JP2015054064A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises display control means which controls a reservation display and a specific display. The display control means includes: display additional means which adds the specific display to a specific area; and display-mode determination means which determines a display mode of the specific display which is added to the specific area. The display additional means includes additional means of when consuming which adds the specific display to the specific area on the basis of a trigger where the reservation display has been consumed from the reservation display area when forming of start conditions. The display control means moreover includes display-mode changing means which changes the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area on the basis of a trigger other than the state where the reservation display has been consumed.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball 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). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit).

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that displays characters or the like on a hold display and makes a notice about variable display of a target by combining a plurality of hold display characters or the like is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). It is also conceivable that the post-digest display is left as a digested display, and the above notice is given by combining a plurality of digested display characters and the like.

JP 2011-000207 A

  However, even in a mode in which the target variable display is announced by combining a plurality of digested display characters, the future (after several rotations) combination of the characters, etc. will be displayed on the current hold display or digest display. There is a problem that the prediction is simple (easy) depending on the number and display contents, and the unexpectedness is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a combination of future characters or the like based on digested hold display or the like is not simply predicted.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
After the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the display result (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) derived from the variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) that executes variable display of the identification information that can be identified based on the satisfaction of the start condition For example, a game machine that controls a player to be in an advantageous state when a specific display result (for example, “big hit” by a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a jackpot combination, etc.) For each piece of information related to variable display for which the condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, a hold storage means (for example, four sets) is stored as hold storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number until the start condition is satisfied. The first special figure storage unit 151A for storing the first hold information at the limit, the second special figure storage unit 151B for storing the second hold information at the limit of four, and the maximum value of the total reserved storage number The received command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize for storing a set of each command up to the 8 sets hit, and a holding display area (for example, a starting winning memory) according to the holding storage information stored in the holding storage means Display on the display area 5H, etc.) on hold display means for holding display (for example, hold display H1 to H4 in FIGS. 26 to 27) and a specific area (for example, specific display area 5Z) different from the hold display area. Specific display means for performing specific display (for example, specific displays Z1 to Z4 and specific display ZS in FIGS. 26 to 27), and display control means for controlling the hold display and the specific display (for example, start winning in FIG. 24) For example, the process of step S162 of the determination process and the process of step S710 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. 25). Display adding means for adding the specific display to the display area, and display mode determining means for determining the display mode of the specific display added to the specific area. The display mode determining means is in an advantageous state for the player. The display mode of the specific display added to the specific area is determined so that the controlled ratio is suggested by a combination of a plurality of display modes of the specific display (for example, a variation category in which super reach β is executed) In “PB5” and the like, the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 3 strong character strings> the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 2 strong character strings> the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 1 strong character strings (0 %), And in the variable category “PB3” where normal reach is executed, the scenario pattern that completes the level 1 strong character string The determination ratio of the scenario pattern that completes the level 2 strong character string (a ratio exceeding 0%), and at least the scenario pattern that completes the strong character string of level 3 may not be determined). The means adds the specific display to the specific area when the hold display is consumed from the hold display area due to the establishment of the start condition (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26B, 26E, and 26H). The display control means changes the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area when the hold display is digested (for example, FIG. 28). (G) It further includes non-digestion display mode changing means for changing as shown in (h).
According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the specific display is changed other than on-hold digestion, unexpectedness is enhanced. In other words, since combinations of future characters and the like based on the digested hold display or the like (specific display) are not simply predicted, the interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The addition unit at the time of digestion adds the specific display to the specific area by moving the hold display digested by the establishment of the start condition to the specific area (for example, FIG. 26 (b) (e) ( h), a specific display is added to the specific display area 5Z), and the non-digestion display mode changing means is configured to display the specific display in a region different from the specific region (for example, a candidate area not shown). It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area by displaying the display and replacing the specific display displayed in the specific area. For example, “a” is displayed as a change candidate in a place other than the specific display area 5Z (candidate area not shown) before the scene of FIG. 28H, and the display mode of the specific display Z4 is changed to “! May be replaced with “A”. It should be noted that the candidate area itself and the change candidate may be always displayed or may be displayed when there is a change. In addition, a plurality or a plurality of types of change candidates may be displayed in the candidate area and replaced with any of the change candidates. In a mode in which a plurality of or a plurality of types of change candidates are displayed in the candidate area, the change candidate may be easily changed to a change candidate with the largest number of displays (that is, the display mode candidates to be changed are the largest in the candidate area. Display it). For example, when three “A”, two “T”, and “!” Are displayed in the candidate area, it may be easily changed to “A”.
According to such a structure, since the production at the time of change becomes various, interest can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The non-digestion display mode changing means changes the display mode of the plurality of specific displays at one opportunity (for example, during variable display by the hold display H13 as shown in FIGS. 29 (e) and 29 (f)). In the effect, the display mode of the specific display Z11 and the specific display Z13 may be changed).
According to such a configuration, since the unexpectedness is further increased, the interest can be improved.

(4) Any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3)
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not a specific game result is controlled based on the on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means before variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage information is started (for example, FIG. 18 winning random number determination process, etc., and the non-digestion display mode changing means is configured to store the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is stored. In the corresponding effect during variable display, the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area may be changed. For example, in FIG. 29, the display mode of the specific display Z11 and the specific display Z13 is changed in the effect during the variable display by the hold display H13, but the display mode of the specific display Z11 in the effect is changed during the variable display of the hold display 12. It may be changed. In other words, such a scenario pattern should be prepared.
According to such a configuration, since the production becomes diverse, the interest can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
In the display mode determination means, the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays after the change is lower than the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays before the change. The display mode of the specific display after the change that is changed by the non-digestion display mode changing means is determined so that the level 3 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z is a level 2 strong character string. It is also possible to prevent the expectation from being lowered by not preparing a scenario pattern that falls below or a scenario pattern that falls below a level 1 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z. Good.
According to such a configuration, interest can be improved while suppressing disappointment of the player.

(6) Any of the above gaming machines (1), (2), (4) and (5)
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not a specific game result is controlled based on the on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means before variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage information is started (for example, FIG. And the pre-determining means controls the specific game result when the start condition is satisfied based on the hold storage information stored when the start condition is satisfied. The display control means until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is started when the start condition is satisfied. Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination unit is stored, and digestion of the hold display Less than The whether to change the display mode of the specific display being displayed on the specific area in response, it may be determined based on a determination result of the pre-determining means. That is, for example, in the process of step S162 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold information by the start win is set as the hold information of the target based on the pre-read result of the start win. To decide. Further, when the hold information by the start winning is used as the hold information of the target, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice effect targeting the hold information by the start winning (the effect mode by the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, The effect mode by the specific display in the specific display area 5Z is determined. Specifically, when the hold information by the start winning is set as the hold information of the target, the production control CPU 120 specifies the variable category, the hold memory number, the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, and the specification of each position. Any scenario pattern determination table corresponding to the display mode of the display is selected, and the scenario pattern indicating the plan of the change of the display mode of the hold display and the specific display is determined from the selected scenario pattern determination table. May be.
Such a configuration facilitates design.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. 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 for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation category. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a fluctuation category. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination rate of a special figure display result, and the determination rate of jackpot type. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is an example of a scenario pattern. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display mode of a hold display and a specific display. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. 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 the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating display operation.

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

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . The variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

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

  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. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, 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 fixed decorative symbol that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is displayed. (Final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  Below the image display device 5, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls, and below the distribution device 200, there are provided a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal winning ball device 6B. Yes. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal winning ball device 6B forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The game balls that have flowed into the distribution device 200 are distributed to the upper part of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the upper part of the normal winning ball apparatus 6B so as to win either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. (Or to facilitate winning).

  A passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 </ b> C is provided below the passing gate 41. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a third starting prize opening is formed as a starting area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6C, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the third starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6C, the game ball passes through the third start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C, although the game ball can enter the third 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 6C may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the third start winning opening by closing the third starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example. As described above, the third start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided at the top of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the gaming ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the sorting member 200 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. And since the 1st starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game ball flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first starting winning opening. .

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of being tilted to the right side to a state of being tilted to the left side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. And since the 2nd start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is located under the right outflow opening 206, the game ball which flowed out from the right outflow opening 206 wins a 2nd starting winning opening. .

  Further, when the game ball passes the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of falling to the left side to a state of falling to the right side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the normal winning ball device The first start winning opening formed on 6A and the second starting winning opening formed on the normal winning ball apparatus 6B can be alternately awarded.

  In the description using FIG. 2, the game balls distributed to the left passage 203 win the first start winning opening at approximately 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 perform the second start at approximately 100%. Although a case where a prize is won in the winning opening has been shown, there may be cases where a prize is not necessarily won in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening even if it is distributed to the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. For example, in FIG. 2, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to be viewed from the player. The structure is such that the game ball flows to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening after being once guided to the back side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, so that the left passage 203 Alternatively, a part of the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 may spill out of the distribution device 200 from the opening and may not win the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Good.

  In the example of FIG. 2, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200. However, the sorting apparatus 200, the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the normal winning prize are shown. The ball device 6B may be integrally formed, and the first start winning port and the second starting winning port may be provided inside the sorting device 200.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, the case where the distribution device 200 is provided with two passages (the left passage 203 and the right passage 204) is shown, but the number of passages is not limited to two, but three or more passages. It may be provided. When three or more passages are provided, for example, a plurality of passages that can win a prize may be provided in either one or both of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, the case where the sorting member 202 of the sorting device 200 is physically switched to the left and right by the weight of the game ball is shown. For example, a solenoid or a motor for driving the sorting member 202 is used. The distribution member 202 may be driven.

  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, the number of holdings (first special figure holding memory) generated based on the first starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Number) or a second start winning opening formed by the game ball passing (entering) a second starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, or a third starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C. A hold display for displaying the hold number (second special figure hold memory number) generated based on the third start winning when the game ball passes (enters) is specified.

  Specifically, a first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game using the first special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is established (the first start prize is awarded). However, the variable display game based on the previously established start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied, information regarding variable display corresponding to the satisfied first start condition is stored (held) as the first hold information, and the first Based on the hold information, the hold display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H. In addition, a second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game using the second special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is established (second start prize or second prize) 3 is established due to the occurrence of a winning start, etc.), but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state When the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled or the like, information relating to the variable display corresponding to the satisfied second start condition is stored as the second hold information (hold) Then, the hold display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H based on the second hold information.

  There are multiple types of display modes for the hold display. In the present embodiment, the display mode for displaying the character “A” (hereinafter also referred to as “holding display“ A ”)”, the display mode for displaying the character “TSU” (hereinafter referred to as “HOLD” “display”). Display mode for displaying the character “I” (hereinafter also referred to as “holding display“ I ”)”, display mode for displaying the symbol “!” (Hereinafter also referred to as “holding display“! ”) ), A display mode that displays the symbol “!!” (hereinafter also referred to as “hold display”!), And a display mode that does not display characters or symbols (such as characters) (hereinafter, “ And the like). In the following description, the hold display in the display mode that displays characters or the like is also referred to as a character-withhold display, and the hold display in the display mode that does not display characters or the like is also referred to as a character non-hold display.

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the third starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when the first start prize, the second start prize, and the third start prize are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. Further, the first holding information and the second holding information are also simply referred to as “holding information” unless particularly distinguished. In addition, the variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Further, the first start winning opening (starting area) formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is also referred to as a first starting area, the second starting winning opening (starting area) formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, and the normal The third start winning opening (starting area) formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6C is also referred to as a second starting area.

  The hold display based on the first hold information displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed each time the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the last special game or the big hit game state is completed. Corresponding to the change (digestion) of one hold information being erased (digested) one by one. The hold display based on the second hold information displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed each time the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state. 2 Corresponding to the change (digestion) of the hold information being erased (digested) one by one.

  For example, when there are a plurality of hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H when the last special figure game or jackpot game state is ended, the hold display (eg, the oldest display among the plurality of hold displays (for example, When the hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the start winning memory display area 5H is a hold display based on the first hold information, the first start condition is satisfied and the oldest display is displayed from the oldest. When the hold display (hold display based on the first hold information) is digested, and the hold display displayed from the oldest among the plurality of hold displays is the hold display based on the second hold information The hold display (hold display based on the second hold information) displayed since the oldest when the second start condition is satisfied is digested. In addition, with the digestion of the hold display displayed from the oldest, each of the other hold displays is moved to the digested hold display side (for example, the left side). In addition, when there is only one hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H when the last special figure game or the big hit game state is ended, the hold display is a hold display based on the first hold information. If there is, the first start condition is satisfied, and if the hold display is a hold display based on the second hold information, the second start condition is satisfied and the hold display is digested.

  A specific display area 5Z is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the specific display area 5 </ b> Z, the hold display based on the first hold information digested when the first start condition is satisfied and the hold display based on the second hold information digested when the second start condition is satisfied are specified and displayed. Display as. That is, the hold display erased from the start winning memory display area 5H due to the establishment of the first start condition (or the second start condition) is moved (added) to the specific display area 5Z as a specific display.

  There are multiple types of display modes for specific display. In the present embodiment, the specific display of the display mode for displaying the character “A” (hereinafter also referred to as the specific display “A”), the specific display of the display mode for displaying the character “TSU” (hereinafter, the specific display “TSU”). Specific display of the display mode for displaying the character “I” (hereinafter also referred to as specific display “I”), specific display of the display mode for displaying the symbol “!” (Hereinafter also referred to as specific display “!”) ), Specific display of the display mode that displays the symbol “!!” (hereinafter also referred to as specific display “!!”), specific display of the display mode that does not display characters (hereinafter also referred to as specific display “”), etc. Exists. In the following description, a specific display of a display mode that displays characters or the like is also referred to as a character-specific display, and a specific display of a display mode that does not display characters or the like is also referred to as a character-unspecified display.

  The specific display displayed in the specific display area 5Z is erased from the specific display area 5Z at various timings. In the present embodiment, the character specific display and the character non-specific display are erased from the specific display area 5Z at different timings.

  Specifically, the character non-specific display that is additionally displayed in the specific display area 5Z when the character no-hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is digested is added to the specific display area 5Z, and then the character non-hold display is performed. Is erased from the specific display area 5Z until the variation corresponding to is completed.

