third jackpot”. In other words, even if a big hit is made in the second special figure game, the game is not controlled to the 5R big hit gaming state (third big hit gaming state). The advantage is higher than the figure game. Further, the big hit type is more easily determined to be the “fourth big hit” when the variation special figure is the second special figure than the first special figure. In other words, when the variation special chart is the second special figure (when the display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”), after the big hit symbol derivation display, it is the 15R big hit gaming state, and thereafter It is easy to shift to the fourth big hit game state, which is more advantageous than the first to third big hit game states for the player who shifts to the probability change state and the short time state. For this reason, the second special figure game is executed, which is more advantageous for the player than when the first special figure game is executed.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “1” in the case of “first jackpot”, “second jackpot” In the case of “2”, “3” in the case of “third jackpot”, and “4” in the case of “fourth jackpot”), the jackpot type may be stored. .

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after step S243, a confirmed 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). Special symbols (“1” for “first big hit”, “2” for “second big hit”, “3” for “third big hit”, “4” for “fourth big hit” )) May be determined as a 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.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (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 contents (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 “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to whether the current rendering mode is “mode 0” to “mode 3”.

  In this embodiment, as a variation pattern designating that the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-1 used in mode 0, the mode A fluctuation pattern PA2-1 used in the case of 1 or 2 and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 used in the mode 3 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  Specifically, as a variation pattern designating execution of a normal reach production after the reach is established, a variation pattern PA1-2 (when the variable display result is “losing”) and a variation pattern used in mode 0 and A fluctuation pattern PB1-2 (when the variable display result is “big hit”) is prepared. In addition, a variation pattern PA2-2 (when the variable display result is “losing”) and a variation pattern PB2-2 (when the variable display result is “big hit”) are prepared for use in mode 1 or 2. Yes. Further, a variation pattern PA 3-2 (when the variable display result is “losing”) and a variation pattern PB 3-2 (when the variable display result is “big hit”) that are used in mode 3 are prepared.

  Specifically, after the reach is established, a variation pattern PA1-3 (variable display result) used in mode 0 is used as a variation pattern for designating execution of a reach reach of super reach different from the normal reach effect. Is “losing”) and a fluctuation pattern PB1-3 (when the variable display result is “big hit”). Also, a variation pattern PA2-3 (when the variable display result is “losing”) and a variation pattern PB2-3 (when the variable display result is “big hit”) are prepared for use in mode 1 or 2. Yes. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (when the variable display result is “losing”) and a fluctuation pattern PB3-3 (when the variable display result is “big hit”) are prepared for use in mode 3.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, according to the current effect mode, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is decided using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in any of FIGS. The The current effect mode may be specified based on the state of the mode 1 flag, the mode 2 flag, and the mode 3 flag. These flags are provided in the RAM 102 and turned on / off according to the effect mode. Specifically, in the case of mode 0, the mode 1 flag, the mode 2 flag, and the mode 3 flag are turned off. In the case of mode 1, only the mode 1 flag is turned on. In the case of mode 2, only the mode 2 flag is turned on. In the case of mode 3, only the mode 3 flag is turned on.

  If the current presentation mode is “mode 0”, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 13A is used, and if the current presentation mode is “mode 1”, the big hit fluctuation pattern of FIG. If the determination table is used and the current performance mode is “mode 2”, the big hit variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13C is used, and if the current performance mode is “mode 3”, FIG. The jackpot variation pattern determination table of D) 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 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table used corresponding to the current rendering mode based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, thereby determining the random number value. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of tables for determining the variation pattern at the time of the big hit are prepared, and are used properly depending on the effect mode. Furthermore, although a common variation pattern is used in mode 1 and mode 2, the variation pattern is determined by different tables in mode 1 and mode 2 by making the determination ratios different from each other. .

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, according to the current effect mode, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in any one of FIGS. The

  If the current effect mode is “mode 0”, the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 14A is used. If the current effect mode is “mode 1”, the loss variation pattern of FIG. If the determination table is used and the current effect mode is “mode 2”, the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 14C is used, and if the current effect mode is “mode 3”, FIG. The loss variation pattern determination table of D) is used. In each loss variation pattern table, a numerical value (decision 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.

  The CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table used corresponding to the current effect mode based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of tables for determining the variation pattern at the time of loss are prepared, and are used properly according to the effect mode. Furthermore, although a common variation pattern is used in mode 1 and mode 2, the variation pattern is determined by different tables in mode 1 and mode 2 by making the determination ratios different from each other. .

  In any production mode of modes 1 to 3, the time is short. For this reason, the special time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set so that the average time of the fluctuation time (the time from the start of the special figure game to the derivation of the variable display result) is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. The game game variation time and various tables are set (see FIGS. 12 to 14). In addition, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is that the fluctuation pattern PB1-3, PB2-3, PB3-3 of the super reach is more than the fluctuation pattern PB1-2, PB2-2, PB3-2 of the normal reach. The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is such that the fluctuation pattern PA1-3, PA2-3, PA3-3 of the super reach is the normal fluctuation pattern PA1-2, PA2-2, PA3-3 of the normal reach. It is lower than 2. For this reason, when the reach reach effect of the super reach is executed on the effect control board 12, the big hit expectation is higher than the case where the normal (normal reach) reach effect is executed.

  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 executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation designation command and a display result designation command (from the determination result of step S239 to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11). Corresponding command), first reserved memory number designation command (command corresponding to the current first reserved memory number count value), mode designation command (command corresponding to the state of the mode flag), short time count designation command (short time count counter) Command corresponding to the count value), mode count designation command (command corresponding to the count value of the mode count counter), and variation pattern designation command (command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in steps S262 and S265) are sequentially transmitted. Perform the settings to be performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol fluctuation designation command and a display result designation command (from the determination result of step S239 to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11). Corresponding command), second reserved memory number designation command (command corresponding to the current second reserved memory number count value), mode designation command (command corresponding to the state of the mode flag), short time count designation command (short time count counter) Command corresponding to the count value), mode count designation command (command corresponding to the count value of the mode count counter), and variation pattern designation command (command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in steps S262 and S265) are sequentially transmitted. Perform the settings to be performed.

  Note that the mode designation command, the time reduction number designation command, and the mode number designation command are set to be transmitted only in the time reduction state (for example, only when the time reduction flag is on). By the mode designation command, the time reduction number designation command, and the mode number designation command that are set to be transmitted every time variable display is performed in the time reduction state, the current production mode, the remaining time reduction time, the remaining mode number, and the like are sent to the production control board 12. Be notified. When these commands are not transmitted (for example, in this embodiment, since the variation pattern designation command is transmitted last, the variation pattern designation is performed without transmitting the mode designation command, the short time number designation command, and the mode number designation command. If the command is sent, it can be seen that the current time is not in a time-saving state. When the count value of the time reduction counter is “0” in the time reduction state, as described later, the time reduction remaining number is ∞, and the time reduction number designation command “XX” is “00” (0 The time reduction number designation command specifies that the remaining time reduction number is ∞. Further, when the count value of the mode number counter is “0” in the short time state, the mode remaining number is ∞ as described later, and the mode number designation command “XX” becomes “00” (0 This mode count designation command specifies that the remaining mode count is ∞.

  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 of step S112 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) 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 Control to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the 1 special figure or the 2nd special figure), and the like, the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B performs the process of changing the special symbol, and the special The 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”. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is in an on state (step S351). When the big hit flag is in the on state (step S351; Yes), the time reduction flag (the flag that is turned on in the time reduction state and provided in the RAM 102), the probability variation flag and the mode flag are reset ( In the OFF state), the count value of the short time counter that counts the remaining number of times of variable display (remaining short time) executed in the short time state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and the current effect mode are executed. A process of setting the count value of the short time counter to count the remaining number of times of variable display (mode remaining number of times) to “0” is performed (step S352). The flag that is in the off state is maintained in the off state, and is maintained at “0” when the count value is “0”. Then, the timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer (step S353). Then, according to the jackpot type specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer, the round number counter for counting round games provided in the RAM 102 is set to “5” (“No. “3 big hits” or “15” (“first big hit”, “second big hit” or “fourth big hit”) is set (step S354). Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a jackpot start designation command and a gaming state designation command (in this case, a command for designating the normal state) (step S355), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S356).

