JP2015080650A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which improves the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: variable display shortening determination means for determining whether to shorten a variable display time on the basis of establishment of a shortening condition during a predetermined period in which identification information is being variably displayed; variable display time shortening means for changing a variable display time under variable display into the shortened variable display time on the basis of the determination to shorten the variable display time in the variable display shortening determination means after starting variable display of the identification information; first display means on which an image corresponding to the progress of a game is displayed; second display means which is provided to be operable on a front side of the first display means and on which an image associated with the image displayed on the first display means is displayed; and operation control means for operating the second display means. While an image is displayed on the second display means, the operation control means executes a tilting operation performance for changing tilting of the second display means with respect to the first display means.

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 medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). 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 symbol).

  A first image display such as a variable display device, and a second image display (EL display) that can be moved in the vertical and horizontal directions on the front side of the first image display. A game machine to be executed has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-50737 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the second display means moves only in the horizontal direction, the effect of the presentation is low, and there is a possibility that the entertainment of the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

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

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
This is a case where the start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start prize port or the second start prize port) provided in the game area. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed, and the jackpot game is not being executed). A variable display of information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, or a variation display of a decorative symbol) was performed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) was derived and displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Variable display time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16) for determining a variable display time (for example, a variation time) from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A part for setting a special figure variation time according to the variation pattern determination result in S111 of the process), and
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, a shortenable period within the variation time shown in FIG. 20), the variable display time is shortened based on establishment of a shortening condition (for example, a player's button operation). Variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to perform (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 determines whether or not the operation button 50 is operated in S920 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19);
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time shortening means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 resets the shortened variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 19);
First display means (for example, image display device 5) for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means (for example, a sub-image display device 51) provided so as to be operable on the front side of the first display means and displaying an image related to the image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for operating the second display means;
With
The operation control means is an inclination action effect (for example, a notice pattern YP2, YP3, etc.) for changing the inclination of the second display means relative to the first display means when an image is displayed on the second display means. It is characterized by executing a notice of change during tilting with a tilting motion).
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation of the second display means by the tilting operation effect, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
This is a case where the start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start prize port or the second start prize port) provided in the game area. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed, and the jackpot game is not being executed). A variable display of information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, or a variation display of a decorative symbol) was performed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) was derived and displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Variable display time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16) for determining a variable display time (for example, a variation time) from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A part for setting a special figure variation time according to the variation pattern determination result in S111 of the process), and
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, a shortenable period within the variation time shown in FIG. 20), the variable display time is shortened based on establishment of a shortening condition (for example, a player's button operation). Variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to perform (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 determines whether or not the operation button 50 is operated in S920 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19);
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time shortening means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 resets the shortened variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 19);
First display means (for example, image display device 5) for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means (for example, a sub-image display device 51) provided so as to be operable on the front side of the first display means and displaying an image related to the image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for operating the second display means;
With
The operation control means is a rotation action effect that rotates the image displayed on the second display means while maintaining a state in which the image can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine (for example, a change accompanied by a rotation action such as a notice pattern YP4). It is characterized by performing a middle notice effect).
According to this feature, there are abundant production variations due to the rotational motion effect, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention,
This is a case where the start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start prize port or the second start prize port) provided in the game area. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed, and the jackpot game is not being executed). A variable display of information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, or a variation display of a decorative symbol) was performed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) was derived and displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Variable display time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16) for determining a variable display time (for example, a variation time) from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A part for setting a special figure variation time according to the variation pattern determination result in S111 of the process), and
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, a shortenable period within the variation time shown in FIG. 20), the variable display time is shortened based on establishment of a shortening condition (for example, a player's button operation). Variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to perform (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 determines whether or not the operation button 50 is operated in S920 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19);
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time shortening means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 resets the shortened variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 19);
First display means (for example, image display device 5) for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means (for example, a sub-image display device 51) provided so as to be operable on the front side of the first display means and displaying an image related to the image displayed on the first display means;
A movable member (for example, movable member 52) provided to be operable in the vicinity of the second display means;
Operation control means (for example, production control CPU 120) for operating the second display means and the movable member;
With
The operation control means is an interlocking effect (for example, notice patterns YP3, YP4, etc.) in which the operation of the second display means and the operation of the movable member are interlocked when an image is displayed on the second display means. In the present embodiment, a change notice is generated during the movement of the movable member 52.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the operation of the second display means by the interlocking production, the variation of the production becomes abundant, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention,
This is a case where the start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start prize port or the second start prize port) provided in the game area. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed, and the jackpot game is not being executed). A variable display of information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, or a variation display of a decorative symbol) was performed, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) was derived and displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Variable display time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16) for determining a variable display time (for example, a variation time) from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A part for setting a special figure variation time according to the variation pattern determination result in S111 of the process), and
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, a shortenable period within the variation time shown in FIG. 20), the variable display time is shortened based on establishment of a shortening condition (for example, a player's button operation). Variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to perform (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 determines whether or not the operation button 50 is operated in S920 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19);
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time shortening means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 resets the shortened variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 19);
A transparent gaming board (for example, gaming board 2) having an opening and constituting the gaming area;
A first display means (for example, image display device 5) provided at a position corresponding to the opening and displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means (for example, a sub-image display device 51) provided so as to be operable on the front side of the first display means and displaying an image related to the image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for operating the second display means;
With
The operation control means includes a first position (for example, a superposition position) that overlaps the display area of the first display means at a position corresponding to the opening and the rear side of the game board. Move to a second position (eg, a standby position) superimposed on the game board;
The second display means displays an image at the first position and the second position (for example, FIGS. 30 and 31).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the operation of the second display means by the movement effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
As the variable display of the identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the decorative pattern), a plurality of types of variable display including a specific variable display (for example, reach variation pattern) can be executed. ,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the start area (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S210 of the start winning determination process in FIG. 17);
The numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) for variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game medium has passed through the start area Storage means (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B),
Hold display means for displaying the hold memory stored in the hold storage means as a hold display (for example, start winning storage display area 5H),
Predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is to be the specific display result based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol normal processing of FIG. Part to execute)
When the start condition is satisfied, variable display determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the special symbol process processing of FIG. 16) that determines the type of variable display to be started when the start condition is satisfied from the plurality of types of variable display. A portion for determining a variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process of S111),
Prior to the determination by the variable display determination means, variable display determination means (for example, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the type of variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is the specific variable display. 17 is a portion for executing the winning random number determination process of S212 of the start winning determination process of 17),
Based on the determination result of the variable display determining means, the possibility that the specific variable display can be made in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage determined by the variable display determining means before the variable display is started. Specific variable display notice effect execution means capable of executing a specific variable display notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice effect) to be notified (for example, the execution control CPU 120 performs execution setting of the prefetch notice effect in S756 of the prefetch notice setting process in FIG. 24). And performing a pre-reading notice effect based on the setting, see FIG. 30 (B)),
With
The shortening condition includes that the variable display being executed is the specific variable display (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 determines whether or not the reach variation pattern is S912 in the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific variable display to be shortened is notified in advance, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The production variable display means (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs variable display of the production identification information (for example, decorative design) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol). 29) for performing the variable display effect processing in FIG.
The effect variable display means can execute variable display in which a reach state is established as a variable display of the effect identification information corresponding to the specific variable display (for example, reach change pattern) (for example, reach change pattern shown in FIG. 20). In the pre-reach production)
The variable display time shortening means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 resets the shortened variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 19) is a period before the reach state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20). It is characterized by shortening the pre-reach fluctuation period in the reach fluctuation pattern.
According to this feature, since the reach effect executed after reaching the reach state is not shortened, the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, means 1, and means 2,
During execution of the variable display, a variable display effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29) can execute a plurality of types of variable display effects (for example, the pre-reach effect in the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 20). For performing the variable display effect processing)
When the variable display time (for example, the variation time) is shortened by the variable display time shortening means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 resets the variation time to the variation time in S922 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19) When the variable display effect that has not been executed due to the shortening exists, notification effect execution means (for example, an effect) that executes a notification effect (for example, pre-reach effect) corresponding to the variable display effect that has not been executed. The control CPU 120 starts a notification display of an effect that was not executed due to the shortening in S1853 of the variable display effect process in FIG.
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the player can recognize the variable display effect that was not executed by executing the notification effect according to the variable display effect that was not executed by the shortening. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 3,
The notification effect executing means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 starts notification display of the effect that was not executed due to the shortening in S1853 of the variable display effect process in FIG. 29) is the notification effect (for example, the pre-reach effect). ) Is displayed on the second display means (for example, the sub-image display device 51).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the notification effect image from interfering with the image displayed on the first display means.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 4,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the start area (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S210 of the start winning determination process in FIG. 17);
The numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) for variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game medium has passed through the start area Storage means (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B),
Hold display means for displaying the hold memory stored in the hold storage means as a hold display (for example, start winning storage display area 5H),
On-hold effect execution means that can change and display the display mode of the hold display by the hold display means from a first mode (for example, a normal mode) to a second mode (for example, a special mode) at a plurality of timings. For example, in a modified example, the part that changes the reserved storage display to a special mode during the variation display of the decorative pattern),
With
The hold presentation execution means can change the display mode of the hold display from the first mode to the second mode when the variable display time is shortened by the variable display time shortening unit (for example, deformation) In the example, when the pre-reach effect is shortened by the player's operation, the display mode of the hold memory display changes)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hold display changes when the variable display time is shortened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 5,
An suggestion display image (for example, a display capable of shortening operation shown in FIG. 33C) indicating that the variable display time (for example, variation time) can be shortened is displayed on the second display means (for example, sub-image display). The apparatus 51) is provided with suggestion display means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 starts the display for enabling the shortening operation in S1845 of the effect processing during variable display in FIG. 29).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the suggestion display image from interfering with the image displayed on the first display means.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
The operation control means tilts the second display means with respect to the first display means when an image is displayed on the second display means, and keeps the second display means tilted. A horizontal operation effect is performed that causes the first display device to operate in the horizontal direction (for example, horizontal operation is performed as shown in FIG. 4).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, variations in production are enhanced by the horizontal operation effect, and the entertainment of the game is improved. Note that the horizontal operation effect that operates in the horizontal direction includes an effect that operates in the horizontal direction with respect to the vertical direction, and an effect that operates in the horizontal direction with respect to the left-right direction.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 7,
When the second display means is stopped at a predetermined standby position, the operation control means stops the second display means while being inclined with respect to the first display means (for example, FIG. The sub-image display device 51 is inclined at the standby position as shown in FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation of the second display means even at the standby position.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2, means 1 to means 6,
The second display means displays the image so that the display angle of the image to the player does not change when being rotated by the operation control means (for example, an effect image is displayed as shown in FIG. 31).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation of the second display means while ensuring the visibility of the display on the second display means.