  On the other hand, the character-specific display that is additionally displayed in the specific display area 5Z when the character-held display in the start winning memory display area 5H has been consumed is not erased from the specific display area 5Z until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition for deleting the character specific display from the specific display area 5Z is, for example, addition of a new specific display exceeding a predetermined number (for example, four) to the specific display area 5Z, or a target (described later). For example, the end of the change corresponding to the hold display. For example, when four (predetermined number of) character-specific indications are already displayed when a new character-specific indication is added to the specific display area 5Z, it is already present with the addition of a new one. One of the four (for example, the oldest character-specific indication) is deleted. Further, for example, when the change corresponding to the target hold display is completed, all the specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z are deleted.

  As described above, a plurality of specific displays can be displayed in the specific display area 5Z, but in the present embodiment, a plurality of specific displays are displayed so as to be stacked in the specific display area 5Z. That is, when moving to the specific display area 5Z using the digested hold display as the specific display, if there is one or more other specific display (character specific display) in the specific display area 5Z, the one or more other specific display It is additionally displayed at the top of the display. In addition, when four (predetermined number) of character-specific indications are already displayed when the digested hold display is moved to the specific display area 5Z as a specific display, for example, the lowermost one (1 The oldest character display is deleted. Note that when the character-specific display at the bottom is deleted, the other character-specific displays are shifted downward one by one.

  In the present embodiment, the addition of the specific display to the specific display area 5Z is not limited to when the hold display is shifted (during digestion). For example, a new specific display is added to the specific display area 5Z during a change corresponding to a certain hold display. Specifically, any one of a specific display “A”, a specific display “T”, a specific display “I”, a specific display “!”, And a specific display “!!” is added. In addition, during a change, a specific display may be added with the effect display which acts on the specific display area 5Z and the specific display already displayed, or may be added without an effect display.

  As described above, the specific display is added (moved) to the top of the specific display area 5Z at the timing of the hold display shift, but at the timing other than the shift (for example, during the change), the specific display is performed. The specific display is not always added to the top of the area 5Z. For example, when there are two specific displays in the specific display area 5Z, a new specific display may be added to the top (above the new specific display), or a specific display may be displayed between the two. It may be added, or a new specific display may be added at the bottom (under the old specific display).

  Further, at a timing other than the time of shifting, one specific display is not always added to the specific display area 5Z at a time. For example, during a certain variation, two (or three or more) specific displays may be added to the specific display area 5Z at a time.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the pending display to be digested and the display mode of the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z are not necessarily the same. That is, the display mode may be changed when moving from the start winning storage display area 5H to the specific display area 5Z. For example, when the hold display “A” in the start winning memory display area 5H is digested, the specific display “5”, the specific display “I”, the specific display “ ! ”Or a specific display“ !! ”may be added.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z is not necessarily the same until it is deleted. That is, the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific display area 5Z may be changed. For example, when the specific display “a” displayed in the specific display area 5Z is changed to any one of the specific display “T”, the specific display “I”, the specific display “!”, And the specific display “!!” There is.

  Note that the timing at which the display mode of the specific display already displayed is changed is during a shift of a certain hold display or during a change corresponding to a certain hold display. In addition, during the change, the display mode of the specific display may be changed with the action effect acting on the specific display area 5Z or the specific display already displayed, or may be changed without the action effect. Good.

  Moreover, the display mode of one specific display is not always changed at a time. For example, during a certain change, the display mode of two (or three or more) specific displays at a time may be changed.

  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 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number (the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held) in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number (the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held) in an identifiable manner.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a third starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected by, for example, a third starting opening switch 22C shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the third start switch 22C, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, 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. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the third start port switch 22C may be the same or different.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 3, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the third starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member The general prize opening may be provided. 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 any of the general prize opening 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.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are also simply referred to as speakers 8 when not particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. The sound, voice, etc. suggesting or notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as a lamp 9. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the sorting device 200, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

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

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

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a 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 normal symbol variable display result is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, a game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 3, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected. After the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the formed third start winning opening is detected by the third start port switch 22C shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the big hit gaming state or the like, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

 In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

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

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

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of any of the special figure games using the second special figure, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, during 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols is a predetermined value. May reach reach.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. 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.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  Also, unlike a reach effect, there is a possibility that any reach effect will be executed (the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display state becomes a reach state), or a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) will be executed. It may be possible to execute a variable display effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the game will be performed or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. For example, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display effects such as “slip (effect)” and “pseudo-continuity (effect)” realized by variable display operations such as decorative symbols can be executed. In addition to “sliding” and “pseudo ream”, various variable display effects using variable display operations such as decorative symbols may be executed.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) are displayed. 5L, 5R, etc. are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left”) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols are displayed. The decorative design display area 5L and the “right” decorative design display area 5R or both) are displayed again after changing the decorative design, thereby changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed. Done. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. Before the final confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo-continuous chance eyes) are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the total number of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the initial variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

  Further, in the image display device 5, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, light-off), etc., reach effect, “slip”, “pseudo” There is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by an effect operation different from the variable display effect such as “ream”, a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) may be executed, You may make it alert | report to a player that a big hit expectation degree etc. are high. For example, in order to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, emitting light, or the like. The notice effect may be executed.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. Also referred to as target variable display. Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during digestion of the target hold information (when executed during the target hold information digest process including variable target display), There are a case where it is executed during the digestion of the hold information before the hold information, and a case where it is executed during the digestion of the hold information of the target, and a case where the hold information before the target is digested. In the present embodiment, an effect based on the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, an effect based on the specific display in the specific display area 5Z, and the like are set as the pre-reading notice effect.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state is reached after the decorative symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is 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”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. As a normal jackpot combination, any one of the decorative symbols having an even symbol number is aligned and stopped on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, alphanumeric “6”). May be displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in a straight line).

  In addition, as described above, the decorative design may be a graphic design of a person or a character. For example, when a reach state is reached (a reach state with a decorative design with an odd design number may also be included). A special jackpot combination may be used in which a special decorative pattern (for example, a character “negative” or the like designed in a later manner) is stopped and displayed on the active line. For example, “2”, “Negative” and “2” are stopped after “2” reach, and “3”, “Negative” and “3” are stopped after “3” reach. It is good.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed display symbol of the regular jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. As the probable big hit combination, any one of the decorative symbols having an odd symbol number is aligned and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, alphanumeric “7”). May be displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in a straight line).

  In addition, for example, a special decorative pattern (for example, the character “Win”) is effective after reaching the reach state (which may include a reach state with an even numbered decorative pattern). It is good also as what is stopped and displayed on a line or a probability variation big hit combination. For example, “2”, “Win”, “2” stopped after “2” reach, or “3”, “Win”, “3” stopped after “3” reach, It is good. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the third start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than that for the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that for the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the third start winning opening along with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the third start winning opening is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, when the high opening control is performed, the game ball is fired toward the right side of the game area (so-called right-handed) so that the game ball starts passing through the passing gate 41 and the normal game is started. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. Next, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game becomes “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5, for example, in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R When the same decorative symbols are gathered, the variation is made again, and either the decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination or the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display).

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. 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, and 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 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. 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 performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 has wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23. It is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches ( For example, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of a glass door (not shown), a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves) It may be. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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. It should be noted that the “variation pattern” in the present embodiment includes a display mode of effect images that are displayed during the variation of the decorative design in addition to the variation mode of the decorative design itself that varies.

  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, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (determination) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined 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. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the symbol display device 4A is established.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a second start winning is generated, or The second special symbol display device 4B is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a third start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected by the third start opening switch 22C and a third start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. That is, although it is referred to as the second start opening winning designation command, in addition to the second start winning opening, even when the second starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the third starting winning opening, A second start opening prize designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize designation command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening (or the third starting prize opening) is designated. A second start opening prize designation command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved memory number addition designation command (total reserved memory number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total reserved memory number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a variation pattern determination result (a variation category in which variation patterns are classified by type, also referred to as variation pattern type) as a winning determination result.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 18A), the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. Whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category The variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the change category can be recognized based on the value set in the change category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various 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.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the 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 MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 6 shows a specific example of the variation category in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state / normal state). In FIG. 6, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. In FIG. 6, the description of the variation category in the case of the small hit is omitted, but it is sufficient that one or more variation categories are set as described above. The same applies to FIG.

  Each variation category shown in FIG. 6 includes one or more variation patterns. For example, the variation pattern “PA1-1” is a variation pattern belonging to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shortened. The variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” is a non-reach (lack) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as non-reach (lack). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation patterns “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PA4”. The variation pattern “PA4-1” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo effect of pseudo-variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-1” is a super reach β (lost) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo effect of pseudo-variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super-reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a frustration effect of pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” are variation patterns belonging to the variation category “PB5”. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super-reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a frustration effect of pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  Hereinafter, each variation pattern belonging to the variation category “PA1” is referred to as a variation pattern “PA1-X”. For example, in the case of the above example, the variation pattern “PA1-X” is the variation pattern “PA1-1”. Each variation pattern belonging to the variation category “PA2” is referred to as a variation pattern “PA2-X”. For example, in the case of the above example, the variation pattern “PA2-X” is any one of the variation pattern “PA2-1”, the variation pattern “PA2-2”, and the variation pattern “PA2-3”). The same applies to the fluctuation patterns “PA3-X” to “PB5-X”. As will be described in detail later, the expectation degree of jackpot is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach.

  FIG. 7 shows a specific example of a variation category in a high base state (for example, a high-accuracy high-base state / a certain variation state). In FIG. 7, the variation category “PA-T” is a variation category of shortening variation (losing). The variation category “PA-JD” is a variation category of weak enemy battle / minute (losing). The variation category “PA-KD” is a variation category of strong enemy battle / minute (losing). The fluctuation category “PB-JL” is a weak enemy battle / negative (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PB-KL” is a strong enemy battle / negative (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation category “PB-JW” is a variation category of weak enemy battle / win (big hit). The variation category “PB-KW” is a variation category of strong enemy battle / win (big hit). Note that the weak enemy battle is a battle effect (an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character confront each other) against a weak enemy character. A strong enemy battle is a battle performance for a strong enemy character.

  The variation categories shown in FIG. 7 each have one or more variation patterns, like the variation categories shown in FIG. For example, the variation pattern “PA-TX” is each variation pattern belonging to the variation category “PA-T”. The same applies to the fluctuation patterns “PA-JD-X” to “PB-KW-X”. The variation pattern “PA-TX” is a non-reach variation pattern having a predetermined shortened special figure variation time, and is a variation pattern in which no battle effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA-JD-X” is a reach fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a weak enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is a draw. The fluctuation pattern “PA-KD-X” is a reach fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a strong enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is a draw. The fluctuation pattern “PB-JL-X” is a big hit fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a weak enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is lost. The fluctuation pattern “PB-KL-X” is a big hit fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a strong enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is lost. The fluctuation pattern “PB-JW-X” is a big hit fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a weak enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is won. The fluctuation pattern “PB-KW-X” is a big hit fluctuation pattern having a predetermined special figure fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern in which a strong enemy battle is executed and the result of the battle is won.

  Although details will be described later, when a battle effect variation pattern (“PB-JW-X” or “PB-KW-X”) in which a battle result is won is executed, it is a probable big hit. Specifically, when the strong enemy battle fluctuation pattern “PB-KW-X” in which the battle result wins is executed, the “first big hit (15R probability change)” in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern “PB-JW-X” of the weak enemy battle that wins is executed, the “second big hit (10R probability change)” of FIG.

  Also, when a battle effect variation pattern (“PB-JL-X” or “PB-KL-X”) in which the result of the battle is lost is executed, it is usually a big hit. Specifically, either the strong enemy battle variation pattern “PB-KL-X” in which the battle result is lost or the weak enemy battle variation pattern “PB-JL-X” in which the battle result is defeated Is executed, the “third big hit (10R normal)” in FIG.

  Also, when a battle effect variation pattern (“PA-JD-X” or “PA-KD-X”) in which a battle result is a draw is executed, or when a battle effect variation pattern is not executed (“PB-T-”). When “X”) is executed, it is lost. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is maintained during the loss.

  Also, a strong enemy battle is more likely to lose than a weak enemy battle ("third big hit (10R normal)" is likely to be lost). That is, the strong enemy battle is a disadvantageous effect that is more easily controlled to a normal state that is disadvantageous to the player than the probability variation state, as compared to the weak enemy battle. Further, a weak enemy battle is easier to win than a strong enemy battle (“first big hit (15R probability change)” or “second big hit (10R probability change)”). That is, the weak enemy battle is an advantageous performance that is more easily controlled to a probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, as compared to the strong enemy battle. In other words, when a weak enemy battle is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state), the special condition ("big hit" is "first big hit" or "second big hit", and during the big hit round This is an advantageous effect that has a high ratio that the game ball passes (enters) the specific member. On the other hand, a strong enemy battle is an advantageous performance with a low ratio of special conditions when controlled to a specific gaming state.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of command tables (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11. Has been.

  The special figure display result (variable display result) of the special figure game includes a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 before the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result of the special figure game is derived and displayed. This is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table that is referred to when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state (low-probability state), and the gaming state is a probabilistic state ( A special figure display result determination table that is referred to when the state is highly accurate) is stored in the ROM 101. In each special figure display result determination table, a determination value (also referred to as a determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result.

  In addition, when the special figure display result “big hit” is determined, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are displayed. Based on this, the jackpot type is determined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination table that is commonly referred to when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) is used as the jackpot type determination table. A table is stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, a determination value to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the special figure display result and the determination ratio of the jackpot type. FIG. 8A shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state (the low probability state). According to FIG. 8A, a out of 65536 determination values (65536 from “0” to “65535” shown in FIG. 5) that can be taken by the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is special. The figure display result “big hit” is assigned, and the determination ratio (p1 (%)) of “big hit” is (a / 65536) × 100. For example, when a is 512 from “0” to “511”, p1 is about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). p2 is a determination rate of “losing”.

  FIG. 8B shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). According to FIG. 8B, among the 65536 possible determination values (65536 from “0” to “65535” shown in FIG. 5) of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, b are special. The figure display result “big hit” is assigned, and the determination ratio (p3 (%)) of “big hit” is (b / 65536) × 100. However, FIG. 8A shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result in the normal state (low accuracy state), and FIG. 8B shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result in the probability variation state (high accuracy state). > A. For example, when b is 2048 from “0” to “2047”, p3 is about 3.1% (2048 ÷ 65536). p4 is a determination rate of “losing”.

