JP2014168546A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game.SOLUTION: When a game is controlled to a high base state, each time a probability variable continuous notification performance is executed, a period till a next notification performance (a probability variable fall notification performance or a probability variable continuous notification performance) is shortened five times each in the present embodiment. Though there is no change in a winning probability in the probability variable fall lottery, this configuration makes a player think as if the high probability state is prone to continue. Consequently, the game machine can accommodate to the player's psychology so as to improve the taste of the game.

Description

  The present invention is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result on the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state.

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, in the probability variation state, every time the start condition of the special symbol variation display is satisfied, probability variation end determination is performed in which it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is terminated. And every time the fluctuation display is performed seven times, the notification condition of the determination result of the probability variation end determination is established. Further, there is disclosed a method in which a certain change state effect is provided when the determination result is notified over seven fluctuation displays, and the determination result is notified only when the seventh fluctuation display is performed (for example, a patent) Reference 1).

JP 2005-334362 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the notification of the determination result of the probability variation end determination is always performed periodically (every seven fluctuation displays), it cannot be matched to the player's psychology, and the game Was less interesting.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them, and displays and displays the display result. Based on the fact that a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result on the display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.), it is advantageous for the player. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and whether to control to the specific gaming state is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. A variable display pattern of the identification information based on a determination result by a prior determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the special symbol normal process in step S110) and the determination unit. Variable display pattern determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111) and variable display means for variable display of the identification information based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means. Variable display control means (for example, the effect control board 12) to be controlled, and the probability of determining to control to the specific gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is high to control the high probability state higher than the low probability state. Probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S372) and high-accuracy end lottery means (for example, step S240) for lottering whether to end the high-accuracy state controlled by the high-accuracy state control means. CPU 103 that executes the above process) and the lottery result by the high-precision end lottery means High-accuracy notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes any one of steps S606 to S608) for notifying whether or not the state is in a state, and the high-accuracy notification means is in the high-accuracy state. First determination means (for example, the process of step S304) for determining whether or not the lottery by the high-precision ending lottery means has been won by the first period (for example, the first period) after the start of the control of CPU 103 to be executed) and first highly accurate notification means (for example, step S606 or S607) for notifying the determination result of the first determination means in the variable display of the identification information when the first period has elapsed. If the lottery by the high-accuracy end lottery means is not won until the first period elapses, the notification by the first high-accuracy notification means To determine whether or not the lottery by the high-precision end lottery means has been won by the end of the second period (for example, the second period, the third period, the fourth period, the fifth period, etc.) 2 determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S304) and a second high-accuracy notification means that notifies the determination result of the second determination means in the variable display of the identification information when the second period has elapsed ( For example, the variable display pattern determining means is a variable display pattern of the identification information when the first period has elapsed and when the second period has elapsed. Is determined as a specific variable display pattern (for example, a specific loss variable display pattern), and the second high-accuracy notifying unit sets the first period (for example, a special-purpose graphic) as the second period. (For example, a period in which a special game is executed 25 times, a period in which a special game is executed 25 times, a period in which 15 times are executed, a period in which 10 times are executed, etc.) When the time elapses, the determination result by the second determination means is notified.
According to such a configuration, when the lottery is not won during the first period, the notification period of the determination result of whether or not the lottery is won is shortened from the first period to the second period. As a result, the more informed that the highly accurate state is continued, the shorter the next notification period becomes, and the highly probable state continues for the player even though there is no change in the winning probability. Since it can be thought that it becomes easy, it can match with a player's psychology and can improve the interest of a game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in the above (1), variable display pattern determination table storage means for storing a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination table (for example, variable display pattern determination table) for determining the variable display pattern. The variable display pattern determination table storage means stores a specific variable display pattern determination table (for example, a specific variable display pattern determination table) for determining the specific variable display pattern, and the variable The display pattern determining means determines the specific variable display pattern by using the specific variable display pattern determination table at the end of both the first period and the second period (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S269). Etc.) may be performed.
According to such a configuration, since the common specific variable display pattern determination table can be used at the end of both the first period and the second period, an increase in the storage amount can be prevented.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the high-accuracy end lottery means performs a lottery for determining whether or not to end the high-accuracy state for each variable display of the identification information, When the high-accuracy notification means wins the lottery by the high-accuracy end lottery means after the second period (for example, the fifth period, etc.), the high-accuracy state is displayed in the variable display of the corresponding selected identification information. You may be made to alert | report that an end is completed.
According to such a configuration, if the lottery is won after the second period has passed, it is immediately notified that the highly probable state will end. Can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in the above (2), the variable display pattern determining means sets the variable display pattern of the identification information when the second period has elapsed to a variable display time longer than the specific variable display pattern. A special variable display pattern (for example, a special loss variable display pattern) may be determined.
According to such a configuration, the notification of whether or not the highly accurate state at the time of the second period elapses can be made longer than the notification after the elapse of the first period, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

