JP2014208207A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with enhanced performance attraction.SOLUTION: To provide a game machine, comprising: a prior performance means capable of executing, prior to become an advantageous state, a first prior performance hinting that a game is to become a first advantageous state by displaying a first image, and a second prior performance hinting that the game is to become a second advantageous state by displaying a second image; and an in-advantageous-state performance means capable of executing, during the advantageous state, a first in-advantageous-state performance hinting that the game is in a first advantageous state by displaying the first image, and a second in-advantageous-state performance hinting that the game is in a second advantageous state by displaying the second image. The probability of being controlled to become the first advantageous state is different depending on the conditions with which the game is controlled to become the advantageous state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). Some display devices are configured so that they can be controlled in an advantageous state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (hit game symbol).

  A specific effect (battle effect) that controls the special game state (probability change state, etc.) advantageous to the player after entering the advantageous state, and notifies the type of the advantageous state when the advantageous state is obtained in the special game state. There has also been proposed a gaming machine that executes (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of notice effects for notifying that a specific effect is executed can be executed before the specific effect is executed.

JP 2009-142583 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, there are a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage for the player as advantageous states.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which improved the interest of production.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and the advantageous state includes the first advantageous state and the first advantageous state. A first advance effect that suggests that the first advantageous state is obtained by displaying a first image before the advantageous state is reached, and a second advantageous state having a lower advantageous degree than the second advantageous state; A second pre-production that suggests that the second advantageous state can be achieved by displaying an image; and a first image that is displayed during the advantageous state by displaying the first image during the advantageous state. An effect during an advantageous state that can execute an effect during a first advantageous state that suggests that it is in a state and an effect during a second advantageous state that suggests that it is in the second advantageous state by displaying a second image And is controlled to the advantageous state By Kino conditions, wherein the ratio is controlled to the first preferred conditions are different.
Moreover, you may make it provide the determination means which determines whether it controls to the said advantageous state, and the limiting means which restrict | limits execution of an effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A specific display result (for example, jackpot combination) determined in advance in variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) when being derived and displayed, wherein the advantageous state is a first advantageous state (for example, a first big hit or a second big hit). Whether or not to control to the above-mentioned advantageous state, and a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state of the third jackpot), which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state Prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S238, S239, S243, S245, and S246). And a specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect control CPU 120) executes step S164 based on the determination result of steps S576 and S578. And a specific effect determination means for determining the effect mode of the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means from a plurality of types based on the determination result by the prior determination means. For example, the production control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S576 and S578), and the specific production execution means has different possibilities for the first advantageous state corresponding to different production modes. A plurality of the specific effects (for example, “Battle A”, “Battle B”, “Battle C”, “Battle D” battle effects) The specific effect determining means is an effect that is less likely to be in the first advantageous state among a plurality of the specific effects in a predetermined period after the second advantageous state is reached. The effect mode of the specific effect is determined so that execution of the specific effect of the mode (for example, “Battle A”) is restricted (for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control is determined to be Yes in step S575) In S578, the battle effect pattern is determined at the determination rate at the time of restriction), and the variable display means that the game medium has passed through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A). Based on the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second start area (for example, the normal variable prize) Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting prize opening formed by the ball device 6B and displaying the display result. Apparatus 4B).
According to such a configuration, in a predetermined period after the second advantageous state having a low degree of advantage for the player is reached, the specific effect of the effect mode having a low possibility of becoming the first advantageous state is executed. Is restricted, it is possible to focus attention on the production mode of the specific performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
In the advantageous state, a variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that opens in a predetermined opening mode, and variable winning device control means (for example, the CPU 103) that controls the opening of the variable winning device performs steps S114 to S116. And the variable winning device control means opens the variable winning device in the first advantageous state in an opening manner that is more advantageous to the player than the second advantageous state (for example, the first winning state). It is also possible to control to the 15 round big hit state when the first big hit, and to control the second round big hit state when the third big hit.
According to such a configuration, in a predetermined period after the opening state of the variable winning device becomes the second advantageous state unfavorable for the player, the opening state of the variable winning device is the first advantageous for the player. Since the execution of the specific effect of the effect mode that is unlikely to be in the advantageous state is restricted, the effect mode of the specific effect can be noted, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
Special game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S315) for controlling to a special game state (for example, a probable change state) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state is improved from the normal state after the second advantageous state ends. ) May be further provided.
According to such a configuration, even after the second advantageous state is reached, the special gaming state is controlled, so that it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the specific effect when the advantageous state is set next time. Will further improve the interest.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Before the specific effect is executed by the specific effect execution means, the suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect that suggests the effect mode of the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the determination results in steps S577 and S579). And the suggestion effect executing means executes a suggestion effect that displays a plurality of types of the effect effects of the specific effect that can be executed, and the second effect execution means. In the predetermined period after the advantageous state is reached, the suggestion effect is executed so that the suggestion effect for displaying the effect mode that is unlikely to be the first advantageous state among the specific effects is limited. (For example, if the CPU 120 for production control determines Yes in step S575, the suggested production pattern at the time of restriction is determined in S579. To) may be.
According to such a configuration, in the predetermined period after the second advantageous state is reached, the suggestion effect for displaying the effect aspect that is unlikely to be the first advantageous state among the specific effects is limited. A suitable effect can be executed without reducing the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
After the end of the second advantageous state, the player cannot recognize the confirmed special gaming state in which the player can recognize that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and which gaming state it is. A game state control means for controlling to any one of the special special game states, and the specific effect determining means, in the confirmed special game state, is the first advantageous state among the plurality of specific effects. The effect mode of the specific effect may be determined so as to limit the execution of the specific effect of the effect mode with a low possibility of becoming.
According to such a configuration, in the confirmed special gaming state, the execution of the specific effect in the effect mode that is unlikely to become the first advantageous state is restricted, so that the effect mode of the specific effect is noted. And the fun of gaming is improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The variable display means variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A), and derives a display result. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) to be displayed and the second start area (for example, the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B). Second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display device 4B) for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, and the first variable display means or the second variable display. A gaming machine that controls to the advantageous state when a predetermined display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) predetermined on the means is derived and displayed, wherein the pre-determining means is the first start area or the second start Area Based on the passage of the technical medium, whether to control to the advantageous state, and to which advantageous state to control when controlling to the advantageous state, the first variable display means or the second The first start area is determined before the derivation display of the display result of the variable display means and when determining which advantageous state to control based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area. Is determined to be controlled to the first advantageous state at a higher rate than when determining which advantageous state to control based on the passage of the game medium (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process in step S245). 8 for setting the jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 and executing the process of step S246), the specific effect determining means includes the first start area and the second start area. In a state where the game medium can pass through the moving region (for example, a high base state such as a probability change state or a short time state), the predetermining means controls the advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting region. Then, when determined, the effect mode of the specific effect is limited so that the execution of the specific effect of the effect mode that is unlikely to be the first advantageous state among the plurality of the specific effects is limited. Determine (for example, a process of setting the low expectation degree effect restriction flag to the on state when the display result of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is a big hit in the high base state May be executed before step S575 in FIG.
According to such a configuration, when the game medium can pass through the first start area and the second start area, when the game medium is controlled to be advantageous based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, Since execution of the specific effect of the effect mode that is unlikely to be in the 1 advantageous state is limited, the effect mode of the specific effect can be noted, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for special figure display result determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for final stop symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for right / left appearance determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach design determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the selection setting of the data for a variation pattern classification determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a battle mode effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination ratio of a battle production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a mode transfer setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation operation | movement in battle mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation operation | movement in battle mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image used by suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by 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. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable 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 in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ 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. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball has entered (starting winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the start winning memory display area 5 H has a plurality of display colors whose display colors are changed from left to right in the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. A display part is provided. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, The display part (the display part adjacent to the right when there is already a red display) is changed to a red display, and if there is a blue display, the blue display is moved to the right one by one. That is, in this embodiment, the hold display (red display) corresponding to the second special figure is displayed on the left side in preference to the hold display (blue display) corresponding to the first special figure. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. In other words, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the special special symbol display area 5I is displayed in blue during execution of the special special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, the changing symbol display area 5I is displayed in red during execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. That is, when the first or second start condition is satisfied, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game. Note that the changing special figure display area 5I may not be provided.

  Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation memory | storages is displayed in the upper part of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B with the start winning memory | storage display area 5H so that identification is possible. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator LED 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a change start hold number display area 5 </ b> A is arranged. The change start hold number display area 5A displays a number indicating the special figure hold storage number at the start of change of the special figure game according to the first special figure or the second special figure. In this embodiment, the total number of reserved memories, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, is displayed. By displaying the change start hold number display area 5A, the player or the like can recognize the special figure hold storage number at the start of the change of the special figure game.

  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 start winning opening that is always kept in a certain 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 into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for a normal electric accessory (normally A second start winning opening is provided. As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the normally open state is such that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting winning opening by moving the movable wing piece in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid is turned on, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening. It becomes a state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

  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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a predetermined large winning opening solenoid, and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a dial type button that can be pressed and rotated. In addition, you may provide the direction key which can designate the up-down-left-right direction.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. 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), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol variable display result is displayed. Stop display (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the 15-round jackpot symbol, A special symbol indicating the number “3” is a 7-round jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the numbers “1” and “5” is a 2-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained.

  In the big hit gaming state (7 round big hit state) that is controlled after the 7 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period which is the first period. A first variable state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is generated. A round to change to is executed. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 7 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round that is the open cycle of the big winning opening becomes the second round number (for example, “7”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. A game in a 7-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “7” is also referred to as a 7-time open game. In such a 7-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) that is controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period which is the first period. A first variable state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is generated. A round to change to is executed. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the two-round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the third round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the second round number in the seven round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In such a two-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained.

  Note that in the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state (2 rounds big winning state) that is controlled after the 2 round big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, in each round A second period in which the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening and closing plate) is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state ( For example, it may be 0.5 seconds). In such a 2-round big hit state, 15 game balls can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds) Short. Therefore, in such a case, the two round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which practically no ball can be obtained. Also, in the two round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous for the player to the first state which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “5”, which are the two-round jackpot symbol, 2 based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the short time state (low probability high base state) in which the special symbol variation time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state Controlled. Here, the normal state (low probability low base state) is a gaming state other than a special gaming state such as a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, As in the case where a system reset is performed, the same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-saving state ends when either of the predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) the special figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the second round jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the fourth. It is referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as “two-round non-probable big hit symbol”).

  Among the special symbols showing the number of “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, “3” that will be the big hit symbol of 7 rounds, and the special symbols showing the numbers of “1” and “5” that will be the big hit symbol of 2 rounds, One of the special game states different from the short-time state after the big hit state based on the special symbol indicating the number of “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special-symbol game is terminated. For example, the special figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state (normal probability state), and the probability variation state (high probability state, high probability high base state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed continuously is performed. Be controlled. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is first. It is referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as “15 round probability variable big hit symbol”). Also, like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 7 round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the second It is referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a “7-round probability variable jackpot symbol”). Further, like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the two-round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the third symbol. It is called a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a “two-round probability variable jackpot symbol”). Note that the 15-round jackpot symbol “7”, the 7-round jackpot symbol “3”, and the 2-round jackpot symbol “1” and “5” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” The second start condition is easily established by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as control for making the time longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. That is, the control other than the probability variation control (probability variation control) is the same in the probability variation state and the short time state in the probability variation state. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is in a certain change state or a short-time state based on the control mode.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of effect modes with different effect modes in the image display device 5 and the like. In other words, “battle mode”, “chance mode”, “super hot mode”, and “normal mode” are provided. The “normal mode” is an effect mode in which the decorative symbols are changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. The “battle mode” is an effect mode for executing a battle effect (specific effect) in which a plurality of characters fight (perform a battle) on the image display device 5. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, a battle effect is executed in which a predetermined teammate character fights against any of a plurality of prepared enemy characters in the big hit gaming state. In the “chance mode” and the “super hot mode”, the image display device 5 performs an effect by the teammate character, and an effect suggesting a shift to the “battle mode” is performed. These modes are switched according to the current performance mode and jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state ends.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in all the effect modes, the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds or 7 rounds, and then enters the “battle mode”. In other words, the “battle mode” is in a certain change state. When the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “normal mode”, the game proceeds to the “chance mode” through the two round big hit gaming state. During the “chance mode”, it is a short-time state (after the fourth big hit) or a probability change state (after the third big hit). During the “chance mode”, the player cannot recognize whether the state is a short-time state or a probabilistic state. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “normal mode”, the game proceeds to the “chance mode” or goes to the “battle mode” through the two round big hit gaming state. In this way, even when the game state is a two-round big hit game state, there is a case where the “battle mode” is entered.

