JP2014180456A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having high interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a reel rotating type variable display device, such as a slot machine, and an announcing lamp which lights up in a jackpot. In this configuration, a game experience like the slot machine is provided by executing an informing performance for lighting the announcing lamp before a variation resulting in a jackpot by false continuation and read-ahead. In such a game machine, the informing performance is not started until first temporary stop is executed in a variation pattern of the false continuation.

Description

  The present invention provides a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived in variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  As a gaming machine, a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived in variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and deriving the display result There is a gaming machine to control. In such a gaming machine, before the display result is derived after the variable information identification display is started, the variable information display is performed a predetermined number of times after the identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable information identification display is resumed. There is a gaming machine that can execute a so-called pseudo-continuous production.

  Moreover, there exists a game machine which performs the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that the variable display result of identification information turns into a specific display result (big hit) (for example, patent document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a notification effect for turning on the notification lamp is executed during execution of variable display that is a big hit. In this way, by executing the notification effect that the notification lamp lights up on condition that it is a big hit, the player's expectation as to whether or not the notification lamp lights up will be raised and the interest of the game will be enhanced It is improving.

JP 2010-183967 A

  In a gaming machine capable of executing re-variable display, it is conceivable to perform a notification effect for notifying that a variable display result becomes a specific display result, thereby improving the interest of the game. However, if a notification effect that notifies that a specific display result is obtained by variable display that executes re-variable display is performed, the effect becomes redundant depending on the start timing of the notification effect. For this reason, there is a problem that the player is aroused and the interest of the game is lowered.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a high interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. Specific display results (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol, a definite decorative combination of a big hit combination, etc.) predetermined in advance (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display device 31, etc.) ) Is derived from a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a display result of variable display is derived. Prior to determining whether or not the display result is a specific display result (for example, the CPU 10 executing the winning random number determination process of FIG. 10 and the process of step S239 of FIG. 11). Etc.) and variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern in the variable display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes step S271 of the variation pattern setting process in FIG. 13) ) And variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the special symbol variation process in S112 according to the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern setting process) CPU 103 for executing the effect, CPU 120 for effect control for executing effect processing during variable display of FIG. 27 in accordance with the command transmitted in step S274 of the variation pattern setting process, and the prior determination means The specific display result is derived as the variable display result based on the decision to Notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S523 in FIG. 27) for executing the notification effect for notifying the fact, and the variable display pattern determining means, as the variable display pattern, Before the display result is derived after the variable display is started in the variable display means, the variable display is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is restarted for a predetermined number of times. 14 (A) is determined to be one of a plurality of types (for example, a plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. 14A) including a variation pattern including one or more re-variations, and the notification effect executing means When the variable display pattern determining means determines the re-variable display pattern, the timing before the temporary stop display is first made on the variable display means. The notification effect is started (see FIG. 29).
According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the identification information is resumed after the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, the notification effect can be started at an appropriate timing after the temporary stop display is initially performed. . Therefore, while preventing the player from being awakened, various effects including a variable display that resumes variable display of the identification information after displaying the identification information temporarily stopped and a notification effect are executed to enhance the game. Can be increased.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the variable display executing means is configured such that, when the variable display pattern determining means determines the re-variable display pattern, the prior determining means sets the specific display result. Based on the determination, before the display result is derived after the variable display is started, the special display result (for example, the display result of the reach eye, etc.) suggests that the specific display result is derived as the display result. May be temporarily stopped (see FIGS. 26A and 26B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the specific display result is derived by temporarily stopping the special display result in the variable display of the re-variable display pattern. For this reason, a player comes to pay attention to the display result temporarily stopped, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the variable display execution means is different from a normal start mode (for example, a normal rotation start mode that is not “cuckling start”) and the normal mode. A variable display of identification information can be started in any one of a plurality of modes including a specific start mode (for example, a rotation start mode of “cuckling start”, etc.), and the variable display pattern determining means can change to a re-variable display pattern. When it is determined, the variable display of the identification information is started in the specific start mode at a higher rate than the case where the re-variable pattern is not determined (see FIGS. 22, 24B and 26). good.
According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that the re-variable display is executed according to the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. For this reason, the player comes to pay attention to how the variable display of the identification information is started, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), further including operation means (for example, a push button 120) by which a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation, wherein the variable display means is an identification In the variable display of information, the display state is changed by rotating a plurality of display bodies (for example, the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32C, the right reel 32R, etc.) on which a plurality of types of identification information are arranged. The display result is derived and displayed by stopping the rotation of the display body (see FIGS. 28 and 29), and the variable display execution means is configured to perform the plurality of operations based on the player's operation on the operation means. The stop order of the display bodies may be changed (such as a portion where the effect control CPU 120 changes the stop order according to the stop order change operation in step S555 of FIG. 23).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by stopping the identification information in the order reflecting the player's intention.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a plurality of types of game values including a specific game value for the player (for example, a plurality of jackpots including a 5R jackpot game state and a 15R jackpot game state) Game value giving means (for example, the CPU 103 that sets the number of rounds according to the jackpot type in step S324 in FIG. 16) capable of giving any one of the control to the gaming state, etc., and the notification effect executing means Can start the notification effect at a plurality of timings before the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started (for example, the effect control CPU 120 notifies at a plurality of timings shown in FIGS. 28 and 29). When the notification effect is executed together with the portion where the effect is started, etc., the plurality of titles are determined according to whether or not the game value giving means gives a specific game value. Proportion of either initiating the notification effect in any of the timing is different (see FIG. 22 and FIG. 26), it may be.
According to such a structure, the ratio by which specific game value is provided differs according to the timing at which the notification effect is started. As a result, since the player pays attention to at which timing the notification effect is executed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the random value used by the main board | substrate side. It is a figure which shows an example of the memory content of a total reservation specific information storage area, a 1st special figure reservation memory part, and a 2nd special figure reservation memory part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination table of a special figure display result and jackpot classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation pattern determination table. 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 an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows an example of the memory content of each of a 1st pending | holding information buffer, a 2nd pending | holding information buffer, and a total pending | holding information buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a 1st alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of determination processes, such as a 2nd alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a 2nd alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution, such as a 1st alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution, such as a 2nd alerting | reporting effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 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 reels. 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. 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". .

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each derive and display a fixed special symbol (here, stop display) as a result of the variable display at the end of the variable symbol special display. The special symbol displayed during variable display and the confirmed special symbol (that is, the variable display result derived and displayed) may be the same or different. That is, at least one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B determines any special symbol among a plurality of special symbols to be variably displayed (that is, a variable display result). ) May be derived and displayed (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “1” is displayed as a confirmed special symbol), or special symbols other than a plurality of special symbols to be variably displayed are displayed. It may be derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol (that is, a variable display result) (for example, “0” to “9” are variably displayed and “−” is displayed as a confirmed special symbol).

  A variable display device 31 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The variable display device 31 includes a plurality of cylindrical reels (left reel 32L, middle reel 32C, right reel 32R) and reel motors 33L, 33C, 33R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32C, 32R. Yes. A plurality of decorative symbols are arranged on each reel 32L, 32C, 32R as will be described later. The game board 2 is provided with a see-through window 30 in such an arrangement that at least a part of each of the reels 32L, 32C, 32R can be visually recognized.

  The variable display device 31 corresponds to each of the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. By rotating the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R by the 33L, 33C, and 33R, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the fluoroscopic window 30. In other words, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  The left reel corresponds to the start of one of the special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In 32L, the middle reel 32C, and the right reel 32R, the decorative pattern change (reel rotation described later) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped, so that the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed. Is stopped. Thus, the variable display device 31 includes a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Synchronously, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result at the end of the variable display is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  Further, the variable display device 31 is provided with a reel LED 55 which will be described later, and the reel LED 55 can irradiate each symbol of each reel 32L, 32C, 32R independently, thereby improving the visibility of the reel. can do.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel (left reel 32L, middle reel 32C, right reel 32R), and the player can place three symbols vertically on each reel through the see-through window 30, That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each reel 32L, 32C, 32R, “Black 7”, “White BAR”, “Black BAR”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Orange”, “Watermelon” , “Cherry” and a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in total in a predetermined order.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on the plane in FIG. 3, but as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. That is, for example, when the number of frames within 10 frames from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 32L is expressed, symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 32L to “Replay” of No. 15 are meant.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1, from the top to the bottom of the drawing) by the reel motors 33L, 33C, and 33R that are arranged correspondingly. Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R start rotating based on the start of variable display of either the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, by stopping the rotation in synchronization with the end of the variable display being executed, it is possible to derive and display the definite decorative symbol.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller). A push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 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 124 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120 to detect the player's operation action performed on the push button 120. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, each time the player presses the push button 120, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32C, 32R is changed. That is, the player can specify the stop order of the plurality of display bodies (reels) by operating the push button 120.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 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. 25A and a second hold indicator 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.

  For example, the first special figure display memory 4A uses the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start winning when the game ball enters (for example, passes) the first start winning opening 13. When the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) is satisfied, the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition must be satisfied. One is added (incremented). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  For example, the second special figure holding memory number is based on the second special figure displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the second start winning when the game ball enters (for example, passes) the second starting winning opening 14. When the start condition of the special figure game (second start condition) is satisfied, the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition must be satisfied. One is added (incremented). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented (decremented) by one. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding storage number is decremented by one.

  As described above, in order to execute a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of decorative symbols based on the fact that a game ball enters (start winning prize) into a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 which will be described later. The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display 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). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of holding display lamps 9 </ b> B are arranged under the see-through window 30. With the light emission of the hold display lamp 9B, a hold storage display (also referred to as a hold display as appropriate) is performed to display the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game. In this embodiment, among the holding display lamps 9B arranged in the same number as the upper limit value of the holding number, the same number as the special figure holding memory number emits light, whereby the total special figure holding memory number is displayed. In this embodiment, four light emitting LEDs of red, yellow, blue, and green are arranged in one light emitting unit, and “red” or “yellow” is set in correspondence with the first special figure reservation memory, and the second special LED is stored. Corresponding to the figure storage, “blue” or “green” is left-justified in order of winning. At this time, the odd numbers in the first special figure reservation memory are displayed in “red” and the even numbers in “yellow” alternately. The second special figure hold memory is also alternately displayed with “blue” for the odd number and “green” for the even number. In this case, the reserved memory that won the first start winning opening 13 for the first time after turning on the power is No. 1, and the reserved memory that won the first starting winning opening 13 is No. 2, until the power is turned off. And “yellow” are displayed alternately. Similarly, the second start winning opening 14 may be alternately displayed as “blue” in the odd-numbered reserved memory counted from when the power is turned on, and “green” in the even-numbered reserved memory. For example, as the current hold memory, as shown in FIG. 9A, “first special figure hold memory” “second special figure hold memory” “first special figure hold memory” “second special figure hold memory” “ When stored in the order of “first special figure storage”, the eight on-hold display lamps 9B may emit light in the order of “red”, “blue”, “yellow”, “green”, and “red” from the left. . After that, when the variable display of No. 1 “first special figure hold memory” in FIG. 9A starts, the contents of the hold information of No. 2 to No. 5 are shifted up by one entry, The hold display lamp 9B is caused to emit light in the order of “blue”, “yellow”, “green”, and “red”. A specific control method will be described later. In the present embodiment, game balls are alternately awarded to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 by the distribution member 202 described later. Thereby, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are alternately displayed. However, the sorting operation of the sorting member 202, which will be described later, may be out of order, and the order of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be changed from the normal time. In this case, for example, when the first reserved memory is displayed only with “red” and the second reserved memory is displayed with “blue”, the same color of the reserved memory display is continued in the part where the order is changed, so that the game There is a fear of making the person feel uncomfortable. By displaying the first hold memory and the second hold memory with the plurality of color hold display lamps, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity given to the player even if a winning / winning is performed.

  In the case where the display is not distinguished between the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory, the LEDs of the same color (for example, red) may be emitted by the total number of reservations without distinguishing the colors. Such a configuration is particularly effective when there is little (or no) difference in advantage and disadvantage between the special game using the first special figure and the special game using the second special figure.

  In the present embodiment, a special game result is announced at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (for example, the lower left of the fluoroscopic window 30) (a variable display result of identification information becomes a specific display result). Announcement lamp 9A is arranged. The notification lamp 9A is turned on at any of a plurality of timings in a notification effect described later, and is continuously turned on until a “big hit” decorative symbol is derived (until a specific display result is derived). The notification lamp 9A emits light more strongly than other lamps provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the game effect lamp 9 and the hold display lamp 9B, so that the player can easily recognize. Since the notification lamp 9A is lit only when it is determined in advance that it will be a big hit, it is possible to give a strong expectation to the player that the notification lamp 9A is lit.

  Below the variable display device 31, a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls is provided. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided so as to be arranged side by side. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is led to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start opening switch 22A. In addition, the game ball won in the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the second start opening switch 22B.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the sorting apparatus 200. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

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

  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, for example, a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  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.

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. In the upper part of the sorting apparatus 200, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. A first start winning opening 13 is provided at the lower portion of the left passage 203, and a second starting winning opening 14 is provided at the lower portion of the right passage 204.

