JP2014183860A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with game amusement enhanced.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine executes a suggestion performance of: displaying three candidates respectively corresponding to ready-to-win types A to C in regions SEL1 to SEL3 of an image display device, as candidates for these ready-to-win performances to be executed; and gradually excluding a candidate corresponding to the ready-to-win performance not to be executed actually from the displayed three candidates. In the suggestion performance, when the displayed three candidates include a candidate corresponding to the ready-to-win type C, the candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the ready-to-win type C that is the ready-to-win performance having the highest big winning expectation are firstly excluded from the three candidates.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that gives a privilege (a big hit gaming state, a big bonus, etc.) to a player as the game progresses. As such a technical machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests which of a plurality of types of specific effects (continuous effect in Patent Document 1) is to be executed. Is disclosed. The suggestion presentation presents three or more candidates (production type information in Patent Document 1) each corresponding to one of a plurality of types of specific presentations as candidates for the specific presentation to be executed, and the three or more candidates presented Among these effects, the effects corresponding to the specific effects that are not executed are excluded in stages (in Patent Document 1, a continuous effect type notification effect).

JP 2012-135658 A

  However, in the suggestion effect described in Patent Literature 1, the candidate exclusion order is not particularly taken into consideration, and there are cases where the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which improved the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that gives a player a privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state) according to the progress of the game,
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, the CPU 103 executing the process of step S239);
One of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, reach effects, etc.) that differ in the proportion (for example, the degree of expectation of jackpot) that is granted when executed based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means. Effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S171 based on the variation pattern determined based on the determination result of the process in step S239 and the like and executes reach effect in step S172, etc.) When,
An effect suggesting means for suggesting which of the plurality of types of specific effects is to be executed by the effect executing means (for example, step S171 determined based on the determination result of the process in step S239 and the like, based on the variation pattern) And an effect control CPU 120 for executing the suggestion effect in step S172, etc.)
The production suggestion means is:
Candidate presentation means for presenting three or more candidates respectively corresponding to any of the plurality of types of specific effects as candidates for the specific effects executed by the effect execution means (for example, in the suggestion effect, the three areas SEL1 to SEL3) A CPU 120 for effect control for displaying candidates corresponding to each of the reach A to C, respectively, FIG.
Among the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting means, candidate excluding means for stepwise excluding the candidate corresponding to the specific effect not performed by the effect executing means (for example, in the suggestion effect, three areas Among the candidates displayed on each of the SEL1 to SEL3, such as the control CPU 120 that deletes the candidate corresponding to the reach not to be executed (FIG. 25, etc.),
Including
The candidate excluding unit first excludes candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest ratio of the privilege among the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting unit (for example, FIG. 22, in FIG. 22, when a candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed, there is no suggested effect pattern in which the candidate corresponding to reach C is deleted first).
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The candidate presenting means presents the candidate so as to be able to recognize the proportion of the privilege given when the corresponding specific effect is executed (for example, the big hit expectation degree expressed by the number of stars in FIG. 25) Such),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, for each candidate, the player can easily understand the ratio, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The candidate excluding means is a candidate (for example, a candidate corresponding to reach C) corresponding to a specific effect in which the ratio of the privilege is given to the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting means is a predetermined threshold or more. ) Are included on the condition that candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect (for example, the candidate corresponding to reach C) having the highest rate of granting the privilege are excluded first (for example, FIG. 22). In FIG. 22, when a candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed, there is no suggested effect pattern in which the candidate corresponding to reach C is deleted first).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The candidate presenting means is given the privilege when the ratio of the special effect executed by the effect executing means is less than a first threshold (for example, when reach A is executed). Presenting a candidate corresponding to a specific performance (for example, reach C or the like) that is greater than or equal to the second threshold greater than or equal to the first threshold.
You may do it.

  In such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The candidate excluding means first excludes candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the lowest ratio to which the privilege is given from among the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting means (for example, FIG. 26 modification examples),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a moderate feeling of anxiety and improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the execution timing of suggestion production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an suggestion effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a suggestion effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the suggestion effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example effect image of a suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the suggestion effect pattern concerning a modification.

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

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

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (state where entry is difficult (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state where entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

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

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

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

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. The passing of the gaming ball is illustrated in FIG. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

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

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

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

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

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

  The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on signals (commands, control data, etc.) from the effect control board 12, audio is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting the signal 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 signals (commands, control data, etc.) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and decoration A lamp driver circuit that performs lighting / extinguishing driving in an LED for use is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

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

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage), the backup power supply is powered by a predetermined period (for example, the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Until the supply becomes impossible, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols, reach effects, and specific effects, for example, effect control execution data associated with determination values such as process timer determination values. (Display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. 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. Various effects are executed by performing lighting / extinguishing driving at, or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost 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 prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is finished is a short time state and a probability variation state.