  As in the chance mode, a state in which the player cannot recognize whether it is a short-time state or a probable change state (such as an effect mode that does not notify that it is a probabilistic change state) is also referred to as a latent special game state (or a latent probability change state). On the other hand, a state in which the player can recognize that it is in a probable change state (such as a production mode informing that it is in a probable change state), such as a battle mode or a fierce battle mode, is also called a confirmed special game state (or a confirmed probable change state) .

  In the “chance mode”, when the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “chance mode” is continued. When the special game is executed 30 times in the “chance mode”, if the time-short state is reached, the time-short state is terminated and the mode is shifted to the “normal mode”. On the other hand, if it is in a probabilistic state, the process proceeds to the “super hot mode”. By shifting from the “chance mode” to the “super hot mode”, the player can recognize that the player is in a promiscuous state.

  When the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “super hot mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode”. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “super hot mode”, the “super hot mode” is continued.

  When the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “battle mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode”. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “battle mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode” or the “battle mode” continues. As described above, even when the mode is changed from the “battle mode” to the “chance mode”, the player may be in a probable state, so that the player's expectation can be improved. Further, in the “battle mode”, the “battle mode” may continue even when the big hit state is 2 rounds, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

  Each effect mode is managed by a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 shown in FIG. That is, the mode flag value is “0” in the normal mode, the mode flag value is “1” in the battle mode, the mode flag value is “2” in the chance mode, In this case, the value of the mode flag is “3”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “normal mode”, decorative display variable display is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L is based on the establishment of either the first start condition or the second start condition. At 5C and 5R, variation of the decorative symbols is started, and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle” are stopped and displayed (derived display). Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that stops and displays a decorative symbol that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol simultaneously.

  In 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, The decorative display variable display state may become a predetermined reach mode (also referred to as “reach pattern” or simply reach). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state 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 changing, 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 state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach mode, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). A reach that does not involve reach production is called normal reach, and a reach that involves reach production is called super reach. In this embodiment, there are four types of reach: reach A (normal reach), reach B (super reach 1), reach C (super reach 2), and reach D (super reach 3). Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability”). Further, in this embodiment, the reliability of each reach mode changes according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, in the reach D, when the variable display result is derived and displayed after the character image is displayed, depending on whether the derived display result is “big hit” or “losing”, the derived display result may be displayed. Although the facial expression of the character (big hit: rejoicing, lost: sad) may change, in this embodiment, the same reach effect in the reach mode is treated as the same reach mode. In the reach effect display, the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided at the corner of the display area, a variation in decorative symbols having a size smaller than that in the normal reach may be executed.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the predetermined symbol is displayed. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is called “non-reach” (also referred to as “non-reach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach mode after the variable symbol display is started when the special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a variable display effect for informing the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design or the like may be executed. For example, variable display effects such as “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, “intro”, “expansion chance”, “end of development opportunity” are set to be executable.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then two or more decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) of the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols is displayed. Or “2”) in the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R) and then stop display after changing the decorative symbol again. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorations are selected based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. It is possible to perform an effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous change) at 5C and 5R a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, decorations that constitute predetermined pseudo-ream chances in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The symbol is displayed as a temporary stop. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stopped display or temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  In the “intro” variable display effect, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols, and then all the decorative symbol display areas are displayed. Before the confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (final stop display) at 5L, 5C, and 5R, a predetermined effect display such as an introduction part of the effect display performed in the reach effect is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, all the decorative symbols are changed after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state, and a predetermined reach effect is obtained. Be started. As an example, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, decorations that constitute predetermined development opportunity eyes in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The symbol is displayed as a temporary stop. Therefore, the player's expectation that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state by the temporary stop display of the development chance, and that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. A feeling is heightened.

  In the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the ornaments are displayed. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). As an example, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, the development chance item temporarily displayed in the variable display effect of “expansion opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  In the “battle mode”, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as an effect to notify the big hit type in the subsequent big hit gaming state. The battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is executed.

  When the big hit type is the first big hit or the second big hit, a battle effect in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed. When the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state or 7 round big hit state) ends, the “battle mode” continues.

  When the big hit type is the third big hit or the fourth big hit, a battle effect is performed in which the teammate character loses to the enemy character. When the big hit type is the fourth big hit, when the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) ends, the mode shifts to the “chance mode”. When the big hit type is the third big hit, when the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) ends, the mode shifts to the “chance mode” or the “battle mode” continues.

  When the lost combination is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, the battle effect is not executed and the “battle mode” continues. Thus, in the “battle mode”, the player can recognize the big hit type by the battle effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of battle effects are provided, and it is possible to suggest / predict which jackpot type is to be used according to the effect. Specifically, a plurality of attack methods for the teammate character are prepared, and the production mode is selected so that the ratio of the teammate character winning the enemy character differs depending on the attack method. Note that the types of teammate characters and enemy characters may be varied according to the production mode.

  In addition, in the “battle mode”, when the variable display result is “big hit”, a suggestion effect is executed during the variable display, which suggests that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. In this embodiment, a presentation effect of a battle effect that can be executed is displayed, and a suggestion effect that suggests which battle effect is executed is executed. The suggestion effect may be any effect that suggests that the variable display result is “big hit” during variable display, and is not limited to this.

  In this embodiment, in the display area of the image display device 5 in the “battle mode”, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode described above are used. The variation of the decorative pattern, the reach effect that is executed in the normal mode (low probability state), and the variable display effect are not executed. Further, in the “battle mode”, the variable display state does not become the reach mode (reach lose) when the variable display result is “lost”. In this way, the “battle mode” simplifies the variable display of the decorative symbols, so that it is easy to concentrate on the effects in the “battle mode”. In the battle mode, the reach effect or the variable display effect may be executed. Moreover, it may become reach lose.

  Further, as one of the effects in the “battle mode”, a promotion effect or a relief effect may be executed. The promotion effect is an effect that seems to have been promoted from a 2-round big hit state corresponding to the third big hit to a seventh round big hit state corresponding to the second big hit, or a second big hit It is an effect that makes it appear as if it was promoted from a 7-round big hit state corresponding to that to a 15-round big hit state corresponding to becoming the first big hit. For example, in the first and second rounds of the big hit gaming state, the battle effect is executed, and when the teammate character wins, the promotion effect is executed thereafter. In this promotion effect, if the jackpot type is the third jackpot, it is notified that the promotion fails and the jackpot gaming state is ended, and if the jackpot type is the first jackpot or the second jackpot, the promotion is promoted. Will be informed that the big hit gaming state will continue. When the big hit gaming state continues, for example, in 3 to 7 rounds, the promotion effect is executed again. In this promotion effect, when the jackpot type is the second jackpot, the promotion is failed and the fact that the jackpot gaming state ends in the seventh round (that is, the seventh round jackpot state) is notified, and the jackpot type is the first jackpot type. If it is a big hit, it is informed that the promotion is successful and the big hit gaming state continues (that it is a 15 round big hit state). Such a promotion effect may be executed during the big hit gaming state. In addition, the relief effect is an effect that makes it appear that the team has won, for example, the ally revives after pretending to have lost the battle. For example, when the jackpot type is the third jackpot, etc., a battle effect is executed in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game state, and an effect is made to revive and win after pretending that the ally character is defeated You may make it do. Such a relief effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state (during ending). It should be noted that such promotion effects and relief effects may be executed in other effect modes such as “normal mode”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “chance mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode, The reach effect that is executed in the (low probability state) is not executed. Even in the “chance mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, a fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” is simultaneously stopped and displayed, and a variable combination result corresponding to “losing” is a lost combination. Confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time. Even in the “chance mode”, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display state does not become the reach mode (reach loss). In this way, the variable display of decorative symbols is simplified even in the “chance mode” so that it is easy to concentrate on the production in the “chance mode”. In the “chance mode”, a decoration pattern is variably displayed in the decoration symbol display area, and an ally character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to search for an enemy character. For example, if the first big hit or the second big hit is made during the “chance mode”, for example, the teammate character performs an effect of finding an enemy character, and then shifts to the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to “battle mode”. If the third big hit or the fourth big hit occurs during the “chance mode”, for example, an effect that the teammate character fails to find the enemy character is executed, and the “chance mode” continues. In this way, in the “chance mode”, it is possible to recognize that the teammate character has won a big hit due to the effect of searching for the enemy character and the type of the big hit.

  In the “super hot mode”, an effect similar to the “chance mode” is executed, and in order to be distinguishable from the “chance mode”, some of the effects such as the background color are different from the “chance mode”.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” that is a special symbol that becomes a 15-round jackpot symbol is stopped, and when the special symbol “3” that becomes a 7-round jackpot symbol is displayed. When special symbols indicating numbers are stopped and displayed, special symbols indicating numbers “1” and “5” that are 2 round big hit symbols are stopped and displayed. The Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. Any one of the decorative patterns 1 to 8 is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming the big hit symbol “7”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed is the “big hit” variable display result. This is referred to as the “first big hit” variable display mode. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “first big hit”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becomes the jackpot symbol “3”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed symbol combination of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is the “big hit” variable display result. This is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “second big hit”, it is controlled to the seventh round big hit state, and when the seventh round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special game is 2 round big hit symbol “5”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed is the variable display result of “big hit” "Is a variable display mode of" third big hit ". Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “third big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state. .

  In addition, as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination corresponding to the two rounds big winning symbol “1” is stopped and displayed is the variable display result of “big hit”. This is referred to as a “fourth big hit” variable display mode. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “fourth big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state. .

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 is equipped with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22A and 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring (not shown) for transmitting a command signal for performing opening / closing drive control such as a solenoid for an ordinary electric accessory and a solenoid for a grand prize opening door.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulating circuit has a diode whose anode is connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the stage control board connector corresponding to the stage control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command 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 “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated and the variation time.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. EXT data that differs depending on the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative display variable display mode is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit” Is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command that indicates a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “first jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “second jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “third jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “fourth big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop designation command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Since the variation time is notified by the variation pattern designation command, it is possible to determine the symbol stop timing on the side of the effect control board 12, but by transmitting such a decorative symbol stop designation command, the side of the effect control board 12 Even if the command is missed for some reason or it has not been received, the decorative design can be stopped reliably. In addition, the structure which does not transmit such a decoration symbol stop designation | designated command may be sufficient.

  A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the jackpot type determination result. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the preliminary determination result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a designation command for the 15th round big hit opening the big prize opening for designating the display of the effect image during the period in which the big prize winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the 15th round big hit state. Command A2XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 15 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after opening the big prize opening. In the special command for opening the big prize opening for 15 rounds and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Is set.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the big hit start designation command is set, and thus different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the prior determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the big hit start designation command. .

  The command A4XXH is a 7-round jackpot opening big prize opening opening designation command for designating display of effect images during a period in which the big winning opening is open in each round, corresponding to the 7 round big hit state. Command A5XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the winning prize opening changes from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 7 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after opening the big prize opening. For the 7-round jackpot opening special command during opening of the big prize opening and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 7 round big hit state (for example, “1” to “7”). Is set.