  When the big hit flag is off (step S351; No), it is determined whether the hourly flag is on (step S357), and when it is on (step S357; Yes), the hourly counter It is determined whether or not the count value is “0” (step S358). In this embodiment, when the remaining number of time reductions is ∞, the time reduction flag is on and the count value of the time reduction counter becomes “0” (see FIG. 17). When the count value of the time reduction counter is “0” in step S358 (step S358; Yes), the time reduction remaining number is ∞ (that is, the current time reduction state is the time reduction ∞ time reduction state), The process proceeds to step S363. When the time reduction flag is in the OFF state (step S357; No), since the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S367.

  If the count value of the time reduction counter is not “0” in step S358 (step S358; No), the current time reduction state is the time reduction state of 50 time reductions or 100 time reductions. “1” is subtracted from the count value (step S359). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0” (step S360). If the count value is “0” (step S360; Yes), the time reduction at which the time-saving state ends is completed. Since the end condition is satisfied (that is, a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time reduction state is executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state (step S361). At this time, the production mode also returns to “0”. Therefore, when there is an on-state mode flag, the on-state mode flag is turned off, and when the count value of the mode number counter is not “0”, “0”. To "". As a result, the production mode returns to mode 0. Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command (here, a command for designating a normal state or a high probability low base state) is performed (step S362), and the process proceeds to step S367. When the count value is not “0” (step S360; No), the time saving state continues and the process proceeds to step S363.

  In step S363, it is determined whether the mode 1 flag or the mode 2 flag is on. If either one is on (step S363; Yes), the current presentation mode is mode 1 or mode 2. Therefore, the count value of the mode number counter is decremented by “1” (step S364), and it is determined whether the count value after “1” subtraction is “0” (step S365), and the count value is “0”. In this case (step S365; Yes), since it is the timing for switching the production mode, the mode flag is switched on / off (step S366). As a result, the mode is switched. After step S366, the process of step S367 is performed.

  In step S366, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the mode 1 flag is currently on, the mode 1 flag is turned off, the mode 2 flag is turned on, and the mode counter is initialized. A count value of “50” is set. When the mode 2 flag is currently on, the mode 2 flag is turned off, the mode 3 flag is turned on, and a count value of “0” is set as an initial value in the mode number counter. Since mode 3 continues until the next big hit gaming state, “0” is set as the initial value of the count value in the mode number counter, and the mode 3 flag is turned on. As described above, when the mode number counter is set to “0”, if the mode 3 flag is in the on state, it can be understood that the current production mode is mode 3, and the mode flag is If all are in the off state, it can be seen that the current production mode is mode 0. Furthermore, since the mode 3 is in the time-short state, when the count value of the mode number counter is “0” in the time-short state, the mode remaining number is ∞.

  When both the mode 1 flag and the mode 2 flag are in an off state, that is, when the mode 3 flag is in an on state (step S363; No), the remaining number of modes is ∞ (that is, mode 3 is the next big hit Therefore, the process proceeds to step S367 without updating the count value of the mode number counter. On the other hand, if the count value of the mode number counter after subtracting “1” is not “0” (step S365; No), since it is not the time to switch the effect mode, the process proceeds to step S367.

  In step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  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 grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) for setting the game control process timer to the open state 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 of 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, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  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. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state 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 reaches 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, the short time flag, the short time counter, the probability variation flag, Sets the status of the mode 1 flag, mode count counter, etc.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the hour / short flag is turned on and “50” is set as the count initial value in the hour / hour number counter. Further, the probability variation flag is kept off, the mode 1 flag is turned on, and “50” is set as the count initial value in the mode number counter. As a result, after the first big hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes a short time state of 50 time reductions (does not change to a probable change state), and the effect mode becomes mode 1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the big hit type is “second big hit”, the hour / short flag is turned on and “100” is set as the count initial value in the hour / hour number counter. Further, the probability variation flag is kept off, the mode 1 flag is turned on, and “50” is set as the count initial value in the mode number counter. As a result, after the second big hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes a short time state of 100 time reductions (does not change to a probable change state), and the effect mode becomes mode 1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the big hit type is “third big hit”, the hourly flag is kept off and the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result, after the third big hit game state, it becomes a probable change state and does not become a time-short state. The effect mode is mode 0.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the hourly flag and the probability variation flag are turned on, and “0” is set as the initial count value in the hourly number counter. Further, the mode 1 flag is turned on, and “50” is set as the count initial value in the mode number counter. As a result, after the second big hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes a short state when the time is short ∞ and a certain change state. Also, the production mode is mode 1. In this way, although the time reduction flag is in the ON state, by setting the count value of the time reduction counter to 0, it can be specified by the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter that the current time reduction is ∞. Yes.

  In the big hit end processing, after such setting, various data such as the game control process timer and the big hit type buffer setting value are reset as appropriate, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  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. 18 is executed according to the effect control command. In FIG. 18, various storage areas and various flags are provided in the RAM 122.

  When the initialization designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to, for example, the VDP of the display control unit 123, so that the power is supplied to the image display device 5. Display operation control for displaying a power-on initialization screen for notifying that internal data has been initialized after being turned on is performed. When the power interruption restoration 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. Display operation control is performed to display a power failure recovery screen for informing the recovery from the disconnection.

  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. 19, 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.

  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 content 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. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 performs 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. 21 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. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first uses, for example, a display result designation command (display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 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 or not the pattern is any one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, and PA3-1 (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 design 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 fluctuation pattern (that is, when the fluctuation pattern is PA1-2, PA1-3, PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2, PA3-3) ( Step S522; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination 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, all the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined as “7”.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, an effect control pattern determination process is performed in which an effect control pattern to be used later is determined from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance ( Step S530).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern determination process. The effect control CPU 103 first determines whether or not the current mode is one of modes 1 to 3 based on, for example, whether a mode designation command is received from the main board 11 (step S521).

  When the mode designation command is received (for example, when the mode designation command is stored in the mode designation command storage area), since the current mode is one of the modes 1 to 3 (step S521; Yes), the remaining time is short The number of times and the remaining number of modes are specified (step S522). Since these remaining times are designated by the short time number command and the mode number command transmitted from the main board 11 and stored in each storage area shown in FIG. 18, they can be specified by these commands. When the “XX” of the time reduction command is “00”, the remaining time reduction is ∞. When the mode number command “XX” is “00”, the remaining mode number is ∞.

  After specifying the remaining time and mode count and the mode remaining count, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the production mode designated by the mode designation command, the production time control according to the short time remaining number and the mode remaining number designated in step S522 The pattern is set as a usage pattern to be used for the variable display of the decorative pattern this time (step S523).

