JP2015085144A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably execute a game.SOLUTION: When a performance with a higher degree of expectation is executed in first to fifth pieces of decorative pattern variation display after completion of a varied probability state and a time-shortening state, left-shooting instruction notification is completed before a movable performance member 60 advances into a front of a display area from a portion near a predetermined edge in the display area, namely before prevention of visual recognition of at least one portion of the display area, where the performance with a higher degree of expectation executes the left-shooting instruction notification. Therefore, visual recognition of at least one portion of the display area, where the performance with a higher degree of expectation executes the left-shooting instruction notification is prevented under execution of the left-shooting instruction notification, thus preventing a player from getting confused and hence suitably executing a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a gaming medium launched in a gaming area has passed through a starting area provided in a first gaming area of the gaming area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that variably displays identification information that can be identified and derives a display result.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (hit game symbol) is obtained.

  In such a gaming machine, from the end of the short-time state in which the right-handed instruction notification is made and the transition to the normal gaming state until the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed three times, the left-handed instruction is received based on the reception of the change start command. There is one that notifies the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-249878 A

  However, if the movable display member advances to the front surface of the variable display means while displaying on the variable display means an image notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area, Could be confused.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can perform a game suitably.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) launched into the game area is a first game area (for example, the left game area 2A) of the game area. Etc.) of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified based on having passed through a starting area (for example, the first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display and displays and displays a display result, and among the gaming areas, a second gaming area that is different from the first gaming area (for example, the right gaming area 2B). And can be changed between a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to enter than the first state. Variable prize winning means (for example, ordinary A variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and the like) and an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probable change state) in which the variable winning means changes to the first state higher than a normal gaming state (for example, a normal state). In the advantageous display of the advantageous gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) for controlling to the short-time state, the big hit gaming state, etc. Launch notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S523 and S525) that performs a launch notification (for example, a left-handed instruction notification) that notifies the player that a game medium should be launched into the first game area. ), And in the variable display of the identification information, in an aspect that obstructs the visual recognition of at least a part of the area where the firing notification is performed. A notice effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S531) for executing a predetermined notice effect (for example, a high expectation effect), and the launch notification means is the notice effect executing means. When the notice effect is executed, the firing notification is completed before the visual recognition of at least a part of the region where the notice notification is performed is hindered by the notice effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by preventing at least a part of the area where the firing notification is performed by the notice effect when the firing notification is being performed. Therefore, the game can be suitably executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the launch notification means has a period (for example, 3 s) substantially the same as the shortest period (for example, 4.0 s) of variable display of the identification information performed after the advantageous gaming state ends. .5s, etc.) may be performed.
According to such a configuration, the launch notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the firing notification means until the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). You may make it perform the said alerting | reporting in the aspect (for example, the presence or absence of audio | voice output etc.) different from after the variable display of this identification information was performed predetermined times.
According to such a configuration, after the advantageous gaming state is finished, the manner in which the notification is fired differs between when the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times and after the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, launch notification can be performed appropriately.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), effect image display means (for example, the image display device 5) that displays effect images (for example, decorative symbols) related to the variable display of the identification information. Etc., and the launch notification means notifies the player that a game medium should be launched into the first game area (for example, a message with a letter such as “Return to left-handed!”), The launch notification may be performed by displaying an effect image showing an arrow or the like superimposed on the effect image displayed by the effect image display means.
According to such a configuration, since the notification image for notifying the player that the game medium should be launched in the first game area is displayed superimposed on the effect image, the launch notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. .

(5) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (4), the firing notification means is configured so that a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state (for example, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 If it is detected by the gate switch 21), the firing notification is performed in a mode different from the variable display of the identification information after the advantageous gaming state ends (for example, third left-handed firing notification). Good.
According to such a configuration, the firing notification mode differs between when the predetermined restriction condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state and the variable display of the identification information after the end of the advantageous gaming state. Can be performed appropriately.

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 a timing chart which illustrates left-handed launch notification. 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which illustrates the execution start timing of various productions. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the various effects performed when the variable display mode of a decoration symbol turns into a reach mode. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the various effects performed when the variable display result of a decoration symbol becomes "big hit".

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

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

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of 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, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the display area is a horizontally long rectangular shape (horizontal rectangle), a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge on the long side (for example, the upper side that becomes the upper edge) The movable effect member 60 should just be accommodated in the inside or the exterior. As described above, the movable effect member 60 only needs to be provided near the predetermined end of the display area in the image display device 5.