  Command A6XXH is a two-round jackpot opening big prize opening designation command that designates display of effect images during a period in which the big prize opening is open in each round, corresponding to the two round big hit state. Command A7XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) in a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the two round big hit state 2 This is a designation command for the round jackpot after opening the big prize opening. In the special command for opening a big prize opening for two rounds and a designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in the two round big hit state Is set. The commands A1XXH to A2XXH and A4XXH to A7XXH may be used as a common command, and different EXT data may be set depending on the number of round executions. In this way, a common command can be used regardless of the type of jackpot (number of rounds), and the number of commands can be reduced.

  The command B1XXH is used to execute a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the first start opening winning designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is a reserved memory number of the special figure game ( Regardless of the number of special figure reservations), the decorative pattern variation pattern is a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach). EXT data is set. More specifically, command B100H notifies that it is outside the specific pattern common range, while command B101H notifies that it is within the specific pattern common range.

  The command B2XXH is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established. In this embodiment, the second start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the second start winning that is at the time of detecting the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the second start opening winning designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is a reserved memory number of the special figure game. Depending on whether the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) regardless of (special figure holding memory number) is within the specific pattern common range or out of range Different EXT data is set. More specifically, command B200H notifies that it is outside the specific pattern common range, while command B201H notifies that it is within the specific pattern common range.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the hold memory count notification command, for example, the total number of hold data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The command D0XXH is a winning determination result notification command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols when winning. In the winning determination result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the winning determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of whether the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit” Is done. More specifically, the command D000H is a winning lose notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command D001H is a winning first jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” when the variable display result is “jackpot”. The command D002H is a winning second big hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the big hit type is “second big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command D003H is a winning third jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result that the jackpot type is “third jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command D004H is a winning-time fourth jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range is notified by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, and a winning determination result notification command is issued. However, it is also possible to provide a command capable of notifying whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range and notifying the winning determination result. Good. In this case, different EXT data may be set in accordance with whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range and the determination result at the time of winning.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides an area, a central processing unit (CPU) 103 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, and MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR2, MR3, MR3, and MR4 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random values MR2, MR3, MR3, MR4 is The CPU 103 may be updated by software using a random counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  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 as “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535” is taken.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a variable display mode of decorative symbols as a plurality of specific variable display types such as “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”. This is a random value used to determine one of the big hit types, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, in the range of “1” to “100”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. Take.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative design prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns such as normal loss, reach loss, reach big hit, special, probability variation, and short time. Note that the types of variation patterns are not limited to these, and more variation patterns may be prepared.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination data prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations and data constituting the determination data. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, first special figure display result determination data 130A shown in FIG. 7A and second special figure display result determination data 130B shown in FIG. 7B. It is. The first special figure display result determination data 130A is variably displayed before a definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as a “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The first special figure display result judgment data 130A is a random value for special figure display result judgment depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 15 is off or on. MR1 is composed of jackpot determination value data, setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to loss determination value data, and the like. The second special figure display result determination data 130B is variably displayed before the definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as a “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the second special figure display result determination data 130B, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is assigned to the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. It consists of decision data. In this embodiment, the special symbol display result determination data to which different determination value data is assigned is prepared depending on which special symbol display device is used in the special symbol display device. However, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may use common figure display result determination data. By doing so, the data amount of the special figure display result determination data can be reduced.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. When the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” is made, the big hit type determination data 131 sets the decorative symbol variable display mode as “first big hit” based on the random value MR2 for big hit type determination. This is judgment data referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of big hit types such as “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. Whether the big hit type determination data 131 is "1" or "2" in the value of the variable special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. Accordingly, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is composed of determination data assigned to the big hit types of “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit”, and the like. Yes. Further, the jackpot type determination data 131 is determined based on the jackpot type determination random number MR2 for the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 15 (the jackpot type buffer value). Further, setting data for setting to any one of “00” to “03” corresponding to the jackpot type may be included.

  Here, in the setting of the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the big hit type determination disturbance for each big hit type is determined. The assignment of the numerical value MR2 is different. For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (30%) in the range of “1” to “30” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “first jackpot”. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, a value (50%) in the range of “1” to “50” is selected from the random value MR2 for the big hit type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “first jackpot”. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (30%) in the range of “31” to “60” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “second jackpot”. When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, a value (25%) in the range of “51” to “75” is selected from the random value MR2 for the big hit type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “second jackpot”.

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (20%) in the range of “60” to “80” among the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “third jackpot”. When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, the value (5%) in the range of “76” to “80” is selected from the random value MR2 for the big hit type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “third jackpot”.

  With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of the jackpot type determination ratio can be varied. That is, the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established. However, it is more than the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to the advantageous jackpot type is high. In this way, the game value of the big hit gaming state can be varied depending on which of the two special symbol display devices fluctuates, and the game can be sharpened. In particular, when the second start area is in the expanded open state, the second start condition is prioritized over the first start condition, so that an advantageous jackpot type is likely to continue. Yes. When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type of “third big hit” may not be determined.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data. In this embodiment, after the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination data, a detailed variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the determined variation pattern type. For example, in the normal state, when the variable display result is “big hit” or “reach lose”, the type of reach production (which one of reach A to reach D) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination data, Based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the variation pattern type, the presence / absence or type of the variable display effect or other effects, the variation time, and the like are determined. When the variable display result is “non-reach lose”, the presence / absence of the variable display effect and the variation time are determined based on the variation pattern type determination data, and the variation varies based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the variation pattern type. A pattern is determined. These divisions are merely examples, and other divisions may be used. Further, in the probability variation state and the short time state, a variation pattern type is prepared corresponding to the jackpot type, the total number of reserved memories, etc., and one or a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared for each variation pattern type. That is, in the probability variation state or the short time state, the rendering mode is “battle mode” or “chance mode”, and therefore the rendering pattern corresponding to the rendering mode and the variation pattern (big hit type, variation time) is on the side of the rendering control board 12. Determined by

  The variation pattern type determination data includes, for example, jackpot variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (E) and FIGS. 10 (A) to (D). When the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” is made, the variation pattern type determination data for big hits 133A to 133I is used for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. The determination data is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. Any of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I is selected as determination data according to the big hit type and the gaming state.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (normal state) 133A to 133C indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the normal state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is selected from the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1, and special A4-2. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to.

  Here, as an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A shown in FIG. 9A and the big hit type is “second big hit”. With the jackpot variation pattern type determination data 133B shown in FIG. 9B, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination for the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2, and super A3-3 is used. The assignment is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4, whereas in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B, The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5, whereas in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B, The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5. As described above, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the allocation of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type for each variation pattern type differs according to the jackpot type, and according to the jackpot type. A random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type is assigned to a different variation pattern type. As a result, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type. In addition, since the variation patterns that are easily determined differ depending on the variation pattern type, it is possible to indicate to the player an expectation level of 15 round big hit (first big hit) depending on which variation pattern is.

  In particular, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C used when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the big hit types such as special A4-1 and special A4-2 are “first”. When it is other than “3 big hits” or “4 big hits”, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the type of big hit is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, when controlling to the two round big hit state, the 15 round big hit state or the seventh round big hit state The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of controlling to the state. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the common big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C is used, but the big hit type is “first big hit”. It is also possible to prepare determination data in which the allocation of the random number MR3 to the variation pattern type differs depending on whether it is “3 big hits” or “4th big hit”. By doing so, it is possible to indicate to the player the degree of expectation that will result in a probable variation state depending on which variation pattern.

  Big hit variation pattern type determination data (short-time state) 133D to 133E indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the short-time state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one is used, the random pattern MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is composed of determination data assigned to one of the variation pattern types of the time shortening C3-1 and the time shortening C4-1. In this way, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which one of the types of jackpot types in the short-time state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. Can do. Here, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133D is used when it is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, and the big hit variation pattern when it is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. Although the type determination data 133E is used, big hit variation pattern type determination data corresponding to each big hit type may be prepared.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (probability change state) 133F to 133I indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the probability change state is "first big hit", "second big hit", "third big hit", "fourth big hit" The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is made up of determination data assigned to any one of the variation pattern types of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, and B4-2 depending on which one is used. Has been. In this way, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the probability variation state, and to vary the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type Can do.

  As described above, since different big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I are used depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state, the variation pattern type varies depending on the production mode. It becomes possible to decide.

  The variation pattern type determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes loss variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C shown in FIGS. The variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A to 135C is for determination to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the total reserved memory number. It is data. Each of the lost variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C is selected as determination data depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. That is, the variation pattern type determination data for losing (normal state) 135A is selected in the normal state, and the variation pattern type determination data for losing (probability variation state) 135B is selected in the probabilistic state, which is in the time-saving state. In this case, the loss variation pattern type determination data (short time state) 135C is selected. Each of the variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C for losing uses the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type as non-reach according to whether the total number of reserved storages is “3” or less or “4” or more. A1-1 to non-reach A1-3, normal A2-1, super A2-2, super A2-3, non-reach B1-1 to non-reach B1-2, non-reach C1-1 to non-reach C1-2 It consists of data for determination assigned to one of the pattern types. The variation pattern types of non-reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3 in the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A are variation pattern types whose variable display result is “non-reach loss”. The variation pattern type of normal A2-1 is a variation pattern type in which the variable display result is “reach lose” after normal reach is reached. Further, the variation pattern types of the super A2-2 and the super A2-3 are the variation pattern types in which the variable display result is “reach lose” after becoming super reach. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display result is set to “non-reach loss” or “reach loss” based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. In addition, it is determined whether the reach mode in the case of “reach lose” is normal reach or super reach. Further, in the setting of the variation pattern type determination data 135A for losing, when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is any one of “91” to “100”, at least regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. Variable display of decorative symbols with super reach is executed. Note that the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A to 135C has different allocation of determination data depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “3” or less or “4” or more. The threshold value for different allocation of data for use is not limited to this. Further, although the assignment of the determination data is different depending on whether the total number of reserved storage is “3” or less or “4” or more, this separation may be made finer. For example, the determination data may all be allocated differently depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “0” to “8”.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C shown in FIGS. 12, 13A, and 13B. The big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C are used to determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR4. Each big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C is selected as determination data in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the big hit fluctuation pattern according to the determination result that the normal big hit fluctuation pattern type is normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1 to special A4-2. Data for judgment (normal state) 136A is selected, and the jackpot is determined according to the determination result that any one of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, B4-2, which is the variation pattern type for jackpot in the probability variation state. The data for determining the big hit fluctuation pattern (probability changing state) 136B is selected, and the data for big hit fluctuation pattern judging is selected according to the determination result that either the short time C3-1 or the short time C4-1 is the short pattern big hit fluctuation pattern type. (Time-short state) 136C is selected. Each jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C includes a random number MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of the above. The variation pattern of probability variation 1 and probability variation 2 in the big hit variation pattern judgment data 136B is a variation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit, and the variation pattern 3 in the probability variation is the third big hit. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit is the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit. In the certain change state, the production mode is “battle mode” or “chance mode”. In this way, by making it possible to determine the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern, the “control mode” or “chance mode” effect (battle victory, battle defeat, etc.) or mode transition is appropriately executed on the side of the effect control board 12 it can. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the short time 1 and the short time 2 in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination data 136C is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit. The fluctuation pattern of the short time 3 and the short time 4 Is a variation pattern corresponding to the third big hit or the fourth big hit. In the short time state, the production mode is “chance mode”. Thus, by making it possible to determine the big hit type by the variation pattern, it is possible to appropriately execute the “chance mode” effect and the mode transition on the effect control board 12 side.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach loss variation pattern determination data 137 shown in FIG. The reach-losing variation pattern determination data 137 indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, the variation pattern is changed according to the determination result to reach the reach state. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. The variation pattern determination data 137 for reach loss is a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, when the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It consists of determination data assigned to any one of a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C shown in FIGS. The variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C for non-reach loss is determined when the variable display result is determined to be “lost” and the variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern according to the determination result that the reach state is not set. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR4. Each of the non-reach lose variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is selected as determination data according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (normal state) 138A is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that any of the non-reach loss variation pattern types in the normal state is non-reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (probability variation state) 138B is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that the probability variation state non-reach variation pattern type is non-reach B1-1 or non-reach B1-2. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (short-time state) 138C is selected according to the determination result indicating that the non-reach C1-1 or non-reach C1-2 is the non-reach variation pattern type in the short-time state. Is done. The variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C for non-reach losing is a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, the decorative pattern variable display result is “lost”, and the variable display mode is not “reach”. It consists of determination data assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case.