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

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

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

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

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

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, reach A to C having different production modes are prepared as reach production.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variable display effect, a suggestion effect suggesting the type of reach effect to be executed is executed before the reach effect. In this embodiment, three or more candidates corresponding to the reach effect are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and the suggestion effect corresponds to the reach effect other than the reach effect that is actually executed among the displayed candidates. This is an effect that suggests a reach effect to be executed in the future (performing a reach effect corresponding to the remaining candidates) by sequentially removing candidates to be performed and leaving candidates corresponding to the reach effect actually executed. (See FIG. 25).

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a certain type of fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed. It should be noted that the predetermined reach combination (second chance of release) that is derived and displayed in the case of “surprise” or “small hit” may be different from the predetermined reach combination that is derived and displayed in the event of a loss. However, at least some of the reach combinations may be the same.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

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

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

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

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

  The information output process is a process 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 is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, It is only necessary to include the random value MR4 for determining the figure display result (see FIG. 3). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “99” to “99”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is regarded as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract the random value MR4 and store it in the RAM 102), determine the variable display result of the usual game using the hold memory, change of the usual game The variable of the general game is determined by determining a pattern (variation time, etc.) or controlling the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 according to the variation pattern to execute variable display of the normal symbol. A display result is derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per common figure, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is put into a first variable state such as an open state. That. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

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

  After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Command 8000 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. The command 8100 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that the second starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  The command 8BXX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 12, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

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

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

  The command 9AXX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) that is used when the current state (at the time of transmission of this command) is in the time reduction state, and specifies the remaining time. Also, the time reduction number designation command is transmitted and set in step S113, which will be described later, executed when the variable display result of the special game is derived. “XX” in the command is set to the number of remaining hours (for example, “05” if the number of remaining hours is “5”). The remaining time reduction number may be specified by a count value of a time reduction number counter described later.

  The command 9D00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating display of a customer waiting demonstration. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is set to be transmitted when there is no pending storage in step S110 described later.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A600 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

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

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

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

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch processing that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special diagram. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

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

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

  Note that the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the left-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

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

  Note that the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled on the effect control board 12 side) correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the right-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the right area toward the start winning storage display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, the start winning command transmission setting is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first starting port winning designation command and a first special figure reserved memory number (first reserved memory number count value) to the effect control board 12. And the first reserved memory number designation command for notifying the user) is set. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second starting port winning designation command and a second special figure reserved memory number (second reserved memory number) to the effect control board 12. A transmission setting for transmitting a second reserved memory number designation command for notifying a count value) may be performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S121 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined to be “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure 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 to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. 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 variable symbol display result of the special symbol, 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 prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” (when a special figure game using the first special figure is executed), the CPU 103 displays the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. Set as the use table. When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” (when executing the special figure game using the second special figure), the CPU 103 uses the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. Set as a table.

  In the first special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, a numerical value (determined 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”. ”Or“ losing ”may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. In the second special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, 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”. ”Or“ losing ”may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The comparison between the random value MR1 and the determined value of each table may be performed by comparing each other or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value (the same applies to the comparison between other random values and the determined values of the table).

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and numerical data indicating the random value MR1, the determination value corresponding to the random value MR1 is obtained. Depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, the assigned determination result of “big hit” or “losing” may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that the CPU 101 is in the probability changing state when a probability changing flag (described later) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the ON state. For example, when the use table is the first special figure display result determination table and the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result when the probability variation flag is on (when the probability variation state). Is determined to be “big hit”, and when the probability variation flag is in an off state (non-probability variation state), the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

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

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, 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. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table.

  In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result. In the second jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type 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 jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when 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”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

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

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

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

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

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as fluctuation patterns of “losing” in the case of “non-reach”. As a variation pattern of “losing” in the case of “reach”, PB2-1 (reach A is executed), PB2-2 (reach B is executed), PB2-3 (reach C is executed). .) Is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern of “big hit” when the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, PB4-1 (reach A is executed), PB4-2 (reach B is executed), PB4-3 (reach C is executed) is prepared.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB4-3.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the loss variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the gaming state is a time-short state or a non-time-short state (by a time-short flag provided in the processing area of the RAM 102 (a flag that is turned on in the time-short state)) The numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer and the state of the time reduction flag. The assigned variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time depending on whether or not the determined value is in the short time state. For example, when the random number MR3 is “200”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA1-2 when the time reduction flag is in the on state (when it is in the time reduction state), and when the time reduction flag is in the off state (non-time reduction state). ), The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, a variation pattern with a short special variation time is more easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. By shortening the variable display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, when reach C is executed in the reach production, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of reach B and reach B, the ratio at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing any one of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, a special symbol variable time (also referred to as a variable time), which is a variable symbol display time, is set (step S266). 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. 12, 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 a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

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

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the change pattern determination result, etc., the command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol change is performed (step S268). ). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a display result designation command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting one reserved memory number designation command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 transfers the second symbol variation designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, the display result designation command, and the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. (2) Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed.