  In the state of FIG. 1, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204. In this state, when the game balls flow into the distribution device 200 from the inlet 201, the game balls that have flowed in from the inlet 201 are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200 and pass through the right passage 204 for the second start. Wins a prize opening 14.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion is pushed by the weight of the game ball, thereby distributing the game ball. The member 202 changes from a state where the member 202 is tilted to the left side to a state where the member 202 is tilted to the right side. By changing in such a manner, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  Next, in such a state, when game balls flow into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, the game balls that flowed in from the inflow port 201 are distributed to the left side passage 203 by the sorting member 200 and pass through the left side passage 203. Then, the first start winning opening 13 is won.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the wing portion provided in the rotating shaft portion of the sorting member 204, and the wing portion is pushed by the weight of the game ball. The member 202 changes from a state where the member 202 is tilted to the right side to a state where the member 202 is tilted to the left side. By changing in such a manner, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  As the distribution member 202 operates as described above, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the distribution device 200 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start winning opening 13 And the second start winning opening 14 can be alternately awarded. For this reason, whenever the game ball enters the inflow port 201, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number alternately increase. Therefore, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number increase equally until the upper limit value (for example, “4” respectively) is reached, and there is no bias to one side.

  In this embodiment, the case where the sorting member 202 of the sorting device 200 is physically switched to the left and right by the weight of the game ball is shown. However, for example, a solenoid or a motor for driving the sorting member 202 is used. The distribution member 202 may be alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board comprising a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, and the like. It has 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. 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. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  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 variable display device 31, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. For example, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the operations of the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R in the variable display device 31 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the notification lamp 9A, and the hold display. It has a function of performing control for causing the electrical components for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the lamp 9B reel LED 55 and decoration LED.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9 and notification lamps 9A, A lamp driver circuit for turning on / off the hold display lamp 9B, reel LED 55, decoration LED, and the like is mounted.

  The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 33L, 33C, 33R based on the motor drive signal (display control signal) output from the effect control board 45. Further, the effect control control board 12 acquires an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected. In addition, the reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R is connected to the effect control board 12, and a signal indicating the current position of each reel 32L, 32C, 32R is input.

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

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 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 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 12 includes 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, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an effect control A random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 120 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 production control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the production control CPU 120 drives the motor. Display control operation for supplying a signal (display control signal) to the reel drive circuit 45 to control the display of decorative symbols on the variable display device 31, and the variation data for the effect control CPU 120 to read out various variation data temporarily stored in the RAM 122 The reading operation, the reception control CPU 120 receives various signals from the outside of the production control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs various operations outside the production control board 12 via the I / O 125. A transmission operation for outputting a signal 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. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and a lamp Wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the control board 14, wiring for receiving an operation detection signal of the push button 120 from the push sensor 124, and motor driving for the motor driving circuit 45 Wiring and the like for transmitting signals are 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. The effect random number may be updated by software when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 122, and the CPU 120 for effect control is periodically or ineffective. The random value may be updated by periodically updating the stored value.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. Port. For example, a command (effect sound signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command (electric decoration signal) transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and a motor drive circuit 45 are transmitted from the output port of the I / O 125. Command (motor drive signal) is output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Is turned on / off, or the motor drive circuit 45 is used to stop display (or temporarily stop display) a specific combination of decorative symbols on each reel 32L, 32C, 32R through the transmission window 30 on the variable display device 31. Or other various effects (such as reach effects, effects for exciting games, etc.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When a start winning (first start winning) occurs when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening 13 (first starting area), the game is played by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a sphere is detected. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when a start winning (second start winning) in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 (second start area) is generated, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed to determine whether or not the variable display result (special display result) of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reels 32L, 32C, 32R rotate in the variable display device 31, thereby making the decoration different from the special symbol. A variable display of the design (effect design) is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When a symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 31.

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

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. 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.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big winning opening is closed (or partially opened), and winning balls cannot be generated (or difficult to generate). When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “5” or “15”, which is determined by the big hit type described later) is reached.

  In the present embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “small” (5R) or “big” (15R). For example, as a result of variable display of special symbols, when a big hit symbol indicating “1” or “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “small”, and a big hit symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed. The big hit type is “Big”.

  The jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is “small” is referred to as “5R jackpot gaming state”, and the jackpot gaming state when it is “big” is referred to as “15R jackpot gaming state”.

  In the 5R jackpot gaming state, as the round game in the jackpot gaming state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (opening state of the big winning opening) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 Normal open rounds such as second) are repeatedly executed with 5 times (5R (round)) as the upper limit number of times. On the other hand, in the 15R big hit gaming state, the normal opening round is repeatedly executed with 15 times (15R (round)) as the upper limit number of times. Thus, in the 15R big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of normally open rounds is larger than in the 5R big hit gaming state, and there is a high possibility that the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls is high. It can be said that it is a big hit gaming state that is more valuable to the player.

  After the 5R jackpot gaming state or the 15R jackpot gaming state ends, the probability change that the variable display result will be a “hit” (hit probability) is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability variation control condition is satisfied. Controlled by the state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, a notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” is executed. The notification effect is an effect in which the notification lamp 9A starts to light at a predetermined timing before the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is derived, and continues to light until the variable display result of “big hit” is derived. Such notification effects include a first notification effect that starts before the start of the change for which the variable display result of “big hit” is derived, and a second notification effect that starts during the change. included. As a result of the “look-ahead” process that refers to the hold memory that has not yet started, the first notification effect is determined that variable display hold memory information that becomes “big hit” is stored in the special figure hold storage unit described later. It is executed based on that. On the other hand, the second notification effect is executed based on the determination that the result of the change to be started is “big hit”.

  In the first and second notification effects, “post notification” started at the timing immediately after the decorative symbol is stopped (or temporarily stopped), and immediately after the decorative symbol starts to change (or starts to change again). “Initial notice” to be started is included. When the notification effect of “advance notification” is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” of the big hit type “big”. That is, it is determined that a gaming value of being controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state is given. On the other hand, when the notification effect of “post notification” is executed, the variable display result is either “big hit” of the big hit type “small” or “big”. That is, there can be either a case where a game value of being controlled to a 15R big hit gaming state is given or a case where a game value of being controlled to a 5R big hit gaming state is given. Therefore, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls is more advantageous depending on whether the notification lamp 9A is lit (whether the notice announcement is started) or whether the “preliminary notice” or “post-announcement” is turned on. ) The ratio of specific game value (control to 15R big hit game state) is different. Therefore, in addition to whether or not the notification effect is executed, the player pays attention to at which timing the notification effect is started.

  When the notification effect is executed, a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination is derived. The jackpot combination is a combination in which symbols corresponding to the special combination are arranged on any of the effective winning lines.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which a winning is generated when a combination of symbols is arranged among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3. In the present embodiment, among the frames of the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R displayed through the see-through window 30, a winning line L1 that is a parallel line connecting the middle stages of the reels and the parallel connecting the upper stages of the reels. A winning line L2 which is a straight line, a winning line L3 which is a parallel line connecting the lower stages of each reel, a winning line L4 which is a diagonal line connecting each reel diagonally to the lower right, and each reel is connected diagonally to the upper right. The winning line L5 is an oblique line.

  In this embodiment, the case where five winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a line that irregularly connects the upper left reel, the middle middle reel, and the upper right reel is enabled. Alternatively, a single line configuration with only the winning line L1 may be adopted.

  In this embodiment, the special role is a big role in which “7” of the same color is arranged in one of the three winning lines, and three “black Bar”, “7”, “7”, “Bar” are winning lines. It consists of two types of small roles that match any of the above.

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, if there is a different color “7” on the reel (for example, black, white, mesh “7”, etc.), “black 7”, “white 7”, “net 7” should be aligned on the winning line. A combination that generates a prize may be used as a big role. Alternatively, as a small role, a combination in which two 7 of the same color and 7 of one other color are aligned may be set.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the special combination, a display result of a combination such as “replay combination”, “small combination”, and “reach” may be derived and displayed based on the result of the prefetch setting process described later. is there. In the present embodiment, as a replay combination, a combination in which one of “replay”, “bell”, and “watermelon” in the decorative pattern in FIG. The replay combination corresponds to a replay combination in which a replay is established in the slot machine. Further, as a small role, a combination (“middle cherry”) in which the fifth cherry stops at the middle of the left reel 32L is set. The “small role” corresponds to a small role that involves paying out medals in the slot machine. The small role and the replay role may be collectively referred to as a general role. In the present embodiment, the general role is stopped as a pseudo-continuous chance that suggests that the variable display of the pseudo-continuous including the re-variable display is executed or a pre-reading chance that suggests that the notification effect is executed later. Display (or temporary stop display). In addition, in order to reproduce the playability in the slot machine, the final stop symbol is adjusted so that the small combination and other combination (including reach) are not established at the same time. A specific control method will be described later.

  The reach combination corresponds to a combination that is matched when the special combination is not completed in the internal state (a state in which the special combination is won and won) in the slot machine. Deriving a combination of “reach eyes” is also referred to as deriving a special display result. In the present embodiment, for example, “7 upper stage pie” (a combination in which only two 7s are arranged in the upper stage), “replay template” (a combination in which only two replays are arranged on a specific effective line such as the middle stage), “ The “belten pie” (for example, a combination in which only two bells are aligned on a specific effective line such as the lower stage) is a reach. Among these, “7 Tempe” (a combination in which only two 7s are aligned) may be referred to as a “failed reach reach”. The “unsuccessful reach reach” corresponds to a role that stops when a player fails to aim for a winning after a special role is won in the slot machine. In the present embodiment, a combination that is not any of “special role”, “replay role”, “small role”, and “reach” is referred to as “losing eye”. By deriving the display result of such a combination based on the result of the prefetch setting process, the gaming experience of the slot machine can be reproduced.

  The general combination is not limited to the combination of symbols as described above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the watermelon may be divided into two types, which may be a parallel watermelon or a diagonal watermelon, or the cherry may be divided into two types and may be a cherry A or a cherry B. In addition, “bell” or “watermelon” may be displayed as the pseudo-continuous chance, and “cherry” may be displayed as the pre-reading chance, respectively.

  In addition, when the winning line is configured as a single line consisting only of the middle L1, it may be configured as a general combination in which the above-described symbol combinations are aligned on the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the eighth bell of the left reel 32L, the seventh bell of the middle reel 32C, and the eighth bell of the right reel 32R are aligned on the invalid line L2, the winning line L1 is actually used. The aligned symbols are the 7th replay of the left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of the middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of the right reel 2R. A configuration in which such a combination is set as a general combination is also possible.

  The reach eye is not limited to the above combination. For example, a combination in which “7” is arranged in a V shape may be included in the reach. Further, when “7” is previously placed under “Cherry” on the right reel 32R, a combination of “Cherry” in the middle of the right reel 32R and “7” in the lower row is regarded as a reach. Arbitrary combinations can be set corresponding to the reach of the slot machines. Further, not only the combination set in the known slot machine, but a new reach combination may be set.

  In the present embodiment, unlike the notification effect, the player is notified of the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol by the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Variable display effects may be executed. An example is a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. By temporarily stopping all the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R by temporarily stopping all of the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R until the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, all the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotated. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative pattern again (also referred to as pseudo-continuous change or re-variable display) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the present embodiment, in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the notification effect is started at the timing after the temporary stop display is first performed. If the notification effect is started before the first temporary stop, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed for a long time after notifying that the notification effect is “big hit”, and the effect becomes redundant. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by executing various effects including a pseudo-continuous effect and a notification effect while preventing the player from being awakened.

  In the present embodiment, when a special display result is derived that suggests that a specific display result is derived (becomes “big hit”) in a “pseudo-continuous” variation pattern in which the variable display result is “big hit”. There is. The special display result is a combination of the above-mentioned “reach eyes”. Since the display result that is temporarily stopped suggests that it is a “hit”, the player comes to pay attention to the display result that is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, in the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous”, the above-described general combination (“replay combination” or “small combination”) may be temporarily stopped. In particular, the “Replay role” winning of the slot machine that executes the game again without consuming coins by executing the re-variation without consuming the hold after temporarily stopping the “Replay role” with a pseudo-ream fluctuation pattern. It can be suitably imitated. With such a configuration, the gaming characteristics of the slot machine can be reproduced by the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case where an effect (cuckling start effect) that makes the rotation start modes of the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R different is executed as another effect that the variable display result may be “big hit”. is there. Normally, in starting rotation of each reel 32L, 32C, 32R in the variable display device 31, from the stopped state (or temporarily stopped state) to the forward direction (the direction in which the decorative symbols move downward when the game board 2 is viewed from the front) The reel motors 33L, 33C, and 33R are controlled so that the rotation starts smoothly. This rotation start mode is called a normal start mode. On the other hand, after the reels 32L, 32C, 32R are slightly moved in the reverse direction (the direction in which the decorative symbols move upward when the game board 2 is viewed from the front) from the stopped state (or temporarily stopped state), the reels 32L, 32C, 32R are rotated in the forward direction. There is a case to let you. Such a rotation start mode is called a fine movement rotation start mode or a specific start mode. In the present embodiment, in order to suggest execution of a first notification effect to be described later and to suggest execution of re-variable display, each reel 32L, 32C, Start 32R rotation. This is also called a cuckoo start production. By suggesting whether or not the specific display result is derived by the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information as in the cuckoo start effect, the player can determine in what mode the variable display of the identification information is started. Attention will be focused on, and it will be possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined “losing eye” is stopped and displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the non-specific display result is derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, among the display results possible from the reel arrangement of FIG. 3, a combination that is not any of the above-mentioned special combination, general combination, and “reach” is defined as a combination of losing eyes.