A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2, 4, 4, means 1 to 6, and means 9,
A movable member (for example, a movable member 52) provided to be operable in the vicinity of the second display means;
The operation control means executes an interlocking effect in which the rotation of the second display means and the operation of the movable member are interlocked (for example, a changing notice effect with the action of the movable member 52 such as the notice pattern YP3, YP4). It is characterized by doing.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation of the second display means by the interlocking effect.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3, means 1 to means 6, and means 10,
A plurality of the movable members (for example, the movable member 52) are provided.
According to this feature, since the second display means is interlocked with the plurality of movable members, attention can be paid to the operation of the second display means.

The gaming machine of means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 3, means 1 to means 6, and means 11,
The operation control means operates the second display means with different operations depending on which of the plurality of movable members is operated (for example, the operation of the movable member 52 is different between the notice patterns YP3 and YP4, The operation of the image display device 51 is also different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the variation of production becomes rich and the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 4, means 1 to means 6,
On the game board, a start opening provided at a position overlapping the second display means at the second position (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a normal variable winning ball) The second start winning opening formed by the device 6B),
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start opening, it is determined whether or not a game value is to be given to the player, and variable display means for executing variable display based on the determination result in the first display means (for example, CPU 103 and CPU 120 for effect control)
Further comprising
When the second display means is at the first position, the second display means displays an image corresponding to the variable display on the first display means (for example, executes a changing notice effect as shown in FIG. 31) and the second display means. When it is in the second position, an image corresponding to the game medium passing through the start opening is displayed (for example, a pre-reading notice effect as shown in FIG. 30 is executed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, different effect images are displayed according to the position of the second display means, so that variations of effects become abundant and the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine of means 14 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 13,
The operation control means is capable of moving the second display means to a superposition position where the first display means superimposes on an area displaying game-related information related to the game,
When the second display means moves to the superimposed position, the second display means displays a corresponding display corresponding to the game related information (for example, a display corresponding to the display in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed on the sub-image display device 51). indicate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused because the corresponding display is displayed on the second display means even when the second display means moves to the superimposed position and the game-related information cannot be viewed.

The gaming machine of means 15 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 14,
The second display means has a display area and display pixel density different from the first display means,
A frame buffer (for example, a VRAM functioning as a frame buffer area) in which image data of the image displayed on the first display means and image data of the image displayed on the second display means are readable and stored; Prepared,
A first image buffer area (for example, first drawing area) that stores at least image data (for example, first cooperative image data) of the first cooperative image displayed on the first display means and a display on the second display means The second image buffer area (for example, the second drawing area) for storing the image data (for example, the second cooperation image data) of the second cooperative image to be used corresponds to the first display means and the second display means corresponding to each other. Is set in the frame buffer as an area corresponding to the ratio of the display area, and a common image can be drawn (for example, the same for each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area). Drawing a sprite image with a resolution of
The image of the image data stored in each image buffer area is displayed enlarged or reduced at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display means or the second display means corresponding to each image buffer area. (For example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long, and the second image data is enlarged 160% (scaled up) to 640 pixels wide and vertically. (Displayed on the second display device 11 as image data of 480 pixels)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display pixel density is pseudo-same in the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, the image is enlarged or reduced when drawing common image data. Since it is not necessary to draw, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each image buffer area is displayed on the display pixels of the first display means or the second display means corresponding to each image buffer area. Since it is read out after being enlarged or reduced at a magnification according to the density, it is not necessary to use the same display pixel density as the first display means and the second display means, so an inexpensive display device with different display pixel densities Cost can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is sectional drawing of the side surface of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the horizontal operation | movement of a subimage display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the mechanism for operating a subimage display apparatus horizontally. It is a figure which shows rotation operation | movement of a subimage display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the inclination operation | movement of a subimage display apparatus. 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 a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating 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 a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shortenable period in a variable display pattern. 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 a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the list of the notice pattern during a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect in change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the specific example production | presentation operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the specific example production | presentation operation | movement. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen when shortening variation time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen when shortening variation time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen when shortening variation time. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. The game board 2 is made of synthetic resin such as transparent (or translucent) plastic, and the player can visually recognize the back side of the game board 2. In this embodiment, a sub-image display device 51 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. And the player can visually recognize through the game board 2 whose display content in the sub-image display device 51 is transparent. Note that the game board 2 does not have to be transparent on the entire surface, and only the portion corresponding to the sub-image display device 51 may be configured to be transparent.

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

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

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

  There is an opening near the center of the game area on the game board 2, and an image display device 5 is provided behind the opening. 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. In a decorative symbol display area that becomes a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative symbols (effect symbols) that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed (variable display). The This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. In this embodiment, an opening is provided in the game board 2 in order to ensure the visibility of the image display device 5. However, a portion corresponding to the image display device 5 of the game board 2 is transparent without providing an opening. It may be.

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol are derived and displayed to stop display of identification information such as a decorative symbol (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . 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. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

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

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

  A sub-image display device 51 is provided below the image display device 5 and on the back side of the game board 2. The sub-image display device 51 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) that is smaller than the image display device 5 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the sub-image display device 51, various effects (for example, a notice effect) related to variable display and start winning in the image display device 5 are executed. In this embodiment, the sub-image display device 51 can operate (horizontal operation) from the initial position (standby position) shown in FIG. 1 to a position (superimposition position) superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5. . In addition, the sub-image display device 51 is capable of tilting the display surface relative to the image display device 5 and rotating the display surface so that the display surface can be viewed from the front. With such a configuration, an effect display in the display area of the sub-image display device 51 and a notice effect with the operation of the sub-image display device 51 can be executed. The image display device 5 is also called a main liquid crystal, and the sub image display device 51 is also called a sub liquid crystal.

  Inside the opening of the game board 2, there is provided a movable member 52 that operates when an effect is executed. In this embodiment, eight movable members 52 are provided, and when the sub-image display device 51 operates, an operation linked to the operation is executed. As shown in FIG. 1, the movable member 52 is capable of projecting from the state of being housed inside the opening of the game board 2. Here, “interlocking” refers to operating simultaneously or correspondingly. Corresponding operation refers to alternate operation in which the other stops operation during one operation.

  In the display area of the sub-image display device 51, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display. The start winning memory display area 5H may be provided in the image display device 5. When the start winning storage display area 5H is provided in the image display device 5, the start winning storage display area is obtained when the sub-image display device 51 operates and comes to a position (superimposition position) to be superimposed on the front side of the image display device 5. When the display in 5H becomes invisible, a display corresponding to the display in the start winning storage display area 5H may be displayed on the sub-image display device 51. In this case, the display corresponding to the display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be a round display similar to that in the start winning memory display area 5H, or the number of holds is indicated by a number or other symbol. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by operating the sub-image display device 51.

  Note that the image display device 5 and / or the sub-image display device 51 are not limited to the LCD, and may be configured by other display devices such as an organic EL.

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

  Below the image display device 5 and on the front side of the sub-image display device 51, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special 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 opening may be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The member forming the upper plate has, for example, an operation button 50 that allows the 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 operation button 50 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 action performed on the operation button 50 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 50.

  Next, the structure and operation of the sub image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) will be described. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub image display device 51 is provided below the front side of the image display device 5. Further, it is provided behind the game board 2, the normal winning ball device 6A, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The sub image display device 51 includes an operation device 53 for operating the sub image display device 51. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the operation device 53 to operate the sub-image display device 51.

  At the initial position (standby position) shown in FIG. 3, the sub-image display device 51 is in a state where the display surface is inclined with respect to the image display device 5. In this way, at the initial position (standby position), by tilting the sub-image display device 51 upward, the sub-image display device 51 becomes nearly perpendicular to the player's line of sight. Can be improved. In addition, in the initial position shown in FIG. 3, a part (upper part) of the sub-image display device 51 is superimposed on the image display device 5 when viewed from the front side. Good.

  The sub-image display device 51 can perform a horizontal operation (vertical operation) that moves from the standby position to an overlapping position that overlaps the front side of the image display device 5. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the display surface of the sub-image display device 51 operates horizontally while being tilted.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mechanism for horizontally operating the sub-image display device 51. Further, the main body of the sub-image display device 51 is supported by the two arms 54. The two arms 54 are pivotally supported so as to be able to lift the main body of the sub-image display device 51 by horizontal driving means 55 each composed of a motor and a gear.

  Further, the main body of the sub-image display device 51 is in a folded state as shown in FIG. 5B and an extended state as shown in FIG. 5A by the operation of the horizontal driving means 55 and the arm 54. It is configured to be changeable. The production control CPU 120 drives the horizontal driving means 55 and moves the arm 54 up and down to realize such a horizontal operation.