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

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The apparatus 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). It is good to control so that it is continuously displayed.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, according to the jackpot type, etc., a setting is made to transmit a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (here, a command for designating the normal state), and the special process flag is set to “4” The special symbol stop process is terminated by updating the program. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, a transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command (here, a command for designating a highly accurate low base state) is performed based on the current game state. After transmission setting, if the time reduction flag is in the OFF state, or if the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, the special process flag value is updated to “0”. The symbol stop process is terminated. If the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, the transmission setting of the short time number designation command for designating the count value of the short time number counter is performed.

  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, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening Processing for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period during which the game is opened (29 seconds when the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) in the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

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

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

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

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end of the game is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable is not carried over to the variable display), and the special figure process flag value is updated to “0”.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. FIG. 18 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 (step S73), 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, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process 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.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 executes each process shown in the table of FIG. 16 for each received command. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on.

  When the first reserved memory number designation command or the second reserved memory number designation command is received, the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. To update the hold memory display to display the hold display symbols corresponding to the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number specified by the first hold memory number designation command and the second hold memory number designation command. To do. For example, when a first reserved memory number designation command or a second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted together with the first or second start winning prize designation command, the corresponding held display symbol is increased by one. When the first reserved memory number designation command or the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted together with the first or second symbol variation designation command, the corresponding held display symbol is reduced by one. Note that the hold display display may be updated by reducing the hold display symbol by one when the variable display of the decorative design is started.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy 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-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base 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 short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies the low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in the off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (step S100). S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1 or the like) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that is not a reach mode (step S522).

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

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

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit definite symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area 5 are determined.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S529, the suggestion effect determination process is performed (step S530). The suggestion effect determination process is a process of determining whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the suggestive effect is executed before the reach effect (before the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and in this embodiment, any decorative symbol is fluctuating). Is done. In the suggestion effect, a candidate corresponding to one of the reach A to C is presented. In this embodiment, each candidate is presented by being displayed in each of the regions SEL1 to SEL3 in the display screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 25). FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the suggestion effect determination process executed in step S530.

  In the suggestion effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 is the reach variation pattern (PB2-1 to PB2-3, PB4-1 to PB4-3) in which the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command becomes a reach mode. It is determined whether or not (step S921). When it is a reach fluctuation pattern (step S921; No), the presence or absence of execution of a suggestion effect is determined (step S922).

  In step S922, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for suggestion effect execution determination updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. The presence or absence of execution of the suggestion effect is determined by referring to the suggestion effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance.

  In the suggestion effect execution determination table, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 21, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR <b> 1 may be assigned to the determination result of whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggestion effect execution determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value SR1, so that “executed” and “not executed” are assigned to the determined values corresponding to the random value SR1. Any of the above may be determined as a result of determining whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. When the determined value corresponding to the random value SR1 is assigned to “executed”, it is determined to execute the suggestive effect, and when the determined value corresponding to the random value SR1 is assigned to “not executed” Decides not to execute the suggestion effect.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the suggestion effect is determined to be executed in step S922 (step S923). If it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (step S923; Yes), it is determined whether the variation pattern is PB2-1 or PB4-1 that specifies the execution of reach A (step S924). When the variation pattern is PB2-1 or PB4-1 designating the execution of reach A (step S924; Yes), among a plurality of suggested effect patterns (details will be described later) prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. Therefore, the pattern in which the candidate corresponding to reach A finally remains is selected as the usage pattern of the suggestive effect to be executed (step S925).

  Thereafter, if the fluctuation pattern is not PB2-1 or PB4-1 that designates execution of reach A (step S924; No), it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern is PB2-2 or PB4-2 that designates execution of reach B. (Step S926). When the variation pattern is PB2-2 or PB4-2 designating the execution of reach B (step S926; Yes), a pattern in which candidates corresponding to reach B are finally left among the plurality of suggested performance patterns. Then, it is selected as the usage pattern of the suggestion effect to be executed (step S927).