(5) In the gaming machine described in the above (2), the high-accuracy continuation means is selected by the high-accuracy end lottery means until the execution period of the variable display of the identification information is repeated a plurality of times as the first period. If it is not won, it is informed that the high-accuracy state will continue by suggesting that the variable display count (for example, the high-accuracy count) of the identification information controlled to the high-accuracy state has been added. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player think as if the variable display count of the identification information controlled to the highly accurate state is added, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a probability change fall lottery table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of alerting | reporting content. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in an image display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the alerting | reporting timing of the lottery result of a probability change fall lottery.

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

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

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. In this variable display game, the player pays attention to the variable display of decorative symbols by the image display device 5 provided near the center of the game area, and by the first special symbol display device 4A provided on the right side of the game area. The variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B are not often seen.

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

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through 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 the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is a jackpot symbol. It should be noted that 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 different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

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

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

  After the number indicating “7” as the big hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. A period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) which becomes the first period elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the special winning ball apparatus 7. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed by opening the grand prize opening in the period up to. In the big hit gaming state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the normal big hit game state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

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

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variable display symbol” that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which variable display continues, or a display state in which all or part of decorative symbols are variable and displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are variably displayed, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. This is a display state in which variable display is performed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variable display speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design. May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the transition to the high-accuracy high-base state is controlled after the end, and counting by the high base number counter is started. The The high base count counter is used to count the number of times that the special figure game is executed in the high base state, and corresponds to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the high base state when the big hit gaming state ends. A predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) is set. The stored value (high base number count value) in the high base number counter is updated by subtracting 1 every time the special figure game ends.

  After the transition control to the high-accuracy base state is performed, when the probability variation drop lottery is won before the high base count value reaches “0”, the transition control is performed to the low-accuracy base state. On the other hand, after the transition control to the high-accuracy high-base state is performed, if the high-base count value reaches “0” without winning the probability variation falling lottery, the transition control is performed to the high-accuracy low-base state. The When the high base count value reaches “0” after the transition control to the low-accuracy high-base state in this way, or when the probability variation drop lottery is won after the transition control is performed to the high-accuracy low-base state , The transition control to the low probability low base state is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variable display pattern table storing a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable display data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 Variable display data read operation for reading various variable display data temporarily stored in the RAM 122, reception operation for the effect control CPU 120 to receive various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, for effect control A transmission operation in which the CPU 120 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special figure variable display effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, from the start of the special symbol variable display in the special figure game until the definite special symbol resulting in the special figure display is derived and displayed. Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations such as variable display operation of reach symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc. Etc. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special figure variable display effect control pattern, for example, for each variable display pattern for executing the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns having different effect modes in the reach effect may be included.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (a special control variable display effect control pattern) based on the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. To do. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notification effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process.