  Further, the sub-image display device 51 can be rotated so that the display surface can be viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the display surface of the sub-image display device 51, there is provided a rotation driving means 56 constituted by a motor or a gear meshing with a gear 57 fixed on the main body side of the sub-image display device 51. The sub image display device 51 can be rotated in accordance with the rotation of the motor. In this embodiment, the rotation operation is performed when the sub-image display device 51 is in the overlapping position, but the rotation operation may also be performed at the standby position. The effect control CPU 120 realizes such a rotation operation by driving the rotation driving means 56.

  Further, the sub image display device 51 can be tilted to tilt the display surface with respect to the image display device 5. On the back side of the display surface of the sub-image display device 51, an inclination driving means 58 composed of a motor, a gear and the like is provided. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, a tilting operation for tilting the sub-image display device 51 upward, horizontally, downward or the like according to the rotation of the motor is possible. In this embodiment, the tilting operation is performed when the sub-image display device 51 is in the overlapping position, but the tilting operation may be performed also in the standby position. The effect control CPU 120 realizes such a tilting operation by driving the tilt driving means 58.

  The above driving means is an example, and the structure and operation of the sub-image display device 51 are arbitrary as long as the sub-image display device 51 can perform horizontal operation, rotation operation, and tilt operation.

  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 standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable 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 this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A becomes a special symbol 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 gaming 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 referred to as a second specific gaming 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 number of executions of the round being the second round number 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 the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach 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. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the 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 display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  Examples of variable display effects using the variable display operation of these decorative patterns include “slip” and “pseudo-ream”. For example, “Development opportunity eyes”, “Development opportunity eyes end”, “Chance eye stop” Various effect operations such as “back slip” may be executed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The presentation operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display part that displays the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode. Image display device over multiple variable displays until a memory advance notice (hold display advance notice) or a variable display subject to advance notice is executed to predict the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display subject to advance notice The character image is continuously displayed on the screen 5 and a character display notice for executing a story using the character image is executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose 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 to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode 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 is finished 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 reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. 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 reduction control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special game 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 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

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

  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 reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish 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 will be “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 displayed in a stopped manner. 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. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a 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.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. In addition, when the winning symbol is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate”. There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on a certain thing and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts 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”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Further, in this embodiment, a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 50 has been detected is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

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

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A 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. 8A, the 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 decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  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. 8B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8E01H is an abbreviated preparation designation command for designating that the operation validity of the operation button 50 is displayed during a period in which the variation time can be shortened. As will be described later, the presentation control board 12 that has received this shortening preparation designation command can perform a shortening operation that suggests that the operation of the operation button 50 is effective, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 33C, for example. Control is performed to display the display on the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal). The command 8E02H is an operation detection designation command that designates that the variation time is shortened by detecting the operation of the operation button 50. As will be described later, the effect control board 12 that has received this operation detection designation command performs control for shortening the pre-reach effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 33D.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” 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. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  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 opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The 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 first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  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. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, 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 reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number 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. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, whether the big hit It is determined which range of determination values the random value MR3 for determining the type and variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission 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 to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  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 area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as 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 MR4. 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 MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Note that the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  In addition, there are variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous production corresponding to the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern. Of the fluctuation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal reach of one pseudo-ream is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the super-reach of the pseudo-continuous two times among the fluctuation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the super-reach of the pseudo-continuous three times is used, the re-variation is performed three times. The re-variation means that after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the display result is derived and displayed, after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is a big hit or lose, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed again. It is.

  In addition, as will be described later, a variation pattern is provided in which the variation time can be shortened by the player operating the operation button 50. The change time of the reach change pattern of super reach α and super reach β can be shortened by the player's operation.

  The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” has a fluctuation pattern that does not shorten the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation time is reduced corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved storage is “4” to “8”. A variation pattern is prepared. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 10 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

  The variation pattern is determined as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 10 by referring to a variation pattern determination table prepared in advance for each variable display result based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

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

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 11A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  For example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 is provided in the RAM 102 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 13 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A 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 reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C 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 ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “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 data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  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. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

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

  In order to transmit the information signal for operating the sub image display device 51 and the movable member 52 to the effect control board 12, the wiring for transmitting the video signal to the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 51. Wiring, a wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 Wiring etc. are connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  The sub-image display device 51 includes driving means such as a solenoid, a motor, and an actuator. The effect control CPU 120 controls the operation of the driving unit based on the effect control data for the operation of the sub image display device 51 to cause the sub image display device 51 to execute a predetermined effect operation. The movable member 52 includes driving means such as a solenoid, a motor, and an actuator. The effect control CPU 120 causes the movable member 52 to execute a predetermined effect operation by controlling the operation of the driving unit based on the effect control data for the operation of the movable member 52.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 provides effects by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 51, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the operation is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern when a special figure changes, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, 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 composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern includes operation control data for designating the content of operation control in the sub-image display device 51 and the movable member 52, and the like.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14 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.

  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.

  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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the operation button 50 (push sensor) is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, 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 (S13). ).

  Subsequent to 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 (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (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 (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 15 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (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 first special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (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” (S203). .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S201 (S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S205 (S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S206). .

  After either of the processes of S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be incremented by 1 (S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to add 1 (S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and 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 value MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S209). 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 (S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 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.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including a variable symbol display time for special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol by executing the process of S209. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening 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 transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 15 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S213). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 15 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the processing of S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S215), and the processing of S204 is performed. move on. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S216), and then the starting winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 16, FIG. 18) described later. A determination is made as to whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 16) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines a variable display mode of a decorative design is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. Judgment is made. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, after the process of S211 is executed, the process of S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition and When the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory) 4 commands as a number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted all at once within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process of S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101 of FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Run.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 10 using the numerical data shown. 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”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of S111, a variation pattern including a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a variable symbol variable display time that is a variable symbol display result is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  In the variation pattern setting process of S111, a special symbol variation time that is a variation display time of a special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set, and a value corresponding to the special symbol variation time is set in the variation time timer. The The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  The special symbol variation process of 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 S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the 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 S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, 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”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big prize opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times the round is executed. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The small hit release pre-processing of 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 of 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.

  The small hit end processing of S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a staging 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 speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. It includes processing to wait until it has passed. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time 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. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S231, the second 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 second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S231 (S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Following the processing of S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory unit In 151B, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry. (S233). In the process of S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of 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 unit is updated. In 151A, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry. (S237). Further, in the process of S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (S238).

  After executing one of the processes of S234 and S238, a special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a usage table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the figure designation buffer value is selected and set (S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in S239, in the process of S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability variation state. Depending on whether or not, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which jackpot type is to be a plurality of types (S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state having a higher advantage for the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. 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 (S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember me. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in S246 that it is not “small hit” (S246; No), or after performing any of the processing of S245 and S247, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state in the prior determination result (S248). As an example, when it is determined in S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit symbol corresponding to the predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S249), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S250), the special symbol normal process is performed. finish. 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. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S112 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol variation process. In the special symbol variation process of FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S910). Next, it is determined whether or not a shortened flag indicating that the variation time has been shortened is set (S911). If the shortened flag is not set, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if the shortened flag is not set, the process proceeds to S912.

  In S912, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation pattern set in the variation pattern setting process executed in S111 in FIG. 16 is a reach variation pattern. If it is not the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S913.

  In S913, the CPU 103 determines whether or not an operation valid flag indicating that the operation of the operation button 50 by the player is valid is set. If the operation valid flag is set here, the process proceeds to S920. On the other hand, if the operation valid flag is not set, the process proceeds to S914.

  In S914, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is within the shortened waiting period in the reach variation pattern. Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the shortened standby period is set to a period until the variation of the decorative symbol that varies in synchronization with the special symbol is accelerated to a certain variation. If it is within the shortened waiting period, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if it is not within the shortened waiting period, the process proceeds to S915. In step S <b> 915, the CPU 103 determines whether it is within the shortening prohibition period in the reach variation pattern. If it is within the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if it is not within the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S916.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the reach variation pattern in the present embodiment, a shortenable period that can be shortened by the player operating the operation button 50, a shortened waiting period that cannot be shortened, and a shortening prohibition. There is a period. The shortened standby period is started from the start of the variation display in which the variation pattern designation command of the first or second symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 12. In this shortened standby period, the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) accelerates the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols (all symbols) (for example, acceleration of scroll display in the vertical direction). Therefore, it is set to prevent the fluctuation time from being shortened during the acceleration period. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, as the shortening prohibition period, a fluctuation period is set after the timing immediately before the “left” and “right” effect symbols are decelerated and displayed on the image display device 5. As a result, the display of the “left” and “right” effect symbols on the image display device 5 is decelerated and stopped immediately after the shortened standby period has elapsed since the start of the display of the special symbols and decorative symbols. The period up to the timing, that is, the period in which the pre-reach effect such as the pseudo-ream is executed before the reach state is set as the shortenable period.

  Therefore, when the shortening standby period ends after the variable display is started, a shortening possible period in which the operation of the operation button 50 is enabled is started by transmitting the shortening preparation designation command to the effect control board 12. . In this shortenable period, as shown in FIG. 33C, the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) moves up and moves during the pre-reach fluctuation period, and the player can perform an operation for shortening the fluctuation time. A display indicating that the shortening operation is possible (indicating) is displayed on the sub-image display device 51, and a pre-reach effect is executed. The pre-reach fluctuation period in which these pre-reach effects are executed is substantially the same as the shortenable period. As described above, the shortenable period is “left” in the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal), It is set to end immediately before the timing when the pre-reach fluctuation period in which the “right” effect symbol is decelerated and displayed is stopped.