  If the variation pattern is not PB2-2 or PB4-2 that designates execution of reach B (step S926; No), the variation pattern is PB2-3 or PB4-3 that designates execution of reach C. Of the suggested effect patterns, the pattern that finally leaves the candidate corresponding to reach C is selected as the use pattern of the suggested effect to be executed from now on (step S928).

  In this embodiment, each pattern of FIG. 22 is prepared as the plurality of suggestive effect patterns. In FIG. 22, the “reach suggested reach” in the first column from the left indicates a reach effect corresponding to a candidate that finally remains, that is, a reach effect that is suggested to be executed by a candidate that remains finally. Yes. The second column from the left indicates candidates displayed in the regions SEL1 to SEL3 by reach effects corresponding to the candidates. For example, reach A indicates that a candidate corresponding to reach A is displayed, reach B indicates that a candidate corresponding to reach B is displayed, and reach C indicates reach C. Indicates that a candidate corresponding to is displayed. The “exclusion order” in the third column from the left indicates the order of candidates to be excluded in the suggestion effect at the display position. For example, “SEL1 → SEL3” indicates that the candidates displayed in the region SEL3 are excluded after the candidates displayed in the region SEL1 are excluded. The “remaining order” in the first column from the right indicates candidates that are finally left in the suggestion effect at their display positions. For example, “SEL2” indicates that the candidate displayed in the region SEL2 is finally left.

  In FIG. 22, for example, in the suggestive effect pattern SP1, candidates corresponding to reach A are displayed in each of the regions SEL1 to SEL3, and the candidates displayed in the region SEL3 are excluded from the candidates displayed in the region SEL1. exclude. Then, the candidates displayed in the area SEL2 finally remain, and it is suggested that reach A will be executed after this. For example, in the suggestive effect pattern SP12, candidates corresponding to reach C are displayed in the region SEL1, candidates corresponding to reach A are displayed in the region SEL2, and candidates corresponding to reach B are displayed in the region SEL3. Further, after the candidates displayed in the region SEL3 are excluded, the candidates displayed in the region SEL2 are deleted. Then, the candidates displayed in the area SEL1 finally remain, and it is suggested that the reach C will be executed thereafter.

  In this embodiment, no suggestive effect pattern is prepared in which candidates corresponding to reach C are first excluded. That is, in this embodiment, when a candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed in any one of regions SEL1 to SEL3, it corresponds to reach C with the highest degree of jackpot expectation regardless of which candidate remains. Candidates to be excluded are not excluded first.

  In this embodiment, as the suggestion effect pattern in which the candidate corresponding to reach A finally remains, the suggestion effect pattern in which the candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed is not prepared. In other words, in this embodiment, when the candidate that remains finally is a candidate corresponding to reach A having the lowest jackpot expectation level, the candidate corresponding to reach C having the highest jackpot expectation level is displayed. Absent.

  In steps S925, S927, and S928, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for determining the suggested effect pattern that is updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Then, the suggested effect pattern is determined by referring to the suggested effect pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  In step S925, the suggestion effect pattern is determined with reference to the suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. In step S927, the suggested effect pattern is determined with reference to the suggested effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. In step S928, the suggested effect pattern is determined with reference to the suggested effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. In each suggestion effect execution determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 may be assigned to the suggestion effect pattern as the determination result. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggestion effect pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random value SR2, thereby executing the suggestion effect pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2. What is necessary is just to determine as a pattern. When the suggested effect pattern determination table in FIG. 23A is referred to, a pattern in which candidates corresponding to reach A are finally left is selected. When the suggestion effect pattern determination table in FIG. 23B is referred to, a pattern in which candidates corresponding to reach B are finally left is selected. When referring to the suggestion effect pattern determination table of FIG. 23C, a pattern in which candidates corresponding to reach C are finally left is selected. In this embodiment, in each suggestive effect pattern determination table, the suggestive effect patterns are selected at an equal determination ratio.

  After the processes of steps S925, S927, and S928, if the fluctuation pattern is not a reach fluctuation pattern (step S921; No), or if it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect in step S922 (step S922; No), the suggestion effect The determination process ends.

  After step S530, in response to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, if it is decided to execute the suggestion effect in step S530, the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect pattern selected in steps S925, S927, and S928 is displayed. An effect control pattern for executing an effect during variable display is selected from a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and set as a use pattern (step S531).

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (in the special figure change time corresponding to the change pattern). A corresponding initial value is set (step S534).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for the production operation control) is performed (step S535). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S531, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be changed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S536), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S851). As an example, in the process of step S851, the timer value of the production control process timer is reduced by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value reduced by 1 is the end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  When it is not the end code, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S851; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the suggested effect execution period for executing the suggested effect. (Step S852). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The suggestion effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) indicates the suggestion effect execution period. If it is determined (step S852; Yes), effect operation control for executing the suggestion effect is performed (step S853). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the suggested effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By executing step S859 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the suggestion effect is realized.