  For example, when the production mode (current production mode) designated by the mode designation command is modes 1 to 2, the number of time reduction executions (the number of executions of variable display that is actually executed in the time reduction state) and the number of remaining modes Is displayed, and an effect control pattern for executing effects corresponding to the current effect mode and the variation pattern (including decorative display variable display, reach effect, etc.) is set as a use pattern. The number of time reduction executions is the number of times the variable display executed this time is in the time reduction state. For example, in the case of mode 1, it can be specified by 50 times−mode remaining number + 1. If it is mode 2, it can be specified by 100 times−the remaining number of modes + 1 times. The effect control CPU 120 executes data for displaying the number of time reduction executions and the number of remaining modes on the image display device 5 and variable display of the decorative pattern in the variable display mode designated by the variation pattern in the mode 1 or 2. (The data is prepared for each effect mode according to the variation pattern) and set as a use pattern as an effect control pattern (necessary data is stored in the ROM 121. Hereinafter, the effect control pattern) Same for data about.) Note that the remaining number of modes actually displayed is the number of remaining modes minus the number of times specified by the mode number specifying command. The remaining number of modes specified by the mode number specifying command is counted as the current variable display, while the remaining mode number actually displayed is displayed during variable display. This is because it is not counted as one time. For example, the number of time reduction executions is 41 (that is, the variable display of this time is the 41st variable display after the time is changed), the remaining mode number specified by the mode number specification command is 10, and the production mode Is mode 1 and if the variation pattern is PA1-2, an image 5BB (see FIG. 25B) for notifying that the number of short-time executions is 41 and the remaining number of modes is 9 is displayed, and normal An effect control pattern for executing an effect of variable display of decorative symbols including the reach effect is set as a use pattern. An effect control pattern may be prepared in advance for each of the time-saving execution count, the mode remaining count, mode 1 or 2, and the variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, particularly when the remaining number of modes specified by the mode number specifying command is 1 (that is, when the variable display to be executed this time is the last of mode 1 or 2), the number of time reductions Whether or not the time-short state continues (mode 2 or depending on whether or not the time-short remaining number specified by the command is 1 (that is, whether or not the time-short state is terminated by the variable display executed this time) The effect control pattern for executing the effect of informing whether to switch to 3 or to mode 0) is set as the use pattern, and the presence / absence of continuation of the time-saving state is notified. In this embodiment, the effect to be notified is whether or not the short-time state continues (whether or not the effect mode develops from mode 1 to mode 2 or from mode 2 to mode 3). (For example, a mode common to both the case of developing to mode 2 or 3 and the case of not developing.) As a result of the production, if the number of remaining time reduction is not one, the time reduction state is continued. (Development to mode 2 or 3), and when the number of remaining time reductions is one, it may be a roaring effect that notifies the end of the time reduction state (falling to mode 0). .

  For example, if the production mode (current production mode) designated by the mode designation command is mode 3, the short-time state continues until the next big hit (the short-time remaining number and the remaining number of modes are ∞ times). And an effect control pattern for executing effects corresponding to mode 3 and variation patterns (including variable display of decorative symbols, reach effects, etc.). Is set to the usage pattern. For example, if the production mode is mode 3 and the variation pattern is PA1-2, for example, an image 5DD (see FIG. 25D) for notifying that the time-short state or mode 3 continues until the next big hit is displayed. In addition, an effect control pattern for executing an effect of variable display of decorative symbols including a normal reach effect is set as a use pattern.

If no mode designation command has been received, the current mode is 0 (step S521; No), so that it is for mode 0 (that is, for normal use) and an effect control pattern for executing an effect corresponding to the variation pattern (For mode 0, prepared corresponding to the variation pattern.) Is set as the usage pattern (step S522).

  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, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S535), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 23 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 effect execution period (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect 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 executing step S561 repeatedly for each timer interruption, the reach effect is realized.

  After step S561, 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 chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received based on whether or not any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set to the ON state. Judgment. If one of the reception flags is set to the on state and it is determined that any one of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the display result designation command (display result designation command) transmitted from the main board 11 is received. An effect control pattern according to whether or not the display result jackpot type specified by the command stored in the storage area is “third jackpot” (the player can hit the current jackpot game state with a jackpot of 5R) Only the game state can be recognized.) Is selected as a use pattern, and a 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. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that the big hit start designation command has not been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure 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, it is further determined whether or not the big hit end designation command has been received based on whether the big hit end designation command reception flag is on, and the big hit end designation command is received when the reception flag is off. If not, all the round games have not ended, and the big hit process is ended without updating the value of the effect control process flag. In addition, when the reception flag is in an on state (when a big hit end designation command is received), all the round games are ended, so that an effect control process is started in order to start execution of the ending effect. The value of the flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to step S175. At the time of this update, the effect control pattern for executing the ending (here, the ending is common regardless of the jackpot type) is selected as the use pattern, and the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is further executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time 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, referring to FIG. 24, the time reduction state, the production mode, and the like realized by the above-described series of processing, the mode designation command, the time reduction number designation command, and the mode number designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 will be described. I will explain.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (A), the gaming state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state) based on the “big hit” with the big hit type being “first big hit” is a short time state of 50 time reductions. When the production mode becomes mode 1 and variable display (special game or decorative design variable display) is executed 50 times, the time-saving state ends, and the production mode switches from mode 1 to mode 0 (falls down). ). In the variable display for the 50th time, whether or not the production mode is developed from mode 1 to mode 2 (whether or not the time-saving state continues after this) is determined, and the remaining time is specified by the time reduction specification command. Since the number of times is one time, as a result of the effect, a roaring effect that informs that the mode 1 falls to the mode 0 is executed. Such entertainment improves the interest of the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24A, the gaming state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state) based on the “big hit” with the big hit type being “second big hit” is 100 times shorter. It becomes short-time state. In this case, the production mode is mode 1 when the number of executions of the variable display (variable display of the special game or decorative design) is from the first to the 50th, and the production is performed when the number of executions of the variable display is from the 51st to the 100th. The mode becomes mode 2 (develops). Thereafter, the time-saving state is ended, and the effect mode is switched from mode 1 to mode 0 (falls down). In the 50th variable display, for example, whether or not the production mode is developed from mode 1 to mode 2 (whether or not the time-saving state continues after this) is determined, and the time-saving specified by the time-saving number specifying command is used. Since the remaining number of times is not one time (because it is 51 times), as a result of the production, a roaring effect for informing the development from mode 1 to mode 2 is executed. In the variable display for the 100th time, for example, whether or not the production mode develops from mode 1 to mode 2 (whether or not the time-saving state continues after this) is specified, and specified by the time-saving number specification command. Since the short remaining number of times is 1, the effect of informing that the fall from mode 2 to mode 0 is performed as a result of the effect is executed. These effects improve the fun of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24A, the gaming state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state (fourth big hit gaming state) based on the “big hit” with the big hit type being “fourth big hit” is a short time of ∞. It becomes a state. In this case, the production mode is mode 1 when the number of executions of the variable display (variable display of the special game or decorative design) is from the first to the 50th, and the production is performed when the number of executions of the variable display is from the 51st to the 100th. The mode becomes mode 2 (develops). Furthermore, from the 101st execution of variable display, the production mode becomes mode 3 (develops). In the 50th variable display, for example, whether or not the production mode is developed from mode 1 to mode 2 (whether or not the time-saving state continues after this) is determined, and the time-saving specified by the time-saving number specifying command is used. Since the remaining number of times is not 1 (because it is ∞), a roaring effect for informing the development from mode 1 to mode 2 is executed as a result of the effect. In the variable display for the 100th time, for example, whether or not the production mode develops from mode 2 to mode 3 is inquired (whether or not the time reduction state continues after this), and the time reduction specified by the time reduction designation command is given. Since the remaining number of times is not 1 (because it is ∞), as a result of the production, a roaring effect that informs the user that the mode 2 has evolved to the mode 3 is executed. Thereafter, mode 3 (that is, the time-short state) continues until the next big hit. These effects improve the fun of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (B), in the 41st variable display after the big hit gaming state (when the big hit is not derived and displayed), the mode specifying command for specifying mode 1 and 10 A short time designation command for designating the short remaining number of times and a mode number designation command for designating 10 mode remaining times are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the time-short state of 100 times, the mode designation command for designating mode 1, the time designation command for designating 60 short-time remaining times, and the mode number designation command for designating 10 mode remaining times are mainly used. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the time-short state of ∞, the main board includes a mode specifying command for specifying mode 1, a time-saving specifying command for specifying ∞ remaining time and a mode number specifying command for specifying 10 remaining mode times. 11 to the effect control board 12. As described above, by these three commands, the current mode, the number of execution times, the number of remaining modes, the type of the time reduction state (whether the time reduction state is 50 times, 100 times, or ∞), etc. Can be identified.