  As long as the movable effect member 60 constitutes an effect model (effect accessory device) that advances to the front of the display area of the image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the motor 61 for the movable effect member shown in FIG. Good. That is, the movable effect member 60 is movable between a retracted position housed inside or outside the decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area and an advanced position that has advanced to the front of the display area. Also good. At this time, the direction from the retracted position to the advanced position is from a predetermined edge (for example, the upper edge serving as the upper edge) of the display area in the image display device 5 to another edge (for example, the lower edge serving as the lower edge). Any direction is acceptable. In addition, you may advance until it reaches another edge from a predetermined edge, and you may make it become an advance position before reaching another edge (for example, center part of a display area). The movable effect member 60 may suggest that the variable display result is likely to be a “hit” by the effect operation that advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design. The movable effect member 60 is not limited to one that can advance to the front surface of the display area. For example, the movable effect member 60 is configured using a rotating decorative body, and the variable display result is “big hit” by the effect operation that rotates in the vicinity of the display area. May be suggested.

  The game area formed on the board surface of the game board 2 includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side as viewed from the top of the image display device 5. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the image display device 5 or the nail arrangement PL in the game area. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along the array PL of nails, for example. It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B which is the two game areas.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning opening through which the game ball can always enter.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B (on the right side of the image display device 5). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. State (first state). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state (second state), the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. Thus, in the right game area 2B, a normal variable winning that forms a second start winning opening that changes between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A ball device 6B is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B, or to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter).

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

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

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2B, which is the second game area. 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 port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) 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). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, 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 left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

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

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

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

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, 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 the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

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

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

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

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

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit”, and the small hit game state is controlled. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game that is opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round ( The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first 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 over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed.

  In this embodiment, in the normal state (normal game state), it is more advantageous for the player to launch the game ball toward the left game region 2A than the right game region 2B. In the big hit game state (advantageous game state), it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the right game region 2B than to the left game region 2A. In other words, if the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal state, it is disadvantageous for the player as compared to being fired toward the left game area 2A. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the probability variation state, the short time state, or the big hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player than being fired toward the left game area 2A.

  That is, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal state, it is more disadvantageous for the player than firing toward the left game area A, for example, from the normal winning ball apparatus 6A This is because the probability of entering a game ball into the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is reduced, so that the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of winning is reduced and the variable display start condition is difficult to be satisfied.

  Further, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the probability change state or the short-time state, for example, it is advantageous for the player to be launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because there is a high possibility that the big hit gaming state is more advantageously controlled when the game ball enters the normally variable winning ball device 6B than when the game ball enters the ball device 6A. When the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, it is advantageous for the player to be launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because opening control is performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in accordance with the gaming state, the player should be notified that the left-handed instruction notification for informing the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A or the right game area 2B. One of right-handed instruction notifications for notification is performed. Also, especially when the area where the game ball should be launched changes with the transition of the game state, there is a risk of losing if the player keeps hitting the game ball as it is without noticing this. A notification indicating the area to be fired is performed.

  The left-handed instruction notification indicates to the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A by displaying a message such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, for example. What is notified is sufficient. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), after the probability variation state and the time-short state are finished, in the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time to the third time, together with the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 In response to the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the first left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A is performed. In addition, in the fourth and fifth decorative pattern variable display after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5. Is issued to the player. In this way, after the probability change state or the time-short state is completed, the notification of the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times and after the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times. Since the aspect is different, it is possible to appropriately perform the left-handed instruction notification. Note that the left-handed instruction notification mode may be made common in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state ends.

  Thereafter, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in spite of being controlled in the normal state, specifically, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B is Even when it is detected by the gate switch 21 (when a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied), the left-handed instruction notification may be performed. In this case, for example, instead of “return to left-handed!”, A message with characters such as “Please left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow is displayed, so that the first left-handed instruction notification or second A third left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A may be performed in a manner different from the left-handed instruction notification. In this way, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in the normal state is detected by the gate switch 21 and after the probability changing state or the time-shortening state is finished, the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols is possible. Since the mode of left-handed instruction notification differs in, left-handed instruction notification can be appropriately performed.

  The third left-handed instruction notification may be executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 s) after the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, and may be executed in a single variable display of decorative symbols, As shown in FIG. 3 (B), it may be executed over a variable display of the decorative pattern a plurality of times. Further, the third left-handed instruction notification may be executed during the demonstration display (demo screen display), from the demonstration screen display to the variable display of the decorative design, or from the variable display of the decorative design to the demonstration screen display. It may be executed over a wide range.

  The right-handed instruction notification indicates to the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B by displaying a message such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow. What is notified is sufficient. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. A strike instruction notification may be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern 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 different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode 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). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. 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. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player by a variable display operation of a decorative design is executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. The effect display that fluctuates the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous variation) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable symbol display until the first temporary stop for all decorative symbols. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of re-variation). In the period from when all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until the final decorative symbol is derived after the first variation is started, the first pseudo variation that is executed first is the first variation. Also referred to as pseudo continuous fluctuation, the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the second time is also called second pseudo continuous fluctuation, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the third time is also called third pseudo continuous fluctuation.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. The quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo consecutive chances is replaced with a special decorative symbol (pseudo consecutive chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time. ). Among the decorative symbols that are also used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time, a pseudo consecutive symbol that becomes a pseudo consecutive chance by being displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. .