  If it is not the suggestion effect execution period after step S853 (step S852; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S858). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern (production control pattern for production | presentation during variable display) which is a use pattern. The reach effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) represents the reach effect execution period. When it is determined (step S858; Yes), effect operation control for executing reach effect is performed (step S859). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. The execution of the reach effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S859 for each timer interruption.

  After step S859, when it is determined that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S858; No), other effect operation control is performed (step S860). For example, the effect control CPU 120 has a process that has the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern (such as the effect control pattern for effects during variable display). Based on the presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the presentation image on the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing step S860 for each timer interruption, execution of other effects (for example, a decorative symbol variable display operation or the like) is realized. After step S860, the variable display effect process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S851 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (Step S851; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (Step S863). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S863; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S863 (step S863; Yes), for example, a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S864, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171), which is a variable display result in step S864. At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S865). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special drawing (step S870), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hit process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 9 and effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

Next, the suggestion effect realized by the series of processes will be described with reference to FIG. In the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 25, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move to the lower right, the region SEL1 is the upper left region, the region SEL2 is the upper right region, and the region SEL3 is the lower center region. The candidates corresponding to the reach A to C are displayed in the areas SEL1 to SEL3. In this embodiment, Reach A is a Nana Reach where the character Nana appears, Reach B is a Dream Reach where the character Dreamy appears, and Reach C is a drum where the character Drum appears. Reach.
In FIG. 25, candidates corresponding to Nana Reach are displayed in the region SEL1, candidates corresponding to the dream reach are displayed in the region SEL2, and candidates corresponding to the drum reach are displayed in the region SEL3. The candidate corresponding to Nana Reach is an image including a character image of Nana in order to clearly indicate that Nana Reach is supported. The name “Nana Reach” is also displayed near the candidate. The candidate corresponding to the dream dream reach is an image including a dream dream character image in order to clearly indicate that the dream dream reach is supported. The name “dream dream reach” is also displayed in the vicinity of the candidate. The candidate corresponding to the drum reach is an image including the character image of the drum in order to clearly indicate that it corresponds to the drum reach. The name “drum reach” is also displayed in the vicinity of the candidate. Each candidate also displays the corresponding jackpot expectation of the reach. Specifically, the jackpot expectation expressed in the number of stars is displayed in each candidate. The candidate corresponding to Nana Reach displays one star because the expectation of jackpot is the lowest. The candidate corresponding to the dream dream reach will display two stars because the big hit expectation is in the middle. The candidate corresponding to the drum reach has the highest expectation degree of jackpot, so three stars are displayed.

  Then, in the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 25, candidates for reach effects that are not executed are gradually excluded at predetermined timings. Specifically, candidates for reach effects that are not executed are excluded by adding X marks to candidate images to be excluded. In FIG. 25, candidates corresponding to the dream dream reach displayed in the region SEL2 at the first timing are excluded (see FIG. 25B), and then the Nana reach displayed in the region SEL1 at the second timing. Are excluded (see FIG. 25C). Therefore, the drum reach finally displayed in the area SEL3 remains (see FIG. 25C), which suggests that the drum reach is executed. Thereafter, it is notified that drum reach will be executed (see FIG. 25D).

  In this embodiment, when a candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed in any one of the regions SEL1 to SEL3 in the suggestion effect, the reach C having the highest jackpot expectation is irrespective of which candidate is the remaining candidate. Candidates corresponding to are not excluded first. That is, in this embodiment, among the reach effects corresponding to the displayed candidates, the candidate corresponding to the reach C having the highest jackpot expectation level is not excluded first. If the candidate corresponding to the reach C with the highest degree of jackpot expectation is first excluded from the displayed candidates, the player recognizes that the possibility of executing the reach C with the highest degree of jackpot expectation has disappeared from the beginning. However, the player is discouraged from the beginning of the suggestion production. For this reason, the interest of the game could not be improved. In this embodiment, when a candidate corresponding to reach C is presented among the three candidates presented, candidates other than the candidate corresponding to reach C having the highest jackpot expectation level are always excluded first. From the beginning of the production, the discouragement is eliminated as described above, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the candidate that finally remains is the candidate corresponding to the reach A having the lowest jackpot expectation, the candidate corresponding to the reach C having the highest jackpot expectation is displayed. Absent. When a candidate corresponding to reach C is displayed, the player expects that the candidate corresponding to reach C remains until the end, and reach C having a high jackpot expectation is executed. However, if the candidate corresponding to Reach A will eventually remain in such a suggestive effect, such expectation will be betrayed, the player will be disappointed, and the interest of the game will be reduced. End up. In this embodiment, if the candidate that finally remains is the candidate corresponding to the reach A with the lowest expectation degree of jackpot, the candidate corresponding to the reach C with the highest expectation degree of jackpot is not displayed. Without such discouragement, the fun of gaming is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, in each displayed candidate, the corresponding jackpot expectation degree of the reach is expressed by the number of stars. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the level of expectation of the big hit of the reach production corresponding to each candidate simply by looking at each candidate, so that the interest of the game is improved.