  As shown in FIG. 24C, in the 91st variable display after the big hit gaming state (when the big hit is not derived and displayed), the short time state is terminated in the short time state of 50 time reductions. The command is not sent. In the time-saving state of 100 times, the mode specification command for specifying mode 2, the time-saving specification command for specifying 10 time-saving remaining times, and the mode-number specifying command for specifying 10 mode remaining times are mainly used. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the time-short state of ∞, the main board includes a mode designation command for designating mode 2, a time-times designation command for designating ∞ times of short-time remaining times, and a mode-number designation command for designating 10 mode remaining times. 11 to the effect control board 12. As described above, with these three commands, it is possible to specify the current mode, the number of times the time is shortened, the number of remaining modes, and the type of the time-short state (which is the time-short state of 100 times or ∞). .

  As shown in FIG. 24D, in the variable display of the 141st time after the big hit game state (when the big hit is not derived and displayed), the short time state ends in the short time state of 50 times or 100 times. The above three commands are not transmitted. In the time-short ∞ time-short state, the main board includes a mode designation command that designates mode 3, a time-shortage designation command that designates the number of short-time remaining times, and a mode number designation command that designates the number of remaining mode times ∞. 11 to the effect control board 12. With these three commands, it is possible to identify the current mode, the number of executions of time reduction, the number of remaining modes, the type of time reduction state (the time reduction state of time reduction ∞), and the like.

  Next, an example of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 in each effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is an effect screen in mode 0 (that is, normal mode). In mode 0, the background is normal (here, white), and the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  FIG. 25B is an effect screen in mode 1. In mode 1, the background is the one for mode 1 (here, it is represented with dots), and the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In mode 1, an image 5BB is displayed that notifies the number of time-saving executions (here, 41st) and the remaining number of modes (here, 9).

  FIG. 25C is an effect screen in mode 2. In mode 2, the background is the one for mode 2 (here, the dots having a lower density than mode 1 are added), and the decorative symbols are displayed in decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Is variably displayed. Further, in mode 2, an image 5CC is displayed for notifying the number of time-saving executions (here, the 91st) and the remaining number of modes (here, 9).

  FIG. 25D is an effect screen in mode 3. In mode 3, the background is for mode 2 (here, hatched), and the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Also, in mode 3, an image 5DD is displayed that notifies the time-short state or that mode 3 continues until the next big hit.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the current rendering mode, the remaining number of times, the remaining number of modes, the reduced time are reduced during execution of variable display using three commands: a mode designation command, a time reduction number designation command, and a mode number designation command. It becomes possible to specify whether the time-saving state continues in the number of executions, 50th variable display or 100th modification display, and the above-mentioned beat production, time-shortening execution times and mode remaining number notifications (images 5BB, 5CC, etc.) It is possible to appropriately execute a time-short state, a notification that mode 3 continues until the next big hit (image 5DD or the like), a variable display effect according to the effect mode, and the like.

  Here, the above three commands are not transmitted for each variable display, and the remaining number of time reductions, the number of time reduction executions, the remaining number of modes, etc. are counted by a counter provided in the RAM 122 on the effect control board 12 side, or in accordance with the mode. A flag or a flag corresponding to the type of the time-saving state is set in the RAM 122 on the production control board 12 side, and the current production mode, the remaining number of time reductions, the remaining number of times of mode, the number of executions of time reduction, the 50th variable display or the 100th time It may be possible to specify whether or not the time-short state continues in the variable display (necessary commands are transmitted as appropriate). However, since the RAM 122 used on the production control board 12 side is not a backup RAM as described above, for example, even if the power interruption occurs during the game, the state of the flag or Since the count value is not saved and disappears, after recovery from the power interruption, the current speed, the remaining number of times, the remaining number of modes, the number of remaining times, the number of times shortened execution, the 50th variable display or the 100th variable display, It becomes impossible to specify whether to continue or not, and the above-mentioned roaring effect, notification of the number of executions of time reduction and remaining number of modes (images 5BB, 5CC, etc.) ), The variable display effect according to the effect mode cannot be appropriately executed. However, in the present embodiment, since the three commands are transmitted every time the variable display is executed, even if a power interruption occurs, the three presentation commands transmitted immediately after that cause the current presentation mode, the short remaining time , Remaining mode number, reduced number of time executions, variable display of the 50th time, or whether or not the reduced time state continues in the 100th modified display, etc. 5BB, 5CC, etc.), a short time state, a notification that mode 3 will continue until the next big hit (image 5DD, etc.), a variable display effect according to the effect mode, and the like can be appropriately executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, a game medium (in this embodiment) is provided in the start area provided in the game area (in this embodiment, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening). In the embodiment, a variable display (in this embodiment, a special symbol game) of identification information (in this embodiment, a special symbol) is executed based on the establishment of a start condition due to the entry of a game ball), and the display result Is derived and displayed, and a specific display result (in this embodiment, jackpot symbol) that is predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed, and a specific gaming state (in this embodiment, a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player) A game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command according to the progress of the game (in this embodiment, the main board 11 having the CPU 103); Effect control means (in this embodiment, effect control in this embodiment) that controls the execution of an effect (in this embodiment, variable display of decorative symbols) according to the variable display of the identification information based on the command transmitted by the game control means A pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided that includes an effect control board 12) having a CPU 120 for use.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the game control means is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, a short time state), and again after the specific game state has ended, the specific game again. The first advantageous state (in this embodiment, the time-short state of ∞), which continues until the state is controlled, and the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, The second advantageous state (50 or 100 times) in this embodiment is continued until it is executed (in this embodiment, the time-short state is 50 times short-time state or the time-short state is 100 times short-time state). In this embodiment, in the process of step S117, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag and a time reduction number counter according to the jackpot type), and the display result of variable display of identification information is the specific display. Predetermining means (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S239) for determining whether to display the result of the variable display before derivation display, and after a predetermined condition is established (this implementation) In this embodiment, the identification information is changed according to the number of variable display times of the identification information (the number of executions of the variable display) after the time-short state is started (in this embodiment, according to the mode switched according to the number of time reduction executions). Select one of multiple types of variable display pattern determination data (in this embodiment, loss variation pattern determination table) in which variable display patterns of variable display (in this embodiment, variation patterns) are set Data selection means for determination (in this embodiment, the loss variation pattern determination table is selected in step S265 in accordance with the effect mode. CPU 103), variable display pattern determination means (in this embodiment) for determining a variable display pattern based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means. When it is determined in step S261 that the big hit flag is in the off state, the CPU 103) which determines the loss variation pattern with reference to the loss variation pattern determination table in step S265) and the variable display pattern determination means determines Variable display execution means (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S112) that executes variable display of identification information using a variable display pattern, and variable display of identification information by the variable display execution means ( In this embodiment, every time variable display is executed and before execution ( Command transmission means for transmitting the command to the effect control means (especially immediately before execution) (in this embodiment, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the command at the start of fluctuation in step S268 and transmits the command in the command control processing). And will be provided.

  In this embodiment, each variable display pattern determination data is set with a plurality of variable display patterns. Specifically, a plurality of variable display patterns are set in each variable display pattern determination data by assigning each of the plurality of variable display patterns to a predetermined range of determination values to be compared with random numbers. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the variable display pattern determination data may be set to one variable display pattern. For example, in the variable display pattern determination data, all of the determination values to be compared with the random number value are assigned to one variable display pattern, so that the variable display pattern determination data can be set even if one variable display pattern is set. Good.