  In this embodiment, for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, when the start condition is satisfied, the display result of the variable display (so-called target) (special display result) So-called “look-ahead” is performed to determine whether or not to become “big hit” and the big hit type when “big hit”. And based on the result of prefetching, the 1st alerting | reporting effect (notification effect which alert | reports that the hold information used as "big win" is memorize | stored) is performed. Further, based on the result of the prefetching, the display result of the variable display executed before the change (also referred to as the change) to be determined for prefetching is determined as “reach eyes” or a general role. Through this process, a slot machine game that knows that a special role has been won by lighting a “reach eye” or a notification lamp when playing for a general role, etc. Sex can be reproduced with the pachinko machine 1.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 loop process is entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Note that each process described below is executed by the CPU 103 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. An interrupt request based on various interrupt factors generated by the CTC and random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for causing the CPU 103 to execute predetermined interrupt processing. The concept including the CPU 103 and various circuits other than the CPU 103 is sometimes referred to as a game control microcomputer 100. When the game control main process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first sets the interruption prohibition (step S21), and sets the interruption mode (step S22). For example, in step S22, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: the least significant bit is “0”) output from the built-in device are synthesized. As a result, the interrupt mode [2] of the maskable interrupt in which the interrupt address is generated is set. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 103 makes a setting that automatically disables the interrupt, and the contents of the program counter may be saved in the stack.

  Subsequently, settings relating to the stack pointer, such as setting of a stack pointer designation address, are performed (step S23). The built-in register is set (initialized) (step S24). Subsequent to step S24, CTC is set (step S25). After the process of step S25 is executed, it may be determined whether or not the power-off signal is in an off state, for example, by checking a terminal state at a predetermined input port.

  Thereafter, the RAM 102 is set to be accessible (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the clear switch is turned on based on a signal state of a switch signal (clear signal) transmitted from the clear switch installed on the power supply board (step S27). In the process of step S27, the clear signal transmitted from the clear switch may be checked a plurality of times, and it may be determined that the clear switch has been turned on when the clear signal is continuously turned on. For example, once it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is off, the state of the clear signal is confirmed once again after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed. At this time, if the clear signal is off, it is determined that the clear signal is off. On the other hand, if the state of the clear signal is on at this time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again after a predetermined time has elapsed. Note that the number of times of reconfirming the state of the clear signal may be one time or may be a plurality of times. Further, it is possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  When the clear switch is off in step S27 (step S27; No), it is determined whether or not a backup flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is on (step S28). The state of the backup flag is set in the RAM 102 or the like when the power supply to the game control microcomputer 100 is stopped. The backup flag setting location is backed up by the backup power source, so that the state of the backup flag is saved even when the power supply is stopped. In step S28, for example, if “55H” is set in the RAM 102 as the value of the backup flag, it is determined that there is a backup (ON state). On the other hand, if a value other than “55H” is set, it is determined that there is no backup (OFF state).

  If the backup flag is on in step S28 (step S28; Yes), data check of the RAM 102 is performed to determine whether the check result is normal (step S29). In the process of step S29, for example, a checksum is calculated using data stored in a specific area of the RAM 102, and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored in the main checksum buffer. Here, the main checksum buffer stores a checksum calculated by the same processing when the power supply was stopped last time. If the comparison results do not match, the data in the specific area of the RAM 102 is different from the data at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore it is determined that the check result is not normal.

  When the check result in step S29 is normal (step S29; Yes), for example, the control state of the main board 11 such as the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 or the sub-side control board (for example, the effect control board 12). A setting at the time of restoration for returning the control state to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed, and the gaming state before the power interruption is restored (step S30). As a specific example, in the process of step S30, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 102. Here, the work area of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source, and initialization data for an area that may be initialized among the work areas may be set in the backup time setting table.

  When the clear switch is on in step S27 (step S27; Yes), when the backup flag is off in step S28 (step S28; No), or when the check result is not normal in step S29 (Step S29; No), initialization processing corresponding to power-on or system reset that is not during power failure recovery is executed. In this initialization process, the RAM 102 is cleared (initialized) (step S31), and a work area to be a work area is set (step S32). In the process of step S31, predetermined data (for example, stored data in a random counter provided in the RAM 102) may be set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined initial value. Further, the entire area of the RAM 102 may be initialized, or a part of the area may be initialized while predetermined data is left as it is. When the process of step S31 is executed, the operation state of the random number circuit 104 may be initialized. An initial value may be set in the RAM 102 or the like by the processing in step S32. At this time, a control command (initialization designation command) for initializing each sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is transmitted. For example, the production control board 12 controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 by blinking the game effect lamp 9 in response to receiving the initialization designation command or emitting a predetermined message sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is only necessary to perform initialization notification such as notification that the is initialized.

  After executing the processing of step S30 or S32, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the generation of various interrupt requests is awaited. The process of step S36 may also be included in the initial setting process executed by the game control microcomputer 100. After executing the process of step S36, for example, based on the setting of the CTC 508 in step S25, a timer interrupt for game control may be generated every 2 milliseconds. After executing the process of step S36, the random number update process is repeatedly executed (step S37).

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. . The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, switch process (S11), main-side error process (S12), information output process (S13), game random number update process (S14), special symbol process process (S15), command A process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the control process (S17), is included.

  The switch process executed in step S11 is a process for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. . The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process executed in step S12 is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 include a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. (See FIG. 8). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 is used for determining the jackpot type. The random number value for determining the special figure display result may be different from the random number value for determining the jackpot type. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance.

  In the special symbol process included in the technique control timer interrupt process executed in step S15, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the symbol display device 4 and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  The command control process executed in step S17 is a process of transmitting a control command (particularly, various control commands to be transmitted and set below) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. is there. 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. 6 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. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 6 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 stores, for example, a stored value (initial value is “0”) of a first reserved memory number counter that is provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 and counts the first special figure reserved memory number. It is sufficient if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the first reserved memory number count value.

  If the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is “1”. "(Step S203). As for the stored value of the start port buffer, “1” represents the first start port and “2” represents the second start port.

  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 stores a stored value (initial value is “0”) of a second reserved memory number counter that counts the second special figure reserved memory number provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. It is sufficient that the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the second reserved memory number count value.

  When the number of second special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is “2”. "(Step S206).

  If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated by one (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, one first reserved memory number count value is added, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, one second reserved memory number count value is added. To do. When the CPU 103 adds the first reserved memory number count value, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure reserved memory number added by one. The hold indicator 25A is made to perform (for example, increase the number of LED lights up by one). When the CPU 103 increments the second reserved memory number count value by one, the CPU 103 controls the second reserved indicator 25B to display the second special figure reserved memory number added by one. The holding indicator 25B is made to perform (for example, the number of LED lighting is increased by one).

  Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by one when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. As updated. Further, the second reserved memory count value increases by one when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. As updated. At this time, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by one (step S208). For example, one is added to the total reserved memory number count value that is a stored value of the total reserved memory number counter that counts the total reserved memory number provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Update to.

  Further, in step S208, as shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 sets the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) according to the start port buffer value. To set data indicating “first” or “second”. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in the example shown in FIG. 9A) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured. FIG. 9A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 9A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the two starting winning ports 14 (including the third starting winning port 17). Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like, determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and determining the variation pattern. Each numerical value data (see FIG. 8) indicating each random number MR3 is extracted (step S209). Numeric data indicating each random number extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in a special figure storage unit (for example, provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) corresponding to the start port buffer value. (Step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, while the start port buffer value is When it is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C show examples of random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit. In the first special figure reservation storage unit of FIG. 9B, random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored for three reservation storages. The hold number indicates the stored order. The random number values MR1 (“20980”), MR2 (“39”), and MR3 (“240”) stored in the entry of the holding number 1 are the oldest stored in the first special figure holding storage unit. . In the second special figure reservation storage unit of FIG. 9C, random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored for two reservation storages. The hold number indicates the stored order. The random number values MR1 (“151”), MR2 (“99”), and MR3 (“61”) stored in the entry of the reservation number 1 are the oldest stored in the second special figure storage unit.

  The random values MR1 to MR3 have the ranges and uses shown in FIG. Among these, the random value MR1 is a random value used to determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”. The random value MR1 can take a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random value MR2 is a random value used for determining a jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR2 can take a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value MR3 is used to determine a variation pattern to which a variation pattern including a variable symbol display time for special symbols and decorative symbols belongs. The random value MR3 can take a value in the range of “1” to “251”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S210 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening prize designation command (a command for designating that there has been a start winning prize at the first start opening). On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process (details will be described later) is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved storage number notifying command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The reserved memory number notification command includes a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command, and each command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. It is. In this embodiment, in addition to the pending storage count notification command, a pending storage specific information notification command is further transmitted. The hold storage specific information notification command includes information indicating the current total number of holds and the content of the hold storage specifying information (see FIG. 9A). It should be noted that the reserved memory count notification command transmitted to the effect control board 12 includes only the command having the start winning prize among the first reserved memory count notification command and the second reserved memory count notification command. May be. For example, the reserved memory number notification command includes only the first reserved memory number notification command if the start port buffer value is “1”, and the second reserved memory number notification if the start port buffer value is “2”. Only commands may be included.

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 in FIG. 9 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of special symbols) is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the special symbol normal processing described later. Whether or not to do so and a jackpot type are determined. Further, in a variation pattern setting process described later, a variation pattern that defines a variable display mode of a decorative design is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not each random number extracted in step S209 is a random value MR1 that determines the special figure display result as “big hit”, and what type of big hit type is determined ( So-called “look ahead”). By this, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special symbol display result will be “big hit”, predict the big hit type, Based on the prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect on the effect control board 12 side. Note that the pre-read target hold data and variable display may be appropriately referred to as pre-read target hold data, target variable display, and the like. In the winning random number determination process, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are processed in the step S212 (prefetching) before the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first or second special figure reservation storage unit. You may make it memorize | store in the 1st or 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part.

  In the winning random number determination process of FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first displays the state of a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on when in the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by checking or the like (step S401). For example, when the probability variation flag is in the on state, it may be specified that the gaming state is the probability variation state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, a big hit determination range is set (step S402). For example, as a big hit judgment range, a big hit judgment range for probability variation state (for probability variation) and a big hit judgment range for game states other than the probability variation state (for non-probability variation) are prepared, and the current gaming state is a probability variation state. If so, a jackpot determination range for probability change is set, and if the current gaming state is not a probability change state (if it is a non-probability change state), a jackpot determination range for non-probability change is set.

  The jackpot determination range for probability change may be determined in advance as a range of the random value MR1 that can be determined to set the variable display result to “big hit” when the probability change state is set in step S239 described later. Here, the jackpot determination range for probability variation is the range of the decision value assigned to “big jackpot” according to the probability variation state (with probability variation control) in the special figure display result determination table (FIG. 12) referred to in step S239. (“8000” to “10048”). That is, if the random value MR1 is a value within the jackpot determination range for probability variation, then the special figure display result determined in step S239 based on the random value MR1 indicates that the probability variation state does not end. It ’s a big hit.

  For example, the jackpot determination range for non-probability change is determined in advance as a range of the random value MR1 that can be determined to make the variable display result “big hit” in a gaming state other than the probability change state in step S239 described later. It only has to be. The jackpot determination range for non-probability changes here is a decision value assigned to “big hit” in accordance with the non-probability change state (no probability change control) in the special figure display result determination table referred to in step S239 (FIG. 12). (“8000” to “8655”). That is, when the random value MR1 is a value within the jackpot determination range for uncertain change, the special figure display result determined in step S239 based on the random value MR1 thereafter becomes “big hit”.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402 (step S403). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S404). When it is determined that it is within the big hit determination range (that is, when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”) (step S404; Yes), numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type and The big hit type determination range is compared (step S408). In the present embodiment, according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data (FIGS. 12B and 12C) used in step S242 described later. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Thus, it is determined which jackpot type determination range is within the random number MR2.

  When the process of step S408 is ended or when it is determined No in S404, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with the variation pattern determination range (step S410). In the present embodiment, it is determined which of a plurality of variation patterns (FIG. 14A) is determined by referring to a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 14B) used in step S271 described later. To do. Thereby, it is determined which variation pattern the random number MR3 is in.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S409, the transmission setting for transmitting the determination result designation command at the time of winning is performed according to the comparison result / determination result by the processing of step S403, step S408, and step S409 (step S409), and the winning is performed. The random number value determination process ends. For example, a winning determination result specifying command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the winning determination result specifying command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Set up to do. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the next command control process.

  In the present embodiment, the winning determination result designation command includes information indicating the current gaming state identified in step S401, whether or not the “big hit” determined in step S403, and the big hit type determined in step S408. , Information indicating the variation pattern determined in step S409 is included.