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

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The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as described above, and may be another gaming machine. The gaming machine according to the present invention may be a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player as the game progresses.

  In addition to the big hit gaming state, the privilege may be a small hit gaming state different from the big hit gaming state. In the big hit game state, a game value such as a prize ball is given to the player, but the game value may be a score corresponding to this in addition to paying out the game ball as a prize ball. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine. Benefits include, for example, a game state such as a probability change state, a short time state, an increase in the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit game state, an increase in the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state, and a jackpot probability in the probability change state. It may be one or a combination of increasing the degree of increase, increasing the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state. Further, the privilege may not be directly related to the game value such as a premier image.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may be a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and can be given game value based on the game result. A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for the game, and a variable display device (for example, a variable display device that variably displays each type of identification information (design) that can be identified) The display result of a plurality of reels and the like is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize) Etc.) can be generated. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including the outer shape of the slot machine casing (for example, installation of power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R, etc.) and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other to implement the above-described implementation. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the one part or all part of the characteristic which the pachinko game machine 1 shown by the form has may be provided. In addition to the big bonus and the regular bonus, the bonus is a gaming state in which an operation procedure that satisfies the conditions for deriving the notification target winnings that are generated on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied (so-called) Assist time), by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, a challenge time (CT) that allows a player to push forward and derive a winning symbol combination, a specific winning (for example, replay) It may be a gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) in which the probability of occurrence of a winning or a single bonus winning) is increased, or a gaming state combining these. In the slot machine, for example, in the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not to grant a privilege is determined based on a random value or the like, and the proportion of the privilege granted when executed according to the determination result. Different specific effects (for example, an effect suggesting the ratio, etc.) may be performed, and the suggestion effect displays candidates corresponding to each specific effect in the same manner as described above so as to suggest the specific effect actually executed. Anything to do.

(Modification 2)
In the above, the suggestion target of the suggestion effect is the reach effect, but the suggestion target is executed based on the determination result of whether or not the privilege is given (in the above embodiment, the result of the process of step S239). It may be a specific effect (a reach effect in the above embodiment) with a different ratio (in the above embodiment, a big hit expectation) to which the privilege is given. A plurality of types of specific effects with different ratios may be prepared. There may be four or more specific effects, or two.

  The specific effect may be, for example, a so-called step-up effect, a notice effect, or a pseudo-continuous effect.

  A step-up effect, for example, is an effect that develops in stages, and there are effects in multiple stages with different numbers and actions of characters. It is. For example, character A appears in the first stage, character B appears in the second stage after the first stage, and characters A and B appear in the third stage after the second stage. Step-up production is a simple production.

  The notice effect is a notice of the big hit expectation degree at a predetermined timing.

  For example, “left”, “middle”, “right” are produced during the period from the start of variable display of decorative designs to the predetermined timing when a fixed decorative design resulting in variable display is derived and displayed. Are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous variation) in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is an effect in which effect display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to two times). The greater the number of times, the higher the expectation of jackpot.

(Modification 3)
The suggestive presentation presents three or more candidates respectively corresponding to any of a plurality of types of specific presentations as specific presentation candidates such as reach presentation, and among the presented three or more candidates, the specification that is not actually executed Any effect may be used as long as candidates corresponding to the effect are excluded step by step. In the above-described embodiment, the candidates are presented by being displayed on the image display device 5, but the candidates may be notified and presented by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Moreover, the candidate to present should just be three or more, and may be four or more. The effects that exclude candidates are marked with a cross as in the above embodiment, and the player can recognize that the candidates are excluded in the suggestion effects by simply darkening the candidates or deleting the candidates. Anything is acceptable.

  In addition, for the effects to be excluded, the presented candidates are highlighted one after another (that is, the highlights are sequentially moved to other candidates like roulette), and finally the candidates whose highlighting has stopped are excluded. It may be something like that. In this case, the highlighted candidate is a candidate that is excluded when the movement of the highlighted display stops. The stop timing of the highlight display movement may be defined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern. In addition, candidate exclusion timing, such as highlight movement stop timing, may be triggered by an operation by a player on an operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control receives, for example, an operation detection signal transmitted based on an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and, for example, reduces the speed of the highlight display movement, It is recommended to stop the movement of the highlight display. In this way, candidates may be excluded when the player operates the operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B (however, the candidates to be excluded are usually the operation details). Regardless of whether it is determined).