  Therefore, when the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, the pseudo-ream effect is executed within the pre-reach variation period. In addition, the operation detection designation command for notifying that the player has operated the operation button 50 can be transmitted within a shortenable period (within the pre-reach fluctuation period) during which the operation of the operation button 50 is valid. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, a mode in which the period immediately before the “left” and “right” effect symbols are decelerated and stopped and displayed in the image display device 5 is illustrated as a shortenable period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these shortenable periods can be shortened by setting the period until immediately before the “medium” effect symbol is decelerated in the image display device 5, These shortenable periods may include a period during which the reach effect is executed after the reach state is established.

  As described above, when the period immediately before the “medium” effect symbol is decelerated is defined as a shortenable period, the operation button 50 is operated and the end of the shortenable period is performed as in the present embodiment. In the same way that an arbitrary period until the time point immediately before a certain “left” or “right” effect symbol is decelerated and displayed is stopped, at the end of the shortenable period after the operation button 50 is operated. An arbitrary period up to the time immediately before a certain “medium” effect symbol decelerates is shortened. In other words, the mode is illustrated in which the time point of transition by the shortening is the same time point, but the present invention is not limited to this, and up to an arbitrary period within the remaining fluctuation time when the operation button 50 is operated. By shortening, it is possible to make the time of transition by shortening become a different time each time.

  Next, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, a predetermined reach effect is executed. After the reach variation period in which the reach effect is executed, the middle symbol is decelerated and stopped, and a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  Returning to FIG. 19, in S916, the CPU 103 determines whether or not 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, is equal to or greater than the total reduction determination value (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the present embodiment, the total shortening determination value is exemplified as 4 which is the same as the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, but the present invention is not limited to this. These total shortening determination values may be determined as appropriate. In addition, for example, in the high base state in which the time reduction flag is set, these total shortening determination values are changed according to the gaming state, such as increasing the total shortening determination value more than the normal state. Also good.

  Here, when the count value is less than the total shortening determination value, that is, when the count value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or less, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if the count value is equal to or greater than the total shortening determination value, the shortening preparation designation command transmission setting is performed (S917), the operation valid flag is set (S918), and the process proceeds to S926.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the variation time only for the reach variation pattern by determining whether or not it is the reach variation pattern in the processing of S912. However, the present invention is not limited, and the non-reach variation pattern that is a variation pattern other than the reach variation pattern may be shortened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S916, it is determined whether or not the count value of the total reserved memory count value, that is, the reserved memory count is a predetermined number of 4 or more. The operation of the operation button 50 is made effective and the fluctuation time can be shortened by the player's intention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. Regardless, it may be possible to always shorten the variation time according to the player's intention.

  When the operation valid flag is set in S913 described above, the process proceeds from S913 to S920, and the CPU 103 determines whether or not the operation button 50 is operated, that is, a predetermined operation detection signal is input from the operation button 50. It is determined whether or not there is. Here, if the operation button 50 is not operated, the process proceeds to S924. On the other hand, when there is an operation of the operation button 50, it is decided to shorten the variation time and perform transmission setting of the operation detection designation command (S921). The fluctuation time to be reset is reset (S922), the shortened flag is set (S923), and the process proceeds to S926.

  In S924, which is shifted to when the operation button 50 is not operated, the CPU 103 determines whether it is the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, that is, whether it is the end timing of the shortening period. If it is not the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S926. On the other hand, if it is the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, the operation valid flag is reset (cleared) (S925), and the process proceeds to S926.

  In S926, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation time (including the reset variation time that has been reset) has elapsed. Here, when the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S927, and if the shortened flag is set, the shortened flag is reset, and the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process. After updating to “3” (S928), the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated 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 (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (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 (S72; No), the process of S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 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 S72 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing is executed (S74). In the command analysis process executed in S74, for example, 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 are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the effect control command made are performed.

  After the command analysis process is executed in S74, an effect control process process is executed (S75). In the effect control process in S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decoration light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  As the command receiving buffer, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a variable result notification command (S625), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variable result notification command in the display result notification command storage area formed in the RAM (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation notification command (S627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a symbol confirmation command reception flag (S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number notification command (S651), the effect control CPU 120 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number notification command as the first reserved memory number. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number notification command (S654), the effect control CPU 120 uses the second byte stored data (EXT data) as the second reserved memory number notification command. Is stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (S655).

  If the received effect control command is a shortening preparation designation command (S656), the effect control CPU 120 sets a shortening preparation designation reception flag (S657).

  If the received effect control command is an operation detection designation command (S658), the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation detection designation reception flag (S659).

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the effect control CPU 120 stores the winning determination result storage buffer (not shown) of the received winning determination result designation command. (Omitted) is stored in the area associated with the total number of pending storage (S665). By doing in this way, the contents of the determination result at the time of winning in each holding storage can be specified based on the EXT value. In the present embodiment, the variation category of each reserved storage can be specified based on the EXT value.

  In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the storage area of the second reserved memory number. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number notification command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number notification command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. Further, the winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the pending storage number notification command is transmitted in the start winning determination process. Therefore, the effect control board 12 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the saving area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command. Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in a variable display start setting process (timing when the process of S171 is executed) to be described later.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 executes a prefetch notice setting process including a process for determining whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a new start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) has been received. (S751). If a new start opening designation command has not been received (S751: No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated as it is.

  If a new start opening winning designation command has been received (S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not a notice effect is currently being executed (S752). In S752, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is started, the pre-reading notice effect is currently being executed by determining whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag that is set to the on state in S756, which will be described later, is on. What is necessary is just to determine whether there exists. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect are executed in the sub-image display device 51. Therefore, in S752, it is also determined whether or not the changing notice effect is being executed by determining whether or not the changing notice execution flag is on.

  If the notice effect is currently being executed (S752; Yes), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. In this embodiment, when a prefetching notice effect is already being executed, a new prefetching notice effect is not executed. Note that a new prefetch notice effect may be executed when the prefetch notice effect is being executed. Further, even when the fluctuating notice effect is being executed, if the pre-read notice effect and the contents of the effect and the effect device do not overlap, they may be executed simultaneously.

  If the notice effect is not currently being executed (S752; No), it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetch notice effect is being executed (S753). In this embodiment, it is determined that the pre-reading notice restriction is in effect when the high base state or on-hold data corresponding to the winning before the current winning includes a big hit or reach. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the execution time of the pre-reading notice effect from being unable to be secured, and preventing the production target from becoming unclear as a big hit or reach before the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. In addition, when it is not suitable to execute the prefetching notice effect, it may be determined that the prefetching notice is being restricted. If the prefetching notice restriction is in effect (S753; Yes), the prefetching notice setting process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice restriction is not in effect (S753; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed (S754). As an example, in the process of S754, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to the determination result “no execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed or the determination result “execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of S754, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 25, for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the variation category. As shown in FIG. 25, when the variation category is “super-reach common” or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed as compared to the case of “non-reach common” or “other loses”. When the ratio (the ratio determined as “executed”) is high and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is more effective than the case of “super reach common” or “small hit”. The rate of execution is high. With such a setting, the display mode of the hold storage display becomes a special mode, so that it is possible to suggest the presence or absence of a variable display result or super reach. In the determination ratio in FIG. 25, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed in the case of “non-reach common” or “other loses”, but a predetermined ratio (for example, “super reach common”). May be executed at a lower rate).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “executed” for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined in the process of S754 (S755). When it is determined that “no execution” is set (S755; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. If it is determined that “execution is performed” (S755; Yes), various settings for starting execution of the prefetching notice effect are executed (S756), and the prefetching notice effect setting process is terminated. In S756, first, a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed is set to an on state. Then, the effect control CPU 120 reads the notice effect control pattern for the prefetch notice effect and starts the prefetch notice effect based on the notice effect control pattern. In this embodiment, a pre-reading notice effect is executed in the sub-image display device 51.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the effect operation when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the display of the decorative symbols is being executed on the image display device 5, when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, A first start opening prize designation command and a variable category command are transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. In response to the transmission of the first start opening winning designation command, the effect control board 12 determines Yes in S751 of FIG. 24 and determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the process of S754. . If it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect here, the prefetching notice effect is started in S756. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), a character image is displayed on the sub-image display device 51, and the word “chance” is displayed pointing to the increased hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The pre-reading notice effect is executed. By executing such a prefetch notice effect, it is possible to make a notice that the variable display result of the corresponding variable display is likely to be a “hit” (an opportunity).

  Note that the display mode of the reserved memory pointed to by this character is changed to a special mode (in this example, “☆”). In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of a super reach fluctuation pattern such as Super Reach α or Super Reach β, which is a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time, can be shortened by the player's operation. An effect suggesting that the variation pattern can be shortened by the user's operation may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening is executed in the sub-image display device 51 provided in the vicinity (back side) of the starting winning opening. Pre-reading notice effect can be executed in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed without interfering with the variable display or effect on the image display device 5.

  After executing the pre-reading notice setting process in S161, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the following processes of S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

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

  The effect process during variable display in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in 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”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this 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, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. 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 S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control 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., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S171 of FIG. 23 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is determined. It is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (S523).

  When it is determined in S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S523; Yes), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S524). As an example, in the process of S524, 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. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. 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 “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 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 middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of S524, 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 change symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (S525). As an example, in the process of S525, 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. By referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. 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 the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result is It is determined whether it is a “small hit” case or a case other than these (S526). When it is determined to be “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (S526; Yes), for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit”, such as an opening chance. Is determined (S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. 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 the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as S525, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed decoration pattern which becomes.