  In this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range according to the current gaming state, the fact that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range does not mean that The display result of variable display is not always “big hit”. This is because the gaming state may be changed before the variable display of the target, for example, because the probability change end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the jackpot determination range set in step S402 is overlapped with the jackpot determination range for probability variation (“8000” to “10048”) and the jackpot determination range for non-probability variation (“8000” to “8655”). It may be in the range (“8000” to “8655”). Thus, if the random value MR1 is within the range, the special figure display result is always determined to be “big hit” in step S239 for the random value MR1. That is, the accuracy of prefetching is improved. In this case, the process of step S401 may be omitted. In this case, even if the random value MR1 is not within the range, the variable display result may be determined as “big hit” in step S239 for the MR1.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 7 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 10, the first starting condition and the second starting condition are established by the game ball entering the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), winning determination result designation command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and / or 4 commands, ie, 2 reserved storage number notification command) and reserved storage specific information notification command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted in a predetermined order by the command control process for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Is selected and executed (see FIG. 6).

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initially “0”). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed.
In step S230, the CPU 103 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S248.

  If the total number of pending storage is not 0 (step S231; No), the CPU 103 indicates that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) indicates “first”. (Step S231). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit stores the first data. Then, as the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1”, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determining process of step S101 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation (for example, provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. Shift (move to storage area corresponding to holding numbers “1” to “3”). Also, in the processing of step S233, the RAM 102 updates the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by 1 and holds the hold information stored in the hold number “2” or more in the hold specific area. Is shifted up by one entry. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  If the first data set in the reserved specific area in step S231 is data indicating "first" (step S231; Yes), for example, the first area (for example, the reserved number " The storage data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (the storage data stored most recently), such as the storage area corresponding to “1”, is read (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 7 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by subtracting and updating the first reserved memory number count value, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated by one, and the first special figure is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. Shift (move to storage area corresponding to holding numbers “1” to “3”). In the process of step S237, the total pending memory count counter value stored in the total pending memory count counter is updated by 1 in the RAM 102, and the pending information stored in the pending number “2” or more in the pending specific area is updated. Is shifted up by one entry. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 12A) prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected to determine the special figure display result. Set to the usage table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. And “losing” may be assigned according to the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. Depending on whether or not the gaming state is in the probable state by referring to the determination table of the special figure display result set in the usage table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 What is necessary is just to determine the determination result of either "big hit" or "lack" assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR1 as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when a probability variation flag (described later) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “big hit” at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. It is determined. Accordingly, for example, by the big hit end process shown in FIG. 16 (details will be described later), when the probability variation control is currently being performed based on the probability variation flag being set to the ON state, the normal state is set. Therefore, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242).

  In step S242, first, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In this embodiment, when the special figure game (variable display) this time uses the first special figure, the determination table of FIG. 12B is used, and when the second special figure is used. Respectively selects the decision table of FIG. For example, when the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer is “1”, it is determined that the first special figure is used, and the determination table of FIG. 12B is “2”. Is determined to use the second special figure, and the decision table of FIG. 12C may be selected. For example, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, the big hit type determination table associates a plurality of big hit types (“big” and “small”) with the determination ranges assigned to the big hit types. It is a recorded table. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control is executed a maximum of 8 times regardless of whether the big hit type is “big” or “small”. In other words, the probability variation control is executed until eight special figure games are executed after the big hit or a variable display result of “big win” is derived, or one of them is established.

  In step S242, the CPU 103 next determines the jackpot type using the selected determination table. Specifically, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 is read from the random number buffer for variation, and the selected jackpot type is determined. By referring to the table, one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 may be selected.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure game (variable display) this time uses the second special figure, the big hit type big (15R) than the case where the first special figure is used. A high percentage is selected. In this way, the degree of advantage for the player differs between the special figure games using the first special figure and the second special figure. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a variety of feelings of expectation to the player depending on which special figure game is used. Note that the method for determining the jackpot type is not limited to this, and the jackpot type may be determined at the same rate regardless of which of the first special figure and the second special figure is used. In this case, the gaming experience of the slot machine can be reproduced without making the player aware of elements unique to the pachinko gaming machine, such as the difference between the first special figure and the second special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 (that is, data indicating whether “big” or “small”). ) To store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game is determined. (Step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that designates execution of a demonstration by causing the production effect lamp 9 to emit light or outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration execution setting is terminated. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process. In the configuration in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the image display device, an effect control command for displaying a predetermined demonstration image may be transmitted in step S248.

  In the above-described processing, based on the random numbers MR1 and MR2, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (whether to control to the big hit gaming state) and the big hit type are determined in steps S239 and S242. It is determined in advance before the display result of the variable display is derived.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 6 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process is a process for setting a variation pattern for designating a variable display mode to be started after this. The figure variation time is determined.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process.

  As a variation pattern selected and set in the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 13, for example, there is a variation pattern shown in FIG.

  The variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in FIG. 14A are selected when the special figure display result is “lost”. PA1-1 is a variation pattern in which a decorative pattern other than the special combination is derived without re-variation being executed. On the other hand, PA1-2 is a quasi-continuous variation pattern in which decorative symbols other than special roles are derived after re-variation is executed only once. In the variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2, in addition to the combination of “losing eyes”, a decorative pattern of “reach eyes” or a combination of general roles may be derived.

  The variation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-4 in FIG. 14A are selected when the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the presence / absence / number of revariations differ. PB1-1 is a variation pattern in which a decorative pattern of a jackpot combination (special role) is derived without re-variation being executed. On the other hand, PB1-2 to PB1-4 are quasi-continuous variation patterns in which the decorative pattern of the jackpot combination (special role) is derived after re-variation is performed only once to three times.

  In this embodiment, 5000 ms (5 seconds) is required as the required time from the start of change (or re-change) to the end (or temporary stop) as the special figure change time for all change patterns. In order to present the result of the stop to the player, an added value of a required time of 1000 ms (1 second) is set. In a slot machine, the reel rotates until the player starts rotating with the start switch and stops with the stop switch. Therefore, if the variation time varies greatly due to a long-time production such as a normal reach production or a super reach production that is executed on a normal pachinko gaming machine, or a reduction in the variation time due to time-saving control, the gaming characteristics differ greatly from the slot machine. End up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the playability of the slot machine is reproduced by making the required time from the start of change (or re-change) to the end (or temporary stop) constant.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first sets a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table according to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” and the value of the random number MR3. Determine (step S271). In the variation pattern determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR3 of the variation pattern determination random number is the special figure display results “big hit” and “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit flag set in step S241 is on in the case of a big hit. Then, the CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236 of the special symbol normal process. Then, the variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the read random number value MR3 may be determined according to the determination result. By executing step S271, a variation pattern is selected. That is, the mode (effect content) of variable display of decorative symbols is determined.

  After executing the process of step S271, a special figure variation time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S272). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 14B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the process of S271.

  Following the process of step S272, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The special symbol change is started so as to start one of the special figure games for which the condition is satisfied (step S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is transmitted. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is transmitted. At this time, when starting the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A and can display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by one. May be performed by the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is reduced by one). At this time, when starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one. May be caused to be performed by the second hold indicator 25B (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is reduced by one).

  After the process of step S273 is executed, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S274). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command and the pending storage specific information notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command and the pending storage specific information notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command for designating the content of the variation pattern selected in the process of step S271, and “left”, “ This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol that is variably displayed by rotating each of the “middle” and “right” reels 32L, 32C, and 32R. The variable display result notification command displays the variable symbol display result of the special symbol (whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, what kind of jackpot type, etc.) based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. This is an effect control command to be specified. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. The hold memory specifying information notification command is an effect control command for notifying the current total number of holds and the contents of the hold storage specifying information (see FIG. 9A).

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S275), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S275, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, processing for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, and the like. Then, when the elapsed time since the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol change time, the special symbol display device 4 stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which becomes a variable display result of the special symbol This is a control command that stops display (derived display) the (determined special symbol set in step S110), and notifies that the special symbol is stopped and displayed when it is stopped (derived display). The symbol determination command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”. In the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation command, the CPU 103 designates a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the symbol confirmation command table prepared in advance in order to transmit the symbol confirmation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To do. The set symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, when the above-described command control process is executed after the special symbol process is completed.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S <b> 351). When the big hit flag is in the on state (step S351; Yes), the probability variation flag and the probability variation count counter are reset by setting the probability variation flag to the off state and setting the count value of the probability variation count counter to “0” (step S352). ). The probability variation counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit) that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during probability variation control.

  After that, a big win display time (a big win is generated, for example, a variable display is displayed in a big winning opening control timer (data indicating the timer value) provided in a predetermined area (for example, game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102 This is a time to be notified using the device 31, the notification lamp 9A, the game effect lamp 9 and the like, which is a predetermined time) (step S353), and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control counter setting unit) The counter for counting the number of rounds provided in (a counter for counting the number of remaining rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, also called the round number counter) is the initial count value (the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer) The maximum number of rounds is “15” when the big hit type is “Big”, and “ Is set (step S354), transmission setting of the hit start designation command and the gaming state designation command is performed (step S355), the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (step S356), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

  The hit start designation command is a control command for designating the start of a big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result of “big hit”. In the transmission setting of the hit start designation command, the CPU 103 transmits a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance. ) Is specified. The set hit start designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  The gaming state designation command is a control command that designates the current gaming state (in step S356, a command that designates the normal state) (for example, designates the gaming state by designating the on / off state of the probability variation flag. command). In the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command, the CPU 103 stores a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the gaming state designation command table prepared in advance in order to transmit the gaming state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. ) Is specified. The set gaming state designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  If the big hit flag is not on (is off) (step S351; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the probability variation flag is on (step S364). When the probability variation flag is on (step S364; Yes), the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the probability variation counter by “1” (step S365), and determines whether the count value after decrement is “0”. (Step S366). When the count value is “0” (step S366; Yes), the CPU 103 turns off the probability variation flag (step S367) and ends the probability variation state. After performing the processing of step S367, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (the gaming state for which the probability change has been completed), similarly to step S355 (step S368). The value of the process flag is updated to “0” (step S369), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. The CPU 103 also ends the special symbol stop process when the probability variation flag is not on (step S364; No) and when the count value is not “0” (step S366; No).

  Through a series of these processes, the probability change state is temporarily terminated at the time of a big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the probability change is reduced “once” at the time of loss. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the probability change becomes “0” times, the probability change flag is turned off and the probability change state is terminated. That is, the probability variation state (probability variation control) ends when variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the variable display result is “big hit”, the start timing of the round game (for example, the timer value set in the big prize control timer becomes “0”) Etc., etc.), based on the above, the processing for starting the round game in the jackpot gaming state and opening the jackpot opening state, etc. include. In this process, for example, an upper limit (upper limit period during which a round game can be executed) in which the big winning opening is opened is set (for example, in the 2R big hit gaming state for 29 seconds in the 7R big hit gaming state or the 15R big hit gaming state) 0.5 seconds). When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, 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. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball When the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114, the process of returning the big prize opening to the closed state, etc. It is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is decreased by “1”, and 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 the processing after the big hit release, whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is “0”). And the process of measuring the elapsed time after returning the big prize opening to the closed state when the upper limit number has not been reached (when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is not “0”), etc. ing. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while the round game When the number of executions reaches the maximum number of times (when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds becomes “0”), a jackpot gaming state end command that is a control command for notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended is transmitted. The special figure process flag value is updated to “7”. In the transmission setting of the jackpot gaming state end command, for example, the CPU 103 stores the address stored in the ROM 101 of the command table prepared in advance in order to transmit the jackpot gaming state end command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Address).

  By repeating steps S114 to S116, each round game in the big hit gaming state is executed. In particular, in the 5R big hit game state corresponding to “Small”, five round games are executed, and in the 15R big hit game state corresponding to “Big”, 15 round games are executed.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first waits for a period corresponding to a period in which a later-described ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. It is determined whether or not (time) has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 6, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. It is set in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0”, etc.). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the probability variation flag is set regardless of the big hit type (step S323).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 sets a count initial value (for example, 8 times) in the probability variation counter (step S324). Then, as in step S355, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (the gaming state according to the processing content of step S323) (step S325), and the value of the special process flag Is updated to “0” (step S326), and the big hit ending process is ended.

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

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

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). 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, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, the control contents for controlling the display of the decorative symbols by operating the reels 32L, 32C, 32R in the variable display device 31, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the LED, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is provided by software as various random values used for effect control. Update. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is executed again.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing of FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 has four commands: a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result designation command, a reserved memory number notification command, and a reserved memory specifying information notification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not there has been batch reception or continuous reception (step S681).

  If four commands have been received (step S681; Yes), it can be seen that the first start condition or the second start condition has been established. The time determination result is stored in the one corresponding to the start condition in the first hold information buffer or the second hold information buffer (step S682). The first hold information buffer and the second hold information buffer are each provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The first hold information buffer stores the winning determination result obtained by pre-reading based on the start of the first start condition as hold information (pre-read result). The hold information stored in the first hold information buffer and the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit correspond to each other. The second hold information buffer stores the winning determination result obtained by pre-reading based on the start of the second start condition as hold information (pre-read result). The hold information stored in the second hold information buffer and the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit correspond to each other.

  As an example, in step S682, when the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command among the four received commands, the effect control CPU 120 determines the winning determination result among the four received commands. The winning determination result notified by the designated command is used as the hold information, and the storage area having the smallest hold number among the free areas in the first hold information buffer (the first hold memory number notification command of the four received commands). It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the same hold number as the notified first special figure hold storage number (see FIG. 19A).