  A predetermined effect such as an image display executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial fluctuation in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, such as stopping and displaying the pseudo continuous chance including the pseudo continuous chance symbol. This is called re-variation production. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the display by performing image display (for example, temporary stop display of pseudo-chance pattern) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C). Any rendering operation using various rendering devices may be included.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a re-variation effect, each variable display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” instead of stopping the special decorative pattern such as the pseudo-reliable chance symbol or stopping the special decorative symbol. ) May be controlled so as to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display mode is set as a reach mode. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, the possibility of the variable display mode becoming a reach mode, the possibility of developing into a super-reach reach mode, and the variable display result can be a “big hit” as an effect different from the reach effect A high expectation effect may be executed that suggests that there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player, such as gender, is given. The high expectation degree effect is executed, for example, in a predetermined period in which the normal reach effect is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. It should be noted that the high expectation degree effect may be executable for a predetermined period after the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, until the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As an example of a high expectation effect, the movable effect member 60 may advance to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 and a predetermined effect operation such as output of sound effects or lighting of a light emitter may be executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. Further, when the big hit type is “surprise”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. 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 the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a jackpot type that is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used to determine either. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. 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”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used to determine the special figure display result determination. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A has a special game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game using the first special figure) 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. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6 (B) is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure 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, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal 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 in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, 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”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step 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. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “0.1 second”. It is only necessary to set the winning game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. 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. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). 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 step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold 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 in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value may be updated 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” (step S234).

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, 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 are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result determination is performed depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, or whether the fluctuation special state is in which the probability variation control is performed. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 may be assigned to the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The variation special figure is a special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied, and can be specified corresponding to the variation special figure designation buffer value. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the fluctuation special figure becomes the first special figure. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the fluctuation special figure becomes the second special figure. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. In the determination example shown in FIG. 8A, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is the jackpot type depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Yes.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in B).

  FIG. 12 shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9, based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the process shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at such a determination ratio.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11A, only normal reach effects such as the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PA4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 are executed and the super A and the super B are executed. The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA5-8 is executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 12, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 and the fluctuation pattern PA2-2, in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the super A and super B reach effects are not executed, It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3-8 is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. With this setting, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the big hit expectation) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 is changed to the fluctuation pattern PA5-2, the fluctuation pattern PA5-3, and the fluctuation pattern PA5-4, and from the fluctuation pattern PA5-5. As the pattern becomes PA5-6, variation pattern PA5-7, variation pattern PA5-8, the determination ratio increases. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern PA3-1, the variation pattern PA3-3, the variation pattern PA3-3, and the variation pattern PA3-4 are changed, and the variation pattern PA3-5 is varied. The determination ratio decreases as -6, variation pattern PA3-7, variation pattern PA3-8.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-8 and the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to fluctuation pattern PA5-8 share the special figure fluctuation time and contents, but are variably displayed. The result is different from “losing” or “big hit”. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous number) of the pseudo-continuous variation in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect increases due to the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIG. Can be expected. Further, the determination ratio is set so that when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 11A and 12, after the end of the probability change state or the time reduction state, in the first to fifth decorative symbol variable display (after time reduction control), the fluctuation pattern PS1-1 and the fluctuation pattern PS2- Special effects such as 1 to variation pattern PS2-3, variation pattern PS3-1 to variation pattern PS3-8, variation pattern PS4-1 to variation pattern PS4-3, variation pattern PS5-1 to variation pattern PS5-8 are executed. While the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern for executing the special effect is not determined in the variable display of other decorative symbols (during normal time and during short-time control). Here, in the special effect, for example, a special background image different from a normal background image may be displayed. By setting such a determination ratio, the special effect is executed only in the first to fifth decorative symbol variable display, that is, the decorative symbol variable display in which the left-handed instruction notification is executed after the probability variation state or the short-time state ends. Is done.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 9, a special figure variation time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is 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 symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. Subsequently, a setting is made to transmit the jackpot start designation command and the right-handed instruction notification command for instructing execution of the right-handed instruction notification from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (steps S283 and S284). .

  After executing the processing of step S283, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S288). Also, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, settings are made to end the probability variation control and the time reduction control (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S291). When the small hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), a small hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a small hitting start designation command and a right-handed instruction notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (steps S293A and S293B). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S295).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S291 (step S292; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S296). After executing one of the processes in steps S295 and S296, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control or the time-shortening control is to be ended (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the time reduction count value is “0”. Then, when the updated time count count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. Further, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time-shortening control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition to the determination as to whether or not the time-shortening control is ended, the determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be performed. If it is determined in step S297 that the time-shortening control is to be ended (step S298; Yes), a left-handed instruction notification command for instructing execution of a left-handed instruction notification is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For this reason, the special symbol stop process is terminated. If it is determined in step S297 that the time reduction control is not terminated (step S298; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 4 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 of FIG. 4, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is Set to the control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), settings for starting the time reduction control are performed (step S312). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the ON state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the time reduction counter. Set to. In addition, a setting for transmitting a right-handed instruction notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S313).