  When it is determined in S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “surprise accuracy” or “small hit” (S526; No), a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is selected. Determine (S528). As an example, in the process of S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and then a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table The decorative design with the same number 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 multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, a notification that it will be controlled to a promiscuous state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the jackpot 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 performing any of the processes of S524, S525, S527, and S528, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect is determined, and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed is determined. (S529). As an example, in the process of S529, a changing notice preview table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and a notice pattern changing. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number for the changing notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a list of changing notice patterns in this embodiment. In this embodiment, a fluctuating notice effect using the sub-image display device 51 is executed. The notice pattern YP1 shown in FIG. 27 is a variation in which a notice image is displayed on the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) and the sub liquid crystal is moved horizontally from the standby position to the superimposed position (the operation shown in FIGS. 4 to 5). It corresponds to the medium notice effect. The notice pattern YP2 corresponds to a changing notice effect in which the sub liquid crystal is tilted (the operation shown in FIG. 7) in addition to the effect operation of the notice pattern YP1. The notice pattern YP3 causes the movable member 52 to operate in the first mode in conjunction with the operation of the sub liquid crystal in addition to the presentation action of the notice pattern YP2 (for example, a part of the eight movable members 52 is operated. It corresponds to the notice effect during fluctuation. The notice pattern YP4 rotates the sub liquid crystal (the operation shown in FIG. 6) in addition to the effect operation of the notice pattern YP1, and operates the movable member 52 in the second mode so as to be interlocked with the action of the sub liquid crystal ( For example, all of the eight movable members 52 are operated).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the in-change notice effect that causes the sub-image display device 51 to operate in a plurality of patterns can be executed. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the display and operation of the sub-image display device 51. In addition, the variety of production becomes rich and the interest of the game is improved. Note that the horizontal operation, the tilting operation, and the rotating operation may be arbitrarily combined. Further, the operation of the movable member 52 and the display of the sub-image display device 51 may be linked to the operation.

  A plurality of modes for operating the movable member 52 are provided, and the sub-image display device 51 performs different operations depending on the modes. Thereby, the variation of production becomes abundant and the interest of a game improves. Further, the content of the effect in the image display device 5 may be varied according to the mode in which the movable member 52 is operated.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the effect operation when the notice pattern YP4 is determined. When the notice pattern YP4 is determined, the notice image is first displayed on the sub-image display device 51, and the sub-image display apparatus 51 is moved horizontally from the standby position to the superimposed position with the notice image displayed (FIG. 4). (Operation shown in FIG. 5). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the sub-image display device 51 rotates and the movable member 52 operates in conjunction with it. Note that the rotation operation does not necessarily require one rotation, and includes operations that repeat the operations shown in FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, even when the sub-image display device 51 rotates, the display angle is changed to the player of the effect image displayed on the sub-image display device 51. Not to be controlled. Thereby, even when the sub-image display device 51 is operated, the visibility of the effect image displayed on the sub-image display device 51 is improved, and the interest of the effect is improved.

  The effect operation of the notice effect shown in FIG. 31 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 by controlling the sub liquid crystal based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern set in S531 described later. .

  In the process of S529, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, the presence / absence of the changing announcement effect is determined depending on whether the change pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small win”. And the rate of determination of the changing notice pattern is different.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is “Leach Loss”, the rate at which the changing notice effect is executed (ratio determined other than “No Notice Execution”) is greater than the case of “Non-Leach Loss”. When the fluctuation pattern is “big hit”, the percentage of the announcement effect during fluctuation is higher than when it is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “small hit” . With such a setting, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result will be “big hit” or that the reach will be executed by executing the changing notice effect.

  The notice patterns YP3 and YP4 are difficult to select when the variation pattern is “non-reach loss” or “reach loss”, and are easily selected when the variation pattern is “big hit”. . In particular, the notice pattern YP4 is not selected when the variation pattern is “non-reach loss”. With such a setting, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) and the possibility of reaching (reach reliability) will vary depending on the presentation mode of the changing notice effect. However, attention is paid to the production mode of the notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. In the setting example shown in FIG. 28, when a notice effect during fluctuation of the notice pattern YP4 is executed, reach is always performed except when the variable display result is “small hit” (reach reliability). Is 100%). It should be noted that a notice pattern may be provided that always results in “big hit” or “small win” when executed. Further, when the variation pattern is “reach lose” or “big hit”, the determination pattern of the notice pattern may be varied depending on whether the variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern or a super reach variation pattern. In this case, a change pattern of the super reach may be determined, while a change pattern of the normal reach, or a notice pattern that is not determined in the case of “non-reach loss” or “small hit” may be provided. In this way, when a specific notice pattern is reached, it can be noticed that it will always be super reach.

  After executing the process of S529, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (S530). As an example, in the process of S530, a setting for executing an effect different from the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to perform a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Also, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result of the notice pattern of the changing notice effect in S529 is selected and set as a use pattern.

  After executing the processing of S531, 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 (S532). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (S533). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in S531 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the display device 5.

  Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table is started (S534).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) and the sub image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal), and lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED. Sound control execution data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the like are included in each process data n (from No. 1 to N). Correspondingly, they are arranged in time series.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (image display as a production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (stick controller 31A and the like) is executed (S535). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change display of the decorative pattern by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern specification. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the sub-side variation time timer (S536). The effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols in the VRAM every time a predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 displays an image corresponding to the image data written in the VRAM. The image is output to the device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, and the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51 display an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the decorative pattern.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S537), and the variable display start setting processing ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S172 of FIG. 23 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer and the sub-side variation time timer by 1 (S1841, S1842a).

  Next, in S1842b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sub-side variation time timer has timed out. If the sub-side variation time timer has timed out, the process advances to step S1859. On the other hand, if the sub-side variation time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S1842c.

  In S1842c, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S1843. On the other hand, if the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S1859.

  In S1843, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shortening preparation designation reception flag is set. If the shortening preparation designation reception flag is not set, the process advances to S1846. On the other hand, when the shortening preparation designation reception flag is set, the shortening preparation designation reception flag is reset (S1844), and the shortening operation possible display is performed using the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) (see FIG. 33C). ) Is started (S1845), and the process proceeds to S1846.

  In S <b> 1846, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation detection designation reception flag is set, that is, whether or not an instruction to shorten the variation time due to the operation detection of the operation button 50 is transmitted from the main board 31. If the operation detection designation reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S1854. On the other hand, if the operation detection designation reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S1847.

  In S1847, the effect control CPU 120 resets the operation detection designation reception flag. Next, the display indicating that the shortening operation is possible is terminated (S1848), and the variation time is changed to a shortened variation time corresponding to the variation pattern (S1849). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the reach variation pattern capable of reducing the variation time includes a plurality of types (normal reach, pseudo-ream 1 normal reach, super-reach, pseudo-ream 2 super-reach, pseudo-ream 3 as illustrated in FIG. 10. Since the reach prohibition period is different for each reach fluctuation pattern, the change time is changed to the shortened change time corresponding to the shortening prohibition period of each reach change pattern.

  Then, the process timer is updated to the process timer value at the start timing of the shortening prohibition period (S1850). Specifically, since the start timing of the shortening prohibition period is a timing after the shortenable period in which the operation of the operation button 50 becomes valid, the process timer value is set to the process timer value of the start timing of the shortening prohibition period. Updating to the process time advances the process timer to the start timing of the shortening prohibition period. Therefore, the variation display of the effect symbols from the time when the operation button 50 is operated to the start timing of the shortening prohibition period and the various effects accompanying the variation display are cut, and the variation time is shortened.

  Then, the updated process timer is restarted (S1851), and in accordance with display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are the contents of the process data corresponding to the restarted process timer. Then, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed (S1852), and the process proceeds to S1853. By doing in this way, as the control state of the effect device such as the effect display device 9, the “left” and “right” effect symbols which are the control state of the start timing of the shortening prohibition period are decelerated and stopped. It will be controlled to the control state immediately before.

  In S1853, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the effect of the shortening period that has not been executed due to the shortening, starts notification display of the specified effect (see FIG. 34E), and ends the effect process during variable display. Specifically, the effects that were not executed are those that were not executed if the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed was pseudo-ream 1 normal reach, pseudo-ream 2 super reach, or pseudo-ream 3 super reach. If the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed is normal reach or super reach, “none” is specified as an effect that has not been executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the “pseudo train” is specified as an effect that has not been executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than these “pseudo train”, for example, When the variation pattern of “slip” is set and the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed is the variation pattern of “slip”, “slip” is specified as an effect that was not executed. As described above, when the notice effect determination process is executed and the notice effect is executed in the pre-reach effect period, the notice stored by being determined in the notice effect determination process is stored. The type of effect, for example, the character notice is specified as an effect that is not executed if the character notice is stored, for example, the effect that is not executed if the line notice is stored. Te may be identifying the speech prior notice. In the present embodiment, the suggested effects are not included as the targets of the effects that have not been executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggested effects may be included.

  Note that the notification display displayed in the display area of the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal display) displays a character notice or a notice effect, which is an effect that has not been executed due to shortening, reduced, equal or enlarged. It may be. Further, if the effect not executed due to the shortening is, for example, the above-described character notice, a message (character information) including the type and name of these characters is displayed instead of the notification display shown in FIG. You may do it. That is, the notification display may be in any form as long as the player can recall the effect that was not executed due to the shortening.

  In the present embodiment, even if the sub-side variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop the variation. For example, it is long due to noise between substrates. Even when the variation pattern command indicating the variation time is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In S1854, which proceeds when the operation detection designation reception flag is not set in S1846, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has not timed out, the variable display effect process ends. On the other hand, if the process timer has timed out, the process timer is started again by switching the process data, that is, by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S1855). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S1856). The effect process during variable display is terminated.