  Here, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A shown in FIG. 14B, variable display such as non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 corresponding to the case of the non-reach A1-3 variation pattern type. A random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing the medium effect. With such a setting, even when “non-reach loss” occurs, reach A2, reach A3, etc., which are fluctuation patterns in the case of “big hit” shown in FIG. 12, and “reach lose” shown in FIG. In the same manner as the reach loss A2, reach loss A3, and the like, which are the variation patterns in the case, it is possible to execute an effect operation that becomes an effect during variable display. In addition, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A, the non-reach A1-1 change pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less) corresponds to the case of non-reach 1 The variation pattern is determined to be a non-reach A1-2 variation pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more), and is determined to be a non-reach 2 variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern of non-reach 2 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach 1. With this setting, the special figure fluctuation time when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more can be made shorter than when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or less. Note that the non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 special figure variation times for executing the variable display effect are set longer than the non-reach 1 variation pattern. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A shown in FIG. 11B, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type A1-3 when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more than when it is 3 or less. Is decreasing. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence ratio of the effect during variable display when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more, and it is possible to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time.

  Similarly, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138B, non-reach 5 corresponds to the case where the variation pattern type of non-reach B1-1 (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less). Corresponding to the non-reach B1-2 variation pattern type (5% when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less and 4 or more). The variation pattern is determined. The fluctuation pattern of the non-reach 6 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach 5. In the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138C, the non-reach 7 variation pattern corresponding to the non-reach C1-1 variation pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less). And non-reach C1-2 variation pattern type (5% when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less and determined when the total number of reserved storage is 4 or more) 8 variation patterns are determined. The fluctuation pattern of non-reach 8 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach 7. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence ratio of the effect during variable display when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more, and it is possible to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination data 136A shown in FIG. 12, fluctuation pattern reach A1 to reach A3 are fluctuation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and fluctuation pattern reach B1 to reach B3 are reach B (super reach). 1), the variation pattern reach C1 to reach C3 is a variation pattern with reach C (super reach 2), and the variation pattern reach D1 to reach D3 is reach D (super reach 3). It is a fluctuation pattern with In addition, in the variation pattern determination data 137 for reach loss shown in FIG. 14A, variation pattern reach loss A1 to reach loss A3 are variation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and variation pattern reach loss B1 to reach loss B3 are: It is a fluctuation pattern with reach B (super reach 1), and the fluctuation pattern reach loss C1 to reach loss C3 are fluctuation patterns with reach C (super reach 2). Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern with a similar reach mode is set as one variation pattern type. When adding a variation pattern within the same variation pattern type or changing the setting of the variation pattern occurrence rate, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value MR4 within the variation pattern type. Time and random time setting time can be shortened. Further, when adding a reach mode and adding a variation pattern type, or changing the setting of the occurrence rate of the reach mode (variation pattern type), only the setting of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is changed. Therefore, the development time of the gaming machine and the setting time of the random value can be shortened.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 15 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game. A control counter setting unit 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition by winning in association with the hold number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 23 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 24, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 23 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 34 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20. Indicates whether to select and execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the game is cleared and turned off in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. The probability change flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a probability change state, while being cleared to an off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the completion of the time reduction state. .

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a special figure fluctuation time which is the execution time of the special figure game. As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The normal map change timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the normal game, such as the normal map change time, which is the execution time of the normal game, on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a round number counter, and the like.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 counts a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104, so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software. belongs to. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2, MR3, and MR4 is stored as random count values, and periodically or irregularly depending on the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The round number counter is for counting the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round is completed and the next round is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a variable special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, a start data buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) is “1” in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Set to Further, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0” in response to the completion of the special figure game.

  In the big hit type buffer, there are a plurality of decorative display variable display modes when the variable display result is “big hit”, such as “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. A buffer value corresponding to the determination result of which type of jackpot type is determined is stored. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination data 131 as shown in FIG. 8, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the value of the big hit type buffer (big hit type buffer value) is set to “00”. When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “01”, and when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “02”. When the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “03”. In the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer, the total reserved memory number read at the time of starting the fluctuation of the special figure game in the first special figure or the second special figure is temporarily stored. When the variable display result is “losing”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “00”, and when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “01” (hereinafter referred to as “big hit”). The type buffer value may be shifted by 1), and it may be possible to determine whether the variable display result is “big hit” as well as the big hit type based on the big hit type buffer value.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTCM (real time clock module) 126 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. 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 board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal corresponding to the operation mode as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  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. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random values SR2 for determining the reach symbol The numerical data indicating each of these is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 22 to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3 and SR2 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter to count numerical data indicating all of the random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2. You may do it.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left” and “middle” in the display area of the image display device 5 as fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. , A random number value used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the final stop symbol here is finally stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R when the decorative symbol variable display ends. These are the three decorative designs. As an example, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is “1” to “ The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “96”.

  The random value SR2 for determining the reach symbol is used to determine a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display result is a reach lose combination. This is a random value to be used and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination data and selection data prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, selections, and settings, and table data constituting a control pattern table.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C as determination data for determining a fixed decorative symbol to be one of the predetermined non-reach combinations. ~ 160C is included. The final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 17 (A) is the left that becomes the finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the finalized symbols that are the predetermined non-reach combinations. This is determination data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160A is data for determination that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Etc. The final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B is the right that becomes the fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” ornament symbol display area 5R among the fixed ornament symbols that are the predetermined non-reach combinations. This is decision data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 or the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160B includes the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. , Data for determination to be assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination data 160C shown in FIG. 17C is a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” ornament symbol display area 5C among the fixed ornament symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. For determining the final stop symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol, etc. It is data. For example, by assigning a random number value for each symbol determination data, the symbols of the third and fourth jackpot combinations in the production mode other than the normal mode, the symbol temporarily stopped at the “pseudo ream”, and the symbol of “expansion chance” In addition, it can be prevented from appearing at the time of non-reach loss when the variable display effect is not executed.

  Here, the determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes left / right outcome determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 18, and a combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. Therefore, it is determined whether the left / right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination data 160C includes a random number SR1 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. -3 is made up of determination data and the like assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B, the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. The part is not assigned the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. With such an assignment, when a finalized symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the combination of the finalized symbol can be prevented from becoming a reach combination or a jackpot combination.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, reach symbol determination data (normal state) 162 shown in FIG. 19 as determination data for determining a final decorative symbol to be a reach-losing combination. The reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 19 includes a left final stop symbol that is a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” ornament symbol display area 5 </ b> L among the fixed ornament symbols that are reach-losing combinations in the normal state. , Determination data referred to in order to determine the right final stop symbol F, which is the final symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, based on the random symbol value SR2 for determining the reach symbol. It is. The reach symbol determination data 162 includes the symbol number “” of the decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2) that make the reach symbol determination random number SR2 the same as the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol. It consists of data for determination assigned to “1” to “8”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of patterns of reach symbol determination data 162 are prepared according to the total number of reserved memories. In this embodiment, the reach symbol having the same symbol number as the total reserved memory number when reaching reach loss is allocated with less or no random number SR2 for reach symbol determination. That is, when the reach mode of the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories is reached, the reach mode (symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “4” to “6”, “8”) is likely to be “big hit”, or the iron plate The setting data is configured to reach reach (symbol numbers “3” and “7”).

  In addition, in order to avoid the middle final stop symbol constituting the reach-losing combination from being a jackpot combination, a decorative symbol other than the symbol number that is the same as or larger than the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol or the right final stop symbol May be selected.

  In this embodiment, in the reach symbol determination data 162 for determining the final decorative symbol to be a reach-losing combination, the total reserved memory count is changed by varying the reach symbol determination ratio according to the total reserved memory count. The reach symbols that are likely to become “big hits” are made different according to the above. However, when determining the definite decorative symbols that become the big hit combinations, the determination ratio of the reach symbols may be made different according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, when the first big hit or the second big hit is obtained in the normal state, the reach symbol (big hit symbol) is determined using the determination data that is easily determined to be the same reach symbol as the total number of reserved memories. May be. In this case, the determination ratio of the reach symbol may be varied depending on whether it is the first big hit or the second big hit. For example, when it is the first big hit, it is easier to determine a specific symbol (for example, “7”) than when it is the second big hit, and when it reaches the reach state with a specific symbol, it becomes easier to become the first big hit. May be.

  As the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an effect control pattern table 180 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 20 is used. The effect control pattern table 180 includes various data such as data indicating display control commands to be transmitted to the display control board 13, contents of audio output control of the speakers 8L, 8R, etc., contents of effects by the game effect lamp 9, etc. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of effect control as effect control patterns. The plurality of types of effect control patterns stored in the effect control pattern table 180 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, effect control process timer setting values, effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n (n is an arbitrary natural number) ), Display control data # 1 to #n, audio control data # 1 to #n, lamp control data # 1 to #n, and various codes for controlling the production operation, such as an end code. The display control command to be transmitted to the display control board 13, the contents of the various effects control such as the contents of the sound output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the contents of the effects by the game effect lamp 9, the switching timing of the effects control, etc. Has been. As such an effect control pattern, what corresponds to the jackpot type, the variation pattern, the notice pattern, the battle effect pattern, the promotion effect, and the relief effect may be prepared for each effect mode. For example, as a big hit effect control pattern, a 15 round big hit effect control pattern, a seven round big hit effect control pattern, a two round big hit effect control pattern in the normal mode, and a two round big hit effect control in the battle mode A pattern, an effect control pattern for the big hit in round mode, and the like are prepared. The effect during the big hit differs depending on the type of the big hit (number of rounds), but the effect control pattern may be set so as to differ depending on the effect mode and the variation pattern as well as the type of the big hit. . For example, the effect during the two round big hits may be different between the effect control pattern for the two round big hits in the normal mode and the effect control pattern for the two round big hits in the chance mode.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 22, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 22 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating flag values and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. Specifically, the effect control flag setting unit 191 is provided with a mode flag. The mode flag indicates whether the current game mode is the normal mode, the battle mode, the chance mode, or the intense game mode.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers that are used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Specifically, the effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a battle victory number counter. The battle victory number counter is for counting the number of times of winning the battle during the “battle mode” (the number of times that the first big hit or the second big hit is reached). For example, the battle win count counter is incremented by 1 each time the first big hit or the second big hit is reached, and is reset when the “normal mode” is entered.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various kinds of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the timing of switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. 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. The RTCM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. . The effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 when the power is turned on for the first time (the operation start date / time of the gaming machine 1), and stores the acquired date / time information in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 as the operation start date / time. Thereafter, by comparing the date and time information acquired from the RTCM 126 with the stored operation start date and time, the effect control board 12 can calculate the time from the operation start date and time.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is generated 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. In other words, when processing for holding the internal state at the time of power supply stop is executed at the time of power supply, the RAM 102 is set based on the held internal state, and the previous state and rendering mode are supported. To the effect control board 12. Based on the command, the effect control board 12 side restores the effect state. Since such processing is executed, it is possible to return to the state when the power supply is stopped, so that the player does not feel distrust. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from each switch 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4 and the like used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. When the command control process is finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 23 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are extracted (step S204). ). Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 23 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S206, for example, by adding 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the total reserved memory number is set to 1. Add (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the first start winning opening designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 23 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes winning determination processing (step S209A). The determination process at the time of winning is a process of determining whether or not a big hit occurs and the type of big hit before starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative design based on the start winning. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S209 is executed, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. Is determined (step S210). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S210; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the on state (step S210; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S211). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S211 (step S211; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S211; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S214). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S215). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 23 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S215 is executed, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 23 after the special symbol process process ends. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes winning determination processing (step S219). After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 24 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of winning determination processing executed in steps S209A and S219 of FIG. The determination process at the time of winning is whether or not a special winning pattern and a decorative pattern based on the starting winning will be a big hit, whether the big hit type and the changing pattern become a specific changing pattern for the starting winning. It is the process which determines.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to obtain the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “1” (step S331). When the total reserved storage number is “1” (step S331; Yes), the winning determination process is terminated. When the total number of reserved storage is “1”, it means that the effect setting process at the time of winning is executed for the start winning that occurred when the total number of stored storage is “0”. In this case, since there is no variable display that is reserved for performing an effect based on the winning determination result, the winning determination process is terminated. Here, it may be determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “3” or more. That is, when the total number of reserved storage is small (when “2” or less), the effect of executing the effect based on the pre-read winning determination result is small, and the winning determination process may be terminated.