  After executing the process of step S313, the big hit type buffer value is read (step S314), and it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type identified by the process of step S314 is “non-probable change” (step S317). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S317; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S318). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S317 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S317; Yes), after executing the process of step S318, the special figure process flag value is initialized to “0” ( Step S319), the big hit end processing is ended.

  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 to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  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 RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable effect member 60 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the predetermined motion (for example, swinging or moving) is determined, determined, or set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process 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. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is “0” after the end of the probability change state or the short time state, that is, when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, a demonstration screen display is displayed. If so, the third left-handed instruction notification may be executed in the variable display start waiting process in step S170.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A 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 variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the 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 step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. 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 step 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 step 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 step 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 in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets 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 the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, 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, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From 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.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, 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 step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S505). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S505; Yes), a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as a short-term opening chance, for example. A combination of determined decorative symbols is determined (step S506).

  As an example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC1-1 or the variation pattern PC1-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as in step S504 is executed to configure the reach combination. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite decoration design used as the last stop design to be performed. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated, the same processing as that in step S504 is executed to align the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. While determining the same decorative pattern to be stopped, a process different from that in step S504 is executed, so that a special display that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal state in the “medium” decorative pattern display area 5C. You may decide to stop and display a decorative symbol (an odd chance symbol).

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is specified and the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, for example, it is the same in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. After the decorative patterns are displayed and temporarily stopped, the reach mode is reached, and then the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed is changed by changing the decorative pattern again in the “right” decorative pattern variable display area 5R. In addition to performing a variable display effect of “sliding”, a predetermined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “decorative” decorative symbol display area 5C, and a combination of decorative symbols constituting one of the short-term opening chance eyes is derived and displayed. You may make it do. In this case, in the process of step S506, even when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated, it is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S505 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “surprise accuracy” or “small hit” (step S505; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, a variable display effect determination process is performed (step S508). The variable display effect determining process is a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode or the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display mode is executed. Is included.

  After executing the variable display effect determination process in step S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the determination result in the variable display effect determination process, or the like. Can be selected and set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S510).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S511). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S508 of FIG. 16 as variable display effect determination processing. In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the left-handed instruction notifying flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like is on (step S601). At this time, if the left-handed instruction notification flag is off (step S601; No), it is determined whether a left-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S602).

  When it is determined in step S602 that a left-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S602; Yes), a count initial value (for example, “5”) determined in advance as a variable display count of the decorative symbol for executing the left-handed instruction notification. ) Is set in the left-handed instruction notification counter (step S603), and the left-handed instruction notification flag is set to the on state (step S604).

  When it is determined in step S601 that the left-handed instruction notification flag is on (step S601; Yes), the count value in the left-handed instruction notification count counter (left-handed instruction notification count count value) is decremented by 1 and updated. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “3” or more (step S606).

  After the process of step S604 is performed or when it is determined in step S606 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “3” or more (step S606; Yes), it is designated by a variation pattern designation command. Settings for executing the first left hand instruction notification corresponding to the changed pattern are performed (step S607). Specifically, in the process of step S607, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern PA1-3, an effect control pattern in which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 3.5 seconds is designated. In the case of other variation patterns, it is only necessary to specify an effect control pattern in which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 7 seconds. In the first left-handed instruction notification, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 and outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  When it is determined in step S606 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is less than “3” (step S606; No), is the updated left-handed instruction notification count count value “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S608). At this time, if the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is not “0” (step S608; No), the second left-handed instruction notification is executed corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For this purpose (step S609). Specifically, in the process of step S607, if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with a shortening such as variation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, and PB1-1, the first left-handed instruction When the effect control pattern for which notification is executed for 3.5 s is specified and the variation pattern is other, it is only necessary to specify the effect control pattern for which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 7 s. In the second left hand instruction notification, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5.

  When it is determined in step S608 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “0” (step S608; Yes), the left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared and turned off (step S610). .

  When it is determined in step S602 that the left-handed instruction notification command has not been received (step S602; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S607 and S610, the right-handed instruction notification command has been received. It is determined whether or not (step S611).

  When it is determined in step S611 that a right-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S611; Yes), settings for executing a right-handed instruction notification are performed (step S612). In the right-handed instruction notification, it is only necessary to notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2B by displaying an effect image on the image display device 5 or the like.

  When it is determined in step S611 that the right-handed instruction notification command has not been received (step S611; No), after the process of step S612 is executed, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified. (Step S613). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed in accordance with the specified variation pattern (step S614). At this time, when it is determined that the special effect is executed (step S614; Yes), settings for executing the special effect are performed (step S615).