  On the other hand, in step S682, when the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command among the four received commands, the effect control CPU 120 designates the determination result at the time of winning among the four received commands. The winning determination result notified by the command is notified as the hold information by the storage area having the smallest hold number among the free areas in the second hold information buffer (the second hold memory number notification command of the three received commands). Stored in the storage area corresponding to the same reservation number as the stored number of second special figure storage stored (see FIG. 19B).

  FIGS. 19A and 19B are diagrams showing examples of the stored contents of the first hold information buffer and the second hold information buffer. In the first holding information buffer shown in FIG. 19A, data (holding information) indicating the winning determination result is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. In the second holding information buffer shown in FIG. 19B, data (holding information) indicating the winning determination result is stored in the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “2”.

  In the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 stores the current total number of holds and the contents of the hold memory specifying information notified by the hold memory specifying information notification command in step S682 in the total hold information buffer (FIG. 19C). Store. As a result, each time the winning determination process is executed on the main board 11 side, the latest total number of reservations and the contents of the storage information specific to reservation can be recorded in the buffer. Therefore, even if the storage of the hold information or the like is lost due to power interruption or the like, the hold display or the like can be restored in accordance with the current gaming state at the timing when the winning determination process is executed next.

After the process of step S682, since the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14, for example, and stores the reserved information stored in the total reserved information buffer. In response to this, control for increasing the hold display by one (lamp light emission control) is executed (step S683). Specifically, red corresponds to the odd number of the first special figure hold memory stored in the total hold information buffer, yellow corresponds to the even number, and corresponds to the odd number of the second special figure hold memory. Then, blue is emitted and green corresponding to the even number is left-justified in order of winning. In addition, the reserved memory that won the first start winning opening 13 for the first time after turning on the power is the first, the reserved memory that won the first starting winning opening 13 is the second, and the reserved memory that won the odd number is “red” ”, The even-numbered reserved memory may be alternately displayed in“ yellow ”. Similarly, the second start winning opening 14 may be alternately displayed as “blue” for the odd-numbered reserved memory counted from when the power is turned on, and “green” for the even-numbered reserved memory. For example, when it is specified that the current pending storage is in the order of “first” “second” “first” “second” “first” as shown in FIG. Control is performed to cause the eight on-hold display lamps 9B to emit light from the left in the order of “red”, “blue”, “yellow”, “green”, and “red”.

  For this purpose, the total hold information buffer is updated according to whether the next hold storage to be won is odd or even, corresponding to each of the first and second hold memories. An area for storing the display color designation flag and the second reserved display color designation flag is set. The first hold display color designation flag is set to “0” (corresponding to red) when the power is turned on. When the value is “0”, the first hold display color designation flag is set to “1” in response to receiving the first hold storage number notification command. (Corresponding to yellow), when the value is “1”, it is updated to “0” in response to receiving the first pending storage number notification command. Similarly, the second hold display color designation flag is set to “0” (corresponding to blue) when the power is turned on, and when the value is “0”, “1” is received in response to reception of the second hold storage number notification command. "(Corresponding to green) is updated to" 0 "in response to the reception of the second pending storage number notification command when the value is" 1 ". Then, the value of the hold display color designation flag before update is stored in correspondence with the hold information stored in the total hold information buffer. In step S683, the lamp control board outputs an electrical decoration signal instructing to emit the hold display lamp 9B with a color corresponding to the value of the hold display color designation flag stored in correspondence with the hold information by the effect control CPU 120. 14 may be transmitted.

  After the process of step S683 or when it is determined in step S681 that the command has not been received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a special command including a change start command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not a command is received at the start of symbol variation (step S684). If there is a command (step S684; Yes), the first pending information buffer or the second one is received according to the received variation start command. The hold information stored in the hold information buffer is digested (step S685).

  In step S685, as an example, when the first variation start command is received, the effect control CPU 120 stores the first storage information buffer in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the hold number “1”). The stored hold information is read and erased, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. As a result, the hold information stored in the area corresponding to the hold number “1” is digested, and the hold information stored in the areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4” is changed from the hold numbers “1” to “4”. 3 ”.

  When the second change start command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold information stored in the first storage area of the second hold information buffer (the area corresponding to the hold number “1”). Read and erase to shift the stored contents thereafter. As a result, the hold information stored in the area corresponding to the hold number “1” is digested, and the hold information stored in the areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4” is changed from the hold numbers “1” to “4”. 3 ”.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 updates the total hold information buffer in response to the hold storage specifying information notification command transmitted at the same time as the change start command in step S685.

  By such processing, the hold information corresponding to the variable display started in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol can be digested.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120, for example, transmits a lighting signal to the lamp control board 14 to reduce the hold display by one according to the hold information stored in the total hold information buffer (lamp). Is executed) (step S686).

  By these processes, the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is reduced by one. Note that the process of reducing the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display by one may be performed in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols (for example, in step S511 described later). May be done).

  After the process of step S686, or when it is determined in step S684 that the command is not received (step S684; No), the effect control CPU 120 receives the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S687), and if it has been received (step S687; Yes), the on / off state of the probability change flag is switched based on the content of the received gaming state designation command (step S688). ).

  The probability variation flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 and is turned on in response to the probability variation state. The probability variation flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. • The on / off state is switched in response to the switching of the off state.

  In step S688, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the probability change flag when the game state designation command designates the probability change state (if it is already in the on state, the on state is maintained. Same for both flag on and off).

  After the process of step S688 or when it is determined in step S687 that the command has not been received (step S687; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes another command analysis process (step S686). The command analysis process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, as other command analysis processing, analysis processing of the initialization designation command transmitted in step S32 of the effect control main processing (FIG. 4) when power interruption occurs is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an initialization setting command has been received. If received, first, the game effect lamp 9 is blinked, a predetermined message sound is emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. Control which notifies that control in pachinko gaming machine 1 was initialized is performed. Then, the operations of the reel motors 33L, 33C, and 33R are stopped, and the hold display lamp 9B and the notification lamp 9A are turned off. Thereafter, the command analysis process is terminated. In this case, the execution of the effect control process, which will be described later, is skipped until any of the winning determination result designation command, the variation start command, and the gaming state designation command is received. Then, when a winning determination result designation command, a change start command, or a gaming state designation command is received next, the presentation is resumed based on the commands received in steps S682, S683, and S688. Note that when the initialization designation command is not received, such processing is not executed and the command analysis processing is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a prefetch setting process (step S161). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch setting process. In the pre-reading effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the hold information buffer such as the first hold information buffer, the second hold information buffer, and the total hold information buffer (step S651).

  Based on the check result obtained in step S651, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a new start prize (step S652). For example, the determination is made based on whether new hold information is stored in the total hold information buffer (if new hold information is stored, there is a new start-up prize). Note that the new hold information and the variable display executed in response to the new hold information may be appropriately referred to as variable display of the prefetch target or the change.

  If it is determined in step S652 that there is no new start prize (step S652; No), the prefetch setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a new start winning (step S652; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pre-read target hold information (winning determination result) represents “big hit”. Is determined (step S653).

  If the pre-read target hold information does not represent a big hit (represents “losing”) (step S653; No), the pre-read setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the pre-read target hold information represents a big hit (step S653; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 represents a variation pattern in which the pre-read target hold information (winning determination result) performs re-variation. It is determined whether or not there is (step S656). Specifically, when the variation pattern of the variation indicated by the winning determination result is a variation pattern with re-variation stored in the ROM 121 in advance (any one of PB1-2 to PB1-4 in this case) It is determined that this represents a variation pattern for executing re-variation (step S656; Yes). In this case, the prefetch setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation indicated by the winning determination result is not a variation pattern with re-variation (here, any of PB1-2 to PB1-4), it does not represent a variation pattern for performing re-variation. Determination is made (step S656; No). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of reservations increased by the new start winning is 2 or more (step S657). For example, referring to the total holding information buffer in FIG. 19C, when the total holding number is 1, it is determined that the total holding number is not 2 or more (step S657; No). In this case, since the change is started immediately, it is considered that the first notification effect cannot be executed, so the prefetch setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the total number of holds is 2 or more (step S657; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 then determines whether or not the big hit type of the hold information of the prefetch target is “big” (step S658). . When the big hit type is “big” (step S658; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first notification effect determination table A and determines the effect contents to be executed before the execution of the variation. (Step S659). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “big” (step S658; No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first notification effect determination table B and determines the effect contents to be executed before the execution of the variation. (Step S660).

  In step S659, for example, the content of the effect may be determined by a determination example as shown in FIG. At this time, the first notification effect determination table A is a determination example of FIG. 22A with respect to a plurality of effect contents executed before the change (variable display subject to prefetching) is started. Any table may be used as long as the decision value corresponding to the table is assigned. On the other hand, in step S660, for example, the content of the effect may be determined by a determination example as shown in FIG. At this time, the first notification effect determination table B is a determination example of FIG. 22B with respect to a plurality of effect contents executed before the change (variable display subject to prefetching) is started. Any table may be used as long as the decision value corresponding to the table is assigned.

  In the example of FIGS. 22A and 22B, as the plurality of contents to be executed before the change is started, whether or not the first notification effect is executed, and when it is executed, either a prior notice or a subsequent notice is executed. Whether to execute the cuckling start effect in the variable display until the start of the change, or whether to derive and display the display result of the reach eye combination. Among these, when the big hit type is “big” (FIG. 22A), either “prior notice” or “post-notification” can be selected as the notice mode. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “Small” (FIG. 22B), the first notification effect whose notification mode is “Ahead Notification” is not selected. For this reason, when the first notification effect of “advance notification” is executed, the game value that is always a “big” big hit and is controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state is given. On the other hand, when the first notification effect of “post-notification” is executed, the proportion controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state is lower than “prior notification”. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong expectation to the player that the notification effect is executed in the “first notice” effect mode.

  22A and 22B, in the variable display in which the first notification effect is executed, “reach eyes” is stopped and displayed as the variable display result. Furthermore, it may be determined that the “cuckling start effect” is executed when the first notification effect of “post notification” is executed and when the first notification effect is not executed. With such a setting, it is possible to notify the player that the hold information that is “big hit” is stored in various notification modes.

  In addition, in the determination example of FIG. 22 and FIG. 24B described later, when the “cuckling start effect” is executed, the ratio of the first notification effect being executed is higher than that when it is not. For this reason, it is possible to suggest whether or not the notification effect is executed by the specific start mode (rotation start mode of “cuckling start”). As a result, the player comes to pay attention to how the identification information variable display (reel rotation) is started, which can further enhance the interest of the game.

  After the processing of either step S659 or S660, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined to execute the first notification effect in step S659 or S660 (step S661). If not executed (step S661; No), the prefetch setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be executed (step S661; Yes), the first notification effect execution flag is set in the hold memory according to the determination result (step S662). In the present embodiment, the first notification effect execution flag is set for the previous hold memory of the new hold memory (corresponding to the change that becomes “big hit”) that is the determination target in step S651. For example, when the hold storage corresponding to the change is stored in the nth of the total hold information buffer, the first notification effect execution flag is set in the (n−1) th hold storage. At this time, information indicating which notification mode has been determined as the prior notification or the subsequent notification is also stored in correspondence with the hold storage. As a result, the first notification effect is executed with the change immediately before the change that becomes the “big hit”. If many variable displays are executed after the notification effect is executed, there is a fear that the player gets bored with the effect. However, such a configuration can reduce a decrease in the interest of the game.

  When step S662 ends, the effect control CPU 120 sets the general combination flag, the reach eye flag, and the cuckling start flag in the hold memory according to the determination result in step S659 or 660 (step S664). For example, it is assumed that the pending storage corresponding to the change is stored in the nth of the total pending information buffer. In this case, if it is determined in step S659 or 660 that there is a reach stop, the reach eye flag is set corresponding to the (n-1) th reserved storage. If it is determined that there is a cuckoo start effect, the cuckoo start flag is set corresponding to the (n-1) th reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, when (n−1) is 2 or more, the general combination flag is set at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/3) in the 1st to (n−2) th reserved storage. With such a setting, the variable display in which the display result of the general role is derived at a predetermined ratio is performed before the variable notification in which the first notification effect or the cuckling start effect is executed or the reach display result is derived. Executed. In slot machines, while aiming at a general role, it is often the case that a special role is won by a notification effect, a cuckoo start effect, and a reach, while the game is in progress, and a game is played aiming for a special role prize later. With the above-described configuration, it is possible to suitably reproduce the gaming characteristics of such a slot machine.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the pre-read setting process in the case where step S664 is completed, whether No is determined in any of steps S652, S653, S657, and S661, or Yes in step S656. finish.

  In the prefetch setting process of FIG. 21, if it is determined in step S656 that re-variation is executed due to the change, the prefetch setting process is terminated. After the first notification effect is executed with the variable display before the change, if the re-variable display (re-change of the decorative pattern) is executed with the change, the effect becomes redundant and the player may be awakened. There is. According to such a configuration, when the revariable display is executed with the change, the rate at which the notification effect that is started before the start condition is established is low, so the rate at which the player is awakened is reduced. I can do it.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetch setting process in step S161, and then sets the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. In response, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed (see FIG. 20).