  FIG. 8C shows a case where the special figure display result of the first special figure game is “big hit”, that is, the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, and the special figure display result. Is “big hit”, or the special figure display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”, that is, the variable special figure is the second special figure and the special figure display result is “big hit”. It represents the determination ratio of jackpot type in the case of. According to FIG. 8C, among 100 possible determination values (100 from “0” to “99” shown in FIG. 5) of the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, x is the big hit type “ The “first big hit” is assigned, and the determination ratio (x (%)) of the “first big hit” is x. Of the 100 determination values that can be taken by the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, y pieces are assigned to the big hit type “second big hit”, and the determination ratio (y (%)) of the “second big hit” Is y. Of the 100 determination values that can be taken by the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, z are assigned to the jackpot type “third jackpot”, and the determination ratio of the “third jackpot” (z (%)). Is z.

  The “first big hit” is a “big hit” from which the “big hit” of “15R probability variation” is derived. The “second big hit” is the “big hit” from which the “big hit” of “10R probability change” is derived. The “third big hit” is a “big hit” from which a “big hit” of “10R normal” is derived. For example, a specific member (not shown) that shifts to a probable change state when a game ball passes (approaches) is provided inside the big prize opening, and “first big hit” is achieved by the control during the execution of the round. Sometimes a “big hit” of “15R probability change” is derived, “a big hit” of “10R probability variation” is derived when “the second big hit” is reached, and “10R normal” is a “big hit” when it is “the third big hit” "May be introduced. For example, during the execution of the “third big hit” round, the game winning ball door (or the specific member) is controlled so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) into the specific member or is difficult to pass (enter). During the execution of the “first big hit” or “second big hit” round, the big winning opening door (or the specific member) so that the game ball can pass (enter) or easily pass (enter) the specific member. May be controlled.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the current game state (normal state / probability change state), special figure display results, the number of reserved memories, and the like are stored. That is, the variation category is based on any variation category determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (normal state / probability variation state), special figure display result, number of reserved memories, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category. Determined. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories are stored. That is, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a hold specific information storage unit 151C, a general figure hold storage unit 151D, and a game. A control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. The hold information (first hold information) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending information until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B has a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. The game ball passes through the hold information (second hold information) of the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B) and the third start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6C. Holding information (second holding information) of a special figure game (special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) that has entered (entered) and has received the third start winning prize but has not yet started Remember. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning port (or the third starting winning port) and passes the game ball ( Numerical data indicating random values (for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 on the basis of the entry), and the number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) until it is reached.

  The holding specific information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire holding information including the holding information stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the holding information stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B ( In association with the hold number which is the detection order of game balls), the hold information based on the occurrence of the first start winning (first hold information), or the hold information based on the occurrence of the second start winning or the third start winning ( (Second hold information) is stored. In the holding specific information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 9, “first” indicates that the information is first holding information, and “second” indicates that the information is second holding information.

  In the case of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, and the hold specific information storage unit 151C shown in FIG. 9, five pieces of reservation information as a whole (the total number of reservation storages is five) However, the winning order is determined based on the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (hold information with the random value MR1 being “19”) and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition (the random value MR1). Hold information with a value of “81”), hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (hold information with a random number value MR1 of “22832”), hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition (with the random value MR1) The value is “52679”, the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (the hold information with the random value MR1 being “6104”).

  The first holding information based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening, and the game ball passing through (entering) the second start winning opening or the third start winning opening. ), The second hold information based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> D stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151D determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending information until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  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.

  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.

  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 the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 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. 3, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 121 stores various determination tables that are referred to for determining the type of background image, the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the specific display, the presence / absence of execution of the main notice effect, the contents, and the like. ing.

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores a scenario pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of scenario patterns that indicate plans for changing the display mode of the hold display and the specific display. Specifically, in this embodiment, the variable category, the number of reserved storage (the number of held displays), the display mode of the held display at each position, the specific display number (the number of specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z), A plurality of scenario pattern determination tables are stored in accordance with the display mode of the specific display at each position (the display mode of each specific display displayed at each position in the specific display area 5Z). In other words, the scenario pattern is a scenario pattern determination table according to the variation category, the number of reserved memories (the number of held displays), the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, the display mode of the specific display at each position, and the like. And a random number value (not shown) for scenario scenario determination. Instead of a plurality of scenario pattern determination tables, one large scenario pattern determination table including information on all scenario pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 10A shows the variable category “PB5”, the reserved storage number “3” (the target is the fourth hold display), the first hold display “” and the second hold. It is an example of the scenario pattern determined by the scenario pattern determination table in the case of the display “”, the hold display “tsu” to be digested third, and the specific display number “0”. In the case of the number of stored memories “3”, the first held display is the reserved display won three times before, the second held display is the second displayed previously. The third hold display is a hold display that has been won one time before.

  FIG. 10B shows the variable category “PB5”, the reserved storage number “2” (the target is the third hold display), the first hold display “T” and the second. It is an example of the scenario pattern determined by the scenario pattern determination table in the case of the hold display “tsu” and the specific display number “0”. In the case where the number of reserved memories is “2”, the first held display is the reserved display that has been won two times before, the second reserved display is the one that has been won one before. Is a pending display. In addition, (a)-(ki) is attached | subjected to the scenario pattern which illustrated the content for convenience.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are display mode patterns of the hold display and the specific display that constitute the scenario pattern. FIG. 11A shows a display mode pattern related to the addition of the hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H or the addition of the specific display to the specific display area 5Z. For example, the display mode pattern “TSU-H1” is a display mode pattern in which a hold display “A” is added to the start winning storage display area 5H at the start winning. The display mode pattern “TSU-H2” is a display mode pattern in which a hold display “I” is added to the start winning storage display area 5H at the start winning. The display mode pattern “TSU-Z1” is a display mode pattern in which the specific display “A” is added to the specific display area 5Z during the effect of variation. The display mode pattern “TSU-Z2” is a display mode pattern in which the specific display “I” is added to the specific display area 5Z during the production of the fluctuation.

  FIG. 11B shows a display mode pattern related to a change in the display mode of the hold display or a change in the display mode of the specific display. For example, the display mode pattern “HE-H1” is a display mode pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display already displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H to “A” at the time of shifting (during digestion). The display mode pattern “HE-H2” is a display mode pattern for changing the display mode of the hold display already displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H to “I” during the shift. The display mode pattern “HE-H6” is a display mode pattern for changing the display mode of the hold display already displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H to “A” at the time of production of fluctuation. The display mode pattern “HE-H2” is a display mode pattern for changing the display mode of the hold display already displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H to “I” at the time of production of fluctuation. The display mode pattern “HE-Z1” is a display for changing the display mode of the specific display (including the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z) already displayed in the specific display area 5Z to “a” at the time of shifting. It is an aspect pattern. The display mode pattern “HE-Z2” is a display that changes the display mode of the specific display (including the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z) already displayed in the specific display area 5Z to “I” at the time of shifting. It is an aspect pattern. In the display mode pattern “HE-Z6”, the display mode of the specific display (including the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z) already displayed in the specific display area 5Z is changed to “A” at the time of effect of variation. It is a display mode pattern to be performed. In the display mode pattern “HE-Z2”, the display mode of the specific display (including the specific display added to the specific display area 5Z) already displayed in the specific display area 5Z is changed to “I” at the time of effect of variation. It is a display mode pattern to be performed.

  For example, the scenario pattern (A) in FIG. 10A is a scenario pattern including the display mode pattern “TSU-H1” and the display mode pattern “TSU-Z3” in FIG. Specifically, the scenario pattern (A) includes the display mode pattern “TSU-H1” in which the hold display “A” is added as the target hold display to the fourth hold, and the fourth (target) variation effect. It is a scenario pattern including a display mode pattern “TSU-Z3” that sometimes adds “I” under the specific display “TSU”. Further, the scenario pattern (e) in FIG. 10A includes a display mode pattern (initial pattern) for adding a pending display “” not described in FIG. 11 and a display mode pattern “HE-H4” in FIG. 11], display mode pattern “TSU-Z3” in FIG. 11A, display mode pattern “HE-Z5” in FIG. 11B, and display mode pattern “HE-Z6” in FIG. It is a scenario pattern including Specifically, the scenario pattern (e) includes a display mode pattern (initial pattern) in which a hold display “” is added as a hold display of the target to the fourth hold, and a target hold display “” at the time of the second shift. Is changed to “!”, The display pattern “HE-H4”, the display pattern “TSU-Z3” in which “I” is added below the specific display “tsu” when the third variation is produced, and 4 The display mode pattern “HE-Z5” for changing the specific display “!” To “!!!!” when the individual (target) is shifted, and the specific display “!!!!” are displayed when the fourth (target) changes are produced. The scenario pattern includes the display mode pattern “HE-Z6” to be changed to “a”. The scenario pattern (K) in FIG. 10B includes the display mode pattern “TSU-H5” in FIG. 11A, the display mode pattern “HE-Z6” in FIG. B) is a scenario pattern including the display mode pattern “HE-Z8”. Specifically, the scenario pattern (Ki) includes a display mode pattern “TSU-H5” in which a hold display “!!!!” is added as a target hold display to the third hold, and the third (target) fluctuation of the display. The display mode pattern “HE-Z6” for changing the specific display “!!” to “A” at the time of production, and the specific display “tu” (the “bottom” at the bottom) during the production of the third (target) variation Is a scenario pattern including a display mode pattern “HE-Z8” for changing “I” to “I”.

  A character string by a plurality of specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z (for example, a character string arranged from the top to the bottom) represents the expected degree of jackpot. For convenience of explanation, a character string consisting of four characters ““ a ”,“ tsu ”,“ i ”,“ !! ”” is a level 3 strong character string, and four characters ““ a ”“ tu ”“ i ”“! ”” Are used. Is a level 2 strong character string, a character string of three characters ““ a ”,“ tsu ”,“ i ”is a level 1 strong character string, and is a level 1 strong character string, level 2 strong character string, or level 3 Character strings other than strong character strings are weak character strings, for example, ““ a ”“ tsu ”“ tsu ”“ “a” “i” “!” ”Etc. are weak character strings. The degree of expectation (the degree of expectation notified by the character string) is: Level 3 strong character string> Level 2 strong character string> Level 1 strong character string> Weak character string.

  In FIG. 10, a scenario pattern (for example, scenario pattern (a), scenario pattern (f)) that completes a level 1 strong character string, a scenario pattern (for example, scenario pattern (b)) that completes a level 2 strong character string, and the like. ), A scenario pattern (for example, scenario pattern (c)) that completes a level 3 strong character string is shown, but a scenario pattern that completes a weak character string may exist (does not exist) ). As described above, the character-specific display is accumulated without being erased immediately, so that the weak character string is completed even if there is no scenario pattern for completing the weak character string.

  In the variable category “PB5” or the like in which super reach β is executed, the determination ratio of scenario pattern that completes a level 3 strong character string> the determination ratio of scenario pattern that completes a level 2 strong character string> level 1 strong character string The scenario pattern to be completed may be determined (a ratio exceeding 0%), and the scenario pattern for completing the weak character string may not be determined. Further, in the variable category “PB4” or the like in which super reach α having a lower expectation than super reach β is executed, the scenario pattern determination ratio for completing the level 1 strong character string> the scenario for completing the level 2 strong character string Pattern decision ratio> The scenario pattern decision ratio for completing a strong character string of level 3 (a ratio exceeding 0%) may be set so that a scenario pattern for completing a weak character string is not determined. In addition, in the fluctuation category “PB3” or the like in which the normal reach having a lower expectation than the super reach α is executed, the determination ratio of the scenario pattern for completing the level 1 strong character string> the scenario pattern for completing the level 2 strong character string The scenario pattern that completes at least the level 3 strong character string may not be determined (whether the scenario pattern that completes the weak character string is determined or not determined). Good). By doing so, the expectation degree of the big hit of the character string is: level 3 strong character string> level 2 strong character string> level 1 strong character string> weak character string.

  In order to avoid the discouragement of the player, when the level 3 strong character string is displayed in the specific display area 5Z, the display mode is changed from the level 3 strong character string to the level 2 strong character string or less. Prohibit etc. For example, when a level 3 strong character string (““ a ”“ tsu ”“ i ”“ !! ””) is displayed, the specific display “!” At the bottom is changed to the specific display “!”. Is prohibited. Similarly, when a level 2 strong character string is displayed in the specific display area 5Z, a change in display mode that changes from a level 2 strong character string to a level 1 strong character string or less is prohibited. That is, a scenario pattern that does not change as described above may be prepared. In other words, a scenario pattern in which the level 3 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z falls below the level 2 strong character string, or the level 2 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z is below the level 1 strong character string. It is only necessary to prevent the expectation from being lowered by not preparing a scenario pattern that falls into It should be noted that when the level of expectation from the level 1 strong character string to the weak character string is lowered, the discouragement seems to be small, so the change from the level 1 strong character string to the weak character string may be allowed or prohibited. May be.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized. For example, the hold display and the specific display control indicated by each scenario pattern are also realized by setting the effect control pattern.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Various effects such as design variable display operations, reach effects, re-drawing effects, etc., or various effect operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold display during shift and control of specific display) It consists of data indicating the contents of operation control.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. In the effective period, control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A 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. Yes. In addition to the above, the effect control data holding area 190 includes, for example, information related to specific display (for example, information related to the number of specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z, the display mode of the specific display at each position, and the like). ) Is also provided (not shown).