  If the total number of reserved memories is other than “1” in step S331 (step S331; No), the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S204 or S213 of FIG. 25 is read (step S332). . Then, as a special figure display result determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, the first special figure display result determination data 130A shown in FIG. Alternatively, any one of the second special figure display result determination data 130B shown in FIG. 7B is selected and set (step S333). Here, if the random value MR1 is extracted in step S204, the first special figure display result determination data 130A is selected, and if the random value MR1 is extracted in step S213, the second special figure display result is determined. Data for use 130B is selected. For example, in the process of step S333, the storage address of the first special figure display result determination data 130A or the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 is stored in the determination data pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 ( The start address) may be set.

  The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A or the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this way, and thereby the disturbance for special figure display result determination read out in step S332. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data (step S334). When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data (step S334; No), for example, the storage address of the winning notification notification table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer. Settings are made to transmit a winning notification command to the board 12 (step S335).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S334 (step S334; Yes), the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination extracted in step S204 or S213 in FIG. 25 is read ( Step S336). Then, the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as the decision data for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S337). The big hit type is “first big hit” by referring to the big hit type determination data 131 set in step S337 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for big hit type determination read in step S336. , “Second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit” are determined (step S338).

  If it is determined in step S338 that the type of jackpot is “first jackpot” (step S339; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning first jackpot notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer. Then, a setting for transmitting the first jackpot notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S340).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S3341; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning second big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc. Then, a setting for transmitting the second big hit notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S342).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “third big hit” (step S343; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning third big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc. Then, a setting for transmitting the third big hit notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S344).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (step S343; No), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning fourth big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer. Then, a setting for transmitting the winning fourth big hit notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S345), and the winning determination process is ended.

  After the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” in step S338 and the setting for transmitting the display result notification command at the time of winning is performed in step S344 or S345, the winning determination processing is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, in step S334, it is determined that the variable display result is “losing”, or in step S338, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” or “second big hit”, and steps S335, S340, or S342 are performed. After the setting for transmitting the display result notification command at the time of winning is performed, the process of step S351 in FIG. 27 is performed in order to specify in advance whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is a variation pattern with at least super reach. Proceed to By determining whether or not the decorative pattern variation pattern is at least a variation pattern accompanied by super reach, the display of the decorative design based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. It is predicted that the reach effect of reach will be executed, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect indicating that the effect control CPU 120 or the like will be super reach on the effect control board 12 side. It will be.

  In the process of step S351 of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S204 or S213 of FIG. 25 is within the specific pattern common range (step S351). .

  Here, in the setting example of the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A shown in FIG. 11A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “91” to “100” regardless of the total number of reserved storage. If it is within the range, it is determined to be the super A2-2 or A2-3 which is a variation pattern type including at least a variation pattern with super reach. Further, in the setting example of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A shown in FIG. 9A, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is “11” to If it is within the range of “100”, it is determined to be super A3-2, super A3-3, or super A3-4, which is a variation pattern type including at least a variation pattern with super reach. In the setting example of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B shown in FIG. 9B, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is “21” to “100”. If it is within the range of “”, it is determined as Super A3-2, Super A3-3, or Super A3-5, which is a variation pattern type including at least a variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “91” to “100”, it is assumed that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. What is necessary is just to determine with it. In the determination in step S351, the specific pattern common range may be specified by referring to the setting of the variation pattern type determination data 133A, 133B, and 135A, or the specific pattern may be previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM. A common range ("91" to "100" in this embodiment) may be stored and referred to. Thus, by storing the comparison value in the ROM in advance, the processing burden on the CPU 103 can be reduced. In the determination in step S351, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the specific pattern is determined by determining whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “21” to “100”. You may make it determine whether it is in the range of a common range.

  When it is determined in step S351 that it is within the specific pattern common range (step S351; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S352). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S352; “1”), the command B101H (first starting port winning designation command for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the first starting winning bid ( 4C) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S353). When it is determined in step S352 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S352; “2”), the second start port for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the second start winning. Settings are made to transmit a command B201H (see FIG. 4C) serving as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S354).

  Even when it is determined in step S351 that it is not within the specific pattern common range (step S351; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S355). Here, if the starting port buffer value is “1” in step S355 (step S355; “1”), the first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the specific pattern is out of the common range at the first starting winning. Is set to transmit the command B100H (see FIG. 4C) to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 (step S356). If it is determined in step S355 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S355; “2”), the second start port for notifying that the specific pattern is out of the common range at the time of the second start winning. Settings are made to transmit a command B200H (see FIG. 4C) serving as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S357).

  By executing such a winning specific pattern determination process, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected, the number of reserved memories of the special figure game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined. Regardless of the total number of reserved memories, it is specified whether or not a specific variation pattern with at least super reach is achieved, and a first start opening prize specifying command and a second starting opening prize specifying command that differ depending on the specified result are Transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 can be performed.

  After the process of step S353, S354, S356, or S357 is executed, the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (after step S340 or S342), the random value for determining the variation pattern type Regardless of whether or not MR3 is within the range of the specific pattern common range, a first start port winning designation command or a second start port winning designation command for notifying the range may be transmitted. By doing in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that becomes the first big hit or the second big hit by the continuous notice.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol and the special symbol game in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach mode, and the like. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the special figure variation time is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of big prize opening times. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15th round big hit state, or “7” corresponding to the seventh round big hit state, the big winning opening is set to the open state. The upper limit of the period is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping the supply of the drive signal to a predetermined solenoid is executed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, Includes processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “7” when it has reached, and processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “6” when the maximum number of times of winning the big prize opening is not reached ing.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by the effect electric parts such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. For example, a process for waiting until the waiting time has elapsed and a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to determine the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number that is the total value is “0” (step S231). Note that the total reserved memory count value read in step S231 is stored in the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 for use in later determination. At this time, if the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” (step S231; No), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the second special figure hold storage unit 151B does not have a hold storage (step S234; No), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the held data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  After executing the process of step S237, the first special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 7A is used as a determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130A is selected and set (step S238). For example, in the process of step S238, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination data 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out in step S235 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S239).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the second special figure hold storage unit 151B has a hold storage (step S234; Yes), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the pending data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S240). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S241). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S242).

  After executing the processing of step S242, the second special figure display result determination shown in FIG. The data for use 130B is selected and set (step S243). For example, in the process of step S243, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out in step S240 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S244).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S239 (step S239; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S244). ). At this time, the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as the determination data for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S245). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S235 or step S240, the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination data 131 set in step S245. It is determined to be one of a plurality of types of “big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit” (step S246). Corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S246, the big hit type buffer value is set to any one of “00” to “03” (step S247).

  After the process of step S247 is executed, the maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S248). At this time, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 times open game. If the big hit type is “second big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “7” corresponding to the 7 times open game. When the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “2” corresponding to the double opening game.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S239 (step S239; No), or after executing the processing of step S248, the variable display result is determined and the jackpot type is determined. A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result (step S249). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S239, corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S239, “1” which becomes a jackpot symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (the jackpot type buffer value) in step S246. , “3”, “5”, “7”, any one of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, when the jackpot type buffer value is “00” (“first jackpot”), a special symbol indicating the number “7” as the first jackpot symbol is displayed, and the jackpot type buffer value is “01” (“second” "Big jackpot"), a special symbol indicating the number "3" as the second jackpot symbol, and when the big hit type buffer value is "02" ("third jackpot"), the third jackpot symbol " If the special symbol indicating the number “5” is the big hit type buffer value “03” (“fourth big hit”), the special symbol showing the number “1” as the fourth big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Set. In the example in which the big hit type buffer value is “00” when the variable display result is “losing”, the definite special symbols are “−”, “1”, “3”, “ It may be set to either “5” or “7”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S249, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S251), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first checks the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag of the game control flag setting unit 152 to identify the game state (step S261). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S262). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S262; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S263). After that, according to the selection setting shown in FIG. 31A, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I are selected and set based on the gaming state specified in step S261, the big hit type buffer value read out in S263, and the like. (Step S264).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S262 (step S262; No), the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A based on the gaming state specified in step S261 according to the selection setting shown in FIG. 31B. -135C is selected and set (step S271).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S264 and S271, for example, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, or The random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is read (step S272). Here, when there is no holding data in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, the holding data in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A is read. Then, based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination extracted in step S272 and the total reserved memory number stored in the variation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155, either of steps S264 or S271 is selected. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination data set in (Step S273).

  Here, in the processing of steps S272 and S273, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol on the basis that the first starting condition is satisfied. Whether to determine the type, or to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Regardless of the production mode, regardless of the production mode, the variation pattern type is determined by using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on one of multiple types. As an example, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S273 in this way, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, data for determining the variation pattern for jackpot as determination data for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination data such as 136A to 136C and loss variation pattern determination data 137 and 138A to 138C is selected and set (step S274). Specifically, for example, the address of the variation pattern determination data is stored in association with the determination value of each variation pattern type determination data, and the address is set in the determination data pointer. Subsequently, a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S275). Then, based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S275, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination data set in step S274 (step S276). ). The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted in the process of step S275. However, in step S204 or S213, the random number MR4 is extracted at the time of winning, and the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure is reserved. You may make it memorize | store in the memory | storage part 151B and read it in the process of step S275. Further, although the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type has been extracted in step S204 or S213, it may be extracted in the process of step S272 without being extracted in step S204 or S213.

  Here, in the processes of steps S275 and S276, the decorative symbol variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol when the first start condition is satisfied. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied In addition, regardless of which effect mode is selected, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be selected by using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 used for determining a variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on. As an example, in the process of step S276, the variation pattern may be determined by referring to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S276, a special figure variation time corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S277). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, 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. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S278). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S278 is executed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (step S279). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by a transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S279 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 23 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S279, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S280), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S301). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S301; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S302, setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S304). Moreover, the setting for ending the time saving state is performed (step S305). For example, in step S305, processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to turn it off, processing for clearing the special figure variation count counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state and the time reduction state, and the like. It only has to be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S306), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S301 (step S301; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S307). After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is terminated (step S308). For example, in the determination as to whether or not to end the time-saving state in step S308, the value of the special figure fluctuation count counter (special figure fluctuation count count value) is updated by, for example, 1 subtraction or 1 addition, etc. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation frequency count value matches a predetermined time-short state end determination value (for example, “30”). At this time, if it coincides with the time-short state end determination value, the time-short state may be ended and controlled to the normal state by clearing the time-short flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time-saving gaming state end determination value, the state of the time-saving flag may be maintained and the process of step S308 may be ended. Thereafter, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 24, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S312). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit type buffer value read in step S312 is “03” corresponding to the big hit type of “fourth big hit” (step S313). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “03” (step S313; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S314). As an example, in the process of step S314, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and the count initial value (for example, “30”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. May be set in the special figure fluctuation counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “03” in step S313 (step S313; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S315). As an example, in the process of step S315, the probability variation flag may be set to the on state.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S314 and S315, settings are made to transmit a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S316). For example, in the process of step S316, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot end designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S317), and then the big hit end process is ended.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in step S16 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passage gate 41 is in an on state, so that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. It is determined whether or not (step S131). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is turned on (step S131; Yes), the process at the time of passing the gate is executed (step S132). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state (step S131; No), the process of step S132 is skipped.