  For multiple types of variable display pattern determination data, for example, the same variable display pattern is set for different types of variable display pattern determination data, but the variable display pattern selection ratio (determination ratio) is different. There may be (for example, the loss variation pattern determination table used in mode 1 and the loss variation pattern determination table used in mode 2), or different variable display patterns may be set. (For example, the loss variation pattern determination table used in mode 0 and the loss variation pattern determination table used in mode 1), and a partially overlapping variable display pattern may be set.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the command transmission means can specify the variable display pattern determination data that is currently selected by the determination data selection means as the command. Command (in this embodiment, a mode designation command) and an advantageous period variable display count command that can specify the number of variable display times of identification information during the advantageous period controlled by the advantageous state control means. (In this embodiment, a time-saving number designation command) and variable display of identification information in a selection period in which the same data as the currently selected variable display pattern determination data is selected by the determination data selection means Variable display count command for selection period that can specify the count (in this embodiment, mode The number designation command), thus being configured to be transmitted, as the.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means can specify the switching timing of the variable display pattern determination data (the timing of the end of the selection period) and the timing of the end of the advantageous period. In particular, even if there is a power interruption or the like, the effect control means can specify the switching timing of the variable display pattern determination data (timing for the end of the selection period) and the timing for ending the advantageous period.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the command transmission means includes, as the advantageous period variable display count command, the advantageous period that is controlled to the second advantageous state by the advantageous state control means. A command indicating the remaining number of times of variable display of the identification information executed in the advantageous period (in this embodiment, the remaining number of time savings) is transmitted. As a result, the effect control means can easily specify the remaining number of variable displays executed during the advantageous period.

Further, in this embodiment, according to the configuration described above, the command transmission means, during the selection period, uses the remaining variable display of identification information executed in the selection period as the selection period variable display count command. A command indicating the number of times (in this embodiment mode remaining number of times) is transmitted. As a result, the effect control means can easily specify the remaining number of variable displays until the variable display pattern determination data is switched.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the presentation control means can change the identification information executed during the selection period based on the received selection period variable display count command during the selection period. The remaining number of displays is notified (in this embodiment, the image 5BB and the image 5CC for notifying the remaining number of modes are displayed). Thus, for example, even if information related to the execution of the previous production is not stored in the production control means due to power interruption, the player can determine the number of times of variable display until the variable display pattern determination data is switched. Can be notified.

  In this embodiment, according to the above-described configuration, the command transmission means may be used as the variable display count command for the advantageous period as the advantageous period variable display frequency command during the advantageous period controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantageous state control means. Data other than data used for specifying the number of variable display times of the identification information during the advantageous period controlled to the second advantageous state (in this embodiment, the EXT data “XX” is set to “00”, etc.) ) Is transmitted. With the variable display count command for the advantageous period, the effect control means can specify that the advantageous state does not end until the next specific gaming state is reached. In particular, in this embodiment, normally, the time remaining number specified by the time reduction command is set not to be “0”, and “00” corresponding to “0” when the time reduction remaining number is ∞. "Is set to" XX ". As a result, it is possible to indicate that the remaining number of time reductions is ∞ with one type of time reduction command. The advantageous period variable display frequency command of the advantageous period controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantageous state control means is controlled to the second advantageous state as the advantageous period variable display frequency command. Data used to specify the number of variable display times of the identification information in the period (in this case, for example, when specific data is used and the mode designation command designates mode 3, the selection period It may be set in advance that it is indicated that the game will not end until it is controlled to the specific gaming state, and in this case, the number of times specified by the specific data is set in the mode 1 or mode 2. Or other data.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the selection period does not end until the selection period is controlled to the specific gaming state, the command transmission unit uses the selection period as the selection period variable display count command. Is terminated according to the number of times of variable display of identification information (the number of times of execution), data other than data used for specifying the number of times of variable display of identification information in the selected period (for example, EXT data) A command composed of “XX” is set to “00”) is transmitted. The variable display count command for the selection period allows the effect control means to specify that the currently selected variable display pattern determination data is not switched to another until it is controlled to the next specific gaming state. In particular, in this embodiment, the mode remaining count specified by the mode count command is normally set not to be “0”, and “00” corresponding to “0” when the mode remaining count is ∞. "Is set to" XX ". Thus, it is possible to indicate that the remaining mode count is ∞ with one type of mode count command. The variable display count command for selection period when the selection period does not end until it is controlled to the specific gaming state, when the selection period ends according to the number of times of variable display of identification information (executed execution count) Data used to specify the number of times the identification information is variably displayed during the selection period (in this case, for example, when specific data is used and the mode designation command designates mode 3, the selection It may be set in advance if it is indicated that the period does not end until it is controlled to the specific gaming state.) Or other data.

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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. 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 embodiment, the time reduction number designation command designates the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates the mode remaining number of times. However, the time reduction number designation command (advantageous period variable display frequency command) performs variable display in the time reduction state. It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of executions and the remaining number of executions, that is, the number of times of variable display in the time-saving state, and the number of time-saving executions may be specified. The mode count designation command (variable display count command for selection period) only needs to be able to specify the number of executions of variable display and the remaining number of executions in the same mode, that is, the number of times of variable display in the same mode. The number of variable displays executed during one rendering mode may be designated. In such a case, the short time counter and the mode counter may be configured to be able to specify the short time execution number and the mode execution number by counting up the count value when the variable display is executed. In addition, since the short time count designation command and the mode count designation command are transmitted before the execution of the variable display, the short time execution count and the mode execution count may be the number of times of the variable display actually executed. Now, the number of executions of variable display including the number of variable displays to be executed from now on will be described as the number of times of short execution and the number of mode executions. Note that the remaining number of times and the remaining number of modes will also be described as the remaining number of times displayed and the remaining number of modes including the number of variable displays to be executed. The command for specifying the number of time reductions and the command for specifying the mode number of times specify the number of time reduction executions and the number of mode executions by having contents corresponding to these count values (count values including the number of variable displays to be executed as one). Make it possible. Further, the mode or the like is not limited to the above-described mode, and can be set to an appropriate mode. Hereinafter, these will be described. In the following description, the variation pattern and the selection ratio (determination ratio) selected for each mode may be other than those described above, and an appropriate variation pattern that does not contradict the following description, The decision rate can be adopted. In the following description, unless otherwise noted, the description will be made on the assumption that the game is not controlled to the next jackpot gaming state after a short time state or the like (the next jackpot is not generated). When the next big hit occurs as in the above embodiment, the time-short state may be temporarily terminated at that time.

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For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, only “first big hit” and “fourth big hit” are prepared as the big hit types, the production mode in the time-short state is mode 1, and the production in the non-time-short state The mode may be mode 0. In such a case, after the first big hit gaming state, after the number of hourly executions reaches 50, in the 51st variable display, it returns to the non-timeless state, and the effect mode falls from mode 1 to mode 0. After the fourth jackpot gaming state, the mode 1 and the short-time state continue until the next jackpot.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the short time number designation command designates 10 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 10 times as the remaining mode number. Also, when the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates ∞ times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation. The command specifies ∞ as the remaining mode count. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but with these three commands, the specification of the remaining time reduction time, the specification of the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), the presence / absence of the mode switching All of this is possible. However, in this mode, the variable display for the 50th time cannot be specified from the above three commands in the time saving state of the time saving ∞. For this reason, it is difficult to perform the turning effect as in the above-described embodiment when the variable display is executed for the 50th time after the time is shortened.

  Further, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), when the number of hourly executions is the 41st time, and when the hourly state is 50 times shorter (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the time reduction number specification command specifies 10 times as the remaining time reduction number, and the mode number specification command specifies 41 times as the mode execution number. Also, when the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates ∞ times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 41 times as the mode execution count. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but with these three commands, the specification of the remaining time reduction time, the specification of the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), the presence / absence of the mode switching All of this is possible.

  In addition, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the time-reduced number designation command designates 41 times as the number of time-reduced executions, and the mode number designation command designates 10 times as the mode remaining number. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation command designates 41 times as the number of short executions, and the mode number designation. The command specifies ∞ as the remaining mode count. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but with these three commands, the specification of the remaining time reduction time, the specification of the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), the presence / absence of the mode switching All of this is possible.