  When it is determined in step S614 that the special effect is not executed (step S614; No), after executing the process of step S615, the “pseudo-continuous” variable is changed corresponding to the variation pattern specified in step S613. It is determined whether or not a display effect is executed (step S616). At this time, when it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S616; Yes), a setting for executing the re-variation effect is performed (step S617).

  When it is determined in step S616 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed (step S616; No), after the process of step S617 is executed, the movable effect member 60 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether or not there is a high expectation degree effect as to whether or not to execute the high expectation degree effect to advance to the front (step S618). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the high expectation effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, the presence / absence of the high expectation effect may be determined by referring to the high expectation effect determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. In the high expectation effect determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value for determining the high expectation effect is high depending on whether the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the expectation effect.

  In the high expectation effect determination table, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the ratio determined without the high expectation effect without executing the high expectation effect is the high expectation with which the high expectation effect is executed. The ratio is set to be sufficiently higher than the ratio determined with the performance. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined with the high expectation effect is set to be sufficiently higher than the ratio determined without the high expectation effect. In addition, the decision ratio with high expectation effect is sufficiently higher when the special figure display result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”, while the decision ratio without high expectation effect is It is set to be sufficiently lower when the display result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”. With such a setting, when the high expectation effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is significantly increased (dramatically) than when the high expectation effect is not executed.

  After executing the process of step S618, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that there is a high expectation degree effect (step S619). At this time, when it is determined that there is no high expectation degree effect (step S619; No), the variable display effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a high expectation degree effect (step S619; Yes), a setting for executing the high expectation degree effect is performed (step S620). In the process of step S620, for example, an effect control pattern for executing a high expectation effect that advances the movable effect member 60 may be specified.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S521). ). As an example, in the process of step S521, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not it is the first left-handed instruction notification execution period for executing the first left-handed instruction notification ( Step S522). The first left-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern selected corresponding to the first left-handed instruction notification. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-3, 3.5s is set as the first left-handed instruction notification execution period. When the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the other variation pattern, 7.0 s is set as the first left-handed instruction notification execution period.

  When it is the first left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S522 (step S522; Yes), the rendering operation control for executing the first left-handed instruction notification is performed (step S523).

  As an example, in the process of step S523, in order to execute the first left-handed instruction notification in accordance with presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the presentation control pattern or the like. In addition, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. More specifically, when the first left-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123. Then, a sound effect signal or the like for outputting a sound such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the sound control board 13.

  In response to the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 or the like by the process of step S523, the display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5, or In response to the voice control command, the voice control board 13 generates a predetermined sound effect signal and supplies it to the speakers 8L and 8R, thereby informing the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. The first left-handed instruction notification is performed.

  When it is not the first left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S522 (step S522; No), after executing the processing of step S523, the second left-handed instruction notification execution for executing the second left-handed instruction notification is performed. It is determined whether it is a period (step S524). The second left-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the second left-handed instruction notification. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-3, 3.5s is set as the second left-handed instruction notification execution period. When the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the other variation pattern, 7.0 s is set as the second left-hand instruction notification execution period.

  When it is in the second left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S524 (step S524; Yes), effect operation control for executing the second left-handed instruction notification is performed (step S525).

  As an example, in the process of step S525, a display control command is generated and displayed in order to execute the second left-handed instruction notification according to the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the presentation control pattern or the like. What is necessary is just to transmit to the control part 123. FIG. More specifically, when the second left-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123.

  The display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5 in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 by the process of step S525, thereby playing the game A second left-handed instruction notification is made to notify the player that the ball should be launched into the left game area 2A.

  When it is not the second left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S524 (step S524; No), is the right-handed instruction notification execution period for executing the right-handed instruction notification after executing the process of step S525? It is determined whether or not (step S526). The right-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the right-handed instruction notification.

  When it is a right-handed instruction notification execution period in step S526 (step S526; Yes), effect operation control for executing the right-handed instruction notification is performed (step S527).

  As an example, in the process of step S527, in order to execute the right-handed instruction notification according to the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the presentation control pattern, Various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123 and the like. More specifically, when the right-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Please turn right!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123.

  The display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5 in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 by the process of step S527. A right-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B is performed.

  When it is not the right-handed instruction notification execution period in step S526 (step S526; No), it is determined whether or not it is a re-variation effect execution period for executing the re-change effect after executing the process of step S527. (Step S528). The re-variation effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the determination result of the change pattern and re-change timing. When it is the re-variation effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; Yes), effect operation control for executing the re-change effect is performed (step S529).

  When it is not the re-variation effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; No), after executing the process of step S529, it is determined whether or not it is a high expectation effect execution period for executing the high expectation effect. Is determined (step S530). The high expectation effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the determination result to execute the high expectation effect. When it is determined in step S530 that it is the high expectation degree effect execution period (step S530; Yes), effect operation control for executing the high expectation degree effect is performed (step S531).