  The suggestion effect, as in the above embodiment, suggests that the specific effect corresponding to the remaining candidate is executed by leaving the candidate corresponding to the specific effect to be executed, and the candidate left at the end It may be suggested that a specific effect corresponding to the candidate is executed by temporarily removing and displaying again. Further, the specific effects corresponding to the suggested candidates may not be executed at a certain low rate.

  In the embodiment described above, the correspondence between the candidate and the specific effect is clearly indicated by including the character appearing in the specific effect corresponding to the candidate image and displaying the name of the corresponding specific effect near the candidate. However, by including the name of the specific effect in the candidate, the correspondence between the candidate and the specific effect may be clearly indicated, and by including the background in the specific effect in the candidate, The correspondence relationship may be specified. Further, the correspondence between the candidate and the specific effect may be clearly indicated by including an image or the like in which the specific effect is designed in the candidate. As described above, the specific effect corresponding to the candidate may be clearly indicated on the suggestion effect so that the player can see the candidate and grasp the corresponding specific effect. The correspondence relationship between the candidate and the specific effect may not be clearly specified. For example, when a candidate is left in the suggestion effect, both may correspond to each other by executing a certain specific effect without fail or with a high probability. One candidate may correspond to a plurality of specific effects, such as a big hit expectation degree, in which the proportion of benefits given when executed is the same. A plurality of candidates may correspond to one specific effect. Further, the number of candidates excluded at one time may be plural.

(Modification 4)
As in the suggestion effect in the above embodiment, the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect include a candidate corresponding to a specific effect in which the ratio of the benefit is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. As above, among the three or more candidates, candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest percentage of benefits may be excluded first, but in all cases, the suggestion effect is presented. Among the three or more candidates to be performed, candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest percentage of benefits may be excluded first (for example, at least one of the suggested effect patterns shown in FIG. 22). The content of the part may be changed to prepare a suggestion effect pattern combination that satisfies such conditions (for example, the suggestion effect patterns SP1, SP2, SP5, and SP6 are deleted in FIG. 22). As a result, all suggestive effects are not discouraged from the beginning of the suggestion effects, and the fun of the game is improved. It should be noted that the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect include candidates corresponding to the specific effect in which the ratio of the bonus is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. Among them, when a candidate other than the candidate corresponding to the specific production with the highest benefit ratio is excluded first, only the great discouragement can be eliminated, the production can be transformed and the production effect can be improved. be able to. In addition, the contents of the suggestion effect are determined collectively by the suggestion effect pattern. For example, each candidate to be presented (a candidate corresponding to a specific effect to be executed and each candidate presented together with this candidate) is determined and determined. Based on the candidates, the exclusion order may be determined so as to satisfy the above-described conditions.

  In addition to or in place of the above conditions, among other three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect when other conditions are satisfied, other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest proportion of benefits May be excluded first. For example, on the condition that there is only one candidate among the three or more candidates that corresponds to the specific effect with the highest proportion of the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect. Of the three or more candidates, a candidate other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest proportion of benefits may be excluded first (for example, at least one of the suggested effect patterns shown in FIG. 22). The content of the section may be changed to prepare a combination of suggested performance patterns that satisfy such conditions.) When there is only one candidate among the three or more candidates that corresponds to the specific effect with the highest proportion of the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect, the candidate is selected first. If excluded, the player's discouragement is great, but this discouragement can be prevented by first excluding candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific performance with the highest proportion of benefits given among the three or more candidates. .

  If there are multiple candidates among the three or more candidates that correspond to the specific effect that has the highest percentage of benefits given among the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect, suggest one of them. If it is excluded first, the number of candidates corresponding to the specific effect with the highest ratio will decrease, so the player may feel disappointed when the possibility of execution of the specific effect decreases. . Even in such a case, the above-mentioned discouragement is prevented by first excluding candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest proportion of benefits given among the three or more candidates. be able to. In addition, when the said ratio of each specific production corresponding to each of three or more candidates presented in the suggestion production is the same (for example, when all three candidates are candidates corresponding to reach C), the 3 Since the candidate other than the candidate corresponding to the highest specific effect is not included in the one or more candidates, in this case, among the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect, the ratio of granting the privilege is the highest The candidate other than the candidate corresponding to the specific performance is excluded from being excluded first.