  In addition, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation command designates 41 times as the number of short executions, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 41 times as the mode execution count. In such a case, the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing) can be specified by these three commands, not only when the number of time-saving executions is the 41st time. And it becomes difficult to grasp the presence or absence of mode switching.

(Modification 1-2)
For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, only the big hit types “second big hit” and “fourth big hit” are prepared, and the rendering modes in the time reduction state are mode 1 and mode 2, and the non-time reduction state is set. The effect mode at that time may be mode 0. In such a case, after the second big hit gaming state, the time-saving state continues until the number of time-saving executions reaches 100 times, of which the mode 1 is from the first to the 90th, and the mode 2 is from the 91st to the 100th Since the time-saving state is completed from the 101st time, the mode 0 is set. After the 4th big hit game state, the time-saving state continues until the next big hit, but among them the mode 1 is from the 1st to the 90th, the mode 2 is from the 91st to the 100th, and the time-saving state continues from the 101st Return to mode 1. In such a case, in mode 2, it is preferable to execute an effect that gives a sense of crisis whether or not the short-time state continues.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 100 time reductions (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the short time number designation command designates 60 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 50 times as the remaining mode number. Also, when the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates ∞ times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 50 times as the remaining mode count. In such a case, it is not limited to the 41st time-saving execution count, and these three commands can all specify the short-time remaining count and table switching timing (that is, mode switching timing). is there.

  Further, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 100 time reductions (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the short time specification command specifies 60 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number specification command specifies 41 times as the mode execution number. Also, when the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates ∞ times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 41 times as the mode execution count. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but with these three commands, identification of the remaining number of time reductions, table switching timing (ie, mode switching timing), and grasping of mode switching presence / absence All of these are possible.

  In addition, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 100 time reductions (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, and the time count specification command specifies 41 times as the time execution count, and the mode count specification command specifies 50 times as the mode remaining count. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation command designates 41 times as the number of short executions, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 50 times as the remaining mode count. In such a case, it is difficult to specify the remaining number of time reductions by using these three commands, and it is possible to specify the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st. It is.

  In addition, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 100 time reductions (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is 1 is specified, the short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation command designates 41 times as the number of short executions, and the mode number designation. The command specifies 41 times as the mode execution count. In such a case, the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing) can be made by these three commands, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but it is difficult to specify the number of time reduction executions. Thus, the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing) can be specified.

(Modification 1-3)
For example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the production mode in the time reduction state may be changed from mode 1 to mode 3, and the production mode in the non-time reduction state may be set to mode 0 (this configuration is the same as in the above embodiment). Is). In such a case, after the first big hit gaming state, the time-saving state continues until the number of time-saving executions reaches 50, but during that period (from the first time to the 50th time), it becomes mode 1, and from the 51st time the mode 0. After the second jackpot game state, the time-saving state continues until the number of time-saving executions reaches 100 times, but from the first time to the 50th time, it becomes mode 1, from the 51st time to the 100th time becomes mode 2, and from the 101st time It becomes mode 0. After the fourth jackpot game state, the number of hourly executions is ∞ and the time-shortening state continues until the next big hit occurs, but from the first to the 50th mode becomes mode 1, from the 51st to the 100th mode becomes mode 2, It becomes mode 3 from the 101st time. In each of modes 1 to 3, each of stages 1 to 3 is set, and a stage image is displayed on the side of the production control board 12 (for example, it may be set with a production control pattern). Effects according to each of 1 to 3 are executed. Moreover, you may make it perform a roaring effect similarly to the said embodiment.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number (this is the same as the above embodiment). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), when the number of time reductions is 41th, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 , The short time number designation command designates 10 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 10 times as the remaining mode number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 60 as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command Specify 10 times as the remaining number of modes. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1, the short time designation command designates ∞ as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates mode. Specify 10 times as the remaining number of times. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, it is possible to specify the remaining number of time reductions, specify the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), and grasp the stage by using these three commands. Everything is possible.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), when the number of hourly executions is the 41st, and when the hourly state is shorter than 50 hours (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 , The short time number designation command designates 10 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 60 as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command Specify 41 times as the number of mode executions. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1, the short time designation command designates ∞ as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates mode. Specify 41 times as the number of executions. In such a case, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, it is possible to specify the remaining number of time reductions, specify the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing), and grasp the stage by using these three commands. Everything is possible.

  In such a case, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the remaining mode number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 , The short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates 10 times as the remaining mode number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 41 times execution time, and the mode number designation command Specify 10 times as the remaining number of modes. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates 41 times as the number of short time executions, and the mode number designation command designates the mode. Specify 10 times as the remaining number of times. In such a case, it is difficult to specify the remaining number of time reductions with these three commands, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but specification of table switching timing (that is, mode switching timing). All the stages can be grasped.

  In such a case, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st, and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 The short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 41 times execution time, and the mode number designation command Specify 41 times as the number of mode executions. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates 41 times as the number of short time executions, and the mode number designation command designates the mode. Specify 41 times as the number of executions. In such a case, it is difficult to specify the remaining number of time reductions with these three commands, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but specification of table switching timing (that is, mode switching timing). All the stages can be grasped.

(Modification 1-4)
For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the effect mode in the time-saving state may be mode 1 and the special mode, and the effect mode in the non-time-short state may be mode 0. In such a case, even in the same mode 1, the stage is switched according to the number of executions of variable display. In such a case, after the first big hit game state, the time-saving state continues until the number of time-saving executions reaches 50, but from the first time to the 49th time, it becomes the mode 1 of the stage 1, and the 50th variable display is special. The mode becomes the mode, and the time reduction state ends after the 51st time, so the normal mode 0 is set. After the second big hit game state, the time-saving state continues until the number of time-saving executions reaches 100 times, but from the first to the 49th time, it becomes the mode 1 of the stage 1, the 50th variable display becomes the special mode, the 51st time From the first to the 99th time, it becomes the mode 2 of the stage 2, the variable mode at the 100th time becomes the special mode, and from the 101st time, the time-short state ends, so the normal mode 0 is obtained. After the 4th big hit game state, the short-time state continues until the next big hit occurs, but from the 1st to the 49th time, it becomes the mode 1 of the stage 1, the 50th variable display becomes the special mode, and the 51st to the 99th time Up to stage 2, it becomes mode 2 of stage 2, it becomes the special mode in the variable display of the 100th time, and it becomes mode 3 of stage 3 from the 101st time until the next big hit. Stages 1 to 3 perform effects corresponding to stages 1 to 3, respectively, by displaying a background image corresponding to the stage on the effect control board 12 side (which may be set in the effect control pattern). Is done. Also, in the special mode, a roaring effect (similar to the roaring effect in the above embodiment) is executed to determine whether or not the short-time state continues (whether or not the stage develops and shifts to another stage). Also good.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode remaining number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 , The short time number designation command designates 10 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 9 times as the remaining mode number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 60 as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command Specify 9 times as the remaining number of modes. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1, the short time designation command designates ∞ as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates mode. Specify 9 as the remaining number of times. In such a case, it is possible to specify the remaining time and the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing) by using these three commands, not only when the number of time-saving executions is the 41st. However, for example, there are cases where the stage cannot be grasped because the specified contents of the three commands are the same for the 40th short-time execution count of 50 times and the 90th short-time execution count of 100 times. If you can't, you may not be able to resume the stage depending on the stage.

  In such a case, for example, the time reduction number designation command may designate the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time and when the time reduction state is 50 time reductions (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 , The short time number designation command designates 10 times as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 60 as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command Specify 41 times as the number of mode executions. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1, the short time designation command designates ∞ as the short time remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates mode. Specify 41 times as the number of executions. In such a case, it is possible to specify the remaining time and the table switching timing (that is, the mode switching timing) by using these three commands, not only when the number of time-saving executions is the 41st. However, for example, since the specified contents of the three commands are the same for the 40th time-shortened execution count of 50 times and the 90th time-shortened execution count of 100 times, the stage may not be grasped.