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The 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.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. 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.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 13B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening or the third starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), design A set of four commands: a designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command) is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Is done. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 13B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 13B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when a new decorative symbol variable display is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 13B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “4” is changed to the buffer number. Shifted to an area corresponding to “2” and “3”.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 13C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When the hold information (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A in FIG. 13B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the hold information (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  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 sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a 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 game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 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 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 6C 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. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process of FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process executed in steps S208, S211 and S214 of FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in step S306 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After the processing of step S209 is executed, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not it is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  When the second start port switch 22B is OFF in step S203 (step S203; No), or when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; Yes), After the processing of step S212 is executed, the third start port switch 22C is based on the detection signal from the third start port switch 22C provided corresponding to the third start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6C. It is determined whether or not is on (step S205). At this time, if the third start port switch 22C is on (step S205; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S206). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S206 (step S206; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S213).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 17) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 17) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the process of step S205 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S213, the start winning time process (FIG. 17) is executed (step S214), the value stored in the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S215), and the start winning determination process Exit. As a result, even if any two or more of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the third start port switch 22C detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, they are based on the respective detections. Processing can be completed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, as the start winning process (steps S208, S211, S214). Update (step S301). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening or the third starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. . Following the processing in step S301, the total number of reserved memories is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S302). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S302, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S303). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S304). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S304, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S305). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S305, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S306). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S307). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  As the winning random number determination process (step S306), the CPU 103 identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152 or the like. (Step S401 in FIG. 18A). The CPU 103 may identify the normal state when the probability variation flag is off, and identify the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 selects a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state from a plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S402). For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the special figure display result determination table in FIG. 8A is selected. Further, for example, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8B is selected.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S402, the CPU 103 converts the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S303 in FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403). Specifically, the above-described special figure display result determination is performed within a predetermined jackpot determination range (the range of determination values assigned to the special figure display result “big hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for use. The CPU 103 may perform the above determination by comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) or the maximum value (upper limit value) of the jackpot determination range with the above-described numerical data, or may determine each determination value within the jackpot determination range. The determination may be made by comparing with the numerical data described above. The same applies to other determinations such as determination of jackpot type.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” as in the process of step S403. That is, within the predetermined small hit determination range (the range of determination values assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402, It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). It should be noted that even when the small hit determination range does not exist in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401, it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined (step S409). In the process of step S409, the jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C is selected, and the numerical data indicating the selected jackpot type determination table and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in step S303 of FIG. Based on the above, it is determined whether the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, or “third big hit”. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a variation category according to the current gaming state (normal state / probability variation state), special figure display result, the number of reserved memories, and the like. That is, the CPU 103 determines the variation category according to the current gaming state, the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404, etc.) and the number of reserved storages from the plurality of variation category determination tables. Select a table (a variation category determination table corresponding to the jackpot type when the special figure display result is a big hit), and select a variation category determination range (assigned to any variation category in the selected variation category determination table). In the range of the determination value), it is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category extracted in step S303 in FIG.

  Here, the determination of the variation category and the like will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. When the current gaming state is the normal state (when the current gaming state is identified as the normal state in step S401) and when it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” ( Step S404; No), the total pending memory count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 9 is read, and the variation categories “PA1” “PA2” shown in FIG. "PA3" "PA4" "PA5" is determined. That is, the CPU 103 first determines a plurality of variation categories in which different determination values are assigned to each of one or more variation categories of the variation categories “PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”, “PA4”, and “PA5”. One of the variation category determination tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories is selected from the table. For example, there is table 1 when the total number of reserved memories is 1, table 2 when the total number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, and table 3 when the total number of reserved memories is 4 to 8 The CPU 103 selects a table corresponding to the total number of reserved memories from Table 1 to Table 3. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table compares the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table with the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 extracted in step S303 of FIG. Thus, one of the variation categories “PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”, “PA4”, and “PA5” is determined. Note that the variation category “PA1” may be more easily determined when the number of reserved storage is large than when the number is small. For example, the determination range of the variation category “PA1” may be wider in the table 3 when the total number of reserved memories is 4 to 8 than the table 1 when the total number of reserved memories is 1. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is small, the variation categories “PA4” and “PA5” may be determined more easily than when the number is large.

  When the current gaming state is a normal state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit (10R normal)” (Step S409), one of the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” shown in FIG. 6 is determined according to the total number of reserved storage. That is, the CPU 103 first selects any one of the plurality of variation category determination tables in which different determination values are assigned to the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” according to the total number of reserved storage. Select the change category determination table. For example, when there is a table 4 when the total number of reserved memories is 1 or 2, and a table 5 when the total number of reserved memories is 3 to 8, the CPU 103 calculates the total from the tables 4 and 5 Select the table corresponding to the number of pending storage. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table compares the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table with the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 extracted in step S303 of FIG. Thus, any one of the fluctuation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” is determined. Further, when the number of reserved memories is small, the variation categories “PB4” and “PB5” may be easily determined as compared with the case where the number is large. For example, the table 4 when the total number of reserved memories is 1 or 2 has a determination range of the variation categories “PB4” and “PB5” compared to the table 5 when the total number of reserved memories is 3 to 8. It may be wide. That is, the number of determination values assigned to the variation categories “PB4” and “PB5” may be increased. The same applies to other jackpot types.

  When the current gaming state is the normal state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “second big hit (10R probability change)” (Step S409), one of the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” shown in FIG. 6 is determined according to the total number of reserved storage. That is, the CPU 103 first selects any one of the plurality of variation category determination tables in which different determination values are assigned to the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” according to the total number of reserved storage. Select the change category determination table. For example, when there is a table 6 when the total number of reserved memories is 1 or 2, and a table 7 when the total number of reserved memories is 3 to 8, the CPU 103 determines the total from the tables 6 and 7 Select the table corresponding to the number of pending storage. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table compares the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table with the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 extracted in step S303 of FIG. Thus, any one of the fluctuation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” is determined.

  When the current gaming state is a normal state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit (15R probability change)” (Step S409), one of the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” shown in FIG. 6 is determined according to the total number of reserved storage. That is, the CPU 103 first selects any one of the plurality of variation category determination tables in which different determination values are assigned to the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” according to the total number of reserved storage. Select the change category determination table. For example, when there is a table 8 when the total number of reserved memories is 1 or 2, and a table 9 when the total number of reserved memories is 3 to 8, the CPU 103 calculates the total from the tables 8 and 9 Select the table corresponding to the number of pending storage. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table compares the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table with the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 extracted in step S303 of FIG. Thus, any one of the fluctuation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5” is determined.

  When the current game state is a probability change state (when the current game state is identified as a probability change state in step S401), and when it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” ( In step S404; No), one of the variation categories “PA-T”, “PA-JD”, and “PA-KD” shown in FIG. 7 is determined. That is, the CPU 103 first selects a predetermined variation category determination table (for example, the table 10) in which the determination value is assigned to each of the variation categories “PA-T”, “PA-JD”, and “PA-KD”. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table (for example, the table 10) shows the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S303 in FIG. By comparing with numerical data, one of the variation categories “PA-T”, “PA-JD”, and “PA-KD” is determined.

  As in the case where the current gaming state is the normal state, the variable categories “PA-T”, “PA-JD” are used according to the total reserved memory number, using a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the total reserved memory number. "PA-KD" may be determined. When the mode of determining any one of the variable categories “PA-T”, “PA-JD”, and “PA-KD” according to the total number of reserved memories, the variable category when the number of reserved memories is small is larger than when the number is large. “PA-JD” or “PA-KD” may be easily determined.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit (10R normal)” (Step S409), it is determined which of the fluctuation categories “PB-JL” and “PB-KL” shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 103 first selects a predetermined variation category determination table (for example, the table 11) in which a determination value is assigned to each of the variation categories “PB-JL” and “PB-KL”. The CPU 103 that has selected the variation category determination table (for example, the table 11) shows the determination value of each variation category in the variation category determination table and the random value MR3 for determination of the variation category extracted in step S303 in FIG. By comparing with the numerical data, it is determined which of the fluctuation categories “PB-JL” and “PB-KL”.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “second big hit (10R probability change)” (Step S409), the variation category “PB-JW” shown in FIG. 7 is determined. That is, the CPU 103 may select a predetermined variation category determination table (for example, the table 12) in which all determination values (“0” to “99”) are assigned to the variation category “PB-JW”.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403; Yes), and the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit (15R probability change)” (Step S409), the variation category “PB-KW” shown in FIG. 7 is determined. That is, the CPU 103 may select a predetermined variation category determination table (for example, the table 13) in which all determination values (“0” to “99”) are assigned to the variation category “PB-KW”.

  In addition, when it is determined that “the second big hit (10R probability change)”, any of the fluctuation categories “PB-JW” and “PB-JW” may be determined. Further, when it is determined that “first big hit (15R probability change)”, any of the fluctuation categories “PB-JW” and “PB-JW” may be determined. Whether it is determined to be “second big hit (10R probability change)” or “first big hit (15R probability change)”, it is determined whether the variation category is “PB-JW” or “PB-JW”. In this case, when it is determined that it is “second big hit (10R probability variation)”, the variation category “PB-JW” is more easily determined than when it is determined that it is “first big hit (15R probability variation)”. When it is determined that the “first big hit (15R probability change)” is determined, the variation category “PB-KW” is more easily determined than when it is determined that the second big hit (10R probability change). Also good.

  In FIG. 6, “P” is the probability of jackpot in the normal state and corresponds to “p1” in FIG. “X”, “y”, and “z” are distributions (rates) of the big hit type at the big hit in the normal state, and are the same as “x”, “y”, and “z” in FIG. 8C. is there. That is, “x” + “y” + “z” is 1.

  In FIG. 6, “h1”, “h2”, “h3”, “h4”, and “h5” are variation categories (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) that can be determined when “lost” in the normal state. “PA4” and “PA5”) are the ratios determined in step S412 described above. “H1” + “h2” + “h3” + “h4” + “h5” = 1. Here, as described above, the determination ratios of the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5” differ depending on the total number of reserved storage, but here, the reliability of reach production such as super reach α and super reach β What is necessary is just to let the judgment ratio appropriate in comparing "h1" to "h5". For example, “h1” to “h5” may be values in a specific total reserved memory number. A typical (typical) total reserved memory number may be used as the specific total reserved memory number. When the typical total reserved memory number is 2, the total reserved memory number is 2 or 3. In the variation category determination table (the above-described table 2), the allocation ratios of the determination values to the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5” are “h1” to “h5”. Further, a statistical value, for example, a value taking into account a variation in the total number of reserved memories may be “h1” to “h5”. As an example, the allocation rate of determination values to variation categories “PA1” to “PA5” in Table 1, the allocation rate of determination values to variation categories “PA1” to “PA5” in Table 2, and the variation category in Table 3 An average of the allocation ratios of judgment values to “PA1” to “PA5” with a coefficient that takes into consideration the selection ratio of each table (distribution of the total number of pending storages) (or a simple average value) , “H1” to “h5”.

  In FIG. 6, “a1” to “a3” are the above-described variation categories (“PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”) that can be determined when “third big hit (10R normal)” is obtained. The ratio determined in step S412. “A1” + “a2” + “a3” = 1. In addition, as with the respective determination ratios of the fluctuation categories “PA1” to “PA5”, the determination ratios of the fluctuation categories “PB3” to “PB5” also differ depending on the total number of reserved storage, but the above “h1”. As in the case of “h5”, an appropriate determination ratio may be set to “a1” to “a3” in comparing the reliability of reach production such as super reach α and super reach β. For example, regarding the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5”, when the allocation ratios of the determination values in the table 2 corresponding to the above-described total number of reserved storages are “h1” to “h5”, the variation category “PB3” ”To“ PB5 ”, the assignment ratios of the determination values in the table 4 corresponding to the total number of reserved storages may be“ a1 ”to“ a3 ”.

  In FIG. 6, “a4”, “a5”, and “a6” are variation categories (“PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”) that can be determined when “second big hit (10R probability variation)” is obtained in the normal state. Each is the ratio determined in step S412. “A4” + “a5” + “a6” = 1. Note that, as in the case of “a1” to “a3” described above, an appropriate determination ratio may be set to “a4” to “a6” in comparing the reliability of reach effects such as super reach α and super reach β.

  In FIG. 6, “a7”, “a8”, and “a9” are fluctuation categories (“PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”) that can be determined when “first big hit (15R probability variation)” is obtained in the normal state. Each is the ratio determined in step S412. “A7” + “a8” + “a9” = 1. Note that, as in the case of “a1” to “a3” described above, an appropriate determination ratio may be set to “a7” to “a9” in comparing the reliability of reach effects such as super reach α and super reach β.

  In FIG. 6, the determination rate of the variation category “PA3” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PA3-X”, which is referred to as “R1”) is (1−P) × h3. The determination rate of the variation category “PA4” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PA4-X”, which is “R2”) is (1−P) × h4. The determination rate of the variation category “PA5” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PA5-X”, which is referred to as “R3”) is (1−P) × h5. The determination rate of the variation category “PB3” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PB3-X”, which is “R4”) is (P × xx × a7) + (P × y × a4) + (P × z × a1). ). The determination rate of the fluctuation category “PB4” (appearance rate of the fluctuation pattern “PB4-X”, “R5”) is (P × xx × a8) + (P × y × a5) + (P × z × a2). ). The determination rate of the fluctuation category “PB5” (the appearance rate of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-X”, which is assumed to be “R6”) is (P × xx × a9) + (P × y × a6) + (P × z × a3). ). Therefore, the appearance rate of “normal reach” (referred to as “R7”) is R1 + R4. The appearance rate of “super reach α” (referred to as “R8”) is R2 + R5. The appearance rate of “super reach β” (referred to as “R9”) is R3 + R6. The reliability of “normal reach” (referred to as “R10”) is R4 / R7. The reliability of “super reach α” (referred to as “R11”) is R5 / R8. The reliability of “super reach β” (referred to as “R12”) is R6 / R9.

  Although it has been described that the degree of expectation of jackpot is super reach β> super reach α> normal reach, specifically, reliability of “super reach β” (R12)> reliability of “super reach α” (R11) > The reliability (R10) of “normal reach”. That is, a plurality of variable category determination tables (for example, tables) such that “superreach β” reliability (R12)> “superreach α” reliability (R11)> “normal reach” reliability (R10). 1 to Table 9) are set with determination values.

  In FIG. 7, “P” is a jackpot probability in the probability variation state and corresponds to “p3” in FIG. “X”, “y”, and “z” are distributions (rates) of the big hit type at the big hit in the probability variation state, and are the same as “x”, “y”, and “z” in FIG. is there. That is, “x” + “y” + “z” is 1.

  In FIG. 7, “d1”, “d2”, and “d3” are variation categories (“PA-T”, “PA-JD”, “PA-JD”) that can be determined when “lost” in the probability variation state. Each is the ratio determined in step S412 described above. “D1” + “d2” + “d3” = 1.

  In FIG. 7, “l1” and “l3” are the fluctuation categories (“PB-JL” and “PB-KL”) that can be determined when “third big hit (10R normal)” in the probability variation state, This is the ratio determined in step S412. “L1” + “l2” = 1.