  As an example, in the process of step S531, drive control is performed in order to execute a high expectation effect in a predetermined effect mode in accordance with effect control execution data (for example, movable effect member control data) read from the effect control pattern. A signal may be transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 or the like. More specifically, a drive control signal for causing the movable effect member 60 to advance to the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is created and transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16.

  The motor drive circuit 16 rotates the movable effect member motor 61 in accordance with the drive control signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 by the processing of step S531, thereby displaying the movable effect member 60. A high expectation effect is executed to advance from the vicinity of a predetermined end in the area to the front of the display area.

  When it is not the high expectation effect execution period in step S530 (step S530; No), after executing the process of step S531, it is determined whether it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (Step S532). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. Note that a high expectation effect may be included in the reach effect. In this case, when it is determined in the process of step S532 that it is the reach effect execution period, the processes of steps S530 and S529 may be executed. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S532 (step S532; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S533).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S532 (step S532; No), after executing the process of step S533, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. Then, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S534), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S535). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S535; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S535 (step S535; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S536). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S537). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S538), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 15 as the special figure waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command has elapsed (step S541). The winning start designation command reception waiting time is set to a predetermined time in accordance with reception of a decorative symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S172 shown in FIG.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S542). . If the big hit start designation command is received (step S542; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing (step S543). At this time, it is determined whether or not “surprise” is designated as the big hit type by the big hit start designation command (step S544).

  When a value other than “surprise” is specified as the big hit type in step S544 (step S544; No), a big hit notification production control pattern prepared in advance to notify the start of the big hit gaming state is selected, The usage pattern is set (step S545). Thereafter, settings for starting the control of the big hit notification operation are performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S546).

  If no big hit start designation command is received in step S542 (step S542; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command has been received (step S547). If no small hit start designation command is received (step S547; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (step S547; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process (step S548).

  When “probability” is designated as the big hit type in step S544 (step S544; Yes), or after executing the process of step S546 or S548, settings for executing the right-handed instruction notification are performed (step S549). ). The instruction notification setting at this time is the start of a right-handed instruction notification, such as setting a production control pattern prepared in advance to execute a right-handed instruction notification as a use pattern, and starting control for executing a predetermined presentation operation. Any setting can be used. Such right-handed instruction notification setting only needs to be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 122 until a corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  The right-handed instruction notification notifies the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B, for example, by displaying a message with characters such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow. Anything can be used. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. A strike instruction notification may be performed. In the right-handed instruction notification, it is only necessary to clearly notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B.

  In addition, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprise” or when a small hit start designation command is received, the notification mode is different from that when the big hit seed part is designated other than “surprise”. The strike instruction notification may be performed. When the big hit seed part is specified as other than “probable”, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by displaying, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color, thereby causing the game ball to be displayed in the right game area 2B. What is necessary is just to notify a player that it should be fired. On the other hand, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprising” or when a small hit start designation command is received, the right-handed instruction notification is, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state. It is sufficient that the player is notified that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B by displaying the above. In addition, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprise” or when the small hit start designation command is received, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, sound output or lighting operation of the light emitter is performed. The right-handed instruction notification may be performed, but it is not a clear notification as in the case where the jackpot type is other than “accuracy”, and it is only necessary that the player is unable to recognize or difficult to recognize. .

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S550). The hit waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 (A) shows the execution timing of various effects in the case where the definitive decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols for the first to fifth times after the probability variation state or the time-shortening state ends. Show. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS4-1 (variable display time = 33 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the probability variation state or the time-short state ends. In this case, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, the first left-handed instruction notification is started, and for example, a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!” Or a left-pointing arrow is shown. By displaying the effect image or the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, When the display of the effect image or the like indicating the left-pointing arrow is deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode (t = 20 s), and the fixed decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination is derived and displayed (t = 33 s). Thus, after the end of the probability change state or the short-time state, when the definite decorative symbol that is the big hit combination is derived and displayed in the first to fifth decorative symbol variable display, the left-handed instruction notification becomes the big hit combination Completed before the definitive decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by deriving and displaying a definitive decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed. Can be executed.

  FIG. 20B shows the execution timing of various effects when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time to the fifth time after the probability variation state or the time-shortening state ends. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS5-1 (variable display time = 63 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the end of the probability variation state or the time-short state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21A, for example, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the decorative symbol variable display is started, the first left-handed instruction notification is started, for example, “return to left-handed!” By displaying a message such as the above, an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, and the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), When the message such as “Return!” And the display of the effect image showing the left-pointing arrow are deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode (t = 20 s), the high expectation level effect is started and the effect of prompting the player to operate the operation buttons. An image is displayed on the image display device 5 (t = 25 s). When the operation button is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 21D, the movable effect member 60 is advanced from the vicinity of the predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area (t = 30 s). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (E), it is developed into a reach production of super reach (t = 40 s). As described above, when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the end of the probability change state or the short time state, the left-handed instruction notification is given to the movable effect member 60 in the display area. The process is completed before advancement from the vicinity of the predetermined end to the front of the display area, that is, before the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the high expectation degree effect is prevented. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the player is confused because at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is hindered by the high expectation effect. Therefore, the game can be suitably executed.