  In such a case, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the remaining mode number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the number of hourly executions is the 41st time, and when the hourly state is 50 hours shorter (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 The short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates nine times as the remaining mode number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 41 times execution time, and the mode number designation command Specify 9 times as the remaining number of modes. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates 41 times as the number of short time executions, and the mode number designation command designates the mode. Specify 9 as the remaining number of times. In such a case, it is difficult to specify the remaining number of time reductions with these three commands, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but specification of table switching timing (that is, mode switching timing). It is possible to grasp the stage.

  In such a case, for example, the short time number designation command may designate the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command may designate the mode execution number. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), when the number of hourly executions is the 41st time, and when the hourly state is 50 times shorter (after the first big hit gaming state), the mode designation command is mode 1 The short time number designation command designates 41 times as the short time execution number, and the mode number designation command designates 41 times as the mode execution number. When the time is short 100 times (after the second big hit gaming state), the mode designation command designates mode 1, the time designation command designates 41 times execution time, and the mode number designation command Specify 41 times as the number of mode executions. When the time is short ∞, the mode designation command designates mode 1 while the time designation number designation command designates 41 times as the number of short time executions, and the mode number designation command designates the mode. Specify 41 times as the number of executions. In such a case, it is difficult to specify the remaining number of time reductions with these three commands, not only when the number of time reduction executions is the 41st time, but specification of table switching timing (that is, mode switching timing). It is possible to grasp the stage.

(Modification 1-5)
The configuration of the modification example 1-5 is almost the same as that of the modification example 1-4, but in the modification example 1-4, the mode 1 was ended at the 49th variable display (that is, the 50th time). In the modification 1-5, the mode 1 ends at the 39th variable display (that is, the 40th variable display enters the special mode). For this reason, for example, when the number of time reduction executions is 31st, the mode number specification command specifies 31 times as the mode execution number regardless of the type of the time reduction state. Also, when the number of time reductions is 31st and the time reduction state is the time reduction state of 100 time reductions, the time reduction number designation command specifies 70 times as the remaining time reductions. Further, when the time reduction number designation command designates the time shortage remaining number and the mode number designation command designates the mode execution number (in the case of FIG. 30C), in the modification 1-4, the table switching timing is changed. Although identification was possible, in Modification 1-5, the table switching timing (switching timing from mode 1 to special mode) may not be identified. This is because the number of variable displays executed in mode 1 is different between mode 1 of stage 1 and mode 1 of stage 2, so that the table switching timing is not known in the time-short ∞ state. In other cases, the table switching timing may be known.

(Summary of Modification 1)
As described above, whether the short / short time designation command specifies the short / short remaining number of times or the short / short execution number, or the mode / number designation command designates either the remaining mode number or the mode execution number. Depending on whether or not, for example, as shown in FIG. 30C, the table switching timing may not be specified depending on the situation, that is, the accuracy of specifying the table switching timing may be reduced. However, the table switching timing can be specified with a predetermined accuracy by at least one of the three commands of the mode designation command, the time reduction number designation command, and the mode number designation command. Also, if these three commands are used, whether the time reduction number designation command specifies the remaining time reduction number or the time reduction execution number, the mode number specification command specifies the mode remaining number or mode execution number. Depending on the configuration of the mode, etc., it is possible to specify the remaining number of times, the number of times to execute, and the like, as in the above embodiment, even if there is a power interruption, etc. It becomes possible to perform production and the like. That is, with these three commands, an appropriate performance can be performed even if there is a power interruption or the like. In particular, it is easy to specify the short time remaining number and table switching timing by specifying the short time remaining number with the short time number specifying command and the mode number specifying command with the mode number remaining command (regardless of the mode configuration, etc.). ), It is desirable that the time reduction number designation command designates the time reduction remaining number, and the mode number designation command designates the mode remaining number of times.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the squealing effect indicates whether or not the short-time state continues as a result of the stagnation (whether or not the mode develops). It is not necessary to finally notify the result of the presence / absence of continuation only by asking whether or not the mode is developed. In such a case, for example, whether or not the time-saving state has continued is notified by the mode in the next variable display. Specifically, for example, in the last variable display of mode 1, an image such as “Is it developed from mode 1?” Is displayed on the image display device 5, but the next time without notifying whether or not the image has actually been developed. Whether the mode has been developed or has fallen is notified in accordance with the variable display effect mode. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to specify whether or not the number of remaining time reductions is 1 (whether or not the time reduction state is terminated by the current variable display).

(Modification 3)
It is not necessary to specifically notify the player of the remaining time, number of executions, remaining mode number, and the like. On the side of the effect control board 12, the number of remaining time reductions, the number of shorter time executions, and the remaining mode number of times may be specified internally, and the contents of effects executed at the time of decorative display variable display may be changed according to the specified number of times.

(Modification 4)
The mode designation command, the time reduction number designation command, and the mode number designation command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 even in a non-time reduction state. The mode designation command transmitted in the non-short-time state designates mode 0, for example. In addition, for the time reduction number designation command and the mode number designation command, for example, 0 is designated as the time reduction remaining number or the mode remaining number. In such a case, if the remaining number of time reductions in mode 0 or the remaining number of mode times is 0, the current state is a non-time reduction state. In such a case, if the remaining number of time reductions or the remaining number of modes is 0 except for mode 0, this 0 represents ∞.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display pattern determination data to be selected is specified by dividing the effect mode, but the variable display pattern determination data to be selected may be specified without using the effect mode.

(Modification 6)
In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous state is the short-time state, but it may be a probable state or the like. In this case, it is possible to prepare a probability variation state that has been cut several times and a probability variation state that continues until the next big hit, and consider the mode and the like in the same way as the time-short state. Moreover, the time-saving number designation command may be a command that designates the number of executions of the probability change and the remaining number of executions until the probability change state ends.

(Modification 7)
In addition, the production control means produces the production during the period in which the variable display of the identification information is executed at a different rate according to the variable display pattern determination data specified by the received variable display determination data command. The variable display shows which effect is executed by the variable display effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S172) and the variable display effect executing means for executing the reach effect. Based on the variable display pattern determination data currently specified by the determination data command, a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-reading effect) suggested before the variable display of the identification information for executing the effect is executed. Suggesting effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the prefetch effect) and the received variable table for the selection period Based on the number of times command, the remaining number of variable display of identification information executed in the selection period is specified, and when the specified number of times is a predetermined number or less (for example, the upper limit value of the number of reserved storage), The suggestion effect execution means restricts the execution of the suggestion effect (in addition to setting the execution ratio of the suggestion effect to 0 and includes a lower case) suggestion effect execution restriction means (for example, restricting the execution of the pre-reading effect) Effect control CPU 120).

  Specifically, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines and executes the effect contents according to the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) determined according to the mode. An effect (reach effect) is executed during a period in which the variable display of the identification information is being executed at a different rate depending on the variable display pattern determination data specified by the determination data command (mode designation command). Become. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control is not executed in the above-described embodiment, for example, the prefetch effect is executed as the suggestion effect. The pre-reading effect may be, for example, an effect that suggests whether or not the super reach is executed in the variable display that is stored on hold before the execution of the variable display. This suggests that the expectation degree for the variable display is high.

  Specifically, for example, in step S101, the CPU 103 determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” in the current gaming state based on the random number value extracted in step S209 (similar to the processing in step S239). The determination result and the variation pattern in the current mode are specified (similar to step S262 or step S265 based on whether the determination result is “big hit” and the state of the mode flag). To perform pre-reading. Then, the effect control command for specifying the pre-read variation pattern is set to be transmitted in step S268 and the like together with the pending storage number designation command as the determination result designation command at the time of starting winning. Note that the variable display that is the target of the command set for transmission here is called the target.