  In FIG. 7, “w1” is the ratio at which the variation category (“PB-JW”) that can be determined when “second big hit (10R probability variation)” is determined in the probability variation state is determined in step S412. “W1” = 1.

  In FIG. 7, “w2” is a ratio at which the variation category (“PB-KW”) that can be determined when “first big hit (15R probability variation)” is determined in the probability variation state is determined in step S412. “W2” = 1.

  In FIG. 7, the determination rate of the variation category “PA-JD” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PA-JD-X”, “R21”) is (1−P) × d2. The determination rate of the variation category “PA-KD” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PA-KD-X”, “R22”) is (1−P) × d3. The determination rate of the variation category “PB-JL” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PB-JL-X”, which is “R23”) is P × z × l1. The determination rate of the variation category “PB-KL” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PB-KL-X”, which is “R24”) is P × z × l2. The determination rate of the variation category “PB-JW” (the appearance rate of the variation pattern “PB-JW-X”, which is “R25”) is P × y × w1. The determination rate of the fluctuation category “PB-KW” (the appearance rate of the fluctuation pattern “PB-KW-X”, which is “R26”) is P × xx × w2. Therefore, the appearance rate of the weak enemy battle (referred to as “R27”) is R21 + R23 + R25. The appearance rate of the strong enemy battle (referred to as “R28”) is R22 + R24 + R26. The negative rate (referred to as “R29”) when a weak enemy battle appears is R23 / R27. The negative rate (referred to as “R30”) when a strong enemy battle appears is R24 / R28. The win rate (referred to as “R31”) when a weak enemy battle appears is R25 / R27. The win rate (referred to as “R32”) when a strong enemy battle appears is R26 / R28.

  We explained that a strong enemy battle is a disadvantageous production that is easier to lose than a weak enemy battle, and that a weak enemy battle is an advantageous production that is easier to win than a strong enemy battle. Negative rate when it appears (R30)> Negative rate when a weak enemy battle appears (R29), and Win rate when a weak enemy battle appears (R31)> Win rate when a strong enemy battle appears (R32) It is said. That is, the negative rate when a strong enemy battle appears (R30)> the negative rate when a weak enemy battle appears (R29), and the winning rate when a weak enemy battle appears (R31)> when a strong enemy battle appears The determination values are set in a plurality of variation category determination tables (for example, Table 10 to Table 13) so that the winning rate (R32) is obtained.

  Then, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the random number determination at the time of winning The process ends. Specifically, transmission of a variation category command corresponding to the variation category determined in the process of step S412 is set. Note that, as shown in FIG. 18B, different EXT data is set for each of the variation categories (“PA1” to “PA5”, “PB3” to “PA5”) that can be determined in the normal state. . Although illustration is omitted, variation categories (“PA-T”, “PA-JD”, “PA-KD”, “PB-JL”, “PB-KL”, “PB-”) that can be determined in the probability variation state. Different EXT data is set for each of “JW” and “PB-KW”).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  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, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types, a game state designation command, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification A transmission setting process for transmitting commands and the like is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The variation pattern setting process will be described later.

  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 For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B changes the special symbol based on the value of the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Is included, and a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol is included. For example, when the big hit flag is on, a big hit start production waiting time is set, and a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 is performed. Thereafter, the big hit flag is updated to OFF (cleared), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. When the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, a small hit start stage effect waiting time is set, and a hit start designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Settings for sending are made. Thereafter, the small hit flag is updated to OFF (cleared), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In addition, when control (for example, control of the number of STs and the number of time reductions, etc.) which changes a game state according to the number of special figure games is required, in the special symbol stop process, the game control counter setting part 154 is performed. The gaming value may be controlled by subtracting 1 (or adding 1) from the count value of a predetermined counter provided in.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, a setting corresponding to the jackpot type may be made. For example, during the execution of the “3rd big hit” round, the prize winning door (or the specific member) is controlled so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) into the specific member or is difficult to pass (enter) ( For example, a period during which the grand prize winning opening is opened) is set so that the game ball can pass (enter) a specific member during the execution of the “first big hit” or “second big hit” round (or pass ( The special winning opening door (or specific member) is controlled so that it is easy to enter. As a result, if the player is playing as instructed, if the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, it will be “big jackpot” of “non-probable change” and the jackpot type will be “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” "Is a" big hit "of" probability change ". When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, various settings are made to wait until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect is executed, and to start the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. The processing to perform is included. In the present embodiment, when the big hit type of the current “big hit” determined from the big hit type buffer value is “first big hit (15R positive variation)” or “second big hit (10R positive variation)”, the probability variation flag Is updated to ON (probability change state) (when it is originally ON, it remains ON), and when the big hit type of this “big hit” is “third big hit (10R normal)”, the probability change flag is It is updated to off (non-probability change state) (originally, it remains off when it is off). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Processing to be included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the probability variation flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 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. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S230 (step S230; No), is the first reserved information (holding data) that is digested first, that is, whether the oldest holding information is the second holding information? It is determined whether or not (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is determined whether or not the information stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the hold specifying information storage unit 151C is information indicating that the hold information is the second hold information. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When the hold information digested first in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; Yes), the second hold information digested first, specifically, in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” are read out (step S232). The read numerical data may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold information (numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3) stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B is 1 The entry is shifted upward (step S233). In the process of step S233, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. Subsequent to the processing in step S233, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the hold information digested first in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; No), that is, when the hold information digested first is the first hold information, the first digested first. Hold information, specifically, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, which is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number “1”, and determining the jackpot type Each of the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 is read (step S236). The read numerical data may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold information (numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3) stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is 1 The entries are shifted up by one (step S237). In the process of step S237, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. Following the processing of step S237, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state is selected as in the process in step S402 shown in FIG. 18A (step S239). Following the process of step S239, a special figure display result is determined (step S240). For example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result within the determination range of any special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table selected in the process of step S239 (read out in step S232, What is necessary is just to determine whether there is numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the fluctuation random number buffer, and determining the special figure display result.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Subsequently, as in the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 18A, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to a variation special chart is selected from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables. Select (step S243). Note that, as a variable special figure, the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used in the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 18A, but in the process of step S243, the variable special figure is specified. The buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. However, in the case of this embodiment, the big hit type determination table of FIG. 8C is selected regardless of whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. Subsequent to the process of step S243, the jackpot type is determined in the same manner as the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 18A (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type determined in step S245 is “third jackpot” leading to “non-probable change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, and the jackpot type determined in step S245 is “probable change”. In the case of “first big hit” or “second big hit” leading to “,” the big hit type buffer value may be set to “1”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  When it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, the special figure display determined in the process in step S240. In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 20 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. 20, the CPU 103 determines the variation category in the same manner as in step S412 shown in FIG. 18A (step S261). In the process of step S261, the CPU 103 newly extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the changing category, and uses the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the changing category to use the changing category. Or the variation already extracted at the time of winning (step S303 in FIG. 17) and stored as the hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A (or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B). The variation category may be determined using numerical data indicating the category determining random value MR3. Whether the numerical data stored as the hold information is used or the newly extracted numerical data is used, it corresponds to the number of reserved memories at the time of executing the variation pattern setting process. Based on the variation category determination table, a variation category corresponding to the number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S261, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is determined (step S262). In the process of step S262, the CPU 103 first selects one of the variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation category determined in step S261 from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables. For example, when the variation category “PB3” is determined in step S261, a determination value is assigned to each of the variation patterns (“PB3-1” and “PB3-2”) that are the variation pattern “PB3-X”. When the variation category determination table is selected and the variation category “PB-JL” is determined in step S261, a determination value is set for each of the plurality of variation patterns having the variation pattern “PB-JL-X”. Select the assigned variation pattern determination table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, and determines the selected variation pattern. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the extracted random number MR5 for determining a variation pattern within the determination range of any variation pattern in the table. That is, in the process of step S262, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation category is determined. In other words, when the current gaming state (normal state / probability change state), special figure display result, number of reserved memories, and special figure display result are big hits, a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit type is further determined.

  Then, the special figure fluctuation time according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S262 is set (step S263). Thereafter, a setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start either the first special figure game or the second special figure game in accordance with the variable special figure designation buffer value (step S264). 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 is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

After the process of step S264 is performed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol variable display are performed (step S265). The various commands set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. . Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S266), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like 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, 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, control that becomes an effect control command or the like 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 signal.

  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 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. 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.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated, such as a notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. The reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process (step S150). FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S150 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start opening winning designation command or the new received command as a new received command. It is determined whether any reception command of the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S152). When it is determined in step S151 that a new reception command has not been received (step S152; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. When a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) is received, as shown in FIG. 13B, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, A pending storage number notification command is also received.

  When it is determined in step S151 that a new received command has been received (step S152; Yes), a hold display mode determination process (detailed later) is executed (step S162), and a hold addition process (detailed later) is performed. This is executed (step S163). Then, the start winning determination process (step S150) is terminated.

  In the hold display mode determination process in step S162, whether or not the hold information by the start winning is set as the target hold information, or when the hold information by the start win is set as the target hold information The production mode is determined. In the present embodiment, when other on-hold information is already the target, the on-hold information by the start winning is not set as the target on-hold information.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not other hold information is the target. For example, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B of FIG. 13C, and determines whether or not the effect content related to the prefetch notice effect targeting other hold information is stored. It may be determined whether or not the hold information is a target. When other hold information is the target, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold information by the start winning is not set as the target hold information.

  When other hold information is not the target, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the start prize hold information is the target hold information based on the pre-read result of the start prize, that is, a new received command. It is determined whether or not to do. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 sets the hold information by the start winning as the target according to the variable category of the variable display by the start winning (the changing category specified based on the newly received changing category command). It is determined whether or not to use hold information.

  For example, when the variable category of variable display by the start winning is a variable category related to super reach (for example, “PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”, etc.) It may be easier to determine that the hold information by the start winning is the hold information of the target as compared with the case where the variable category is not reach. Specifically, two types of target determination tables having different determination values (numerical values compared with a target determination random value (not shown)) assigned to “target” and “not target” are stored in the ROM 121. And when the variable category of variable display by the start winning is a variable category related to super reach, the target with the larger determination value assigned to “target” in the above two types of target determination tables When the determination table is selected and the variable category of variable display by the start winning is not the variable category related to super reach, the target determination with the larger determination value assigned to “not target” among the above two types of target determination tables A table may be selected. The CPU 120 for effect control that has selected the target determination table compares the determination values of “target” and “not target” in the target determination table with numerical data indicating a random number value for target determination. It is determined whether or not the hold information by the start winning is used as the hold information of the target. In addition, depending on whether or not it is a variable category related to super reach, the decision whether to use the hold information by the start winning prize as the hold information of the target is not different, but more detailed, each variable category. You may make it differ according to it.

  Whether the variable display result by the start winning is “big hit” instead of determining whether the hold information by the starting winning is set as the target hold information according to the variable category of the variable display by the starting win It may be determined whether or not the hold information by the start winning is set as the hold information of the target depending on whether or not. For example, when the variable display result by the start winning is “big hit”, the target determination table with the larger determination value assigned to “target” is selected from the above two types of target determination tables, and the start When the variable display result by winning is “losing”, the target determination table having the larger determination value assigned to “not target” among the above two types of target determination tables may be selected. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display result by the start winning is a “hit” based on the newly received symbol designation command or variable category command.

  When it is determined that the hold information by the start winning is not set as the target hold information, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. Specifically, any one of six types (hold display “”, hold display “A”, hold display “T”, hold display “I”, hold display “!”, Hold display “!!”) decide.

  For example, when the variable category of variable display due to the start winning is not the variable category related to super reach, or when the variable display result due to the start winning is “losing”, the variable category of variable display due to the start winning is changed to super reach. The hold display “” may be more easily determined as compared to when the variable category is such or when the variable display result by the start winning is “big hit”. In addition, when the variable display result by the start winning is “big hit”, the hold display “!!!” may be determined more easily than when the variable display result by the starting winning is “losing”. In addition, the determination ratio of each of the hold display “”, the hold display “a”, the hold display “tsu”, the hold display “a”, the hold display “!”, And the hold display “!!” is variablely displayed by the start winning. It may be possible not to depend on the variable category or the variable display result by the start winning.

  In addition, the production control CPU 120, regardless of the target, accidentally holds the hold display “”, the hold display “A”, and the hold display “ The hold display “tsu”, the hold display “I”, the hold display “!”, And the hold display “!” May be determined.

  When determining the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined display mode of the hold display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. For example, when the hold display “a” is determined for the hold information of the fourth start winning prize to be held, it is associated with the buffer number “4” that is the buffer number of the win, and the hold display winning (start prize storage display) Information indicating that the display mode of the hold display at the time of addition to area 5H is “A” is stored.

  When it is determined that the hold information by the start winning is the hold information of the target, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect targeting the hold information by the start winning (the hold in the start winning storage display area 5H). An effect mode by display and an effect mode by specific display in the specific display area 5Z are determined. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 determines a scenario pattern indicating a plan for changing the display mode of the hold display and the specific display.

  The ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of scenario pattern determination tables. In each scenario pattern determination table, a determination value (a numerical value to be compared with a random value for scenario pattern determination (not shown)) is assigned to each scenario pattern that can be determined in each scenario pattern determination table. Yes. The effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the scenario pattern determination tables according to the variation category, the number of reserved memories, the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, and the display mode of the specific display at each position. The variation category is specified based on the variation category command. The reserved memory number is specified based on the reserved memory number notification command. The display mode of the hold display at each position is specified from the stored contents of the prefetch notice buffer 194B. The number of specific displays and the display mode of the specific display at each position are specified from the stored contents of the RAM 122 (an area for storing information related to the specific display).

  For example, the variable category “PB5”, the number of stored memories “3”, the first held display “”, the second stored display “”, the third stored display “ When the specific display number is “0”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the scenario pattern determination table of FIG. In addition, when the variation category is “PB5”, the storage number “2”, the first hold display “T”, the second hold display “T”, and the specific display number “0”. The effect control CPU 120 determines the scenario pattern determination table of FIG.

  The effect control CPU 120 selects a scenario pattern determination table selected according to the variation category, the number of reserved storage, the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, the display mode of the specific display at each position, and the scenario pattern determination One of the scenario patterns is determined based on a random value (not shown).