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in step S132, the following process is executed. That is, first, whether or not the number of pending map storages, which is the number of pending data stored in the pending map storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Determine whether or not. At this time, if the number of stored customary drawings is an upper limit value, the current game ball detection is invalidated and the process at the time of passing the gate is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of stored customary drawings is less than the upper limit value, for example, the CPU 103 represents a random number value for determining a general map display result from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter. Extract data. Then, the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the ordinary reserved storage unit. After the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after it is determined in step S131 that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state, the following processing is performed according to the value of the usual process flag. Each process of steps S140 to S144 is executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure storage unit, the value of the ordinary process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol display result as a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the general symbol game is set to “per normal symbol” or “ A determination is made as to whether or not it is “usually lost”. At this time, for example, when one of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is on, the determination is set so that the ratio of determining “per standard” is higher than when both are off. You may refer to business data. As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary game is more likely to be “per ordinary figure” than in the normal state, so that the second start winning prize formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is formed. The mouth is likely to be in an expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening. Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol variation pattern corresponding to the universal symbol display result is also determined. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, the normal variation pattern may be determined such that the normal variation time is shorter than when both are off. This reduces the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game in the probability variation state and the short time state. The second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be in an expanded open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the general symbol game by the normal symbol display 20. The normal symbol that changes based on these settings is displayed as a normal symbol display result that is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol when the normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal time fluctuation time determined in accordance with the normal time fluctuation pattern. Then, when the usual figure change time is reached, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to stop and display the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Note that the setting for stopping and displaying the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is the normal symbol process flag value when the measured elapsed time reaches the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation process of step S142. It may be performed before updating to “3”. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the normal symbol display result is “per normal symbol”, for example, for driving the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory connected to the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, for example. The value of the general process flag is updated to “4” after the setting for the enlargement / release control in which the movable blade piece is tilted, such as the setting of the normal operation pattern. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, a normal operation pattern in which the period and the number of times of performing the expansion opening control are increased as compared with the case where both are off may be set. . As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the period and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state are increased based on the fact that the base map display result is “per base map”. It becomes easier to enter the starting prize opening. If the normal map display result is “general map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S144 is executed when the value of the usual process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is moved from the vertical position to the tilt position in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per game”. Thus, setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state is performed. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, a drive control signal for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is generated according to the setting of the ordinary electric action pattern set in the ordinary symbol stop process in step S143. You can make it. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is driven and the second start winning opening is set to the open expanded state is measured, and the elapsed time is enlarged corresponding to the ordinary electric actuating pattern. A determination is made whether the opening time has been reached. When the elapsed time reaches the expansion opening period, the driving of the ordinary electric utility solenoid is stopped, and the movable wing piece is returned from the tilting position to the vertical position, so that the second start winning opening is in the expansion opening state. Set to change from normal to open state. At this time, the value of the normal process flag may be updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 35 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). When power is turned on for the first time, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 and stores it in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). 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.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 195. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, 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 reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Run.

  The fluctuation start command reception waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the image display device 5 is changed depending on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. And a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area. ing. Also included is a process of displaying a demo screen on the image display device 5 when no change start command is received. If it is determined that variable display is to be started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the above, in order to perform various effects including variable display of decorative symbols and display of numbers in the variable start hold number display area 5A, the final stop symbols corresponding to the variation patterns and variable display results, etc. And a process for determining an established decorative pattern, a notice pattern, and the like and setting an effect control pattern based on the determination result. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various effect control data are read from the effect control pattern in correspondence with the value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (effect control process timer value) Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. After starting the production control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative design is read from the production control pattern, or that the decorative design stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot start designation command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. When a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the big hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “losing”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound effect sound signal is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as turning off / off / flashing. In addition, when a variation pattern command for executing a promotion effect is received during a big hit, a process for setting an effect control pattern for executing the promotion effect, etc., and executing a promotion effect for promotion from the seventh round big hit to the 15th round big hit. include. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or a voice control board For example, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14. A process for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is included. Further, the ending effect process includes a process that the mode transition effect is executed in accordance with the effect mode shift notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “losing” by, for example, reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command (step S501). . At this time, if the variable display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "" (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 17A is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, by referring to the left / right output determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 18, the left / right output type DC1-1 It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determining data 160C shown in FIG. 17C is selected and set. Subsequently, a random value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination data 160C is referred to determine the decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3. In the case of a non-reach variation pattern in which an effect during variable display is executed, the final stop symbol may be an expansion chance or a pseudo continuous chance according to the variation pattern.

  In this way, in the process of step S503, the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined with reference to the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination data 161. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). Here, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for reach design determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and based on the extracted numerical data indicating the random value SR2, FIG. The final stop symbols constituting the reach combination may be determined by referring to the reach symbol determination data 162 shown.

  If the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S505). Here, the jackpot combination constituted by any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be determined.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, and S505, an effect control pattern determination process is performed (step S515). FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S515. In this effect control pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the “battle mode” by checking the value of the mode flag (step S521). When it is "battle mode" (step S521; Yes), the battle mode effect control pattern determination process for determining the effect control pattern corresponding to "battle mode" in any of multiple types is performed (step S523).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a battle mode effect control pattern determination process executed in step S523 of FIG. In the battle mode effect control pattern determination process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change pattern is “probably changing 3”, for example, by reading the EXT data of the change pattern designation command. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “third big hit” (step S571).

  When the variation pattern is “probability changing 3” (step S571; Yes), it is determined whether or not to continue the battle mode (step S572). In this embodiment, when the big hit is made in the battle mode and the big hit type is “third big hit”, the battle mode is continued at a predetermined rate, and the mode is shifted to the chance mode at a predetermined rate. . In the process of step S572, it is determined whether or not to continue the battle mode. In the processing of step S572, it is only necessary to extract a random value for determining the battle mode continuation and determine whether or not to continue the battle mode at a predetermined ratio based on the random value. Here, for example, it is determined that the battle mode is continued at a rate of 30%, and it is determined that the mode is shifted to the chance mode at a rate of 70%.

  If it is determined in step S572 that the battle mode is to be continued (step S573; Yes), the battle mode continuation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S574). The battle mode continuation flag is a flag for determining whether or not to continue the battle mode when it becomes “third big hit” in the battle mode.

    If it is determined in step S572 that the battle mode is not continued (step S573; No), or if it is determined in step S571 that the variation pattern is not “probability changing 3” (step S571; No), step S574. After the above process, it is determined whether or not the low expectation degree effect restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S575).

  When the low expectation effect limit flag is in the off state (step S575; No), the effect mode (battle effect pattern) of the battle effect to be executed in the big hit gaming state is determined from a plurality of types at the normal determination rate. (Step S576).

  As an example, in the process of step S576 and the process of step S578 described later, a battle effect pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a battle effect pattern. In the battle effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value for determining the battle effect pattern is assigned to a plurality of battle effect patterns in accordance with the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command. Just do it. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the battle effect pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the battle effect pattern extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Thus, the battle effect pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S576, for example, the battle effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 40A, a battle is made depending on whether the fluctuation pattern is “probability changing 1”, “probability changing 2”, “probability changing 3”, or “probability changing 4”. The rate of determining the production pattern is different.

  In this embodiment, there are four types of battle effect patterns: “Battle A”, “Battle B”, “Battle C”, and “Battle D”. In each battle effect pattern, the effect mode may be different, for example, by changing the attack method of the teammate character in the battle effect. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 40 (A), the battle performance pattern is “Battle D”> “Battle C”> “Battle B”> “Battle A” in order of advantageous big hit types (first big hit and second big hit) ).

  When the big hit type is the third big hit, after the battle effect corresponding to the battle effect pattern is executed, the teammate character wins or loses, and the battle mode is continued or not according to the determination result in step S572. finish. If the teammate character wins, a promotion effect is further executed that tells whether or not the jackpot gaming state will continue, and notification that the promotion has failed and the jackpot gaming state will end. When the jackpot type is the first jackpot or the second jackpot, after the battle performance corresponding to the battle performance pattern is executed, the teammate character wins, the promotion is successful in the promotion performance, and the jackpot gaming state continues. This is notified, and a 7-round big hit state or a 15-round big hit state is set. After the big hit gaming state ends, the battle mode continues. When the big hit type is the fourth big hit, after the battle effect corresponding to the battle effect pattern is executed, the teammate character is defeated, the battle mode is ended, and the mode is shifted to the chance mode.

  Subsequent to step S576, a normal suggestive effect pattern is determined as an effect mode (suggested effect pattern) of the suggested effect to be executed during variable display (step S577).

  In this embodiment, an image of a roulette for selectively selecting a teammate character attack method corresponding to the battle effect pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 and an image prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. The suggestion effect is displayed. Then, when the player presses the operation button 30 or when a predetermined period has elapsed, the roulette stops with the attack method corresponding to the battle effect pattern determined in step S576 selected. Such effects are executed.

  Specifically, in step S577, the suggested effect pattern for displaying the roulette image R1 shown in FIG. 46A is determined. In the roulette image R1 shown in FIG. 46A, the attack method “punch” corresponding to “battle A”, the attack method “kick” corresponding to “battle B”, and the attack method corresponding to “battle C” Are “weapons” and “Battle D”, which is an attack method corresponding to “Battle D”.

  Further, when the low expectation effect restriction flag is in the on state (step S575; Yes), the effect form (battle effect pattern) of the battle effect to be executed in the big hit gaming state is determined from a plurality of types at the decision rate at the time of restriction. Determination is made (step S578).

  In the process of step S578, for example, the battle effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 40B, a battle is made depending on whether the variation pattern is “probability changing 1”, “probability changing 2”, “probability changing 3”, or “probability changing 4”. The rate of determining the production pattern is different.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (B), when the low expectation effect restriction flag is in the ON state, it is not determined to be “Battle A”, which is a battle effect pattern that is unlikely to be an advantageous jackpot type. Yes. Thus, when the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is in the on state, the battle effect corresponding to “Battle A”, which is the battle effect pattern that is unlikely to be an advantageous jackpot type, is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the low expectation effect limit flag is set to the on state when “third big hit” is set, and the low expectation effect limit flag is set to the off state when the other big hit type is set. Cleared. That is, in the battle mode shifted to “third big hit” (2 rounds), which is a disadvantageous big hit type than “first big hit” (15 rounds) or “second big hit” (7 rounds), FIG. The battle effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in (B).

  When a big hit is made in the battle mode and the battle production is executed, if the production mode is a production mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is unlikely to be an advantageous jackpot type, the player's expectation is impaired. Therefore, the player may not pay attention to the battle effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the battle mode shifted to “third big hit”, which is a disadvantageous big hit type than “first big hit” and “second big hit”, it is difficult to become an advantageous big hit type. Since the battle effect of the aspect (for example, “Battle A”) is not executed, the player can be focused on the battle effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the number of rounds is “third big hit” in the normal state (normal mode), the number of rounds is more disadvantageous than “first big hit” and “second big hit”, but is variable because it is controlled to the probability variation state. The probability that the display result is “big hit” is improved. Therefore, when “third big hit” is entered and the mode is shifted to the battle mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the battle effect when “big hit” is set next time, and the interest of the game is improved. In other words, it is possible to give a privilege that a battle effect of an unfavorable effect mode is limited to “third big hit” which is more disadvantageous than “first big hit” or “second big hit”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S578, the suggested effect pattern at the time of restriction is determined as the effect mode (suggested effect pattern) of the suggested effect executed during variable display (step S579).

  In step S579, the suggested effect pattern for displaying the roulette image R2 shown in FIG. 46B is determined. In the roulette image R2 shown in FIG. 46 (B), the attack method “kick” corresponding to “battle B”, the “weapon” that is the attack method corresponding to “battle C”, and “battle D” are supported. The attack method is a “special move”. When the low expectation effect restriction flag is in the on state, the battle effect corresponding to “Battle A” is not executed, so that the attack method “Punch” corresponding to “Battle A” is displayed in the roulette image R2. Is not included. In this way, when the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is in the on state (the battle mode shifted to “third big hit” which is a disadvantageous big hit type than “first big hit” or “second big hit”. In this case, since the suggestion effect that suggests the battle effect of the effect mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is difficult to become an advantageous big hit type is not executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the suggestion effect and the battle effect. Interest is improved.