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

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (step S208). S209). The random number value for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The value is in the range of “1” to “65535”.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

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

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

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result is derived from whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special symbol display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

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

  The special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variable display processing includes a process for performing setting for variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and after the special symbol starts variable display. It includes a process for measuring the elapsed time. For example, each time the special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variable display timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variable display timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented by one or added to the first special variable variable display timer. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. Is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern. As described above, the special symbol variable display process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game using the two special figures is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variable display time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big prize opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. At this time, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is open to “29 seconds” and setting the opening number of the big winning opening to be the maximum number of rounds to be executed to “15”, It is only necessary to set the game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is on (step S239). The high accuracy flag indicates that the high accuracy state such as the high accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state is controlled, and is set to the on state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and starts the big hit gaming state. It is cleared and turned off when the winning lottery is won. At this time, if the high-accuracy flag is on (step S239; Yes), numerical data indicating a random value for a predetermined probability variation falling lottery is extracted from the random counter, and based on the extracted random number value, shown in FIG. By referring to the probability variation falling lottery table, the probability variation falling lottery is performed (step S240).

  The probability variation falling lottery table 129 is a table that is referred to for lottery based on a predetermined random number for falling depending on a predetermined probability variation falling lottery whether or not the high probability state such as the high probability low base state and the high probability high base state is to be ended. It is. In the probability variation drop lottery table 129, in the probability variation drop lottery, the lottery result with the drop winning is obtained at a rate of 1/80, and the lottery result with the drop drop is obtained at a rate of 79/80.

  If the winning lottery is won in step S240 (step S241; Yes), the winning flag is set to an on state (step S242), and the high-accuracy flag is cleared to an off state. The highly accurate state is terminated (step S243). The winning flag is set to ON when winning the probability variation lottery, and is cleared when the high base number count value matches a predetermined notification determination value (for example, 71, 46, 26, 11, 1, etc.). Turns off.

  When it is determined in step S239 that the high-accuracy flag is off (step S239; Yes), after executing the process of step S243, the special symbol display result which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol is displayed as “big hit”. As a use table for determining whether to select “Lose”, the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A is set in the use table (step S244).

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery is lost in step S240 (step S241; No), the highly accurate special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Step S245).

  The low special time special figure display result determination table 130A uses the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when controlled to a low accuracy state such as a low accuracy low base state or a low accuracy high base state. In the special figure game or the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display result is set to “big hit” before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. It is a table referred in order to determine whether to control to a big hit game state based on the random number value for a special figure display result determination. When the second special figure display result determination table 130B is controlled to a high-accuracy state such as a high-accuracy low base state or a high-accuracy high-base state, the special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In the figure game or the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result is regarded as a big hit. It is a table referred in order to determine whether to control to a game state based on the random number value for a special figure display result determination.

  In the setting of the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A, it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state at a ratio of 1 / 15.1, whereas the high-accuracy special figure display result is determined. In the setting of the determination table 130B, it is determined that the special figure display result is set to “big hit” at a ratio of 1/15 to control the big hit gaming state. Thereby, in the high-accuracy state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the low probability state. . That is, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high probability state such as a high probability low base state or a high probability high base state, compared to when the gaming state is a low probability state such as a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state. Therefore, the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is increased.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S244 or S245, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result stored in the variable display random number buffer is assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” and “losing”. Compared with the determined value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S246).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S246, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S247). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S247; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S248).

  When it is determined in step S247 that it is not “big hit” (step S247; No), after executing the process of step S248, the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process. After updating to “1” (step S249), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S251), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as variable display pattern setting processing. In the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, 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 big hit variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit variable display pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the notification flag is on (step S263). The notification flag is set to ON when the high base number count value matches a predetermined notification determination value (for example, 71, 46, 26, 11, 1, etc.), and is cleared when the lottery result is notified. Turns off. At this time, if the notification flag is off (step S263; No), it is determined whether or not the high base medium flag is on (step S264).

  When the high base medium flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), it is determined whether or not the winning flag is on (step S265).

  When the high base medium flag is turned on in step S264 (step S264; Yes), or when the winning flag is turned off in step S265 (step S265; No), it is assumed that the notification effect is not executed and the normal loss is variable. A loss variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of display patterns (step S266).