  Each scenario pattern determination table may include only a scenario pattern (for example, a scenario pattern that completes a level 2 strong character string) that completes the character string having the same jackpot expectation degree, or a certain range. Only a scenario pattern (for example, a scenario pattern that completes a level 2 strong character string or a level 3 strong character string) that completes a character string with a big hit expectation degree may be included. A scenario pattern (for example, a scenario pattern for completing a weak character string to a level 3 strong character string) may be included.

  In the case where each scenario pattern determination table includes only scenario patterns that complete the same character string with the expected jackpot expectation, for example, depending on the variation category, the character with the jackpot expectation corresponding to the target jackpot expectation Select a scenario pattern determination table that includes only the scenario pattern that completes the column. Since the jackpot expectation degree notified by the character string completed by the scenario pattern included in the selected scenario pattern determination table is the same, any scenario pattern may be determined. In addition, even in an aspect in which only scenario patterns that complete a character string with a jackpot expectation level within a range in each scenario pattern determination table are included, the jackpot expectation degree of the completed character string falls within the range. Also good.

  In the case where a scenario pattern that completes all of the jackpot expectation character strings is included in each scenario pattern determination table, for example, depending on the variation category, etc., the jackpot expectation character string corresponding to the target jackpot expectation degree A scenario pattern determination table is selected that has a higher composition ratio of scenario patterns than the others. Or, simply select a scenario pattern determination table according to the number of stored memories, etc., and from the selected scenario pattern determination table, for example, according to the variation category, the character of the jackpot expectation corresponding to the target jackpot expectation The scenario pattern that completes the sequence may be determined.

  That is, regardless of the mode of the scenario pattern determination table, the production control CPU 120 corresponds to the target jackpot expectation degree in order to maintain (secure) the reliability of the notification contents of the jackpot expectation degree by a plurality of specific displays. Any one of the scenario patterns may be determined.

  When determining the scenario pattern, the effect control CPU 120 stores the content of the determined scenario pattern in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. For example, when the scenario pattern (a) in FIG. 10 (a) is determined, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the prefetch notice buffer 194B, it is associated with the buffer number “4” which is the buffer number of the winning prize. Thus, information indicating that the display mode of the hold display at the time of the hold display winning (the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information) is “a” is stored. In addition, information indicating that the specific display “I” is added under the specific display “T” when the change is produced is stored in association with the buffer number “4”. In FIG. 30A, information indicating that the display mode at the time of the pending display winning is “TSU” is stored in association with the buffer number “3”. It was memorized at the time of starting winning. The same applies to the buffer number “2” and the buffer number “1”. The same applies to FIGS. 30B and 30C.

  When the scenario pattern (e) in FIG. 10 (a) is determined, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the prefetch notice buffer 194B, it is associated with the buffer number “4” which is the buffer number of the winning prize. Thus, information indicating that the display mode of the hold display at the time of the hold display winning (the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information) is “” is stored. Further, in association with the buffer number “2”, information indicating that the target hold display “” is changed to the hold display “!” During the shift is stored. Further, in association with the buffer number “3”, information indicating that the specific display “I” is added below the specific display “T” at the time of production of variation is stored. Further, in association with the buffer number “4”, information indicating that the specific display “!” Is changed to the specific display “!!” during the shift is stored. Further, in association with the buffer number “4”, information indicating that the specific display “!!” is changed to the specific display “A” at the time of production of fluctuation is stored.

  The hold addition process of step S163 is a process of adding a hold display based on the determination content of the hold display mode determination process (step S162). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 stores the information in accordance with the information indicating the display mode of the hold display at the time of the hold display winning, which is stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the win. Then, a hold display is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. For example, when the effect content shown in FIG. 30A is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B, the hold display stored in association with the buffer number “4” that is the buffer number of the winning prize. In accordance with the information indicating that the display mode of the hold display at the time of winning is “A”, the hold display “A” is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Further, for example, in the case where the effect content shown in FIG. 30B is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B, it is stored in association with the buffer number “4” that is the buffer number of the winning prize. In accordance with information indicating that the display mode of the hold display at the time of the hold display winning is “”, the hold display “” is added to the start winning storage display area 5H.

  After the start winning determination process of step S150 shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 is executed, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, steps S170 to S170 shown in FIG. One of the processes in S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, This includes processing for determining an effect control pattern based on the result notification command. For example, it includes processing for determining a final stop symbol in variable display, a main notice effect, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”. The variable display start setting process will be described later.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed. After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation 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 completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electrical decoration signals, and the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the setting contents, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect process, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect process, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S701). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S701; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is a non-reach variation pattern (for example, “PA1-X” or “PA-TX”) corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S702). ).

  If it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S702; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S703). As an example, in the process of step S703, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols is determined. In the process of step S703, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S703; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., a decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc. of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. To do. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S701; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S705). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S705; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S706). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  If it is determined in step S705 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S705; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S707). As an example, in the process of step S707, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. . At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one decorative symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols, and a definite ornament symbol pattern that constitutes a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination is selected. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S703, S704, S706, and S707, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern or the like (step S710). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the effect contents stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B.

  In association with the buffer number “1” that is the buffer number of the change in the pre-reading notice buffer 194B, the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed at the time of the change effect (the display mode of the hold display is changed or specified When information indicating that the display mode is changed, addition of a specific display, or the like is not stored, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is set as a use pattern. Thereby, the variable display of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is executed in the effect processing during variable display in the subsequent step S172.

  When information indicating that the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed or the like is stored in association with the buffer number “1” that is the buffer number of the change in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. Sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the information indicating the change or the like as the usage pattern. Thereby, during variable display, variable display of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is executed, and the display mode of the hold display or specific display is changed during variable display.

  As an example, in association with the buffer number “1”, information indicating that the specific display “!” Is changed to the specific display “!!!!” at the time of shifting, and the specific display “!!!!” is specified when the change is produced. When the information indicating that the change is to “a” is stored, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the information indicating that the specific display “!!” is changed to the specific display “a” The production control pattern corresponding to is set as a use pattern. Thereby, during variable display, variable display of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is executed, and during the variable display, the specific display “!!” is changed to the specific display “a”. Note that the effect control pattern for changing the specific display “!” To the specific display “!!” is set in the hold digest process (step S713) described later.

  If a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are prepared, any one is selected and set as a usage pattern. When a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to information indicating that the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed is prepared, any one is selected and set as a use pattern. The same applies to the main notice effect pattern.

  After executing the process of step S710, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a main notice effect determining process (step S711). The main notice effect determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect in the change, a process for determining the type of main notice effect (main notice effect pattern) when it is determined to be executed, and the above-described determination contents. The process etc. which set an effect control pattern according to are included.

  The effect control CPU 120 compares each of “not executed” and “executed” in the presence / absence of execution of the main notice effect with a different determination value (random number (not shown) for determining whether the main notice effect is executed). One of the main notice effect execution execution determination tables corresponding to the current game state (normal state / probability change state), variation pattern, etc. is selected from a plurality of main notice effect execution execution determination tables assigned with numerical values. The effect control CPU 120 that has selected the main notice effect execution presence / absence determination table indicates the “not executed” and “execution performed” determination values of the main notice effect execution execution determination table and a random value for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect. Whether or not to execute the main notice effect is determined by comparing the numerical data. Further, when it is determined to execute the main notice effect, a different judgment value (a numerical value compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the main notice effect pattern) is assigned to each main notice effect pattern. From any of the plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables, one of the main notice effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the current gaming state (normal state / probability change state), variation pattern, and the like is selected. The effect control CPU 120 that has selected the main notice effect pattern determination table obtains the determination value of each main notice effect pattern for determining the main notice effect pattern and numerical data indicating a random value (not shown) for determining the main notice effect pattern. Any main notice effect pattern is determined by comparison.

  In a normal state, when a big hit expectation is a fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern related to super reach (“PA4-X”, “PA5-X”, “PB4-X”, “PB5-X”), etc.) Compared with low fluctuation patterns (for example, fluctuation patterns related to non-reach and normal reach (“PA1-X”, “PA2-X”, “PA3-X”, “PB3-X”), etc.), the main notice effect is more easily executed. May be. That is, in the normal state, each of the main notice announcement execution execution determination table is set so that the main announcement effect is more easily executed when the big hit expectation degree is a fluctuation pattern than when the big hit expectation degree is a low fluctuation pattern. You may set a value.

  In the probability variation state, when the variation pattern (“PA-KD”, “PB-KL”, “PB-KW”) of the strong enemy battle (disadvantage effect) is used, the main notice effect may restrict the execution. Specifically, the main notice effect may not be executed when the fluctuation pattern of the strong enemy battle is present. That is, when the variation pattern is a strong enemy battle, the main notice effect execution determination table may be selected in which all determination values are set to “not executed”.

  Further, in the probability variation state, instead of the above, when the variation pattern of the strong enemy battle (disadvantage effect) is selected, the variation pattern of the weak enemy battle (advantageous effect) (“PA-JD”, “PB-JL”, “PB-JW”) ), It may be difficult to execute the main notice effect. In other words, the main announcement effect execution presence / absence determination table in which many judgment values are set to “no execution” is obtained when the variation pattern of the strong enemy battle (disadvantage effect) is compared with the variation pattern of the weak enemy battle (advantage effect). It may be selected.

  After executing the main notice effect determination process (step S711), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digest process (step S713). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B.

  When information indicating that the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed at the time of the shift is not stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B in association with the buffer number “1” that is the buffer number of the change, The suspended display to be digested (the suspended display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H) is deleted from the start winning memory display area 5H (shifted when there is another retained display), and the retained display to be digested is displayed. An effect control pattern corresponding to an effect to be added to the specific display area 5Z with a specific display in the same display mode as the display mode (deleted when the specific display added this time or other specific display is deleted) is set as a use pattern. . As a result, the hold display is erased and the specific display is added in the effect processing during variable display in the subsequent step S172.

  When information indicating that the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed at the time of shifting is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B in association with the buffer number “1” that is the buffer number of the change, The suspended display to be digested (the suspended display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H) is deleted from the start winning memory display area 5H (shifted when there is another retained display), and the retained display to be digested is displayed. Corresponding to the effect of adding a specific display of the same display mode as the display mode to the specific display area 5Z (deleting when deleting the specific display added this time or other specific display) and information indicating the change or the like The production control pattern to be used is set as the usage pattern. Thereby, at the time of shift, the hold display is erased, the specific display is added, and the display mode of the hold display and the specific display is changed during the variable display.

  As an example, in association with the buffer number “1”, information indicating that the specific display “!” Is changed to the specific display “!!!!” at the time of shifting, and the specific display “!!!!” is specified when the change is produced. If the information indicating the change to “a” is stored, the reserved display to be digested is deleted from the start winning storage display area 5H, and the same display mode as the display mode of the reserved display to be digested is specified. An effect control pattern corresponding to the effect of adding the display to the specific display area 5Z and the information indicating that the specific display “!” Is changed to the specific display “!!” is set as the use pattern. As a result, the hold display is deleted and the specific display is added at the time of shifting, and the specific display “!” Is changed to the specific display “!!”.

  After executing the pending digest process (step S713), for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command ( Step S714). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S715). For example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in each of the process of step S710 and the main notice effect determination process (step S711) is the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The sound control board 13 is used for setting the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the sound to the sound control board 13 and the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern. The lamp 9 can be transmitted by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 a setting for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or transmitting an illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern. Setting for starting light emission at.

  After the processing of step S715 is executed, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S716). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number, and in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command. The stored commands are shifted while maintaining the winning order. In the process of step S716, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B is deleted or shifted in accordance with the deletion or shift of the command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S718), and the variable display start setting process (step S171) ends.

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

  On the main board 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 determines the first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. Is updated (steps S301 and S302). The CPU 103 updates the second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number when the second starting condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting prize port or the third starting prize port ( Steps S301 and S302). When the current gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 selects the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8A, and when the current gaming state is the probability change state, the CPU 103 selects FIG. B), the special figure display result determination table is selected. Based on the selected special figure display result determination table and the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the special figure display result is displayed as “ It is determined whether or not “big hit” is set (step S403). Further, the CPU 103 determines that the jackpot type is “first hit” based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is determined whether the first big hit (15R probability change), the second big hit (10R probability change) or the third big hit (10R normal change) is set (step S409). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation category according to the gaming state, the special figure display result, the number of reserved memories, and the like (step S412), and then executes a command control process (step S17), etc. At the time of establishment, a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a reserved memory count notification command, and the like are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the main board 11 side, when the start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 determines, in the special symbol normal process (step S110), that the special figure display result is “big hit” as in the case where the start condition is satisfied. Is determined (step S240), and the jackpot type is determined in the same manner as when the start condition is satisfied (step S244). Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the CPU 103 determines the variation category (step S261) and determines the variation pattern according to the variation category (step S262) as when the start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S17) and the like, and when the start condition is satisfied, the variation pattern designation command and the like are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the production control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the production control CPU 120 holds based on the command transmitted from the main board 11 in the start winning determination process (step S150) when the start condition is satisfied. The display mode of display or specific display is determined. More specifically, in the hold display mode determination process in step S162, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold information by the start winning is set as the hold information of the target. Further, when the hold information by the start winning is used as the hold information of the target, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice effect targeting the hold information by the start winning (the effect mode by the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, The effect mode by the specific display in the specific display area 5Z is determined. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 determines a scenario pattern indicating a plan for changing the display mode of the hold display and the specific display. The contents of the determined scenario pattern are stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, when the start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold display or the display according to the effect contents stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B in the variable display start setting process (step S171). A production mode by specific display is set. More specifically, in the process of step S710, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the effect control pattern according to the effect pattern stored by the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the prefetch notice buffer 194B. To do.

  26 to 29 are diagrams illustrating examples of the display operation in the image display device 5. 26 to 29, the arrow “↓” in the display operation indicates that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed.