  When the sub-side variation time timer expires in S1842b described above, or in S1859 that proceeds when the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set in S1842c described above, the effect control CPU 120 has the variation time reduced. The notification display of the effect that could not be executed is terminated. Then, the control of the derivation display of the final stop symbol of the decoration symbol is performed, the derivation display of the final stop symbol is performed on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) (S1860), and the waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command is set (S1861). ).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special drawing (S1862), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  An example of an effect mode displayed on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) and the sub image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) by performing such processing will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the decorative display is variable (variable display) on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal). Further, if there is a start winning during the variable display, it increases in the start winning storage display area 5H of the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) (see FIG. 32B). Then, after the decorative symbol is stopped, one reserved memory is consumed and the next change is started.

  As shown in FIG. 33C, when the variation pattern is such that the variation time of the started variation display can be shortened, the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) is replaced by the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal). ) To a position that overlaps a part of Then, when the shortenable period is started (see FIG. 20), the player can operate the operation button 50 on the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) so that the variation time can be shortened. Suggested shortening operation possible display is performed. Here, when the player operates the operation button 50, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped, and the decorative symbol is in a reach state (see FIG. 33D).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (E), a reach effect in which a predetermined character appears on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) is displayed, and the variation time is shortened by the player's operation, so it is not displayed. The effect image of the pre-reach effect (see FIG. 20) is displayed on the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal). For example, when the pre-reach effect is a notice effect or a pseudo-ream effect, it is displayed on the sub-image display device 51, so that the player can grasp the contents of the effect even when the variation time is shortened. can do. When the reach effect ends, the middle symbol stops and the variable display ends (see FIG. 34F).

  In this embodiment, the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) rises to a position where it overlaps a part of the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal), and the sub-image display device 51 performs a shortenable operation display. In this state, when the player does not operate the operation button 50 and moves to the reach effect state, the sub-image display device 51 rises to a position where it is superimposed on the image display device 5 (see, for example, FIG. 31). . The reach effect is displayed mainly on the sub-image display device 51. That is, in this embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 50, the ascending operation of the sub-image display device 51 is stopped so as not to operate, and the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 51, These two display devices are used to display a reach effect on one side and an effect before reach on the other side.

  In this embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 50, the pre-reach effect is displayed on the sub-image display device 51. However, the present invention is limited to this. If the player does not operate the operation button 50, the sub-image display device 51 is lowered and returned to the original position (see FIG. 32B), and the sub-image display device 51 is reached. You may make it not display a pre-production.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning is made, the pre-reading notice effect is executed by changing the reserved storage display generated by the start winning to the special mode, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed by changing the hold storage display to a special mode during the decorative pattern variation display. In a modified example, when the hold memory display is changed to a special mode during the display of the decorative symbols, for example, when the display mode of the hold memory display changes at the execution timing of the pre-reach effect that can be shortened, the player's operation However, in this case, when the pre-reach effect is shortened by the player's operation, the display mode of the hold memory display is reduced. May be changed. In this way, even if the timing at which the hold memory display changes is lost due to the shortening, the hold memory display changes according to the shortening, so that the game entertainment is prevented from deteriorating due to the hold memory display not changing. be able to. In the case where the shortening is not performed because the operation button 50 is not operated in the shortenable period, the hold display may be changed to a special mode at the change timing determined when the pre-reading notice effect is determined. good. Further, in a normal time when the variation time is not shortened by the player's operation, the display mode of the hold memory display is not changed, and the display mode of the hold memory display is changed only when the variation time is shortened by the player's operation. It may change.

  Further, as described above, when shortening is executed, the reserved storage that has already been determined to be changed to the special mode is not changed to the special mode, but is stored, for example, when the reduction is executed. If there is no reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect for the reserved memory that is currently stored, the winning determination result for each reserved memory stored at that time is specified by reading the winning determination result storage buffer Then, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed or not executed again based on the determined determination result at the time of winning in each holding memory, and pre-reading is performed by operating the operation button 50 and performing shortening in this way. The notification effect may be re-determined and executed to facilitate the operation of the operation button 50 for shortening the fluctuation display.

  Moreover, even when the operation button 50 is not operated during the shortenable period, the mode of changing the display mode of the reserved storage to the special mode is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these When the operation button 50 is not operated during the shortenable period, the display mode of the reserved memory that is scheduled to change in the variable display may not be changed to a special mode (execution of the pre-reading notice effect) .

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  For example, a predetermined effect may be executed in the main liquid crystal independently of the effect in the sub liquid crystal. Also in this case, before the predetermined effect is executed on the main liquid crystal, the suggestion effect suggesting the effect contents may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. Also in this case, an effect in which the effect image displayed on the sub liquid crystal moves to the main liquid crystal or an effect in which the sub liquid crystal on which the effect image is displayed moves to the front of the main liquid crystal may be executed. And depending on which production is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal), the effect of the notice effect (pre-reading notice effect, changing notice effect during fluctuation) is displayed as an image related to the image displayed on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal). Although an image is displayed, an image related to the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed in addition to this. For example, an image similar to an image (effect image or decorative pattern) displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed on the sub-image display device 51. Further, an image corresponding to the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed in a reduced or simplified manner. For example, the images may be different images, may be displayed with respect to the same variation, or may be displayed with the same appearance even if they are not related to the variation.

  Moreover, you may display so that one effect image (a character image, a character, etc.) may be comprised using the image display apparatus 5 and the subimage display apparatus 51. FIG.

  Further, the sub-image display device 51 may execute an effect other than the notice effect (for example, an auxiliary display of the effect on the image display device 5). For example, the sub-image display device 51 may execute a predetermined specific effect, and the image display device 5 may execute a special effect corresponding to the content of the specific effect. For example, when a specific effect having success or failure is executed as the effect result in the sub-image display device 51 and the specific effect is successful, “sliding” or “pseudo-continuous” variable display is performed in the image display device 5. Production may be performed or super reach may be performed. In this case, the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect and the effect result based on the variation pattern (whether the variable display effect accompanies or super-reach). do it. By doing so, the effect content in the image display device 5 also changes according to the effect content in the sub-image display device 51, so that the player pays more attention to the effect in the sub-image display device 51.

  In addition, when the player's mission is presented and an effect (mission effect) that is advantageous to the player when the mission is achieved, the image display device 5 presents the mission to the player. After that, the contents of the mission may be continuously displayed on the sub-image display device 51. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the contents of the mission.

  Moreover, you may make it display the description of the effect in the image display apparatus 5 in the subimage display apparatus 51. FIG. For example, the reliability of the reach effect or the notice effect that is being executed in the image display device 5 and the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations may be displayed on the sub-image display device 51.

  Further, the sub-image display device 51 may execute an effect (for example, a roulette effect) that suggests the display result of the normal symbol display 20 in the low base state. In addition, when a game ball wins a second starting winning opening that is opened in the low-base state in the low-base state in the sub-image display device 51, an effect corresponding to variable display based on the winning is executed. Also good. For example, in the low base state, when a plurality of game balls wins at the second start winning opening, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. Is started, variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is continuously executed a plurality of times. In this case, until the hold corresponding to the second special drawing is consumed, the sub-image display device 51 executes the effect corresponding to the special effect mode so as to shift to the special effect mode. Good.

  In addition, when the effect of operating the stick controller 31 </ b> A or the operation button 50 is executed, the effect of prompting the operation in the sub-image display device 51 may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the sub-image display device 51 is operated when the notice effect (the notice effect during change) is executed. However, the image display device 5 can perform variable display of decorative symbols and various effects. May be performed (including physical operations and image display effects) (operation timing may be arbitrary). For example, when variable display is being performed on the image display device 5, the sub-image display device 51 performs a notice effect of reaching a reach or a big hit before the reach effect is executed. Alternatively, the sub-image display device 51 may execute a notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a high degree of reliability is achieved after the reach effect is executed. Further, when the decorative design stops on the image display device 5, a probable change promotion effect (re-lottery effect) may be executed by the sub-image display device 51. Further, the sub-image display device 51 may execute an effect in which the number of rounds is promoted during a big hit, a big hit medium-increase effect that is promoted to a probable big hit, and an ending promotion effect. In addition, when a latent probability changing state that does not notify the probability changing state is provided, the sub-image display device 51 may execute an effect that notifies the probability changing state in the latent probability changing state. Furthermore, the sub-image display device 51 may be operated when the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  As described above, by providing the sub image display device 51, various effects can be executed in the sub image display device 51. In addition, since the effect can be executed separately from the variable display in the image display device 5, an easier-to-understand effect can be executed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 can determine whether or not it is a reach variation pattern in S912 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. Because it comes to be noticed, it can improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 starts the notification display of the effect that was not executed due to the shortening in S1853 of the variable display effect process in FIG. 29, and thus the pre-reach effect that was not executed due to the shortening. Since the player can recognize the pre-reach effect that has not been executed by executing the notification effect according to the game, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the pre-reach effect image is displayed on the sub-image display device 51, thereby preventing the pre-reach effect image from interfering with the image displayed on the image display device 5. be able to.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the modified example, when the pre-reach effect is shortened by the player's operation, the display mode of the hold storage display is changed, so that the hold display is displayed when the variation time is shortened. Since it changes, it can improve amusement interest.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 starts the shortening operable display in S1845 of the variable display effect processing in FIG. 29, so that the image of the shortening operable display shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the image displayed on the display device 5 from getting in the way.

  Next, the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal), the sub image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal), and the frame buffer area in which the image data displayed on these are stored will be described in detail.

  The image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) and the sub image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) are formed of, for example, a liquid crystal display module having a liquid crystal panel and a backlight, and a display unit is formed by the liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display module. (Display area) is formed. Here, a case where a liquid crystal display module is used for each display device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51 display an image of a decorative design or the like. As long as it can display at a predetermined resolution, a display device of an image display form other than liquid crystal, for example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic or inorganic electro You may comprise by display apparatuses, such as a luminescence (EL) panel.