  If the notification flag is on in step S263 (step S263; Yes), the notification flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then it is determined whether or not the high base count value is “1”. (Step S268). At this time, if the high base number count value is a numerical value other than “1” (eg, 71, 46, 26, 11) (step S268; No), the high-accuracy high-base state continues or the low-accuracy high-base state The specific variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of specific loss variable display patterns (specific variable display patterns) for notifying whether or not to shift to (step S269). .

  When the high base count value is “1” in step S268 (step S267; Yes), a variable display time longer than the specific variable display pattern is set, and the high accuracy base state continues or the low accuracy base A special variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a special loss variable display pattern (special variable display pattern) for notifying whether to shift to a state as one of a plurality of types (step S270). ).

  When the winning flag is on in step S265 (step S265; Yes), the winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S271), and then the high-accuracy low base state continues or shifts to the low-probability low base state. A special variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a special loss variable display pattern (special variable display pattern) for notifying one of a plurality of types (step S272).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S266, S269, S270, and S272, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variable display pattern stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like. Then, by referring to the variable display pattern determination table set in the usage table, the variable display pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S273). Here, in the process of step S273, the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is generated. Whether or not the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied. In addition, the variable display pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random number value for determining a variable display pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. .

  After the variable display pattern is determined in step S273, a special figure variable display time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determination result is set (step S274). The special figure variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time from the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Time required.

  After executing the processing of step S274, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable display special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the special symbol (step S275). As an example, if the variable display special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S275 is executed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol variable display are performed (step S276). For example, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a high base number count value notification command, and a first variable display start from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of a first variable display start command table prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting a command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a first reserved storage number notification command Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. On the other hand, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a high base number count value notification command, and a second variable display start from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Setting data indicating a storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variable display start command table prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting a command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a second reserved storage number notification command Are stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer.

  Here, the first variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variable display pattern designation command for designating a variable display pattern such as a decorative pattern to be displayed. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The high base number count value notification command is a command for notifying the stored value (high base number count value) in the high base number counter.

  Each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variable display pattern setting process is completed based on the command transmission setting in step S276, a game state designation command, high A base count value notification command, a first variable display start command or a second variable display start command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first reserved storage number notification command or a second reserved storage number notification command, It will be transmitted sequentially. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, or the variable display is transmitted. You may make it transmit in order of a pattern designation | designated command, a gaming state designation | designated command, a high base frequency count value notification command, a 1st pending | holding memory number notification command, or a 2nd pending | holding memory number notification command.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S277), and the variable display pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Also, settings are made to end the high base state and the high probability state (step S295). For example, in step S295, a process for clearing the high base medium flag and the high probability flag to turn off, a process for initializing a high base number counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the high base state, etc. May be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297). After executing the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the high base medium flag is on (step S298). At this time, if the high base medium flag is off (step S298; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated as it is.

  If the high base medium flag is ON in step S298 (step S298; Yes), the high base number count value is updated by subtracting 1 (step S299). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated high base count value is “0” (step S300). At this time, if the updated high base number count value is “0” (step S300; Yes), the high base medium flag is cleared and turned off (step S301), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. .

  If the updated high base number count value is other than “0” in step S300 (step S300; No), whether or not it matches a predetermined notification determination value (for example, 71, 46, 26, 11, 1, etc.). Is determined (step S302). At this time, if the high base number count value does not match the predetermined notification determination value (step S302; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated as it is.

  When the high base number count value matches the predetermined notification determination value in step S302 (step S302; Yes), it is determined whether or not the high-probability flag is on (step S303). At this time, if the high-accuracy flag is off (step S303; No), it is determined whether or not the winning flag is on (step S304). If it is off (step S304; No), the special symbol is left as it is. Terminate the stop process.