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the variable display device 31 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the variable display device 31 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the variable display device 31. In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. 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 specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “4” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. 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 S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and based on the setting contents, a command (sound effect signal) for the sound control board 13 is set. A big hit game such as outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by output, or turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 or decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control in the state is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. .

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and controls the position of each reel 32L, 32C, 32R of the variable display device 31 based on the setting contents. 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. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of FIG. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a change start command transmitted from the main board 11 such as a first change start command or a second change start command. Determination is made (step S551). At this time, if neither the first variation start command nor the second variation start command has been received (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 next determines whether or not the demonstration execution flag is on ( Step S552). When the demonstration execution flag indicating that the demonstration display set in step S556 described later is being executed is ON (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the customer waiting demonstration. This is performed (step S553). Specifically, in response to the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted in step S248 of FIG. 11, an illumination signal for causing the effect effect lamp 9 to emit light is transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for executing the customer waiting demonstration such as transmitting the sound effect signal for outputting the sound of the sound of the sound control board 13 is executed.

  When the process of step S553 is completed, the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not a stop order change operation has been detected (step S554). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 124 based on detecting a pressing operation on the push button 120 by the player is detected through the I / O 125. When such an operation detection signal is detected, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a stop order change operation has been detected (step S554; Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 updates the stop order designation flag provided in the RAM 122 (step S555).

  The stop order designation flag is, for example, a value “1” or “reverse” corresponding to the stop order of “forward push” (the order of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32C, and the right rail 32R) as the stop order of the reels 32R, 32C, and 32L. "2" corresponding to the stop order of "push" (order of right reel 32R, middle reel 32C, left rail 32L), stop order of "scissor press" (order of left reel 32L, right rail 32R, middle reel 32C) One of the values “3” corresponding to The stop order designation flag is updated cyclically in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” → “1” →... Each time the process of step S555 is executed. In step S531 of the effect process during variable display described later, the reels 32R, 32C, and 32L are stopped in the order corresponding to the value of the stop order designation flag.

  In the present embodiment, in order to notify the player of the new stop order, control is performed to turn on any of the plurality of stop order display lamps. Specifically, on the game board 2, stop order indication lamps are respectively provided on the inner side of the transmission plate printed with “forward press”, “reverse press”, “scissor press”, etc., corresponding to the stop order that can be set. Install. In step S531, an illumination signal for displaying the stop order display lamp corresponding to the updated stop order designation flag may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14.

  Therefore, when the value of the stop order designation flag is “1”, the first stop symbol (decorative symbol that stops first) is the left reel 32L, and the second stop symbol (decorative symbol that stops next) is the middle reel. 32C, the third stop symbol (decorative symbol that stops last) is the right rail 32R. On the other hand, when the value of the stop order designation flag is “2”, the first stop symbol is the right reel 32R, the second stop symbol is the middle reel 32C, and the third stop symbol is the left rail 32L. When the value of the stop order designation flag is “3”, the first stop symbol is the left reel 32L, the second stop symbol is the right reel 32R, and the third stop symbol is the middle rail 32C.

  Note that the method for notifying the player of the stop order is not limited to this. For example, whenever the stop order change operation is detected, the reel LED 55 installed in each reel 32L, 32C, 32R is temporarily lit in the order of the updated stop order, thereby informing the player of the stop order. Also good. For example, when the stop order designation flag is updated to “1” in step S531, the reel LEDs 55 are blinked in the “forward push” stop order (left reel 32L, middle reel 32C, right rail 32R). Such an electrical decoration signal may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14.

  According to such a configuration, the player presses the push button 120 during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration, thereby stopping the identification information (decorative symbols) indicated by the reels in the order reflecting his / her intention. be able to. If the process of step S555 is completed or if it is determined No in step S554, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display waiting process.

  The stop order setting method according to the stop order change operation is not limited to the above, and may be, for example, “forward press”, “scissor press”, and “reverse press”. Further, it may be possible to set four stop orders including the order corresponding to the stop order of “reverse scissor pressing” (the order of the right reel 32R, the left rail 32L, and the middle reel 32C). Furthermore, the stop order changing operation is not limited to the push button 120, and any operation means provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a lever or a touch panel may be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S552 that the demonstration display flag is not on (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S556). When the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been received (step S556; No), step S557 described later is skipped.

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted by the main board 11 is received in step S248 of FIG. 11 (step S556; Yes), the demonstration start setting is executed (step S557). As an example, in the demonstration start setting, the effect control CPU 120 reads a predetermined demonstration effect control pattern from the ROM 121 and sets it as a use pattern for controlling the effect operation during the demonstration execution. Also, a demonstration execution flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to an on state.

  When it is determined No in step S556 or when step S557 is ended, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display waiting process.

  When it returns to step S551 and it determines with having received the change start command (step S551; Yes), in order to transfer to a variable display start setting process, 1 is substituted into an effect process flag (step S558), and variable display start The waiting process is terminated. When 1 is assigned to the effect process flag, the variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed in the next effect control process (FIG. 19).

  FIG. 24A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24A, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the special figure display result to “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S501).

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), the special figure display result is “based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11”. Since it is understood that “big hit”, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined based on the big hit type (step S503).

  As an example, in the process of step S503, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 for each jackpot type (a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number for determining the jackpot determined symbol according to the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot determined symbol) The determined value corresponding to the random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol is configured according to the jackpot type (specified based on the variable display result notification command, etc.). The combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol to be determined is determined (step S503).

  After executing step S503, a process of determining whether or not to execute a notification effect (second notification effect) for notifying that a specific display result is derived as a display result of variable display to be started (second notification) An effect determination process) is executed (step S504).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second notification effect determination process executed in step S504. In the second notification effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern to be started is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which re-variation is executed (step S701). Specifically, when the variation pattern designated by the variation start command is a variation pattern with re-variation stored in advance in the ROM 121 (in this case, one of PB1-2 to PB1-4), re-variation is performed. It is determined that the variation pattern is to be executed (step S701; Yes).

  If it is determined Yes in step S701, the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not the big hit type is “big” (step S702). When the big hit type is “big” (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notification effect determination table A, and the effect executed with the variable display (the change) started. The contents are determined (step S703). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “big” (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notification effect determination table B to determine the effect contents executed during the change ( Step S704).

  As an example, in the processing of step S703 and step S704, first, numerical data indicating a random value for effect content determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Then, in step S703, the content of the effect may be determined using a random number value at a ratio as shown in FIG. At this time, in the second notification effect determination table A, a determined value to be compared with a random value is assigned to a plurality of effect contents executed during the change according to the determination example of FIG. Any table can be used. On the other hand, in step S704, the content of the effect may be determined using a random number value at a ratio as shown in FIG. 26B, for example. At this time, in the second notification effect determination table B, a determined value to be compared with a random value is assigned to a plurality of effect contents executed during the change according to the determination example of FIG. Any table can be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined No in step S701, the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not the big hit type is “big” (step S705). When the big hit type is “big” (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notification effect determination table C, and the effect executed with the variable display (the change) started. The contents are determined (step S706). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “big” (step S705; No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second notification effect determination table D and determines the effect contents to be executed during the fluctuation ( Step S707).

  As an example, in the processing of step S706 and step S707, first, numerical data indicating a random value for effect content determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Then, in step S706, the effect content may be determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. At this time, in the second notification effect determination table C, a determination value to be compared with a random value is assigned to a plurality of effect contents executed during the change according to the determination example of FIG. Any table can be used. On the other hand, in step S707, it is only necessary to determine the content of the effect at a ratio as shown in FIG. At this time, in the second notification effect determination table D, a determined value to be compared with a random value is assigned to a plurality of effect contents executed during the change according to the determination example of FIG. Any table can be used.

  In the example of FIGS. 26A to 26D, as a plurality of effect contents executed during the change, whether or not the second notification effect is executed, and in the notification manner of either a prior notice or a subsequent notice when executed. It is determined whether to execute it, whether to execute the cuckold start effect with the change, or whether to temporarily stop the display result of the reach combination. Among these, when the variation pattern has re-variation and the jackpot type is “big” (FIG. 26A), either “previous notification” or “post-notification” can be selected as the notification mode. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “small” in the variation pattern with re-variation (FIG. 26B), the second notification effect whose notification mode is “prior notification” is not selected. For this reason, when the second notification effect of “advance notification” is executed, the game value is always given to “Big” and is controlled to the 15R jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the second notification effect of “post-notification” is executed, the proportion controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state is lower than “prior notification”. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong expectation to the player that the notification effect is executed in the “first notice” effect mode.

  In addition, in the determination examples of FIGS. 26A and 26B, “reach eyes” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display in which the second notification effect is executed. For this reason, after reaching the reach, there will be a special symbol that will be a “big hit”, so the gaming experience of the slot machine can be reproduced with pseudo-continuous effects.

  In the case of a variation pattern without re-variation and when the jackpot type is “big” (FIG. 26C), “advance notification” is selected as the notification mode. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “Small” in the variation pattern without re-variation (FIG. 26D), the second notification effect whose notification mode is “Advance Notification” is not selected. For this reason, when the second notification effect of “advance notification” is executed, the game value is always given to “Big” and is controlled to the 15R jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the second notification effect “post notification” is executed, the 15R big hit gaming state is not controlled. For this reason, it is possible to give a strong expectation to the player that the notification effect is executed in the “first notice” effect mode.

  Further, in FIGS. 26A to 26D, the “cuckling start effect” is executed when the “notification” second notification effect is executed and when the second notification effect is not executed. May be determined. As shown in FIGS. 24B and 26, when the second notification effect is executed, variable display of the identification information is started in a specific start mode at a higher rate than when the second notification effect is not executed. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not the specific display result is derived according to the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. For this reason, the player comes to pay attention to how the variable display of the identification information is started, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 24B and 26, when the change is a pseudo-continuous change pattern in which re-change is executed, the change is “cuckled start” at a higher rate than the other cases. It is determined that “production” is executed. That is, it is possible to suggest that re-variable display is executed in a manner of starting variable display of identification information by executing “cuckling start effect”. The player's attention can be raised as to how the variable display of the identification information is started. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the re-variable display is executed, the percentage of big hits is higher than the case where it is not executed, so that the player's expectation can be raised by the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. .

  After the processing in step S703 or S704, the effect control CPU 120 determines a symbol to be temporarily stopped (step S0705). At this time, if it is determined in step S703 or S704 that there is a reach temporary stop, the last temporary stop timing (the first temporary stop in the variation pattern PB1-2, the second temporary stop in PB1-3). At the time of stoppage, it is determined that the decorative pattern of the reach stitch combination is temporarily stopped at the time of the third temporary stop in PB1-4. If there are two or more temporary stops, the temporary stoppage of the general role at a temporary stop timing other than the last (when PB1-3 is the first temporary stop, PB1-4 is the first and second temporary stops) It is decided to stop the stop symbol. For example, at each temporary stop timing, it may be determined to temporarily stop the replay combination at a rate of 4/5 and “small combination” at a rate of 1/5.

  When any of steps S705, S706, or S707 is completed, the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not it has been determined to execute the second notification effect in steps S702, S703, S706, or S707 ( Step S708). If not executed (step 708; No), the second notification effect determination process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined to be executed (step S708; Yes), a second notification effect execution flag is set according to the determination result (step S709).

  When step S709 ends, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the effect contents in the effect buffer according to the determination result in step S702, S703, S706, or S707 (step S710). In either case of finishing step S710 or determining No in step S708, the effect control CPU 120 ends the second notification effect determining process.

  The process for determining the second notification effect or the like described above is executed regardless of whether or not the first notification effect is executed. In other words, even when the first notification effect is executed and the notification lamp is already lit, the second notification effect and the like are determined to determine whether or not to execute the second notification effect. If it is determined to be executed, the variable display lamp is turned on at the start timing of the second notification effect in the variable display lamp lighting process (step S523 in FIG. 523), which will be described later, regardless of whether or not it is already lit. A setting process for lighting is executed. If the first notification effect is interrupted due to a power interruption or the like, there is a risk that the player will be distrusted as if the right to win is lost. According to such a configuration, even if the notification effect is interrupted due to a power interruption or the like after the start of the first notification effect, it is possible to notify that the specific display result is obtained in the second notification effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by reducing. Moreover, there is no need to perform special control in preparation for recovery from power interruption.

  Returning to FIG. 24 (A), when it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the storage of the change next. It is then determined whether or not the reach eye flag is set (step S505). When the reach eye flag is set, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach eye combination is determined according to the stop order designated by the stop order designation flag (step S505).

  As an example, first, the effect control CPU 120 receives numerical data indicating random numbers for reach eye determination updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Extract. Then, by referring to a reach eye determination table recorded in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, the first to third fixed decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the reels corresponding to the first to third stop symbols are determined. In the reach order determination table, it is only necessary to assign a determination value to be compared with a random value to the stop position of the reel corresponding to the reach order that differs depending on the stop order specified by the stop order specification flag. As the determined decorative symbols, the first to third determined decorative symbols may be determined collectively using one random number value and one determination table, or may be determined one by one. At this time, if the determined symbol that is determined includes another combination that is not compatible with the reach (for example, “middle cherry”), the lottery is performed again until a suitable reach combination is established. . Alternatively, if reach is established even if any reel is shifted, the reel may be shifted by one or two stages so that the incompatible combination is removed from the determined symbol.