  In step S579, instead of the suggested effect pattern for displaying the roulette image R2 shown in FIG. 46 (B), as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the attack method “punch” corresponding to “battle A” A suggestion effect pattern for displaying a roulette image R3 with a cross mark on it or a roulette image R4 indicating that the selection ratio of the attack method “punch” corresponding to “battle A” is low may be determined. Good.

  After the process of step S577 or S579, the effect control patterns corresponding to the multiple types of “battle modes” stored in the effect control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 20 according to the determination results of steps S572 and S576 to S579. Is determined as a usage pattern (step S580). Thereafter, the battle mode effect control pattern determination process ends.

  Based on the effect control pattern determined in step S580, the decorative design changing process in step S162 of FIG. 36 is executed, so that the suggested effect corresponding to the determination results in steps S577 and S579 is executed during variable display. Is done. Also, based on the effect control pattern determined in step S580, the battle effect corresponding to the determination result in steps S576 and S578 is executed by executing the big hit effect process in step S164 of FIG.

  If the effect mode is not “battle mode” in step S521 of FIG. 38 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is “chance mode” (step S524). When the production mode is “chance mode” (step S524; Yes), the production control pattern of “chance mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S525). When the production mode is not “chance mode” (step S524; No), it is determined whether or not the production mode is “super hot mode” (step S526). When the production mode is the “super hot mode” (step S526; Yes), the “super hot mode” production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S527). When the production mode is not “super hot mode” (step S526; No), the “normal mode” production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S528). In the process of step S528, the effect control pattern for executing the continuous notice is set when the winning specific pattern flag is in the ON state. Further, when the value of the battle victory number counter is other than “0”, a process of resetting the value of the battle victory number counter to “0” as having fallen into the “normal mode” is included. Similarly, the count value of the big hit continuation counter number counter is also reset to “0”. After finishing any one of steps S523, S525, S527, and S528, the effect control pattern determination process is finished.

  When the effect control pattern determination process in step S515 in FIG. 37 is finished, the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponds to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the effect control pattern set in step S515 shown in FIG. An initial value of the provided effect control process timer is set (step S516). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the effect control pattern to the display control unit 123, “left”, “middle”, and the like provided in the display area of the image display device 5 In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbols is started, and the number indicating the total number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is displayed in the variation starting reserved number display area 5A. Setting for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 is performed (step S517). What is necessary is just to identify the total number of reserved memories at the start of the change from the number displayed in the reserved memory number notification command or the start winning memory display area 5H. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the process during the decorative symbol variation (step S518), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol changing process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction), for example (step S546), and then displays the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S547). And if it does not correspond to any timer determination value (step S547; No), the decorative symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the timer judgment value is matched in step S547 (step S547; Yes), the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, etc.) stored in the presentation control pattern in association with the timer judgment value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the movable member control data) or the end code is read (step S548). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S547 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other. The effect control execution data may be read out in the process of step S548. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S548 (step S549). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the end code (step S549; No), after executing the effect control command process for performing the command and setting according to the effect control execution data read in step S548. (Step S550), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S549 that the code is an end code (step S549; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S551). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S552), the processing during the decorative symbol variation is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S549 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a temporary stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process of step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be completely stopped (final stop).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S550 of FIG. In the effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of control data read out in the process of step S547 shown in FIG. 41 from display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data. (Step S561). Then, it is determined whether or not the type of the control data specified in step S561 is display control data (step S562).

  If it is determined in step S562 that the data is display control data (step S562; Yes), a display control command created according to the read display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 (step S563). If it is determined in step S562 that the data is not display control data (step S562; No), or after the process of step S563 is executed, is the type of control data specified in step S561 a voice control data? It is determined whether or not (step S564). At this time, if the type of the control data is voice control data (step S564; Yes), the voice data created according to the read voice control data is transmitted from the output port included in the I / O 124 to the voice control board 13. By doing so (step S565), the sound corresponding to the sound control data read from the effect control pattern is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. When it is determined in step S564 that the data is not voice control data (step S564; No), or after the processing in step S565 is executed, the type of control data specified in step S561 is lamp control data. It is determined whether or not (step S566). At this time, if the type of the control data is lamp control data (step S566; Yes), the lamp data created according to the read lamp control data is transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port included in the I / O 125. By doing so (step S567), the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 corresponding to the lamp control data read from the effect control pattern is performed. If it is determined in step S566 that the data is not voice control data (step S566; No), or after the process of step S567 is executed, the effect control command process is terminated.

  FIG. 43A is a flowchart showing an example of the mode transition setting process executed in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 of FIG. In the mode transition setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies a current effect mode by checking a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S721). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (step S722).

  If the variable display result is a big hit (step S722; Yes), if the big hit type is the third big hit, the battle mode is continued by determining whether or not the battle mode continuation flag is on. Whether to fall into the chance mode is specified (step S723). Then, the mode flag is set according to the mode transition setting shown in FIG. 43B based on the production mode specified in step S721, the jackpot type specified in step S723, and the like (step S724). The mode transition effect for shifting to the effect mode set in step S724 is executed in the ending effect process in step S165.

  After step S724, if the battle mode continuation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, the flag is cleared to off (step S731). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the third big hit (step S732).

  When the big hit type is the third big hit (step S732; Yes), the low expectation degree effect restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S733). If the big hit type is other than the third big hit (step S732; No), the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is cleared to the off state (step S734). After the process of step S733 or S734, the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If the variable display result is not a big hit in step S722 (step S722; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode specified in step S721 is the chance mode (step S725). If it is not the chance mode (step S725; No), the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If the effect mode is the chance mode (step S725; Yes), the chance mode number counter for specifying the variable display number in the chance mode provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is incremented by 1 (step S726). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance mode number counter has reached 30 which is the variable display number at which the time reduction state ends (step S727). If the value of the chance mode number counter has not reached 30 (step S727; No), the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the chance mode number counter has reached 30 (step S727; Yes), the value of the chance mode number counter is reset to 0 (step S728). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S729). If the probability variation flag is on (step S729; Yes), the mode flag is set to “3” corresponding to the intense hot mode (step S730), and the mode transition setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is off (step S729; No), “0” corresponding to the normal mode is set in the mode flag (step S731), and the mode transition setting process is terminated. In the processes of steps S730 and S731, a mode flag is set and a mode transition effect is executed to shift to the set effect mode.

  As described above, the effect mode control can be performed on the effect control board 12 side by performing the mode transition setting process within the decorative symbol variation end process.

  Next, the production operation in the battle mode will be described. 44 and 45 are diagrams showing an example of the rendering operation in the battle mode. FIG. 44 (A) shows that the big hit gaming state has ended and the battle mode has been entered due to the first big hit or the second big hit. In the battle mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the teammate character (right side) and the enemy character (left side) are displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this battle mode, when the variable display result is “big hit”, suggestive effects as shown in FIGS. 44 (C) and 44 (D) are executed. In the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), a roulette image for selecting an attack method (four types) of the teammate character corresponding to the battle effect pattern, and the operation button 30 to the player. An image prompting the operation is displayed. When the operation button 30 is pressed, an attack method (here “punch”) corresponding to the battle effect pattern determined in step S576 or S568 is selected, as shown in FIG. 44 (D). The roulette stops in a state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when controlled to the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), a display indicating that the battle effect is started is displayed. In this embodiment, a battle effect is executed over the first and second rounds of the big hit gaming state.

  In the battle effect, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) to 45 (C), an effect display in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character with “punch” which is an attack method corresponding to the battle effect pattern is performed. Here, for example, when the big hit type is “fourth big hit” and the battle mode is ended, as shown in FIGS. 45D to 45G, the teammate character is defeated and the battle mode is changed. A message indicating the end is displayed.

  In addition, when the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is in the on state, roulette images R2 to R4 as shown in FIGS. 46 (B) to (C) are displayed in FIGS. 44 (C) and 44 (D). . For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” and the battle mode continues, the teammate character wins and battles in FIGS. 45 (D) to (G). A message indicating that the mode will continue is displayed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “third big hit”, which is a disadvantageous big hit type than “second big hit”, in step S733 of FIG. The expectation effect restriction flag is set to the on state, and the effect effect that is unlikely to become an advantageous jackpot type (for example, “Battle A”) or the suggestion effect suggesting that the battle effect is executed is restricted. It was like that. The opportunity to set the low expectation degree effect restriction flag to the on state is not limited to this. For example, when the number of rounds is “2nd big hit” (7 rounds), “3rd big hit” or “4th big hit” (2 rounds), which is disadvantageous compared to “1st big hit” (15 rounds) The low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the on state. In addition, when the number of rounds is “3rd big hit” or “4th big hit” (2 rounds), which is disadvantageous compared to “1st big hit” (15 rounds) or “2nd big hit” (7 rounds) The low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to an on state. That is, in all the big hit types, when the hit type is relatively unfavorable, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the on state.

  Further, the low expectation effect restriction flag may be set to the on state not only according to the advantage / disadvantage according to the number of rounds but also according to the advantage / disadvantage of the game state controlled after the big hit game state. For example, “5th big hit”, which is controlled to the short-time state after 15 rounds of big hit, and “6th big hit”, which is controlled to the short-time state after 7 rounds of big hit, are provided as the big hit types, and controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state. If it is, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the on state, and if controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the off state. .

  In addition, the big hit type that is controlled to the high base state in which the short time control is executed after the special symbol fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) is shortened after the big hit gaming state, and the low base state in which the short time control is not executed after the big hit gaming state When the big hit type is controlled to the low hit state after the big hit gaming state, the low expectation effect restriction flag is set to the on state, and the high hit state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. In such a case, the low expectation effect restriction flag may be set to an off state.

  In addition, the first hit count (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state until the variable display is executed. For example, when a jackpot type controlled to a high base state is controlled for a period until variable display is executed, control is made to a high base state for a period until the second variable display is executed after the big hit gaming state. In the case where the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is set to the ON state and the control is made in the high base state for the period until the first variable number display is executed after the big hit gaming state, the low expectation degree The effect restriction flag may be set to an off state.

  In addition, a jackpot type that is controlled to a high-accuracy state for a period until a variable display is executed for the first number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state, and a second number of times less than the first number after the jackpot gaming state ( (For example, 50 times) When providing a jackpot type that is controlled to a highly accurate state until the variable display is executed, control is performed to the highly accurate state until the second variable display is executed after the big hit gaming state. In the case where the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is set to the on state and the control is performed in the highly accurate state during the period until the first variable number display is executed after the big hit gaming state, the low expectation degree The effect restriction flag may be set to an off state.

  That is, the low expectation level effect restriction flag may be set to the on state according to how long the game is controlled to be advantageous after the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, after the big hit game state, the player can recognize whether it is a hidden special game state in which the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability change state is in the chance mode, or in the probability change state such as the battle mode or the intense game mode When a jackpot type controlled to the confirmed special gaming state is provided, or when controlled to the confirmed special gaming state after the big hit gaming state, the low expectation effect restriction flag is set to ON state, and the latent special game is set after the big hit gaming state. When controlled to the state, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the off state. In the latent special game state, the player cannot recognize the game state even if the effect of the effect mode that is difficult to become an advantageous jackpot type is limited, so the effect of the effect is low. In the confirmed special game state, the player can recognize that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” has improved, so by limiting the production of the production mode that is not likely to be an advantageous big hit type, It is possible to make a player pay attention to the battle performance when it becomes a “hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when controlled to the latent special game state, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the on state to restrict the effect in the effect form that is unlikely to be an advantageous jackpot type.