  When the winning flag is on in step S304 (step S304; Yes), the winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S305). When the high-accuracy flag is turned on in step S303 (step S303; Yes), after executing the process of step S305, the special flag is set after the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306). Terminate the stop process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 3 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 371). As an example, in the post-opening of the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 3, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S371, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S371 (step S371; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S371 (step S371; Yes), settings for starting control to the high-accuracy base state are performed (steps S372 to S374). . Specifically, the high-probability medium flag and the high-base medium flag are set to the on state (steps S372 and S373), and are determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed in the high base state. The initial count value (for example, “100”) may be set in the high base number counter.

  After executing the process of step S374, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S375), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in FIG.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variable display effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read out from the special control display control pattern during variable display, the variable corresponding to the variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern specification command is displayed. When the display time has elapsed, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, the determined decorative design can be derived and displayed autonomously on the production control board 12 side to determine the variable display result. When the confirmed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. 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 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 11 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variable is designated. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is a non-reach variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative pattern variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

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

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

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

  After performing the process of step S525, a notification effect setting process is performed (step S526). In the notification effect setting process, a setting for executing a notification effect for notifying whether or not to continue the highly accurate state is performed. After executing the processing of step S526, the execution execution setting during variable display is performed (step S527).

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S528). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variable display effect control patterns prepared in response to, for example, a variable display pattern designated by a variable display pattern designation command and uses it as a use pattern. set.

  After executing the process of step S528, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display pattern designation command (step S529). Subsequently, a setting for starting variable display of decorative symbols and the like on the image display device 5 is performed (step S530). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special figure variable display effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Then, variable display of decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 S531), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification effect setting process in step S526 shown in FIG. In the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the EXT data in the variable display pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to display the designated variable display pattern as a special variable display. It is determined whether or not it is a pattern (step S601). At this time, if it is not a special variable display pattern (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the designated variable display pattern is a special variable display pattern (step S602).

  When it is determined in step S602 that it is not a special variable display pattern (step S602; No), it is determined whether or not the designated variable display pattern is a specific variable display pattern (step S603). At this time, if it is not the specific variable display pattern (step S603; No), the notification effect setting process is ended as it is.

  When it is determined in step S602 that it is a special variable display pattern (step S602; Yes), or when it is determined in step S603 that it is a specific variable display pattern (step S603; Yes), for example, from the main board 11 The high base number count value is specified by reading the EXT data in the transmitted high base number count value notification command (step S604). Further, for example, by reading the EXT data in the gaming state designation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether the gaming state is the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state (step S605). ).

  When it is determined in step S605 that the gaming state is the low probability high base state (step S605; No), the setting for executing the probability change fall notification effect corresponding to the high base number count value is performed (step S606). .