  When it is determined in step S505 that the reach eye flag has not been set (step S505; No), the effect control CPU 120 next determines whether or not the general combination flag has been set corresponding to the fluctuation storage. Determination is made (step S507). When the general combination flag is set, the combination of the general combination specified by the general combination flag and the final decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol that constitutes the general combination according to the stop order specified by the stop order specification flag Is determined (step S508).

  As an example, first, the effect control CPU 120 receives numerical data indicating random numbers for reach eye determination updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Extract. Then, by referring to the general combination determination table recorded in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, the first to third fixed decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the reels corresponding to the first to third stop symbols are determined. In the general combination determination table, the stop of reels corresponding to different general combinations depending on the stop order specified by the stop sequence designation flag and the type of general combination (replay combination or small combination) specified by the general combination flag. A determined value to be compared with the random value may be assigned to the position. The confirmed decorative symbols of the general role may be determined collectively using one random number value and one determination table for the first to third fixed decorative symbols, or may be determined one by one. At this time, if the determined symbol that is determined includes another combination that is incompatible with the general combination (for example, “reach eyes”), the lottery may be performed again until a suitable general combination is established. . Alternatively, if a general winning combination is established even if any reel is shifted, the reel may be shifted by one or two steps so that the incompatible winning combination is removed from the determined symbol.

  When it is determined in step S505 that the general combination flag is not set (step S507; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a final stop symbol of another combination (step S508A). Here, the final stop symbol of the “losing combination” that is not any of the big hit combination, the reach combination, and the general combination is determined.

  As an example, in the process of step S508A, first, the first stop symbol to the third stop symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 is used. Numeric data indicating a random number for determining a definite symbol is extracted. And the stop position of the reel corresponding to a 1st stop symbol-a 3rd stop symbol is tentatively determined at random using the extracted numerical data. Next, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol at the tentatively determined position corresponds to any one of the jackpot combination, the reach combination, and the general combination. As a result of the determination, if none of the results is applicable, the symbol of the position temporarily determined as it is is determined as the fixed symbol to be derived and displayed. If any one of them is met, one selected at random from the first to third stop symbols is shifted in the forward direction. Hereinafter, it may be repeated until a confirmed symbol that does not correspond to any of the jackpot combination, the reach combination, and the general combination is obtained.

  When any of steps S506, S508, and S508A is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the cuckold start effect at the time of losing (step S509A). As an example, first, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for effect determination that is updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. To do. Then, whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display to be started is a variation pattern (for example, PA1-2) to be revariable by referring to a cuckling start effect determination table recorded in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. It may be determined whether or not to execute the cuckold start effect at a different rate depending on the situation. The determination value to be compared with the random number value only needs to be assigned to the cuckold start effect determination table so that the presence / absence of the effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 24B, when the variation pattern of the variation is a variation pattern for executing re-variation, execution of the cuckold start effect is determined at a higher rate than in the case where it is not. Therefore, it can be suggested that the re-variable display is executed (execution of the pseudo-continuous effect) according to the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. For this reason, the player comes to pay attention to how the variable display of the identification information is started, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, when the cuckling start effect for the change is executed before the change by the prefetch setting process, the cuckling start effect may not be executed for the change. For this purpose, when it is determined in the prefetch setting process (FIG. 21) that the cuckling start effect is executed, the cuckling start effect prohibition flag is set in the storage of the change in step S662. Then, in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 24A, if the cuckling start prohibition flag is set in the read storage of the change, the non-execution of the cuckling start effect is determined in step S509A. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming redundant by executing the cuckold start production a plurality of times for one variable display.

  When either step S504 or S509A is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After step S509, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 ( A value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is set (step S510).

  And the setting which starts the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the variable display apparatus 31 is performed (step S511). At this time, the reel motors 33L, 33C, and 33R of the variable display device 31 are transmitted by, for example, transmitting a motor drive signal included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 to the motor drive circuit 45. Control. As a result, it is only necessary to start changing the decorative pattern of each reel 32L, 33C, 33R. In step S664 of FIG. 21, step S710 of FIG. 25, or step S509A of FIG. 24 (A), if it is set to execute the cuckold start effect with the change, the rotation is started in a specific start mode. In addition, the start portion of the usage pattern determined in step S509 is changed. Otherwise, the start portion is not changed, and rotation of each reel 32L, 33C, 33R is started in the normal start mode. 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 S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 20 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, based on, for example, the effect control process timer value of the effect control pattern. (Step S521). As an example, in the process of step S521, the production control process timer value is updated (for example, one is subtracted), and the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 next determines whether or not the present time is the start timing of the notification effect (step S522). For example, if it is set in step S662 in FIG. 21 or step S709 in FIG. 25 that the first or second notification effect is executed with the change, the ROM 121 is set according to the value of the current effect control process timer. The start timing of the notification effect can be determined with reference to the recorded timing table. The timing table may be a table in which suitable start timings as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 are registered according to the number of re-variation executions and whether the notification mode is “post-notification” or “prior notification”.

  When the value of the effect control process timer coincides with the start timing indicated by the timing table, it is determined that it is the notification effect execution timing (step S522; Yes), and the effect control CPU 120 starts lighting the notification lamp 9A. Control is executed (step S523). Specifically, an illumination signal instructing lighting of the notification lamp 9 </ b> A is delivered to the lamp control board 14. The notification lamp 9A is lit continuously until at least the jackpot combination decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and then turned off until the jackpot gaming state ends. The turn-off timing is assumed to be stored in advance in the timing table. For example, in the case where the lamp is turned off immediately after the big winning combination decorative pattern is derived and displayed, an electric decoration signal instructing the lamp 9A to be turned off is sent to the lamp control board 14 after step S531 of the variable display effect process. It may be delivered to. Alternatively, when the winning symbol combination symbol is derived and displayed and then turns off before the jackpot gaming state starts, the notification lamp is displayed at a predetermined timing during execution of step S173 (special symbol waiting processing) in FIG. What is necessary is just to deliver the electrical decoration signal which instruct | indicates light extinction of 9A with respect to the lamp | ramp control board 14. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, even if the notification lamp 9A has already been lit by the first notification effect, an illumination signal instructing the lighting of the notification lamp 9A at the execution start timing of the second notification effect is sent to the lamp control board 14. Delivered against. When the lamp control board 14 receives an illumination signal instructing lighting while the notification lamp 9A is turned on, the lamp control board 14 continues to turn on the notification lamp 9A. According to such a configuration, even if the notification effect is interrupted due to a power interruption or the like after the start of the first notification effect, it is possible to notify that the specific display result is obtained in the second notification effect. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by reducing. Moreover, there is no need to perform special control in preparation for recovery from power interruption.

  When the process of step S523 is completed or when it is determined No in step S522, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the symbol (step S524), the variable display effect process is terminated. In step S524, for example, production control execution data read from the production control pattern or the like (for example, a sound effect signal for the audio control board 13, an electrical decoration signal for the lamp control board 14, a motor drive signal (display control signal) for the reel drive circuit 45). In order to execute an effect according to a predetermined effect mode, various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123 or the like.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S521; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S530). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S530; No), the variable display effect process is terminated. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S529 (step S530; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, a motor for decelerating and stopping the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R with respect to the reel drive circuit 45. Control is performed to derive and display a final stop symbol (determined symbol) that is a display result in variable symbol display such as delivering a drive signal (step S538). At this time, the motor drive signal is delivered so that the reels are stopped in the stop order designated by the stop order designation flag. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time as a waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S540). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S541), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29, how variable display and various effects are executed when a special role (a jackpot decorative symbol) is derived and displayed will be described. FIG. 28 shows examples of variable display and various effects when the variation that is a big hit does not include re-variation. In this case, the first notification effect is executed based on the prefetch setting process. For example, in the variation (a) in FIG. 28, the variable display (the variation) corresponding to the determination result of the prefetch setting process has the jackpot type “small”. The variable display is executed twice before the start of the change. In this case, the general combination is derived as the variable display result in the previous change and the reach is determined in the previous change as the variable display result. Then, the notification lamp starts to be lit at a timing immediately after the third stop symbol is completely stopped due to the previous fluctuation. The lit notification lamp is continuously lit until the big hit variable display result is derived by the fluctuation.

  In the post notification of the first notification effect, in addition to the timing immediately after the display result is derived in the immediately preceding variable display as in variation (a), the display result is derived in the previous two variations as in variation (b). It may start at the timing immediately after. In this case, a post-announcement is started, and the decorative symbol of the reach eye combination that has failed to be pressed in the previous change is stopped and then a big hit is obtained. In order to execute such an effect, for example, in the prefetch setting process of FIG. 21, when the total hold display is 3 or more, in step S 659 or S 660, a change is made at a predetermined rate in advance of twice. What is necessary is just to decide to derive and display the reach other than the failure. In this case, after the reach is derived and displayed, it may be determined to derive the reach combination that fails to push until the change that becomes a big hit. In general, the reach of a reach that is not “failed to push” may be difficult to understand depending on the knowledge level of the player, while the reach of “failed to push” is understood by more players. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), it is easy to understand for a player who has a reach level that is not “failed to push” and has a high knowledge level, and then for a general player who has the reach point of “failed to push”. By notifying that it will be a “big hit” in the form, it is possible to raise the expectation step by step according to the player's knowledge level.

  The variation (c) in FIG. 28 is an example in which the notification effect of the prior notification is executed in response to the big hit type of the variation being “big”. In this case, the notification lamp is turned on immediately after the start of the change one time before the change that is a big hit. Even when the big hit type is “big”, it may be notified that the big hit type is “big hit” in the post notification effect (variation (d)).

  In addition to the notification effect, “stop reach reach” (variations (a) to (d)) is executed as an effect to notify that the hold information that is a big hit is stored. In the present embodiment, the display result of the reach eye is derived by variable display in which the first notification effect is executed. In addition, as an effect suggesting that the notification effect is executed, the cuckoo start effect (variation (d)) may be executed. Note that the cuckoo start effect may be executed even when the notification effect is not executed (variation (d)).

  FIG. 29 shows an example when the second notification effect is executed. For example, in the variation (a) of FIG. 29, the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous variation including re-variation, and the jackpot type is “small”. Then, re-variation is performed twice until the variable display result is derived. In this case, the general combination is temporarily stopped by the first temporary stop display, and the reach is temporarily stopped by the second (immediately) temporary stop display. Then, the notification lamp is turned on at the timing immediately after the third stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the immediately preceding temporary stop display. The notification lamp that has been turned on is continuously turned on until the variable display result of the big hit is derived.

  The post-notification of the second notification effect is the timing immediately after the display result is derived in the immediately preceding re-variation display as in the variation (a), and the timing immediately after the second temporary stop as in the variation (b). You may start with. In this case, a post-notification is started, and after the reach combination “failed to push” is temporarily stopped in the previous re-change display, a big hit is made. In order to execute such an effect, for example, in the case of a variation pattern including two or more degrees of re-variation in the second notification effect etc. determination process of FIG. What is necessary is just to decide to derive and display a reach other than “failure to push” in any re-variation after the stop is completed. In this case, after the reach eyes other than “failure to push” are temporarily stopped, the reach combination of “failure to push” may be determined to be temporarily stopped until the variable display result that is a big hit is derived.

  The change (c) in FIG. 29 is an example in which the second notification effect of the prior notification is executed in response to the big hit type of the change being “big”. Even when the big hit type is “big”, it may be notified that the big hit type is “big hit” in the post notification effect (variation (d)). The variation (d) is an example in which the notification is executed immediately after the variable display result that is “big hit” is derived. In order to execute such post notification, for example, in steps S703 and S704, the execution timing of post notification may be set at a predetermined rate immediately after the variable display result is derived. Alternatively, if it is determined in step S707 that there is a subsequent notification, the subsequent notification is executed immediately after the variable display result is similarly derived.

  In addition to the second notification effect, “stop reach” (variations (a) to (d)) is executed as an effect to notify that the hold information that is a big hit is stored. In the present embodiment, the reach result is temporarily stopped during the re-variation period in which the second notification effect is executed. In addition, a cuckoo start effect (variation (d)) is executed as an effect suggesting that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D, in the variation pattern including the re-variable display, the second notification effect is always started at the timing after the first temporary stop is over. If the second notification effect is started before the end of the first temporary stop, the notification effect will be started and the player will be notified that it will be a “big hit”. This is because the result is temporarily stopped and the production becomes redundant.