  In addition, the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal have different display areas and display pixel densities. Here, as shown in FIG. 35, the total number of pixels of the main liquid crystal is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the sub liquid crystal is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long. Shall. In addition, a 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used as the main liquid crystal, and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used as the sub liquid crystal. That is, the sub liquid crystal is a display device having a higher display pixel density (smaller pixel size) than the main liquid crystal.

  The VRAM provided in the display control unit 123 functions as a frame buffer area for temporarily storing and developing image data read from the CGROM. As shown in FIG. 35, in the frame buffer area, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which first image data (first linked image) displayed on the main liquid crystal is drawn, and a sub liquid crystal display are displayed. The second drawing area (second image buffer area) where the second image data (second linked image) to be drawn is drawn, and the second image data (second linked image) displayed on the sub liquid crystal are drawn. Three drawing areas (second image buffer areas) are allocated. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and 640 pixels are allocated in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the third drawing area.

  The first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the main liquid crystal and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the sub liquid crystal are the ratio of the display areas of the corresponding main liquid crystal and sub liquid crystal. The common image data can be drawn by setting the area corresponding to only the image area.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the main liquid crystal. In addition, the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is smaller than the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal. In addition, the total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal. When drawing the second image data displayed on the sub liquid crystal, either the second drawing area or the third drawing area is used.

  The display control unit 123 (particularly VDP) draws the first image data displayed on the main liquid crystal using the first drawing area and the second image displayed on the sub liquid crystal using the second drawing area. When drawing data, sprite images having the same resolution are drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  The first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the main liquid crystal with the same total number of pixels. Further, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal by expanding the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the sub liquid crystal. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is enlarged by 160% (scaled up) to be 640 horizontal. It is displayed on the sub liquid crystal as image data of 480 pixels.

  When the second image data is enlarged (scaled up) by 160%, for example, the image data of 5 pixels is divided into 8 parts, and the divided image data is converted into 8 pixel image data as 1 pixel. Alternatively, a method of generating a new pixel by averaging the pixels between adjacent pixels and expanding the total number of pixels of the second image data is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be enlarged by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  As described above, the second image data in the second drawing region corresponding to the sub liquid crystal having a high display pixel density, out of the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal, is an image having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the main liquid crystal having the low display pixel density. Image data drawn in the frame buffer area by drawing as data, enlarging and reading out the second image data with low pixel density drawn in this second drawing area and displaying it on the sub liquid crystal with high display pixel density Since the pixel density can be made the same, drawing processing can be performed efficiently, and it is not necessary to store image data with a large pixel density and high pixel density, so that the amount of image data to be drawn can be reduced. it can.

  Also, in this example, even if liquid crystal panels with different resolutions are used for the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal, the drawing process can be performed efficiently, so the liquid crystal panels used for the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal are different from each other. As a result of the widespread use of smartphones (cell phones), small and high-resolution liquid crystal panels that are distributed at low cost can be used as sub-liquid crystals, and the manufacturing cost of pachinko gaming machines 1 can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  If the second image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the second image data is drawn using the third drawing area. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal, and the second image data drawn in the third drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal with the same number of total pixels. The

  In this way, even when the second image data having a low pixel density is enlarged and displayed on the sub liquid crystal having a high display pixel density, an image having a high pixel density is displayed on the sub liquid crystal having the high display pixel density. It can be switched and displayed, and the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  In this example, the second image data of the second drawing area corresponding to the sub liquid crystal having a high display pixel density is drawn as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the main liquid crystal having a low display pixel density. The second image data having a low pixel density drawn in the second drawing area is enlarged and read out and displayed on the sub liquid crystal having a high display pixel density. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub liquid crystal is not limited thereto. Is configured as a display device having a lower display pixel density (larger pixel size) than the main liquid crystal, and the second image data in the second drawing area corresponding to the sub liquid crystal having the lower display pixel density is used as the main display pixel density. Drawing is performed as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the liquid crystal, and the second image data having a high pixel density drawn in the second drawing area is reduced and read out, and the display pixel density is low. It may be displayed on the LCD.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the main liquid crystal and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the sub liquid crystal include the corresponding main liquid crystal and sub The second drawing area is set as an area corresponding only to the ratio of the display area of the liquid crystal so that common image data can be drawn, and the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the main liquid crystal. Is made larger than the total number of pixels of the sub liquid crystal.

  In this example, the total number of pixels of the main liquid crystal is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the sub liquid crystal is 320 pixels wide and 240 pixels high (see FIG. 36). A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used as the main liquid crystal, and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used as the sub liquid crystal. That is, the sub liquid crystal is a display device in which the display pixel density is lower than that of the main liquid crystal (the pixel size is large).

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the frame buffer area, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the main liquid crystal is drawn, and a sub liquid crystal display. The second drawing area (second image buffer area) where the second image data (second linked image) to be drawn is drawn, and the second image data (second linked image) displayed on the sub liquid crystal are drawn. Three drawing areas (second image buffer areas) are allocated. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and 320 pixels are allocated in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 240 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the third drawing area.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the main liquid crystal. In addition, the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is larger than the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal. In addition, the total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal. When drawing the second image data displayed on the sub liquid crystal, either the second drawing area or the third drawing area is used.

  The display control unit 123 (particularly VDP) draws the first image data displayed on the main liquid crystal using the first drawing area and the second image displayed on the sub liquid crystal using the second drawing area. When drawing data, sprite images having the same resolution are drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  The first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the main liquid crystal with the same total number of pixels. Further, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal by reducing the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the sub liquid crystal. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is reduced by 80% (scaled down) to 320 horizontal. It is displayed on the sub liquid crystal as image data of pixels and vertical 240 pixels.

  When the second image data is reduced (scaled down) by 80%, for example, the 5-pixel image data is divided into four, and the divided one image data is converted into 4-pixel image data as one pixel. Or a method of thinning out some pixels is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be reduced by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  By doing so, the pixel density of each image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, so that the drawing process can be performed efficiently, and an image with a high pixel density is included in the sub liquid crystal with a low display pixel density. Since the image drawn as data is reduced and displayed, precise image display can be performed, and the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  If the second image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the second image data is drawn using the third drawing area. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the sub liquid crystal, and the second image data drawn in the third drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal with the same number of total pixels. The

  Thus, even when the second image data having a high pixel density is reduced and displayed on the sub liquid crystal having a low display pixel density, an image having a low pixel density is displayed on the sub liquid crystal having the low display pixel density. The display can be switched and the memory capacity required for the frame buffer area can be reduced.

  According to the above example, since the display pixel density is made to be the same in the first drawing area and the second drawing area, the drawing is performed by enlarging or reducing the image when drawing the common image data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each drawing area is scaled according to the display pixel density of the main liquid crystal or sub liquid crystal corresponding to each drawing area. Since it is not necessary to use the same display pixel density as the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal because it is read out after being enlarged or reduced, an inexpensive display device having a different display pixel density can be used, thereby reducing the cost. it can.

  Further, the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal can display individual image data, and can display cooperative image data in which characters in images displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal cooperate. For example, when the sub liquid crystal is in a position superimposed with the main liquid crystal, cooperative image data as shown in FIG. 37 can be displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal.

  As described above, the sub liquid crystal can be operated between a non-overlapping position where the sub liquid crystal does not overlap the main liquid crystal and a superposition position where the sub liquid crystal overlaps the main liquid crystal by driving a driving unit such as a motor. ing. Furthermore, the moving motor included in the driving means of the present embodiment is a stepping motor, and operates in synchronization with the pulse power so that the rotation can be accurately controlled. Then, the effect control CPU 120 that controls the movement motor can grasp the rotation speed of the movement motor and the movement distance of the sub liquid crystal according to the rotation speed based on the pulse power sent to the movement motor. ing.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area at a position (coordinates in the frame buffer area) according to the grasped movement distance of the sub liquid crystal. The linked image data is drawn as a single area. The cooperative image data (first cooperative image data) drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the main liquid crystal, and the cooperative image data (second cooperative image data) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal. By displaying, the linked image data can be displayed on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal. At this time, by drawing at a position (coordinates in the frame buffer area) in consideration of the size of the frame portion of the sub liquid crystal, it is possible to display appropriate linked image data on the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal.

  That is, the gaming machine of the present invention may be configured as follows. A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game, wherein a first display device (main liquid crystal) and a second display device (sub-display) in which at least a part of the display area is arranged so as to overlap the display area of the first display device Liquid crystal), an effect executing means (effect control CPU 120) for executing an effect of displaying display contents (cooperative image data) mutually linked to the first display device and the second display device, and the first display device. A frame buffer (VRAM functioning as a frame buffer area) in which image data of an image to be displayed and image data of an image displayed on the second display device are stored in a readable manner; At least a part of a second image buffer area (second drawing area) for storing image data of the second linked image to be displayed (second linked image data) is the first display device of the second display device. Is set in a first image buffer area (first drawing area) for storing image data of the first cooperative image (first cooperative image data) displayed on the first display device according to a physical superposition state with respect to The image data stored in the second image buffer area is read and displayed in common on the first display device and the second display device (the first cooperative image drawn in the first drawing area). The data is displayed on the main liquid crystal, and the second cooperative image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub liquid crystal). According to this feature, since the second image buffer area corresponding to the physical superposition state of the second display device with respect to the first display device is set in the first image buffer area, these second image buffer areas are Compared to the case where all are set outside the first image buffer area, the memory capacity required for the frame buffer can be reduced. For example, as the first cooperative image and the second cooperative image, In the case of displaying one image, it is not necessary to draw the same image in the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, so that the frame buffer can be controlled by providing these second display devices. It can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  FIG. 37 shows a case where the sub liquid crystal operates between a non-overlapping position where the sub liquid crystal does not overlap the main liquid crystal and a superposition position where the sub liquid crystal overlaps the main liquid crystal. However, the sub liquid crystal is positioned adjacent to the main liquid crystal. Even when the vicinity is moved while maintaining the (non-overlapping position), the control as shown in FIG. 37 is possible.