  For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the determination result designation command at the time of starting winning together with the hold memory number designation command and the like, the command control CPU 120 stores these commands and, based on the determination result designation command, changes corresponding to the current hold memory. It is determined whether or not the display is a variation pattern for executing super reach. If the display is a variation pattern for executing super reach, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect at a predetermined ratio (or 10%). If it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, for example, a predetermined character is displayed, or a new display is displayed by receiving a hold display symbol displayed on the image display device 5 (the current hold memory number designation command or the like). Change the display mode of the target hold display pattern, etc.) It is like to inform that the super reach is executed. With such a configuration, the effect of the pre-reading notice is executed as the suggestion effect, but in this modification, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the mode remaining number based on the mode number specification command, the mode specification command, and the like. If the number of remaining modes is equal to or less than the predetermined number (here, the upper limit value of the total number of reserved storages = predetermined number), the pre-reading notice effect is not executed or the pre-reading is performed by reducing the predetermined ratio. Restrict the execution of the notice production. The effect control CPU 120 does not limit the execution of the effect of the pre-reading notice when the specified number of remaining modes is not less than or equal to the predetermined number of times (here, the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number = the predetermined number of times). In specifying the remaining number of modes, for example, when the mode count designation command specifies the mode remaining count, the mode remaining count is used, and when the mode count designation command specifies the mode execution count, The mode execution count is subtracted from the upper limit execution count of variable display in the rendering mode specified by the mode specification command, and the remaining mode count is specified.

  Prefetching is performed based on the current performance mode. On the other hand, if the remaining number of modes at the time of the prefetching performance is equal to or less than the predetermined number (here, the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number = predetermined number), the prefetch target is variable. The effect mode when the display is actually executed may be different from the effect mode at the time of prefetching. In such a case, when the super reach is executed, there is an inconsistency in the effect that the super reach is not executed in the variable display notified in advance. For this reason, when the remaining number of modes at the time of the prefetching effect is equal to or less than the predetermined number (here, the upper limit value of the total number of reserved storages = predetermined number), the prefetching effect is restricted from being executed.

  As described above, according to this modification, it is possible to suppress inconsistency between the target effect suggested by the suggestion effect and the effect actually executed (for example, it is possible to reduce the possibility of inconsistency). .

(Modification 8)
The effect control CPU 120 determines the reception status of the mode specification command, the time reduction number specification command, and the mode number specification command, and if it is determined that these commands have not been received normally, it is assumed that some abnormality has occurred, By performing a common performance without performing any production (including notification of the number of short-time executions, remaining mode counts, etc.), the production is performed with the wrong mode, the wrong number of short-time executions, and the wrong number of remaining modes. It is possible to reduce the possibility of doing so. If it is determined that these commands have not been received normally, the execution of the pre-reading effect (suggesting effect) is canceled, the execution of effects other than the variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped, The execution of the variable display itself may be stopped. These measures may be performed, for example, for a variable display that is held when it is determined that these commands have not been received normally (for example, the hold memory specified by the latest hold memory number specifying command). These measures can be taken until as many variable displays are executed).

  In addition, when the mode designation command, the short time count designation command, and the mode count designation command are not normally received, for example, when three commands are not transmitted as a set, the contents designated by the three commands are mutually When there is a contradiction (for example, when mode 1 is specified in the above embodiment, and the number of short-time executions is 100), or when there is an impossible content (for example, in the above embodiment) In this case, the number of remaining time is 150, which is usually not possible).

(Modification 9)
The variation pattern, various effect control patterns, various commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the like are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various ones can be adopted. In addition, the effects of various effects can be changed as appropriate. The mode designation command and the gaming state designation command may be divided into one command (referred to as a gaming state / mode designation command for convenience). For example, when the gaming state is the short time state (high base), the gaming state / mode designation command designates the gaming state and mode. Specifically, the EXT data “XX” is set to “01” in the high-accuracy base state and mode 1 and is set to “02” in the high-accuracy base state and mode 2, and the high-accuracy base state and mode 3 Is set to “03” in the low accuracy base state and mode 1, “05” in the low accuracy base state and mode 2, and “06” in the low accuracy base state and mode 3. And “07” for a low-accuracy low base, and “08” for a high-accuracy low base. The timing for setting the transmission of the gaming state / mode designation command may be, for example, the timing for setting the transmission of the mode designation command or the gaming state designation command (for example, step S268).

(Modification 10)
In the above embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data in which variable display patterns for variable display of identification information are set according to the number of times of variable display of identification information after a predetermined condition is satisfied. The case where the establishment of the predetermined condition when selecting is the case where the big hit gaming state (particularly, the first, second, and fourth big hit gaming states) has been explained, Others may be used. The establishment of the predetermined condition may be, for example, that a predetermined number of variable displays are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition to the big hit game state, when the variable display result becomes a special display result different from the specific display result, it may be controlled to the small hit game state. The variable display may be executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the small hit gaming state or after the small hit gaming state.

(Modification 11)
The second advantageous state that continues until the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times after the specific game state is finished is, in the above-described embodiment, the specific game state before the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times. However, it may be continued even after the specific gaming state is reached. That is, the predetermined number of times may be the number of executions of variable display across a specific gaming state.

(Modification 12)
The determination data selection means sets a production mode by setting any one of the mode 1 flag to the mode 3 flag in the configuration of the above embodiment, thereby setting a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The CPU 103 may select any of the determination data. The plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data may include a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. Further, when the variable display pattern determining means determines in step S261 that the big hit flag is off in the configuration of the embodiment, the variable display pattern determining means determines the loss variation pattern according to the state of the mode flag in step S265. By referring to the table, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined, and when it is determined in step S261 that the big hit flag is in the on state, in step S262, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the state of the mode flag is referred to. The CPU 103 that determines the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit may be used. Further, the loss variation pattern determination table and the big hit variation pattern determination table may be configured by one table. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on or not. Of these, the loss variation pattern determination table portion or the big hit variation pattern determination table portion may be referred to.

(Modification 13)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 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 However, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 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 14)
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.

(Modification 15)
The present invention executes a variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a start condition, derives and displays a display result, and specifies that is advantageous for a player when a specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. Any gaming machine that controls to a gaming state may be used, and for example, it can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game (satisfaction of start conditions), and a plurality of types of identification information (each of which can be identified) A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) that variably displays symbols is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, An example of a specific gaming state such as a replay prize, a BB prize, or an RB prize can be generated. Even in such a slot machine, a main board that controls the progress of the game and an effect control board that controls the execution of the effect are provided. For example, the first advantageous state or the second An advantageous state is provided, and a variable display determination data command, an advantageous period variable display number command, and a selection period variable display number command are transmitted from the main board. Based on this, a predetermined process (for example, an effect encouraging the end of the advantageous state) may be executed.

(Modification 16)
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 a 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)

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, variable display of identification information is executed and the display result is derived and displayed, and when a specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player A gaming machine that
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command according to the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling execution of an effect according to variable display of identification information based on the command transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means includes
As an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a first advantageous state that continues from the end of the specific gaming state until it is controlled again to the specific gaming state, and a variable display of identification information after the specific gaming state ends. An advantageous state control means that can be controlled in any one of the second advantageous states that continue until a predetermined number of times are executed;
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the identification information the specific display result before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display;
For selecting one of a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data in which variable display patterns for variable display of identification information are set according to the number of times of variable display of identification information after a predetermined condition is satisfied Data selection means;
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern based on a determination result by the prior determination means and variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selecting means;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information in the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
Command transmission means for transmitting the command to the effect control means every time the variable display execution means executes variable display of identification information,
The command transmission means includes the variable display determination data command capable of specifying the variable display pattern determination data currently selected by the determination data selection means as the command, and the advantageous state control means. The variable display count command for advantageous period that can specify the number of times of variable display of identification information in the advantageous period controlled by the state, and the same data as the currently selected variable display pattern determination data are the selection data selection A selection period variable display count command capable of specifying the number of times of variable display of identification information in the selection period selected by the means can be transmitted,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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