  In the present embodiment, in any of the first and second notification effects, the notification effect of the prior notification is started immediately after the change (or re-change) of the reel (decorative symbol) is started. In the first and second notification effects, the notification effect of the prior notification is started immediately after the change (or re-change) of the reel (decorative symbol) is started. That is, the mode of variation at the time when the “prior notice” is started is the same regardless of which variation pattern is the first or second notification effect. Further, the notification effect of the notification is started immediately after the change (or re-change) of the reel (decoration pattern) is completed (or temporarily stopped). That is, the mode of variation at the time when “post-notification” is started is the same regardless of which variation pattern is the first or second notification effect. For this reason, the player is not aware of the distinction between the first and second notification effects and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, and is more advantageous (the acquisition of the big bonus is confirmed) and is started when the decorative design starts to move. It is possible to wait for the notification effect of “advance notification”. In addition, although it is unknown whether it is small or big, since “big hit” is fixed, it is possible to increase the expectation for the notification effect of “post notification” when all three decorative symbols stop. That is, the gaming experience of the slot machine can be reproduced with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment displays the identification information temporarily stopped and then resumes variable display of the identification information (that is, when executing a pseudo-variable variation pattern). Starts the notification effect at an appropriate timing after the temporary stop display is first performed. Therefore, various effects including a variable display (pseudo-continuous effect) that resumes the variable display of the identification information after displaying the identification information temporarily stopped and a notification effect while preventing the player from being awakened are executed. This can enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, when executing a variation pattern including re-variation, a special display result (for example, reach eyes) that suggests that a specific display result is derived as a display result. Display result). Therefore, it is suggested that the special display result (reach eye) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display (variation including pseudo-ream) of the re-variable display pattern, so that the specific display result is derived (becomes a big hit). I can do it. For this reason, a player comes to pay attention to the display result temporarily stopped, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a normal start mode (such as a normal rotation start mode that is not “cuckling start”) and a specific start mode (“cuckling start”) that is different from the normal mode. Etc.), the variable display of the identification information (rotation of each reel) can be started. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 26, when a re-variable display pattern (a variation pattern including re-variation) that is a big hit is executed, the specific start mode is at a higher rate than the other cases. Start variable display of identification information. For this reason, it is possible to suggest whether or not the re-variable display is executed according to the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, the player comes to pay attention to how the variable display of the identification information is started, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In particular, in the case where re-variable display is executed as in this embodiment, the interest in the aspect of starting variable display more by setting the ratio of “big hit” to be higher than in the case where it is not executed. Can be increased.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a push button 120 or the like that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation. By the operation using this push button, the stop order of the display bodies such as the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32C, and the right reel 32R can be changed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by stopping the identification information in the order reflecting the player's intention.

    Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can give a plurality of game values such as control to a plurality of jackpot gaming states including a 5R jackpot gaming state and a 15R jackpot gaming state. As shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 26, the proportion of which notification effect is started at a plurality of timings differs depending on whether or not the specific game value (15R) is added. As a result, since the player pays attention to at which timing the notification effect is executed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the second notification effect determination process is executed regardless of whether or not the first notification effect is executed. According to such a configuration, the control for executing the notification effect at the start of the variable display is performed regardless of whether the notification effect has already been executed. It can be notified that a display result is obtained. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced. Moreover, there is no need to perform special control in preparation for recovery from power interruption.

  In addition, when a variation pattern for executing re-variation (pseudo-variable variation pattern) is stored as a pending storage of the variation that is a big hit, the execution ratio of the first notification effect (notification effect based on prefetching) is small. When the notification information (first notification effect) that is started before the start condition is established when the hold information for executing the re-variable display is stored, until the specific display result is derived after the notification effect is started. Since many display results different from the specific display result are stopped and displayed, there is a possibility that the player may be awakened. According to such a configuration, when the re-variable display is executed, the rate at which the notification effect that is started before the start condition is established is low, so the rate at which the player wakes up can be reduced. .

  Moreover, when performing the 1st alerting | reporting effect based on prefetching, the ratio which derives | leads out a special display result (the display result of a reach eye) is high. According to such a configuration, in addition to the first notification effect, the player's expectation can be raised by the effect of deriving the special display result (reach eyes), and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the first notification effect based on prefetching is executed, variable information display (reel rotation) is started in a specific start mode (“cuckling start”) at a high rate. For this reason, it is possible to suggest whether or not the specific display result is derived (whether it is a big hit) according to the mode of starting the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, the player comes to pay attention to how the variable display of the identification information is started, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above embodiment and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. Although the modification of the said embodiment is illustrated below, each modification can be combined suitably.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed using the notification lamp. However, the notification effect is not limited to this. For example, a specific image is continuously displayed on the image display device for effect, which emits specific sound data continuously. Any display mode can be taken on condition that the player is not given the impression that the notification effect is interrupted. Even in the production of lighting the notification lamp, it is not necessary to continue lighting with the same luminance. For example, in a mode of flashing at a predetermined speed, there may be a period in which the notification lamp is completely extinguished as long as it does not give an impression that the notification effect is interrupted.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the second notification effect may not be executed even when the variable display result is “big hit”. However, if it is important to make sure that the player is surely a big hit in the second notification effect even if a power interruption or the like occurs, the second notification is always made when the variable display result is “big hit”. A configuration for performing the production is effective. For this purpose, for example, the determination example of FIGS. 26A to 26D uses the determination table in which the ratio determined as “no second notification effect execution” is 0 using the determination table of FIG. What is necessary is just to perform notification production etc. determination processing.

(Modification 3)
In the prefetch setting process of FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S656 that re-variation is executed due to the change, the prefetch setting process is terminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch setting process may be terminated at a predetermined rate when re-variation is executed with the variation. That is, a configuration in which the first notification effect is executed at a low rate when re-variation is executed is also possible. On the contrary, not only the change that is the determination target of the prefetch setting process, but also when one change pattern (for example, PA1-2) including re-change is stored as the first or second reserved storage, You may reduce the ratio in which a 1st alert | report effect is performed. According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be maintained even for a player who is more likely to feel redundancy.

(Modification 4)
Some pachinko machines have a function of adjusting the brightness of illumination by a player's operation or the like. In addition to the player's operation, there is one in which the brightness of the illumination is automatically reduced by the power saving function. When a notification effect is executed using a notification lamp as described above in a pachinko gaming machine having such a brightness adjustment function, the notification lamp may not be subject to brightness adjustment. According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively utilize the brightness adjustment function while maintaining the visibility of the notification lamp.

(Modification 5)
Further, in the above embodiment, in deriving each variable display result / temporary stop display result, the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R are always stopped and displayed in the order corresponding to the stop order designation operation of the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels 32L, 32C, and 32R may be stopped in a stop order different from the stop order specified by the stop order specifying operation at a predetermined rate. In this connection, for example, when “reverse push” is designated by the player's stop order designation operation, only when the variable display result of “big hit” is derived, “forward push” is performed at a predetermined rate. You may alert | report that the variable display result of "big hit" is derived | led-out by "production contradiction" which stops in a stop order. For this purpose, for example, in the second notification effect determination process of FIG. 25, the effect contents are determined using a different effect determination table corresponding to the current stop order designation flag. At this time, when the stop order designation flag is “2” (reverse pressing) or “3” (scissors pressing), the determined value is determined so that the effect content for executing “effect contradiction” is determined at a predetermined rate. It is sufficient to use a table to which is assigned. On the other hand, when the stop order flag is “1”, the determination table shown in FIG. 26 may be used as it is.
Note that if the second notification effect is executed before the “effect contradiction” is executed, the interest in the “effect contradiction” to be executed later is reduced. It is desirable that the notification effect is not executed (at least the ratio is low) until immediately before the display result is derived (after the stop of the second stop symbol where “effect contradiction” becomes clear). For example, when “effect contradiction” is executed, the notification lamp may be turned on at the timing shown by the fluctuation (d) in FIG.

  For this purpose, in the decision table in which a decision value is assigned to execution of “production contradiction”, when “production contradiction” is executed, it is more immediately before the display result is finally derived (“production effect” than when it is not executed). It is only necessary that the determined value is allocated so that the ratio of the second notification effect is executed before (after the stop of the second stop symbol where the “contradiction” becomes clear). According to such a configuration, the second notification effect of “prior notice” and the effect of executing “effect contradiction” can be executed in such a manner that the effect of the effect is enhanced. Further, in relation to this, when the first notification effect is executed for the change, a setting for not performing notification due to the effect contradiction is also effective.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, the cuckoo start effect and the first and second notification effects may be executed simultaneously. However, when the “cuckling start effect” is executed, the ratio at which the first and second notification effects are executed may be smaller than when the “cuckling start effect” is not performed, or the notification effect may not be executed. When the “cuckling start effect” is executed and it is notified that the hold information that becomes “big hit” is stored, the player's interest in the first notification effect that is executed thereafter is reduced. End up. In this case, if both the “cuckling start effect” and the first notification effect are executed at a high rate, the player may decrease interest in the notification effect. Similarly, if the second notification effect is executed together with the cuckoo start effect, the interest in the notification effect may be reduced. Therefore, when the “cuckling start effect” is executed, the player's interest in the notification effect can be maintained by setting the ratio at which the first notification effect is executed to be smaller than the case where it is not. . For this purpose, for example, instead of the determination example of FIG. 22, in the case of “with cuckold start”, a determination table is used so that the first notification effect is executed at a lower rate than in the case where it is not. The production content may be determined in S659 and S660. Similarly, for the second notification effect, instead of the determination example of FIG. 26, a determination table is used in which the first notification effect is executed at a lower rate in the case of “cuckling start” than in the case of “no cuckling start”. Thus, the contents of the effect may be determined in steps S703, S704, S706, and S707.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment, even if the notification lamp 9A is already lit by the first notification effect, the lighting signal that instructs the lighting of the notification lamp 9A at the execution start timing of the second notification effect is displayed on the lamp control board. 14 delivered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to determine whether or not the notification lamp 9A is lit at the execution start timing of the second notification effect, and when it is lit, a configuration in which an illumination signal instructing lighting is not delivered is also possible. It is. For example, the lamp control board 14 is set to send a signal indicating that it is “lighting” to the I / O 125 of the effect control board 12 while the notification lamp 9A is lit. Then, in step S523 of FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a signal indicating that the lamp control board 14 is lit is detected when the lighting instruction of the notification lamp 9A is executed. . And when not detecting, while delivering the electrical decoration signal which instruct | indicates lighting of 9 A of notification lamps, when detected, it is not necessary to deliver an electrical decoration signal. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the process because the electric decoration signal instructing the lighting of the notification lamp 9A is not redundantly transmitted.

(Modification 8)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the combination of decorative symbols, such as a general role and reach eyes, was illustrated as a display result which stops temporarily with the fluctuation pattern of a pseudo | simulation series. These are combinations corresponding to the role of the slot machine, such as “replay role”, “small role with payout”, and reach. However, a display result different from the role of the slot machine may be temporarily stopped, for example, by directly informing that the re-variation is executed. For example, a design including characters “re” or “re-change” which suggests a re-change is arranged on any of the right reel 32L, the middle reel 32C and the left reel 32R instead of the design shown in FIG. deep. Then, in step 705 of FIG. 25, a combination in which one symbol suggesting re-variation is derived to any of the active lines may be determined as a temporary stop symbol. According to such a structure, it can be suggested that it becomes a quasi-continuous in various productions. In addition, by adding elements unique to pachinko machines to the gaming experience of slot machines, it is possible to give a fresh feeling to the player.

(Modification 9)
Further, in the above embodiment, the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed by rotating the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32C, and the right reel 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that displays decorative symbols on an image display device. For example, instead of the variable display device 31, an image display device including a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is disposed near the center of the game area on the game board 2. In the display area of the image display device, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, any one of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Correspondingly, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display sections, variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the symbols in FIG. 3 (for example, scroll display in the vertical and horizontal directions) ) Is started. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game (completely stopped display), in each of the decorative symbol display portions of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device, It is only necessary that the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped (completely stopped). The variable display of the decorative design is executed using a VDP (Video Display Processor) provided in the effect control board. In the variable display of decorative symbols executed on such an image display device, the effect according to the present invention can be exhibited by performing the notification effect by the above-described control processing. In relation to this, the notification effect can be executed using the notification effect execution region installed in the predetermined region of the image display device. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the configuration using the reel, and the effects of the present invention can be exhibited in various pachinko gaming machines.

(Modification 10)
In the above embodiment, the configuration using the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32C, and the right reel 32R has been described as an example. However, the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, the decorative display of the left reel and the right reel may be variably displayed. In this case, the upper, middle and lower three can be set as effective lines. For example, when special roles are aligned on the upper active line, the same reel 7 may be stopped and displayed in parallel on the upper side of the right reel and the left reel. Similarly, in the middle and lower stages, the combination of special roles is stopped and displayed in parallel with that stage. The same applies to general roles and reach eyes. Further, the number of reels may be four or more. Depending on the number of reels, it is possible to suitably set a combination of effective lines, special roles / general roles / reach eyes. According to such a configuration, the present invention is not limited to a configuration using three reels, and the effects of the present invention can be exhibited in various pachinko gaming machines.

(Modification 11)
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when variation is started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as variation time and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous. However, the effect control microcomputer may be notified of the variation pattern by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer determines the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching the first command (before reaching the second stop if not reaching). A command indicating the presence / absence of a re-variation effect may be transmitted as the second command. 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 the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing predetermined effects such as the previous stage effect and the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the game Various rendering operations including lighting operations in effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 6B ... Normal 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 switches 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switch 31 ... Variable display device 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 game for controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result Machine,
A pre-determining means for determining whether the display result is a specific display result before the display result of the variable display is derived;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern in the variable display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display based on the fact that the prior determination means has determined to be the specific display result;
With
The variable display pattern determining means is a re-variable display in which the variable display is temporarily stopped and then resumed as a variable display pattern before the display result is derived after the variable display is started in the variable display means. To any one of a plurality of types including a re-variable display pattern that executes a predetermined number of times
The notification effect executing means starts the notification effect at a timing after the temporary display is first temporarily displayed on the variable display means when the variable display pattern determination means determines the re-variable display pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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