  That is, the gaming machine of the present invention may be configured as follows. A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game, wherein a first display device (main liquid crystal), a second display device (sub liquid crystal) disposed adjacent to the first display device, and the first display device Effect executing means (effect control CPU 120) for executing effects for displaying display contents linked to each other on the second display device, image data of an image displayed on the first display device, and display on the second display device A frame buffer (VRAM functioning as a frame buffer area) in which image data of the image to be read is stored in a readable manner, and image data (second cooperative image) of the second cooperative image displayed on the second display device Data) is stored in the second display buffer area (second drawing area) in accordance with a physical adjacent state of the display area of the second display device to the display area of the first display device. Is set in the vicinity of the first image buffer area (first drawing area) for storing the image data (first cooperation image data) of the first cooperation image displayed on the first cooperation image and the second cooperation image. Is the image data of one common image drawn across the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area (for example, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are represented as a single image data). A portion that draws cooperative image data as a region, displays the first cooperative image data drawn in the first drawing region on the main liquid crystal, and displays the second cooperative image data drawn in the second drawing region on the sub liquid crystal ). According to this feature, the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area are set close to each other in the frame buffer according to the physical adjacent state of the display area of the second display device to the display area of the first display device. Therefore, the image data of the first cooperation image and the second cooperation image can be drawn as one common image data over the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area. Compared to the case where the area and the second image buffer area are set irrespective of the physical proximity state of the display area of the second display device to the display area of the first display device, the image data is drawn Since processing such as designation of the drawing position can be simplified, it is possible to prevent the frame buffer control from becoming complicated by providing these second display devices.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) that is smaller than the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal) is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal may be the same size, or may be a sub liquid crystal larger than the main liquid crystal.

  Further, the positional relationship between the main liquid crystal and the sub liquid crystal is not limited to that described in the above embodiment or the modification, and the non-overlapping position where the sub liquid crystal does not overlap with the main liquid crystal and the overlapping position where the sub liquid crystal overlaps with the main liquid crystal. , The sub liquid crystal may be operated in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, or a combination thereof. Also, when the sub liquid crystal moves between adjacent positions of the main liquid crystal, the operation may be arbitrary depending on the contents of the effect.

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

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the main board 11 (main side) is in the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, slipping effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command is the so-called “reach” in the case where the reach has been reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after a 2nd stop.

  In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the main board 11 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

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

  Further, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine. For example, the sub-image display device 51 of the above-described embodiment may be adopted as an effect image display device for notifying and suggesting the display result separately from the drum for deriving the display result in the slot machine.

  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.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 50, the variation time is shortened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation time is reduced. The opportunity for shortening is not limited to the case where the player operates the operation button 50, for example, when a start winning is entered during variable display, or when the number of reserved memories exceeds a predetermined number. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 50, the variation time is reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation button 50 is not limited to this. Other operation means, for example, when the other buttons such as the trigger button are operated, the variation time may be shortened, or the detection means such as an infrared proximity sensor or touch sensor may be used by the player. When a predetermined operation is detected, the variation time may be shortened. Furthermore, when these operation means (detection means) detect a player's operation (motion), not only the reduction of the change time is executed, but also a predetermined effect is executed in addition to the reduction of the change time. It may be a thing.

  In this embodiment, the effect that can be shortened by the player's operation is the pre-reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect after reaching the reach state can be shortened. Anyway. Furthermore, it may be possible to shorten almost all the fluctuating time including the pre-reach effect and the reach effect by the player's operation, and when the player performs the operation, all the intermediate effects are shortened and variable. Derived decorative symbols that are display results may be displayed. In addition, when the pre-reach effect is a pseudo-ream having a plurality of fluctuations, it may be possible to shorten any of the plurality of fluctuations of the pseudo-ream, or whenever there is a player's operation. The fluctuations of the pseudo-series may be shortened one by one.

  In this embodiment, the player can operate the button to change the variation time regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice is provided. While the effect is being executed or during the variable display based on the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, the player may make it impossible to shorten the variable time by operating the button. In particular, for an effect that looks unnatural when a countdown effect or the like is shortened, the variation time may not be shortened.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player can perform a button operation when it is possible to shorten the period after the variation of the decorative symbol is started, the variation time is shortened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible for the player to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time before the decorative symbol variation starts. For example, if the hold memory corresponds to a fluctuation pattern that can reduce the fluctuation time in the hold memory display, it is possible to determine the reduction of the fluctuation time by performing a button operation during the hold memory display. good.

  Although not specifically illustrated, a game system is configured by a pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in a game arcade, a management server connected to the Internet, and a mobile terminal (mobile phone) carried by the player, and a pachinko game The machine 1 and the management server can exchange data via a portable terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function, a password voice output function and a history recording voice input function, and an Internet connection function. The game history data when the player plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be acquired by a portable terminal and transmitted to the management server via the portable terminal so that the game can be managed. In this case, each time the pre-reach effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, a predetermined value may be given to the level or experience value in the game history data. Then, when the player shortens the pre-reach effect, the predetermined value may not be given to the level or experience value in the game history data. Further, even if the player shortens the pre-reach effect, the predetermined value may be given to the level or experience value in the game history data.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 20, even if the pre-reach effect is shortened or not shortened by the player's button operation, the subsequent reach effect is executed in the same manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect that is executed when the pre-reach effect is not shortened, and the reach effect that is executed when the pre-reach effect is shortened , May be a different reach production.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the reach variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern, the variation time can be shortened, but the present invention is not limited to this, When the player performs a button operation after starting the shortening enabled display, if the loss variation pattern, the variation time is shortened, and if the big hit variation pattern, the variation time is not shortened. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the reachable period of the reach variation pattern, the variation time is always shortened if the player operates the operation button 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, when the player operates the operation button 50 during the shortening period, it is determined whether or not to shorten the variation time, and the variation time is shortened only when the shortening is decided to be performed. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the operation button 50 is connected to the main board 11 and a signal related to the player's button operation is input to the main board 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the operation button 50 may be connected to both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 so that a signal related to the player's button operation is input to both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, there may be provided operation buttons for both the production operation buttons connected to the production control board 12 used for production operations and the shortening operation buttons connected to the main board 11 used for shortening the variation time. good.

  In the above embodiment, as a pre-reach effect that is executed before reaching the reach state, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol is executed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as these pre-reach effects, an effect of continuously executing a plurality of notices (continuous notice effect) is executed without temporary stopping and re-variation of the effect symbols. In this case, the period from when the continuous notice effect is executed until the effect symbol reaches the reach state may be shortened.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which a pseudo-run effect is executed before reaching the reach state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-run effect or the above-described continuous The notice effect may be executed in the reach effect period after reaching the reach state, and in the case where the pseudo-ream or continuous notice effect is executed in the reach effect period after reaching the reach state. In such a reach production period, a period for executing a pseudo-continuous production, a continuous notice production, or the like may be set as a target period for reduction.

  In addition, for those that perform pseudo-continuous effects, continuous notice effects, etc. during these reach production periods, the production symbols may reach reach multiple times, so the period before reaching the reach state that can be shortened May be a period until the effect symbol is finally reached in one variation display.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32B to 33C, in the reach variation pattern, the sub-image display device 51 (sub liquid crystal) is in the middle of rising (in operation) even during the shortenable period. In this case, even if the player operates the operation button 50, the variation time may not be shortened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when an effect in which the sub-image display device 51 (sub-liquid crystal) is superimposed on the image display device 5 (main liquid crystal), that is, an effect in which the sub-image display device 51 operates is executed. Even if the person operates the operation button 50, the variation time may not be shortened. In such a case, when the player operates the operation button 50, the sub image display device 51 is returned to the initial position (standby position) where it does not overlap with the image display device 5, and the variation time is shortened. May be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 51 Sub-image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

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Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed, variable display shortening determination means for determining whether to shorten the variable display time based on the establishment of a shortening condition;
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time saving means,
First display means for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means provided on the front side of the first display means so as to be operable and displaying an image related to an image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means for operating the second display means;
With
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the image is displayed on the second display means, the action control means executes a tilt action effect that changes the tilt of the second display means with respect to the first display means. . Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed, variable display shortening determination means for determining whether to shorten the variable display time based on the establishment of a shortening condition;
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time saving means,
First display means for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means provided on the front side of the first display means so as to be operable and displaying an image related to an image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means for operating the second display means;
With
The game machine characterized in that the operation control means executes a rotation action effect that rotates the image displayed on the second display means while maintaining a state in which the image is visible from the front side of the game machine. Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed, variable display shortening determination means for determining whether to shorten the variable display time based on the establishment of a shortening condition;
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time saving means,
First display means for displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means provided on the front side of the first display means so as to be operable and displaying an image related to an image displayed on the first display means;
A movable member operably provided in the vicinity of the second display means;
Operation control means for operating the second display means and the movable member;
With
The game is characterized in that the operation control means executes a linked effect in which the operation of the second display means and the operation of the movable member are linked when an image is displayed on the second display means. Machine. Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Variable display time determination means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed, variable display shortening determination means for determining whether to shorten the variable display time based on the establishment of a shortening condition;
A variable display for changing the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Time saving means,
A transparent game board having an opening and constituting the game area;
First display means provided at a position corresponding to the opening and displaying an image corresponding to the progress of the game;
Second display means provided on the front side of the first display means so as to be operable and displaying an image related to an image displayed on the first display means;
Operation control means for operating the second display means;
With
The operation control means includes a first position for superimposing the second display means on the game board at a position corresponding to the opening and overlapping the display area of the first display means and a rear surface side of the game board. Move to 2 positions,
The gaming machine, wherein the second display means displays an image at the first position and the second position.

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