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the high base number count value is “71”, as shown in FIG. 15A, until the special figure game is executed 30 times after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, a probability change fall notification effect that notifies that “the probability change fall lottery has been won and the state has shifted to the low probability state” and “70 times” as the remaining high base count is executed. In addition, when the high base count value is “46”, the probability variation falling lottery is won and the state shifts to the low probability state until the special figure game is executed 25 times after the previous probability variation continuous notification is performed. In addition to notifying that, the probability change fall notification effect of notifying “45 times” as the remaining high base number is executed. Furthermore, when the high base number count value is “26”, the probability variation falling lottery is won and the state shifts to the low probability state until the special figure game is executed 20 times after the previous probability variation notification is performed. In addition to notifying that, the probability change fall notification effect of notifying 25 times as the remaining high base count is executed. In addition, when the high base count value is “11”, the probability variation falling lottery is won and the state shifts to the low probability state until the special figure game is executed 15 times after the previous probability variation continuation notification is performed. In addition to notifying that, the probability change fall notification effect of notifying 10 times as the remaining high base frequency is executed. When the high base count value is “1”, the probability variation falling lottery is won and the state shifts to the low probability state from when the probability variation continuation notification is performed last time until the special figure game is performed ten times. In addition to notifying that, the high base state is also ended, and a probability change fall notification effect is provided to notify that the low probability low base state (normal mode) is shifted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S605 that the gaming state is the high-probability high-base state (step S605; Yes), the setting for executing the probability change continuation notification effect corresponding to the high base count is performed ( Step S606).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the high base number count value is “71”, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the special figure is not won without winning the odd variation falling lottery after the big hit gaming state is finished. Assuming that the game has been executed 30 times, a probability change continuation notification effect for notifying that the number of executions (high probability count) of the special figure game controlled to the probability change state has been added 25 times is executed. When the high base count value is “46”, the special game is executed 25 times without winning the probability variation falling lottery since the previous probability variation continuation notification was executed, and the probability variation state is controlled. The probability variation continuation notification effect for notifying that the number of times of execution of the special figure game (the number of times of high accuracy) has been added 20 times is executed. Further, when the high base number count value is “26”, the special game is executed 20 times without winning the probability variation falling lottery after the previous probability variation continuation notification is executed, and the probability variation state is controlled. The probability variation continuation notification effect is notified to notify that the number of executions (high accuracy number) of the special figure game is increased by 15 times. When the high base count value is “11”, the special game is executed 15 times without winning the probability variation falling lottery after the previous probability variation continuation notification is executed, and the probability variation state is controlled. The probability variation continuation notification effect for notifying that the number of times of execution of the special figure game (the number of times of high accuracy) has been added 10 times is executed. When the high base number count value is “1”, it is assumed that the special game has been executed 10 times without winning the probability change falling lottery after the previous execution of the probability change continuation notification. Probability change continuation notification effect for informing the transition to is executed.

  When it is determined in step S601 that the display pattern is a special variable display pattern (step S601; Yes), a setting for executing a low base time certain change falling notification effect is performed (step S608). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), a probability change fall notification effect is executed to notify that the probability change fall lottery is won and the shift to the low probability low base state (normal mode) is made.

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

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the notification timing of the lottery result of the probability variation drop lottery.

  At the end of the big hit gaming state, a setting for starting control to the high-accuracy base state is performed (steps S372 to S374 in FIG. 10), and after the big hit gaming state ends, the special figure game is executed 100 times. In addition to being controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to the high probability state until winning in the probability variation falling lottery of step S240 in FIG. If the winning change lottery in step S240 of FIG. 5 is won (step S241; Yes), the winning flag is set to the on state (step S242), and the high probability flag is cleared and the high probability state ends. (Step S243).

  Thereafter, when the stored value (high base medium count value) in the high base medium counter becomes “71” (step S302 in FIG. 9; Yes), as shown in FIG. 16, the notification flag is set to the on state ( In step S306, the specific variable display pattern is determined as the use pattern in the next special figure game (steps S269 and S273 in FIG. 8). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process in step S526 according to the specific variable display pattern, the probability change falling lottery is performed in the period (first period) until the special figure game is executed 30 times after the end of the big hit gaming state. A notification effect (probability change fall effect or probability change continuation effect) for notifying whether or not the player has been won is executed (steps S606 and S607 in FIG. 13).

  When the probability variation continuation notification effect (the first probability variation continuation notification effect shown in FIG. 16) for notifying that the number of times of high accuracy has been added 20 times in the special figure game at the time of the first period has been executed, When the base count value is “46” (step S302 in FIG. 9; Yes), the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306), and the specific variable display pattern is used as the use pattern in the next special figure game. (Steps S269 and S273 in FIG. 8). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process of step S526 according to the specific variable display pattern, the probability change falling lottery is performed during the period (second period) until the special figure game is executed 25 times after the first probability change continuous notification effect. The notification effect (probability change fall effect or probability change continuation effect) for notifying whether or not is won is executed (steps S606 and S607 in FIG. 13).