  FIG. 20C shows the “pseudo-continuous” in which the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous number) of the pseudo-continuous change is 2 in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability variation state or the time-shortening state ends. The execution timing of various effects when the variable display effect is executed is shown. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS5-3 (variable display time = 93 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the probability variation state or the time-short state is completed. In this case, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, the first left-handed instruction notification is started, and for example, a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!” Or a left-pointing arrow is shown. By displaying the effect image or the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, When the display of the effect image or the like indicating the left-pointing arrow is deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, the first fluctuation is finished, and the first pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed (t = 15 s) in which the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped and then changed again (t = 15 s). After that, the first pseudo continuous variation is finished, and the second pseudo continuous variation is executed (t = 30 s). Then, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and the reach effect of super reach is executed (t = 45 s). As described above, when the re-variation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state ends, the left-handed instruction notification is given before the first re-change effect is performed. To complete. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the re-variation effect is performed, and it is possible to prevent the attention to the left-handed instruction notification from being impaired. can do.

  20 (A) to 20 (C) are only examples. For example, in the case of a big hit, the big hit is made before the definite decorative symbols constituting the big chance chance are derived and displayed. What is necessary is just to make it start after the left-handed instruction | indication notification is completed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, after the end of the probabilistic state or the short-time state, in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols, there is a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In the case of the derivation display, the left-handed instruction notification is completed before the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by deriving and displaying a definitive decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed. Can be executed. More specifically, when a specific display result such as a confirmed decorative symbol that is a combination of jackpots or a confirmed decorative symbol that constitutes a chance of success is derived and displayed, an advantageous state is a jackpot gaming state in which a prize ball is paid out. In addition, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which there is no payout of award balls such as a short-term accuracy. In such a big hit game state, since the opening control of the special variable winning ball device 7 is performed, it is advantageous that the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B. Therefore, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, a right-handed instruction notification for notifying that the game ball should be fired toward the right game area 2B is performed. As described above, in the fifth variable display of decorative symbols, the left-handed instruction notification is also performed, so that the left-handed instruction notification and the right-handed instruction notification are overlapped, and the player may be confused. It was. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as described above, the left-handed instruction notification is derived and displayed as a specific display result such as a confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination or a confirmed decorative symbol that constitutes a chance of winning. By being completed before being performed, the left-handed instruction notification and the right-handed instruction notification are overlapped to prevent the player from being confused.

  In addition, when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, the left-handed instruction is notified and the movable effect member 60 is displayed in the display area. The process is completed before advancement from the vicinity of the predetermined end to the front of the display area, that is, before the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the high expectation degree effect is prevented. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the player is confused because at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is hindered by the high expectation effect. Therefore, the game can be suitably executed.

  Furthermore, when the re-variation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the end of the probability change state or the time-short state, the left-handed instruction is notified before the first re-change effect is performed. To complete. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the re-variation effect is performed, and it is possible to prevent the attention to the left-handed instruction notification from being impaired. can do.

  In addition, after the end of the probability change state or the short-time state, the variation pattern PA1-3 that defines the shortest period (4.0 m) of the variable display of the decorative pattern performed in the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time to the fifth time is selected. In such a case, a left-handed instruction notification is performed over a period (3.5 m) substantially the same as the shortest period. In this way, left-handed instruction notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, in the first to third variable display of decorative symbols, the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R A first left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the left game area 2A should be fired is performed. On the other hand, in the fourth and fifth variable display of decorative symbols after the probability change state and the time-short state are finished, the game ball is launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5. A second left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player of what to do is performed. In this way, after the probability change state or the time-short state is completed, the notification of the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times and after the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times. Since the aspect is different, it is possible to appropriately perform the left-handed instruction notification.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in spite of being controlled in the normal state, specifically, the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B When detected by the gate switch 21 (when a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied), a third left-handed instruction notification having a different notification mode from the first left-handed instruction notification and the second left-handed instruction notification is performed. In this way, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in the normal state is detected by the gate switch 21 and after the probability changing state or the time-shortening state is finished, the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols is possible. Since the mode of left-handed instruction notification differs in, left-handed instruction notification can be appropriately performed.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a text message such as “Return to left-handed!”, An effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, etc. are displayed on the upper side of the display area of the image display device 5 and the decorative design is variable. It has been described as being displayed so as not to overlap the display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a message such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow can be variably displayed as a decorative pattern or a step-up notice. The left-handed instruction notification may be performed by superimposing and displaying on the effect image of the effect. In this way, left-handed instruction notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, An effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, or the like may be displayed below the display area of the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is described as being provided in the right game area 2B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, it may be provided in the left game area 2A. In this case, the left-handed instruction notification may be performed in the variable display of the decorative symbol after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In the above-described embodiment, the high expectation degree production has been described as suggesting the possibility of developing into the reach production of super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is “big hit”. It may suggest the possibility of becoming. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, the high expectation effect is obtained by moving the movable effect member 60 from the vicinity of a predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area after the variable display form of the decorative pattern has reached the reach aspect. What is necessary is just to derive and display the definite decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination without making a foray and developing into a super reach production.