  In the above embodiment, the specific effect where the privilege is given is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value, but the reach C may be reach B and reach C. As described above, the specific effect in which the ratio of the privilege is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold may be a plurality of specific effects with the high ratio.

(Modification 5)
As an example of presenting candidates, the probability of winning a jackpot is displayed as the number of stars as an example of presenting a candidate so that the proportion of benefits given when the corresponding specific performance is executed can be recognized. May be presented. For example, the numerical value of the ratio may be specifically displayed. Recognizing the ratio means that the ratio can be recognized by specifically displaying the numerical value of the ratio, and that the ratio is expressed by the number of stars, as in the above embodiment. This includes the case where the ratio can be recognized.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, when the reach A is executed, the candidate corresponding to the reach C is not displayed in the suggestion effect. However, when such a configuration is adopted, the benefit is given when the reach is executed. When a specific effect such as a reach effect in which the ratio to which is given is less than the first threshold is executed, the ratio in which the privilege is given in the suggestion effect is greater than or equal to a second threshold value that is greater than or equal to the first threshold value The candidate corresponding to the specific effect may not be presented. For example, when four types of reach effects are prepared as reach effects, the reach effects that are less than the first threshold in the previous period are assumed to be the ones with the lowest expectation of jackpot and the second lowest, and above the second threshold value. A certain reach production may be the one with the highest expectation degree of jackpot and the second highest (for example, a combination of suggested production patterns satisfying such conditions may be prepared). In addition, each candidate presented in the suggestion effect is determined in a lump in the suggestion effect pattern, and may be determined individually, for example, and in this case, a specific effect such as a reach effect that is less than the first threshold value is given. When executing, each candidate may be determined so as to satisfy the above-mentioned conditions.

(Modification 7)
Of the three or more candidates presented in the suggestion effect, candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the lowest ratio to which the privilege is given may be excluded first. According to such a configuration, since the specific effect with the lowest rate of granting the privilege first is not excluded, it is possible to give the player a moderate feeling of anxiety and improve the interest of the game. For example, the suggestive effect pattern shown in FIG. 26 may be used. In FIG. 26, the expectation degree of jackpot for reach D is the highest, and the expectation degree for jackpot is lower in the order of reach C, reach B, and reach A. In FIG. 26, when a candidate corresponding to reach D is displayed, a candidate corresponding to reach D having the highest expectation degree of jackpot among the displayed candidates is not excluded first. Moreover, in FIG. 26, the candidate corresponding to the reach A having the lowest expected degree of jackpot among the displayed candidates is not excluded first. In addition, the contents of the suggestion effect are determined collectively by the suggestion effect pattern. For example, each candidate to be presented (a candidate corresponding to a specific effect to be executed and each candidate presented together with this candidate) is determined and determined. Based on the candidates, the exclusion order may be determined so as to satisfy the above-described conditions.

(Modification 8)
In the above-described embodiment, the determination ratio of each suggestion effect pattern when selecting the suggestion effect pattern is equal, but the determination ratio may be varied according to the suggestion effect pattern. Further, the degree of big hit expectation when the suggestion effect is executed may be made different by changing the determination ratio between when the variable display result is a big hit and when the variable display result is lost. For example, in the table of FIG. 23 (A), when reach A is executed, the determined ratios of the suggested effect patterns SP1 and SP2 are set to the first ratio at the time of the big hit and the second ratio at the time of the loss, and the suggested effect pattern The determination ratios of SP4 and SP6 are the third ratio at the time of big hit and the fourth ratio at the time of loss. Then, by making the first ratio larger than the third ratio and making the second ratio smaller than the fourth ratio, the jackpot expectation degrees of the suggested effect patterns SP1 and SP2 are suggested effect patterns SP4 and SP6. You may make it make it higher than each big hit expectation degree. In this way, the ratio of granting the privilege may be varied according to the combination of candidates presented in the suggestion effect. Thereby, since the player comes to pay attention to the combination of candidates presented in the suggestion effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also 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.

(Modification 10)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that gives a bonus to a player as the game progresses,
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege;
An effect execution means for executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different ratios to which the privilege is granted when executed based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means;
An effect suggesting means for suggesting which of the plurality of types of specific effects is performed by the effect executing means,
The production suggestion means is:
Candidate presenting means for presenting three or more candidates respectively corresponding to any of the plurality of types of specific effects as candidates for the specific effects executed by the effect executing means;
Among the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting means, candidate excluding means for stepwise excluding the candidate corresponding to a specific effect that is not executed by the effect executing means;
Including
The candidate excluding means first excludes candidates other than the candidate corresponding to the specific effect with the highest ratio of the privilege among the three or more candidates presented by the candidate presenting means,
A gaming machine characterized by that.