  When the probability change continuation notification effect (second probability change continuation notification effect shown in FIG. 16) for notifying that the high probability count has been added 20 times in the special figure game at the time of the second period has been executed, When the high base medium count value becomes “26” (step S302 in FIG. 9; Yes), the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306), and the specific variable display is used as the usage pattern in the next special figure game. The pattern is determined (steps S269 and S273 in FIG. 8). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process in step S526 according to the specific variable display pattern, the probability change falls in the period (third period) until the special figure game is executed 20 times after the second probability change continuous notification effect. A notification effect (probability change fall effect or probability change continuation effect) for notifying whether or not the lottery has been won is executed (steps S606 and S607 in FIG. 13).

  When the probability change continuation notification effect (the third probability change continuation notification effect shown in FIG. 16) for notifying that the number of high-accuracy times has been increased 15 times in the special game at the time of the third period has been executed, When the high base medium count value becomes “11” (step S302 in FIG. 9; Yes), the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306), and a specific variable display is used as a usage pattern in the next special figure game. The pattern is determined (steps S269 and S273 in FIG. 8). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process in step S526 according to the specific variable display pattern, the probability change falls in the period (fourth period) until the special figure game is executed 15 times after the third probability change continuous notification effect. A notification effect (probability change fall effect or probability change continuation effect) for notifying whether or not the lottery has been won is executed (steps S606 and S607 in FIG. 13).

  When the probability change continuation notification effect (fourth probability change continuation notification effect shown in FIG. 16) is executed to notify that the high accuracy count has been added 10 times in the special figure game at the time of the fourth period, When the high base medium count value becomes “1” (step S302 in FIG. 9; Yes), the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306), and a special variable display is used as a usage pattern in the next special game. The pattern is determined (steps S270 and S273 in FIG. 8). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process of step S526 according to the special variable display pattern, the probability change falls in the period (fifth period) until the special figure game is executed ten times after the fourth probability change continuation notification effect. A notification effect (probability change fall effect or probability change continuation effect) for notifying whether or not the lottery has been won is executed (steps S606 and S607 in FIG. 13).

  Thus, when the high base state is controlled, the longer the probability change continuation notification effect is executed, the longer the period until the next notification effect (the probability change fall notification effect or the probability change continuation notification effect) is. In the embodiment, it is shortened by 5 times.

  When the special figure game is executed 10 times without winning the chance change lottery during the fifth period, that is, when the special figure game is executed 100 times without winning the probability change fall lottery after the end of the big hit gaming state (Step S300 in FIG. 9; Yes), the high base medium flag is cleared and turned off (Step S301), and as shown in FIG. 16, the high base state ends and the low base state is entered. At the same time, a probability variation continuation notification effect (final probability change continuation notification effect) for notifying the transition to the high-accuracy low-base state in the special game at the end of the fifth period is executed (step S606 in FIG. 13).

  After shifting to the high probability low base state (during the sixth period) in this way, when winning the probability variation falling lottery in step S240 of FIG. 5 (step S241; Yes), the winning flag is set to the on state. (Step S242), the high-accuracy flag is cleared, and the high-accuracy state ends (Step S243). For this reason, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3, since the high-accuracy flag is off (step S264 in FIG. 8) and the winning flag is on (step S265; Yes), it is used in the special game. A special variable display pattern is determined as the pattern (steps S272 and S273). Then, by executing the notification effect setting process of step S526 according to the special variable display pattern, the probability change fall notification effect for notifying that the probability change drop lottery is won and the low-accuracy low base state (normal mode) is transferred is executed. (Step S608 in FIG. 13).

  In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, after the special figure game is executed 100 times without winning the probability variation falling lottery and transitions to the low base state, the winning special figure game is won by winning the probability variation falling lottery. Is immediately notified that the high-accuracy state ends and shifts to the low-accuracy state.

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

(1) According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the probability change continuation notification effect is executed when the control is in the high base state, the next notification effect (the probability change fall notification effect) Alternatively, the period until the probability change continuation notification effect) is shortened by five times in this embodiment. This makes it possible for the player to feel that the high probability state is likely to continue despite the fact that there is no change in the winning probability in the probability change lottery, which can be matched to the player's psychology. , You can improve the fun of the game.