  FIG. 26 (a) is a diagram in which the hold information by the fourth start winning prize for the hold is targeted while the fixed decorative symbol (“1”, “2”, “3”) based on the hold display H0 (not shown) is displayed. The scenario pattern (a) of 10 (A) is determined, the contents of the effect of FIG. 30 (a) are stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B, and the target hold display H4 is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Represents a scene. At the time of the scene of FIG. 26 (a), buffer number 1 in FIG. 30 (a) corresponds to hold display H1, buffer number 2 corresponds to hold display H2, buffer number 3 corresponds to hold display H3, Buffer number 4 corresponds to hold display H4.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process of step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H1 is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed to buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H1). Since the information indicating the equality is not stored, the display mode of the hold display is not changed when the hold display H1 is digested. FIG. 26B shows a scene in which the hold display H1 is digested. FIG. 26 (c) is a scene in which variable display by the hold display H1 is executed following FIG. 26 (b). FIG. 26D shows a scene in which the finalized decorative symbols (“3”, “5”, “4”) are displayed following FIG. In addition, before the hold display H1 is digested as shown in FIG. 26 (b) in the variable display effect processing in step S172, the stored content of the prefetch notice buffer 194B is stored in the variable display start setting process (step S716) in step S171. Because of the shift, buffer number 1 corresponds to hold display H2, buffer number 2 corresponds to hold display H3, and buffer number 3 corresponds to hold display H4 at the time of the scene of FIG. When the hold display H1 is digested, as shown in FIG. 26B, the specific display Z1 having the same display mode (“”) as the digested hold display H1 is displayed in the specific display area 5Z. Since it is a character non-specific display, it is erased before the confirmed decorative design is displayed.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process of step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H2 is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed to buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H2). Since the information indicating the equality is not stored, the display mode of the hold display is not changed when the hold display H2 is digested. FIG. 26E shows a scene in which the hold display H2 is digested. FIG. 26 (f) is a scene in which variable display using the hold display H <b> 2 is executed following FIG. 26 (e). FIG. 26 (g) shows a scene in which the finalized decorative symbols (“7”, “5”, “7”) are displayed following FIG. 26 (f). Note that, in the variable display effect processing in step S172, before the hold display H2 is digested as shown in FIG. 26 (e), the stored content of the prefetch notice buffer 194B is stored in the variable display start setting process (step S716) in step S171. Because of the shift, the buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H3 and the buffer number 2 corresponds to the hold display H4 at the time of the scene of FIG. When the hold display H2 is digested, as shown in FIG. 26E, the specific display Z2 having the same display mode (“”) as the digested hold display H2 is displayed in the specific display area 5Z. Since it is a character non-specific display, it is erased before the confirmed decorative design is displayed. The same applies hereinafter.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H3 is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the specific display is changed to buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H3). Since the information indicating the equality is not stored, the display mode of the hold display is not changed when the hold display H3 is digested. FIG. 26 (h) shows a scene in which the hold display H3 is digested. FIG. 27A shows a scene in which variable display using the hold display H3 is executed following FIG. FIG. 27B shows a scene in which the finalized decorative symbols (“7”, “6”, “7”) are displayed following FIG. In addition, before the hold display H3 is digested as shown in FIG. 26 (h) in the effect process during variable display in step S172, the stored content of the prefetch notice buffer 194B is stored in the variable display start setting process (step S716) in step S171. Since it has been shifted, the buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H4 at the time of the scene of FIG. Further, when the hold display H3 is digested, as shown in FIG. 26 (h), the specific display Z3 having the same display mode ("tsu") as the digested hold display H3 is displayed in the specific display area 5Z. Is not erased because it is a character-specific display. The same applies hereinafter.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H4 is executed, the buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H4) is displayed below the specific display “T” at the time of production. Since the information indicating that the specific display “I” is added is stored, the specific display “I” is added below the specific display “T” when the hold display H4 is produced. FIG. 27 (c) shows a scene when the hold display H4 is digested. FIGS. 27D and 27E are scenes in which variable display using the hold display H4 is executed following FIG. 27C.

  FIG. 28A to FIG. 28F show the case where a scenario pattern different from the examples of FIG. 26A to FIG. 27E is determined when there is a fourth start winning prize. It is a scene. Specifically, FIG. 28 (a) shows the hold information based on the fourth start winning for the hold during the display of the fixed decorative symbols ("1", "2", "3") based on the hold display H0 (not shown). The scenario pattern (e) of FIG. 10 (A) is determined with the target as the target, the contents of the effect of FIG. 30 (b) are stored in the pre-read notice buffer 194B, and the target hold display H4 is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. It shows the scene when it is displayed. At the time of the scene of FIG. 28A, buffer number 1 corresponds to hold display H1, buffer number 2 corresponds to hold display H2, buffer number 3 corresponds to hold display H3, and buffer number 4 is hold display. Corresponds to H4.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H2 is executed, when the buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H2), the target is held at the time of shifting (during digestion). Since information indicating that the display “” is changed to the hold display “!” Is stored, the hold display “” of the target is changed to the hold display “!” When the hold display H 2 is consumed. FIG. 28B is a scene when the hold display H2 is digested. In addition, before the hold display H2 is digested as shown in FIG. 28 (b) in the effect processing during variable display in step S172, the stored content of the prefetch notice buffer 194B is stored in the variable display start setting process (step S716) in step S171. Because of the shift, the buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H3 and the buffer number 2 corresponds to the hold display H4 at the time of the scene of FIG.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H3 is executed, the buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H3) is displayed below the specific display “T” at the time of production. Since information indicating that the specific display “I” is added is stored, the specific display “I” is added below the specific display “T” when the hold display H3 is produced. FIG. 28 (c) shows a scene when the hold display H3 is digested. FIG. 28D is a scene in which variable display by the hold display H3 is executed following FIG. FIG. 28 (e) is a scene in which the confirmed decorative symbols (“7”, “6”, “7”) are displayed following FIG. 28 (d). Note that, in the variable display effect processing in step S172, before the hold display H3 is digested as shown in FIG. 28C, the content stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B in the variable display start setting process (step S716) in step S171 is Since it has been shifted, the buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H4 at the time of the scene of FIG.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H4 is executed, the buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H4), the specific display “ "!" Is stored as information indicating that the specific display "!!!!" is changed to the specific display "!!" and information indicating that the specific display "!!" is changed to the specific display "A" at the time of production. The special display “!!!!” is added during the digestion, and the specific display “!!” is changed to the specific display “A” when the hold display H4 is produced. FIG. 28F shows a scene when the hold display H4 is digested. FIG. 28 (g) and FIG. 28 (h) are scenes in which variable display by the hold display H4 is executed following FIG. 28 (f). In FIG. 28 (f), the specific display Z4 of the display mode (“!!”) may be displayed from the beginning in the specific display area 5Z, or the same display mode (“!”) As the hold display H4. After the specific display Z4 is displayed in the specific display area 5Z, it may be changed to the display mode (“!!”).

  FIG. 29 shows an example in which the third hold display is the target. In FIG. 29A, the scenario pattern (K) in FIG. 10B is determined while the variable display by the hold display H10 (not shown) is executed, with the hold information by the third start winning prize being held as a target. 30 shows the scene when the contents of the effect of FIG. 30C are stored in the pre-read notice buffer 194B and the target hold display H13 is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. At the time of the scene of FIG. 29A, buffer number 1 corresponds to hold display H11, buffer number 2 corresponds to hold display H12, and buffer number 3 corresponds to hold display H13.

  FIG. 29B is a scene in which the confirmed decorative symbols (“4”, “1”, “2”) are displayed following FIG. FIG. 29 (c) shows a scene in which the fixed display symbols (“5”, “4”, “4”) of variable display by the hold display H12 are displayed. Note that, at the time of the scene of FIG. 29C, the buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H13.

  At the time when the variable display start setting process in step S171 for the variable display based on the hold display H13 is executed, the specific display “!!!!” is specified for the buffer number 1 (buffer number 1 corresponds to the hold display H13) at the time of production. Since information indicating that the display is changed to “a” and information indicating that the specific display “tu” (bottom) is changed to the specific display “a” at the time of production are stored, the hold display H13 is displayed. At the time of production, the specific display “!!” is changed to the specific display “A”, and the lowermost specific display “T” is changed to the specific display “I”. FIG. 29 (d) shows a scene when the hold display H13 is digested. FIGS. 29 (e) and 29 (f) are scenes in which variable display by the hold display H13 is executed following FIG. 29 (d). In FIGS. 29 (e) and 29 (f), the display modes of the two specific displays may be changed together or may be changed one by one.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment has variable display means (for example, image display) that executes variable display of identification information that can be identified based on the satisfaction of the start condition after the variable display start condition is satisfied. A state that is advantageous to the player when a display result (for example, a confirmed decorative symbol, etc.) derived to the device 5 or the like becomes a specific display result (for example, “big hit” by a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination, etc.) For each piece of information related to variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, the stored storage information is limited to a predetermined upper limit until the start condition is satisfied. Hold storage means for storing (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A for storing first hold information up to four, and a second special figure hold storage for storing second hold information up to four 151B, the received command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize to store each command set up to 8 sets corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories, and the reserved memory information stored in the reserved memory means A holding display means for holding display (for example, holding display H1 to H4 in FIGS. 26 to 27) in a holding display area (for example, start winning memory display area 5H), and a specific area different from the hold display area Specific display means for performing specific display (for example, specific displays Z1 to Z4 and specific display ZS in FIGS. 26 to 27) in the specific display area 5Z (for example, the specific display area 5Z), and the display for controlling the hold display and the specific display Control means (for example, the process of step S162 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 24 and the process of step S710 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. 25), The display control means includes display adding means for adding the specific display to the specific area, and display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the specific display added to the specific area. The determining means determines a display mode of the specific display to be added to the specific area so that a ratio controlled to be advantageous to the player is suggested by a combination of a plurality of display modes of the specific display ( For example, in the variable category “PB5” in which super reach β is executed, the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 3 strong character strings> the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 2 strong character strings> level 1 strong characters The decision rate of the scenario pattern that completes the column (a rate exceeding 0%), and in the fluctuation category “PB3” where normal reach is executed, the level is The decision rate of scenario pattern that completes a strong character string> the decision rate of scenario pattern that completes a level 2 strong character string (a rate exceeding 0%), and a scenario pattern that completes at least a level 3 strong character string is not determined The display adding unit adds the specific display to the specific area when the hold display is consumed from the hold display area due to the establishment of the start condition (for example, FIG. 26B). ) (E) (addition as shown in (h)), and the specific display is added to the specific area except when the hold display is digested (for example, FIG. 28 (d) (e) And non-digestion additional means to be added).

  According to the said structure, since a specific display is added other than holding | maintenance digestion, unexpectedness increases. In other words, since combinations of future characters and the like based on the digested hold display or the like (specific display) are not simply predicted, the interest can be improved.

  Further, the addition unit at the time of digestion adds the specific display to the specific area by moving the hold display digested by the establishment of the start condition to the specific area (for example, FIG. 26 (b) (e ) The specific display is added to the specific display area 5Z as shown in (h)), and the non-digestion addition means displays the new specific display by an operation different from the operation of moving the hold display to the specific area. It is added to the specific area (for example, a new specific display “I” is added to the specific display area 5Z by an operation as shown in FIGS. 28D and 28E). Note that additional candidates may be displayed in places (candidate areas not shown) other than the specific display area 5Z. It should be noted that the candidate area itself and the candidate candidates may be always displayed, or may be displayed when there is an addition. Further, a plurality or a plurality of types of additional candidates may be displayed in the candidate area, and any of the additional candidates may be added. In a mode in which a plurality of types or a plurality of types of additional candidates are displayed in the candidate area, an additional candidate with the largest number of displays may be easily added (that is, display of the same display mode as the specific display to be added is displayed). You may make it display in the candidate area most). For example, when the candidate area is displayed with 3 “A”, 2 “TSU”, 1 “!”, And an additional candidate, the specific display “A” is easily added. Also good.

  According to the said structure, since the production at the time of addition becomes various, an interest can be improved.

  Further, the non-digestion addition means adds a plurality of the specific indications at one opportunity (for example, when the scenario pattern (A) in FIG. Display “I” and specific display “!” Are added to specific display area 5Z).

  According to the above configuration, since the unexpectedness is further increased, the interest can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the specific game result is controlled based on the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information is started. Pre-determination means (for example, winning random number determination process in FIG. 18) is provided, and the non-digestion addition means is stored before the pending storage information to be determined by the pre-determination means is stored. In the effect during variable display corresponding to the hold storage information, a new specific display is added to the specific area (for example, the hold before the target hold display H4 as shown in FIGS. 28D and 28E). In the effect during the variable display by the display H3, a new specific display “I” is added to the specific display area 5Z).

  According to the said structure, since production becomes various, interest can be improved.

  In addition, the display mode determination means is configured such that the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays after the addition is more than the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays before the addition. The display mode of the specific display to be added to the specific area is determined by the non-digestion addition means (for example, a level 3 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z is a level 2 strong character) (Prevent the expectation from falling by not preparing a scenario pattern that falls below the column or a scenario pattern where the level 2 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z falls below the level 1 strong character string). In addition, the case where it is satisfied by the addition is, for example, when the display mode “?” Is provided (when the specific display “?” Exists), the character string ““ a ”“ tsu ”“ b ”” To the character string ““ A ”“ T ”“ I ”“? ””.

  According to the said structure, an interest can be improved, suppressing a disappointment of a player.

  Further, prior determination means (for example, for determining whether or not a specific game result is controlled based on the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information is started (for example, , And the prior determination means, when the start condition is satisfied, the specific game result based on the on-hold storage information stored by the establishment of the start condition The display control means until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is started when the start condition is satisfied. In the meantime, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is stored, and the hold display of Whether to add a new particular displayed on said predetermined specific triggered by the addition of, determined based on a determination result of the pre-determining means. That is, for example, in the process of step S162 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold information by the start win is set as the hold information of the target based on the pre-read result of the start win. To decide. Further, when the hold information by the start winning is used as the hold information of the target, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice effect targeting the hold information by the start winning (the effect mode by the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, The effect mode by the specific display in the specific display area 5Z is determined. Specifically, when the hold information by the start winning is set as the hold information of the target, the production control CPU 120 specifies the variable category, the hold memory number, the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, and the specification of each position. One of the scenario pattern determination tables corresponding to the display mode of the display is selected, and the scenario pattern indicating the plan of change of the display mode of the hold display and the specific display is determined from the selected scenario pattern determination table.