  As described above, when changing the trigger for setting the low expectation degree effect restriction flag to the on state, the content of the determination in step S732 in FIG. 43A may be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot types is selected based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of deciding whether or not, the jackpot type is any of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. Compared to the case of determining the crab, the ratio determined to the advantageous jackpot type is higher. In a high base state (short time state, probability variation state) in which a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easy to be executed, the special character using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. When the display result of the figure game is a big hit, the low expectation effect restriction flag is set to the on state, and the display result of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is a big hit. When this happens, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to an off state. In this case, when the display result of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is a big hit, the process of setting the low expectation degree effect restriction flag to the on state is illustrated in FIG. It may be executed before step S575 of 39. By doing in this way, when the display result of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, which is determined to be an advantageous big hit type in the high base state, is a big hit. In addition, the suggestion effect and the battle effect can be executed without discouraging the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is set to the on state, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag remains on at least until the next big hit. However, the period during which the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is on is not limited to this. For example, when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the low expectation degree effect restriction flag is set to the on state, the low expectation degree effect restriction flag may be set to the off state. It is also possible to measure the time from and to turn off when a predetermined time elapses.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a plurality of production modes are provided and a big hit is obtained when the production mode is the battle mode, a battle production (specific production) is executed in the big hit gaming state. However, in any of the effect modes, if a big hit is made, a specific effect may be executed in the big hit gaming state. Then, similarly to the above embodiment, the effect mode of the specific effect may be determined based on whether the big hit type or the low expectation effect limit flag is on.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the low expectation degree production | presentation restriction flag is an ON state, the battle production of the production mode (for example, "Battle A") which is hard to become an advantageous jackpot classification, and the battle production are performed. However, when the low expectation effect limit flag is in the on state, a battle in an effect mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is unlikely to be an advantageous big hit type is performed. By making the rate at which the performance is executed lower than when the low expectation level effect restriction flag is in the off state, execution of the battle effect in an effect mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is unlikely to become an advantageous jackpot type is restricted. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the battle effect (specific effect) is executed in the big hit gaming state, but may be executed during a period in which the decorative symbol variable display is executed. Moreover, you may make it perform in the period when the variable display of a decoration symbol is performed, and a big hit game state.

  The suggestion effect may be executed based on the winning determination result. For example, when it is specified from the winning determination result notification command that the variable display result is “big hit”, the image display device 5 is rendered over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display becomes “big hit”. An suggestion effect (continuous effect) for displaying an image may be executed, or an suggestion effect (hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be executed. . In the above embodiment, when the total reserved memory number is 1, the winning determination is not executed (step S331 in FIG. 26), but when the total reserved memory number is 1. (Even when a prize is awarded when there is no hold), determination at the time of winning may be executed, and a suggestion effect may be executed based on the determination result. For example, in this case, even when a prize is awarded when there is no hold, the suggested effect may be set as a hold change effect by starting for a predetermined period and performing display similar to the hold display in the prize storage display area 5H.

  Further, the mode transition shown in FIG. 3 is an example. For example, when the chance mode is “third big hit”, the mode may be shifted to the intense hot mode or the battle mode. When the “third big hit” is reached, the mode may be shifted to the battle mode.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, after determining a battle effect pattern in the battle mode effect control pattern determination process of FIG. 39, the suggestion effect pattern was determined based on the determination result. It is not limited to this, You may make it determine a battle production pattern after deciding a suggestion production pattern based on jackpot classification. In this case, the battle effect pattern may be determined at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the big hit gaming state (for example, at the start of step S164 in FIG. 36 or before the round in which the battle effect is executed in step S164). Good. Moreover, you may make it determine a battle production pattern and a suggestion production pattern collectively.

  Further, the setting of the variation pattern type determination data shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 are examples, and can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. is there.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 manages which effect mode is selected by switching the mode flag on the effect control board 12 side. However, the production mode may be managed on the main board 11 side. In this case, the CPU 103 may execute a process for switching the mode flag, a process for notifying the effect control board 12 of the effect mode, and the like. Also, on the main board 11 side, different variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data are used based on which gaming state, but the variation varies depending on which rendering mode is selected. Different variation patterns may be determined using the pattern type determination data and the variation pattern determination data.

  Further, the variation pattern is not determined on the main substrate 11 side (the processing in steps S264 to S276 is skipped), only the variation time is determined in the processing in step S277, and the variation time command is transmitted to the effect control substrate 12. You may make it do. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, based on the change time command and the variable display result notification command, a decorative pattern change pattern (effect control pattern) or reach determination corresponding to the effect mode is executed. Good. In this case, the processing time may be simplified by keeping the fluctuation time at the time of loss constant. With this configuration, the processing burden on the CPU 103 on the main board 11 side can be reduced. The present invention is not limited to this, and part of the processing determined on the main board 11 side in the above embodiment may be executed on the effect control board 12 side to reduce the processing burden on the CPU 103. .

  In the above-described embodiment, “battle mode”, “chance mode”, “super hot mode”, and “normal mode” are prepared as the production modes, but the number of production modes is not limited to this. For example, the production modes may be only “battle mode” and “normal mode”. In this case, the “chance mode” and “quiet mode” in the above embodiment may be replaced with “battle mode” or “normal mode”. Further, other production modes may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control mounted in the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the content (effect control pattern) of effect operation based on a fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect operation that becomes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the effect operation, for example. The determination as to whether or not to execute, and the determination of any one of a plurality of types of effect operations as a notice effect and the determination of the decorative symbols to be stopped may be performed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 47 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 140, a ROM 141, a RAM 142, a random number circuit 143, and an I / O 144 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 140 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 140 executes a program read from the ROM 141, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 140 reads fixed data from the ROM 141, the display control CPU 140 writes various variation data to the RAM 142 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 140 stores the RAM 142 in the RAM 142. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, display operation CPU 140 receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from outside of display control board 16 via I / O 144, display control CPU 140 I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via O144 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 140, for example, based on a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, makes a notice effect during variable display of the decorative symbols. It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation to be performed, and to determine which of a plurality of types of effect operations to be a notice effect. The display control CPU 140 may execute any part of the processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the display control CPU 140 may execute only the display control, and the effect control CPU 120 may execute all of the determination of the effect contents. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal and an electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In the above-described embodiment, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are not equipped with a microcomputer including a control CPU and the like, but the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thus, processing for controlling various effects such as output control of sound and sound effects and lighting control of lamps, decoration LEDs, and the like is performed. On the other hand, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the processing executed by the CPU 120 for effect control in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is performed. Any part of them may be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, is executed on any control board. Any combination may be used. The RTCM may be provided on any substrate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the total number of reserved memories at the start of change is notified by displaying a number in the change start hold number display area 5A. However, the notification method is not limited to this as long as the total number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation can be notified. For example, the display of the hold decreased from the start winning memory display area 5H with the start of change may be notified by an effect such as moving to the change start hold number display area 5A, or may be notified by sound or a lamp. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device for executing the special symbol game is such that only one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is alternately changed. May fluctuate simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that in the start winning memory display area 5H, blue display is performed when the first start condition is satisfied, and red display is performed when the second start condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a round symbol is displayed when the first starting condition is satisfied, and a triangular symbol is displayed when the second starting condition is satisfied. The symbol may be displayed. Alternatively, a number indicating the number of times each of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied may be displayed in an identifiable manner. Further, a first start prize storage display area indicating that the first start condition is satisfied and a second start prize storage display area indicating that the second start condition is satisfied may be provided separately.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in step S503 shown in FIG. In the above description, the determined decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are individually determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the fixed decorative symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the determined decorative symbol and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas are displayed. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to the data for predetermined | prescribed determination.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 24, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, a process different from each other is executed to determine whether to reach a reach mode, You may make it determine in any one of several types of fluctuation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the variation pattern and the process for determining the variation pattern are made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the process for determining the variation pattern is performed. As the numerical data indicating the random number MR3, the common numerical data may be used regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display results are only “big hit” and “losing”, but “small hit” may be prepared. In this case, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to the same small hit gaming state as the two round big hit gaming state, and after the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed. Do not break. In this case, the time is not shortened after the big hit of 2 rounds. Such a “small hit” is used as a hit for two rounds of big hit, and the open mode of the big prize opening is the same as in the case of two rounds of big hit. Therefore, since the player cannot distinguish whether it is a big hit or a “small hit” for two rounds, the chance of opening the big prize opening is increased without changing the big hit probability, and the player's expectation is improved. be able to. In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio of the small hits may be reduced or eliminated. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball may be in a high base state (short time state or probability variation state) in which a game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening. Since it is possible to identify, it is not necessary to provide a big hit for two rounds, and the game can be smoothly advanced by reducing or eliminating the ratio of the small hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game state such as the probability change state or the time-short state can be controlled after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”. In the probability variation state and the short-time state, it is described that the control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the game ball entering the second start winning opening and easily establishing the second start condition. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability variation control is continuously performed, and the advantageous release control that increases the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening is performed. The high base state and the high probability low base state in which the probability variation control is performed but the advantageous release control is not performed may be included. Also, in the short-time state, a low-accuracy base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed. May be included. As an example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy-low base state after the big-hit gaming state ends. You may be made to do. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high base state or the high-accuracy low base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The ratios to be used may be different from each other. Further, the big hit type may be increased and different control may be executed. Further, instead of the variation pattern type determination data and the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the low accuracy low base state are used. Different variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data may be prepared corresponding to which state, and different variation patterns may be determined depending on which state.

  Further, a special jackpot may be provided as a jackpot type. For example, a plurality of big hits (for example, open once, open twice, open three times, etc.) may be provided with the same number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) and different number of special variable winning ball devices 7 being opened. . In this way, even if the number of rounds is the same, the game value of each big hit gaming state may be varied by varying the number of times of opening per round. In this case, a special special winning opening different from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be provided, and the special winning opening may be opened. In addition, when a predetermined round is over, an interval may be set to execute a continuous effect as to whether or not the big hit gaming state continues.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result command are described as being prepared as separate effect control commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one type of effect control that can specify a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing”, “big hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). A command may be used. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands.

  In the embodiment described above, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided. In the above description, it is assumed that one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed so that the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed on one predetermined effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three locations of “upper”, “middle”, and “lower” are provided. It is also possible that the decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed, and the finalized decorative symbols that will be the final stopped symbols are stopped and displayed on five or eight active lines.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the “third jackpot” (15 rounds) and the “second jackpot” (seven rounds) are disadvantageous jackpot types “third”. In the battle mode that has been changed to “big hit” (2 rounds), the player does not execute the battle effect of the effect mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is difficult to become an advantageous big hit type. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, when the number of rounds is “third big hit” in the normal state (normal mode), the number of rounds is more disadvantageous than “first big hit” and “second big hit”, but is variable because it is controlled to the probability variation state. The probability that the display result is “big hit” is improved. Therefore, when “third big hit” is entered and the mode is shifted to the battle mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the battle effect when “big hit” is set next time, and the interest of the game is improved. In other words, it is possible to give a privilege that a battle effect of an unfavorable effect mode is limited to “third big hit” which is more disadvantageous than “first big hit” or “second big hit”.

  In addition, when the low expectation effect restriction flag is in the on state (in the battle mode in which the transition is made to “third big hit” which is a disadvantageous big hit type than “first big hit” or “second big hit”. ), Since the suggestion effect suggesting the battle effect of the effect mode (for example, “Battle A”) that is not likely to be an advantageous jackpot type is not executed, the player can be focused on the suggestion effect or the battle effect, improves.

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 16 ... Display control board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121, 141 ... ROM
102, 122, 142 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124, 143... Random number circuits 105, 125, 144... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 126 ... RTCM
140 ... CPU for display control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is less advantageous than the first advantageous state;
Before entering the advantageous state, the first prior effect suggesting that the first advantageous state is obtained by displaying the first image, and the second advantageous state being achieved by displaying the second image. A pre-directing means capable of performing a second preliminary directing that suggests;
During the advantageous state, the first advantageous state effect indicating that the first advantageous state is displayed by displaying the first image, and the second advantageous state being displayed by displaying the second image. An advantageous state effect means capable of executing the suggesting second advantageous state effect,
The gaming machine characterized in that the proportion controlled to the first advantageous state differs depending on the condition when the advantageous state is controlled. Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising restriction means for restricting execution of the performance.