(2) Also, in any special figure game at the end of any of the first period to the fourth period, it is determined that the high base number count value matches a predetermined notification determination value at the end of the immediately preceding special figure game ( In step S302 in FIG. 9, the notification flag is set to the on state (step S306). If the notification flag is on in the special-figure game at the time of any of the first period to the fourth period (step S263 in FIG. 8; Yes, step S268; No), a plurality of specific variable display patterns are used. A specific variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of the types (step S269). Since the common specific variable display pattern determination table can be used at any end of the first period to the fourth period, it is possible to prevent an increase in the storage amount.

(3) Furthermore, after the fifth period has elapsed, that is, after the big hit gaming state has ended, after the special figure game has been executed 100 times and the low base state has been entered without winning the probability variation falling lottery, the probability variation falling lottery If you win, you will be informed immediately that the high probability state will end in the selected special game and will shift to the low probability state, so you can match the player's psychology and improve the interest of the game it can.

(4) In the special game when the fifth period has elapsed, the special variable display pattern having a variable display time longer than the specific variable display pattern is determined (step S270 in FIG. 8). Thereby, since it is possible to make the notification of whether or not the highly accurate state at the time of the fifth period elapses longer than the notification after the elapse of any of the first period to the fourth period, Can be improved.

(5) In the probability variation continuation notification effect, the fact that the high probability state continues is notified by notifying the addition of the high probability count. This makes it possible for the player to think that the high-accuracy number has been added, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the high base state until the special figure game is executed 100 times, and after the 100th special figure game is finished, it is controlled to the low base state. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end condition in the high base state can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the jackpot game state ends, the special change game is executed 100 times until the special figure game is executed 100 times. If you do not win, continue to maintain the high-accuracy and high-base state, and when you win the odd-change lottery, end the high-base state with the high-accuracy state and enter the low-probability low-base state (normal mode) What is necessary is just to make it move.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lottery result of the probability variation falling lottery is notified when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state or the previous probability variation continuation notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery result of the probability change falling lottery may be notified after the end of the big hit gaming state or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous probability change continuous notification effect. In this case, it is only necessary to shorten the time until the lottery result is notified each time the probability variation continuation notification effect is executed. In addition, a notification effect for notifying the lottery result when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state or from the previous probability change continuous notification effect, and a notification effect for notifying the lottery result when a predetermined time has elapsed. And both of them may be included. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state or at the timing at which the special game is executed a predetermined number of times from the previous probability variation continuous notification effect and the timing at which the predetermined time has elapsed, the probability variation falling lottery You may make it alert | report the lottery result.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of displaying variable information, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. be able to.

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

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing 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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result on variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and displaying the display result. A gaming machine to control
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information based on a determination result by the prior determination means;
Variable display control means for controlling variable display of the identification information by the variable display means based on a determination result by the variable display pattern determination means;
High probability state control means for controlling the probability to be controlled to the specific gaming state after completion of the specific gaming state to a high probability state higher than the low probability state;
High-accuracy end lottery means for lottering whether to end the high-accuracy state controlled by the high-accuracy state control means;
Based on the lottery result by the high-accuracy end lottery means, a high-accuracy notification means for informing whether or not the high-accuracy state exists
With
The highly accurate notification means is:
First determination means for determining whether or not a lottery by the high-precision end lottery means has been won before the first period elapses after the control to the high-accuracy state is started;
First high-precision notifying means for notifying the determination result of the first determining means in the variable display of the identification information when the first period has elapsed;
If the lottery by the high-accuracy end lottery means is not won until the first period elapses, the high-accuracy end lottery means until the second period elapses after the notification by the first high-accuracy notifier Second determination means for determining whether or not a lottery is won by
A second highly accurate notification means for notifying the determination result of the second determination means in the variable display of the identification information when the second period has elapsed;
Including
The variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern of the identification information when the first period has elapsed and when the second period has elapsed as a specific variable display pattern,
The second high-accuracy notification means notifies the determination result by the second determination means when a period shorter than the first period has elapsed as the second period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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