  According to the said structure, design becomes easy.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment has variable display means (for example, image display) that executes variable display of identification information that can be identified based on the satisfaction of the start condition after the variable display start condition is satisfied. A state that is advantageous to the player when a display result (for example, a confirmed decorative symbol, etc.) derived to the device 5 or the like becomes a specific display result (for example, “big hit” by a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination, etc.) For each piece of information related to variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, the stored storage information is limited to a predetermined upper limit until the start condition is satisfied. Hold storage means for storing (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A for storing first hold information up to four, and a second special figure hold storage for storing second hold information up to four 151B, the received command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize to store each command set up to 8 sets corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories, and the reserved memory information stored in the reserved memory means A holding display means for holding display (for example, holding display H1 to H4 in FIGS. 26 to 27) in a holding display area (for example, start winning memory display area 5H), and a specific area different from the hold display area Specific display means for performing specific display (for example, specific displays Z1 to Z4 and specific display ZS in FIGS. 26 to 27) in the specific display area 5Z (for example, the specific display area 5Z), and the display for controlling the hold display and the specific display Control means (for example, the process of step S162 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 24 and the process of step S710 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. 25), The display control means includes display adding means for adding the specific display to the specific area, and display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the specific display added to the specific area. The determining means determines a display mode of the specific display to be added to the specific area so that a ratio controlled to be advantageous to the player is suggested by a combination of a plurality of display modes of the specific display ( For example, in the variable category “PB5” in which super reach β is executed, the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 3 strong character strings> the determination ratio of scenario patterns for completing level 2 strong character strings> level 1 strong characters The decision rate of the scenario pattern that completes the column (a rate exceeding 0%), and in the fluctuation category “PB3” where normal reach is executed, the level is The decision rate of scenario pattern that completes a strong character string> the decision rate of scenario pattern that completes a level 2 strong character string (a rate exceeding 0%), and a scenario pattern that completes at least a level 3 strong character string is not determined The display adding unit adds the specific display to the specific area when the hold display is consumed from the hold display area due to the establishment of the start condition (for example, FIG. 26B). ) (E) (added as in (h)), and the display control means is configured to display the specific display displayed in the specific area when the hold display is not digested. Non-digested display mode changing means for changing the display mode (for example, changing as shown in FIGS. 28G and 28H) is further included.

  According to the said structure, since the display mode of a specific display is changed also other than holding | maintenance digestion, unexpectedness increases. In other words, since combinations of future characters and the like based on the digested hold display or the like (specific display) are not simply predicted, the interest can be improved.

  Further, the addition unit at the time of digestion adds the specific display to the specific area by moving the hold display digested by the establishment of the start condition to the specific area (for example, FIG. 26 (b) (e ) A specific display is added to the specific display area 5Z as shown in (h)), and the non-digestion display mode changing means is configured to specify the specific area in a region different from the specific region (for example, a candidate area not shown). The display form of the specific display displayed in the specific area may be changed by displaying what is to be displayed and replacing the specific display displayed in the specific area. For example, “a” is displayed as a change candidate in a place other than the specific display area 5Z (candidate area not shown) before the scene of FIG. 28H, and the display mode of the specific display Z4 is changed to “! May be replaced with “A”. It should be noted that the candidate area itself and the change candidate may be always displayed or may be displayed when there is a change. In addition, a plurality or a plurality of types of change candidates may be displayed in the candidate area and replaced with any of the change candidates. In a mode in which a plurality of or a plurality of types of change candidates are displayed in the candidate area, the change candidate may be easily changed to a change candidate with the largest number of displays (that is, the display mode candidates to be changed are the largest in the candidate area. Display it). For example, when three “A”, two “T”, and “!” Are displayed in the candidate area, it may be easily changed to “A”.

  According to the said structure, since the production at the time of a change becomes various, interest can be improved.

  Further, the non-digestion display mode changing means changes the display mode of the plurality of specific displays at one opportunity (for example, as shown in FIGS. 29 (e) and 29 (f)), the variable display by the hold display H13. During the production, the display mode of the specific display Z11 and the specific display Z13 is changed).

  According to the above configuration, since the unexpectedness is further increased, the interest can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the specific game result is controlled based on the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information is started. Pre-determination means (for example, winning random number determination process in FIG. 18) is provided, and the non-digestion display mode changing means is stored before the pending storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is stored. In the effect during variable display corresponding to the held storage information, the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area may be changed. For example, in FIG. 29, the display mode of the specific display Z11 and the specific display Z13 is changed in the effect during the variable display by the hold display H13, but the display mode of the specific display Z11 in the effect is changed during the variable display of the hold display 12. It may be changed. In other words, such a scenario pattern should be prepared.

  According to the said structure, since production becomes various, interest can be improved.

  In addition, the display mode determination means is configured such that the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays after the change is more than the ratio suggested by the combination of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays before the change. The display mode of the specific display after the change that is changed by the non-digestion display mode changing means is determined (for example, the level 3 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z is level 2 strong) (Prevent the expectation from falling by not preparing scenario patterns that fall below the character string, or scenario patterns that fall below the level 1 strong character string in the level 2 strong character string displayed in the specific display area 5Z).

  According to the said structure, an interest can be improved, suppressing a disappointment of a player.

  Further, prior determination means (for example, for determining whether or not a specific game result is controlled based on the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information is started (for example, , And the prior determination means, when the start condition is satisfied, the specific game result based on the on-hold storage information stored by the establishment of the start condition The display control means until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is started when the start condition is satisfied. In the meantime, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display according to the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means is stored, and the hold display of Whether or not to change the specific display of the display mode being displayed on the specific area in response to addition of, determined based on a determination result of the pre-determining means. That is, for example, in the process of step S162 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold information by the start win is set as the hold information of the target based on the pre-read result of the start win. To decide. Further, when the hold information by the start winning is used as the hold information of the target, an effect mode of a pre-reading notice effect targeting the hold information by the start winning (the effect mode by the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, The effect mode by the specific display in the specific display area 5Z is determined. Specifically, when the hold information by the start winning is set as the hold information of the target, the production control CPU 120 specifies the variable category, the hold memory number, the display mode of the hold display at each position, the specific display number, and the specification of each position. One of the scenario pattern determination tables corresponding to the display mode of the display is selected, and the scenario pattern indicating the plan of change of the display mode of the hold display and the specific display is determined from the selected scenario pattern determination table.

  According to the said structure, design is easy.

  The effects when a new specific display is added during variable display or when the display mode of the specific display is changed are not limited to those shown in FIGS. For example, the character is instructed to add an additional target position (for example, between the specific display “A” and the specific display “I”) to which a new specific display is to be added. May be added. Further, the display mode may be changed by hitting a missile or the like to the specific display of the display mode change target.

  Further, a new specific display may be added without clearly indicating the position to be added. For example, a new specific display may be added after covering the entire specific display area 5Z (all the specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z) or the entire screen with fog or haze. Similarly, the display mode of the specific display may be changed without explicitly indicating the specific display to be changed.

  Further, it may be an effect using another specific display already displayed in the specific display area 5Z (an effect including another specific display). For example, by changing one existing specific display into two or more specific displays (for example, by dividing one specific display “A” into two specific displays “A”), a new specific display May be added. The two or more specific displays after the division may have different display modes (for example, the specific display “A” may be divided into the specific display “A” and the specific display “TSU”).

  Moreover, the specific display of the display mode which does not exist in the hold display may exist. That is, there may be a display mode dedicated to specific display. For example, when the display mode of the hold display is all six types of “”, “a”, “tsu”, “i”, “!”, “!!” as described above, the specific display “!!!!” is displayed in the specific display area 5Z. ! ”Or a specific display“!? ”May be added, or the specific display“ a ”may be changed to a specific display“ !!!! ”or a specific display“!? ”.

  Moreover, as a case where a specific display is added to the specific display area 5Z, when the digested hold display itself is moved and added (for example, in the case of FIG. 26 (h)), it is added during variable display. Although the case (for example, the case of FIG. 27 (d) (e)) was demonstrated, things other than a movement may be added to the specific display area 5Z at the time of digestion (shift). Further, a specific display may be added to the specific display area 5Z at the time of winning a prize. As a scene in which the display mode of the specific display is changed, the explanation is made during the digestion (shift) and during the variable display, but even when changing the display mode of the specific display already displayed in the specific display area 5Z at the time of winning a prize Good.

  Further, although the plurality of specific displays are arranged in the vertical direction, they may be arranged in the horizontal direction. Further, the character non-specific display (specific display “”) does not have to disappear immediately from the specific display area 5 </ b> Z like the character specific display (specific display “A”, etc.).

  Further, during the execution of the main notice effect, a specific display may be added, or the display mode of the specific display may be changed. In addition, an image or the like that prompts an operation act on the push button 31B may be displayed, and a specific display may be added when the operation act is performed, or the display mode of the specific display may be changed. In other words, such a scenario pattern should be prepared.

  Further, the degree of expectation that the super reach β, the super reach α, and the like are executed is varied according to the display modes of a plurality of specific displays. In other words, the ratio controlled to a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) is suggested by a plurality of specific display modes. In addition, in the aspect of the above-described embodiment using the characters such as the specific display “A”, the specific display “T”, and the specific display “I”, the arrangement order of the display modes of the plurality of specific displays is considered, which is advantageous for the player. The ratio controlled by the state is suggested (that is, when “a” “tsu” “i” “!!” is lined up from the upper (newer) to the lower (older) in the specific display area 5Z. Is a level 3 strong character string, but it becomes a weak character string when "a", "!!", "tu", and "i" are lined up). However, depending on the type of display mode of the specific display, the arrangement order may not necessarily be considered in the above suggestions. For example, a specific display A (not shown) simulating a “gold ingot”, a specific display B (not shown) simulating a “gold coin”, and a “stone roller” up to three in the specific display area 5Z. In an aspect in which one of the specific displays C (not shown) of the simulated display mode is displayed, when three specific displays A are displayed in the specific display area 5Z> the order of arrangement in the specific display area 5Z is not related. When two specific displays A and one specific display B are displayed> When one specific display A and two specific displays B are displayed regardless of the order of arrangement in the specific display area 5Z> In this order, it may be suggested that the rate of control in a state advantageous to the player is high. That is, it is only necessary that the proportion controlled to a state advantageous to the player is suggested by a combination of display modes of a plurality of specific displays (the arrangement order may or may not be considered).

  In the above embodiment, when other hold information is the target, the production control CPU 120 does not use the hold information by the start winning as the target hold information. For example, the other hold information is the target. Even in this case, the production control CPU 120 may use the hold information by the start winning as the hold information of the target. As an example, even when other hold information is the target, if the other target is not a big hit, the hold information by the start winning may be used as the target hold information. In addition, even when other hold information is the target, when the hold information by the start winning can be the target hold information, for example, this corresponds to the case where the other hold information is the target. A scenario pattern may be prepared and applied when other hold information is the target.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. However, the data need not necessarily be stored in a table format (for example, a structure, an array, etc.). For example, each of the special figure display results ("big hit" and "losing") is compared with a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. (Determined value) may be stored in the ROM 101 in the form of a table, but information for determining a special figure display result at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. The ROM 101 may store a mathematical expression or program that outputs any special figure display result when a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 is input. In addition, the data does not necessarily have to be stored together in the ROM 101. That is, the above-described structures, arrays, mathematical formulas, programs, and the like may be distributed (stored) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. In addition, it has been described that the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data in the ROM 121 is the same as the data in the ROM 101.

  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 the above embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B are arranged below the distribution device 200. However, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6D are disposed below the distribution device 200. (Not shown) may be arranged. That is, the normal variable winning ball device 6D may be arranged at the position of the normal winning ball device 6B instead of the normal winning ball device 6B. Even if there is a navel prize (winning from the top not picked up by the movable wing piece) for the normal variable winning ball device 6C, an electric support prize (winning from the side picked up by the movable wing piece at the tilting position) is received. In the same manner, the second start condition is satisfied. Similarly, if the second start condition is satisfied for the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6D even if there is a navel win or an electric support win. Good. When the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6D are arranged below the distribution device 200, the normal variable winning ball device 6C may not be arranged. When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is not arranged, the passing gate 41 may be provided on the left side instead of the right side of the image display apparatus 5, or may be provided on both sides.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the distribution apparatus 200 is arrange | positioned, the distribution apparatus 200 does not need to be arrange | positioned. For example, instead of the distribution device 200, the normal winning ball device 6A, and the normal winning ball device 6B, a normal variable winning ball device 6E (not shown) may be disposed below the image display device 5. The first start condition may be satisfied when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6E receives a navel prize, and the second start condition may be satisfied when an electric support prize is received. When the normal variable winning ball device 6E is arranged instead of the distribution device 200, the normal winning ball device 6A, and the normal winning ball device 6B, the normal variable winning ball device 6C may not be arranged. When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is not arranged, the passing gate 41 may be provided on the left side instead of the right side of the image display apparatus 5, or may be provided on both sides.

  In the case of the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the player makes a right turn in the high base state, but does not have to make a right turn as long as the player benefits from the electric support in the high base state. For example, when the normal variable winning ball device 6E is arranged below the image display device 5 without arranging the normal variable winning ball device 6C on the right side of the image display device 5, it is not always necessary to make a right hand. .

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined number of time reductions may be added in the case of an uncertain big hit (third big hit).

  In addition, a game score for use in a game is given by using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5Z ... Specific display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal winning ball device Ball device 6C ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Device 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 22C ... Third start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123… Display control unit 200… Sorting device 201… Inlet 202… Sorting member 203… Left passage 204… Right passage 205… Left outlet 206… Right outlet

Claims (1)

After the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the game is performed when the display result derived to the variable display means for performing variable display of the identification information that can identify each becomes the specific display result based on the satisfaction of the start condition. A gaming machine that is controlled in an advantageous state for the player,
Retention storage means for storing information about variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, as the stored storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number until the start condition is satisfied;
A hold display means for performing a hold display in a hold display area according to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means;
Specific display means for performing specific display in a specific area different from the hold display area;
Display control means for controlling the hold display and the specific display;
With
The display control means includes display adding means for adding the specific display to the specific area, and display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the specific display added to the specific area,
The display mode determination means is configured to display the display mode of the specific display added to the specific area so that a ratio controlled to a state advantageous to the player is suggested by a combination of a plurality of display modes of the specific display. Decide
The display adding means includes a digesting addition means for adding the specific display to the specific area when the hold display is digested from the hold display area due to establishment of the start condition,
The display control means further includes non-digestion display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the specific display displayed in the specific area when the hold display is not digested. Gaming machine.

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