  In the above embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 is advanced from the vicinity of the predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area, at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is visually recognized. It explained that there was a possibility of being disturbed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any display area in which at least a part of the display area where the left hand instruction notification is performed may be hindered is arbitrary. For example, the front surface of the image display device 5 It may be a light guide plate that is disposed on the front or advances to the front. In this case, the left-handed instruction notification is a light-emitting display of the light guide plate, or at least a part of the display area where the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the advancement of the light guide plate during the light emitting display to the front surface of the image display device 5. It may be completed before visual recognition is hindered. In addition to the light guide plate, a transparent liquid crystal device or a transmissive liquid crystal device that is transparent when an image is not displayed may be disposed on the front surface of the image display device 5 or may advance to the front surface. Further, the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is not limited to the physical obstruction, and for example, the display operation of the image display device 5 is obstructed by a notice effect or the like. May be used. In addition to the movable effect member 60, the present application also applies to so-called actors that simply operate or simply operate to emit light, and display devices such as sub liquid crystal devices, EL display devices, 7-segment displays, and LED dot displays. The invention is applicable. Furthermore, before the operation, the display content is moved from a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the display content on the surface of the board or a logo accessory to a position where the display content can be visually recognized overlapping with the front surface of the image display device 5. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time reduction control is ended on the main board 11 side, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, a left-handed instruction notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 is transmitted. Then, on the side of the effect control board 12, it has been described that the effect control CPU 120 issues a left-handed instruction notification in response to receiving the left-handed instruction notification command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to end the time reduction control, and when it is determined to end the time reduction control. Alternatively, a left-handed instruction notification may be performed. Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 updates the stored value (sub-side short time count value) in the sub-side short time counter provided in the RAM 122 or the like every time the decorative symbol variable display is executed. When the updated sub-side time reduction count value becomes “0”, it may be determined that the time reduction control is terminated. Or based on the background designation | designated command transmitted with respect to the production control board 12 from the main board | substrate 11 at the time of the start of a special figure game, you may determine whether time-shortening control was complete | finished.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether to end the time reduction control on the main board 11 side, and when it is determined to end the time reduction control, the left-handed instruction notification has been described. For example, in the case of a special figure game in which the time reduction control is performed for the 100th time, when the normal electric combination is released, the opening of the normal electric combination ends in the next special figure game after the completion of the time reduction control. You may make it perform a hit instruction notification. Or, even if the normal game is started in the special figure game in which the time reduction control is performed for the 100th time and the normal electric accessory is released in the next special figure game after the time reduction control is completed, You may make it perform the left-handed instruction | indication notification in response to completion | finish of opening of an electrically-driven accessory.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the pseudo continuous variation is performed before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. It may be executed after becoming. For example, after the variable display mode becomes the reach mode, an effect image that prompts the operation of the operation button is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the operation button is operated, the pseudo continuous dedicated symbol is stopped and displayed as a middle symbol, Any device that performs continuous fluctuations may be used.

  In addition, when the lower plate is full, a ball break, abnormal winning, vibration detection, radio wave detection, etc., these abnormal notifications have a higher priority than other effect indications, so priority is given to left-handed instruction notifications. May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 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., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition to these, the image display operation in the image display device 5 for executing a predetermined effect such as the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the suggestion effect and the expectation promotion effect, The sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and various production operations including the operation of the movable member included in the production model are within the scope of the present invention. Thus, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 60 ... Movable effect member 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller PL ... Nail arrangement

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the game medium launched in the game area has passed through the start area provided in the first game area of the game area, each of the identifiable identification information is variably displayed and the display result is derived. A gaming machine to display,
A first state in which a game medium can enter, and a second state in which a game medium is more difficult to enter than the first state, provided in a second game area different from the first game area in the game area And variable winning means that can be changed to,
Advantageous game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state in which the variable winning means changes to the first state higher than the normal game state;
In a variable display of identification information performed after the advantageous gaming state ends, a launch notification means for performing a launch notification for notifying the player that a game medium should be launched in the first game area;
In the variable display of the identification information, a notice effect execution means for executing a predetermined notice effect in a mode that prevents visual recognition of at least a part of the region where the firing notification is performed;
With
In the case where the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means, the fire notification means is configured to notify the fire notice before at least a part of the area where the notice of notification is performed is hindered by the notice effect. Complete,
A gaming machine characterized by that.