JP2015116403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, where even passage of a game medium does not cause difficulty in visually recognizing display relating to a game.SOLUTION: A game machine displays a small pattern 38e in a mode in that a performance pattern is reduced so as to be visible through a restricted area 19a surrounded by game nails 19 on a transparent game board 6.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of launching a gaming medium into a gaming area.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that can launch a game medium (game ball) into a game area.

  In such a gaming machine, a variable display means (effect display device) that is formed by a transparent gaming board having translucency in a gaming area in which a gaming medium (game ball) is fired, and installed behind the transparent gaming board. The display related to the game is executed by the above, and there is one that is made visible through the translucent part of the transparent game board (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-136621 A (paragraph number 0091)

  However, in patent document 1 mentioned above, there exists a possibility that the display regarding a game may become difficult to visually recognize because a game medium (game ball) passes.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a display relating to a game does not become difficult to visually recognize even when a game medium passes.

(1) A gaming machine capable of launching a game medium (game ball) into a game area,
Provided with variable display means (production control microcomputer 100, production display device 9) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special design, production design) that can identify each of them,
The game area is provided in such a manner that entry of the game medium launched into the game area is restricted, and includes a translucent part having translucency (game of the translucent transparent game board 6 as shown in FIG. 1) In the restricted area 19a surrounded by the nail 19, the game ball does not enter and has a translucent part),
The variable display means displays the reduced identification information so as to be visible through the translucent part based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (based on the condition of super reach as shown in S600 of FIG. 18). (As shown in FIG. 16 (b), a small design 38e having a reduced effect design is displayed so as to be visible through a restricted area 19a having a translucent portion).

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the display regarding a game is prevented by the passage of game media.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above includes a transparent gaming board (transparent gaming board 6) having translucency,
The translucent part (restricted area 19a surrounded by the game nail 19) is formed on the transparent game board,
The obstacle member (game nail 19) provided on the transparent game board restricts the entry of the game medium into the light transmitting part.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the display regarding a game is prevented by the passage of game media.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the display result of the plurality of types of identification information becomes a specific display result (a jackpot display result), an advantageous state (a jackpot game) advantageous to the player Game control means for controlling to (state),
A notification effect execution means (production control microcomputer 100) for executing one of the notification effects from a plurality of notification effects (reach effects) with different expectation levels (expectations for winning big hits) controlled in the advantageous state; ,
A suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state by the execution of the notification effect accompanying the execution of the notification effect (the expectation degree of jackpot at the time of the reach effect is displayed by the number of star marks) Suggestion effect execution means for executing (effect control microcomputer 100),
When a low-expectation notification effect (normal reach, long reach) in which the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is lower than a predetermined degree is executed, execution of the suggestion effect is limited (low expectation long reach is executed) Limit the execution of suggestion effects).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game from being deteriorated by executing the suggestion effect on the low-expectation notification effect whose expectation degree controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the predetermined degree. can do.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1) to (3), a specific variable that executes variable display of a plurality of types of specific identification information (fourth symbol) that can be identified in synchronization with variable display of identification information. Display execution means (production control microcomputer 100),
The variable display means includes display position changing means for changing the display position of the identification information (the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a small symbol 38e corresponding to the effect symbol in the restricted area 19a),
The specific variable display execution means displays the specific identification information in the vicinity of the display position after the change when the display position changing means changes the display position of the identification information. The fourth symbol and the small symbol 38e are displayed in 19a).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize both the identification information whose display position has been changed and the specific identification information.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various display in a game. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 4th symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various displays during a big hit round. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various display in a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a game ball and a game nail.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine, and game media can be launched into the gaming area. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a simple gaming machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame is composed of a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (transparent to be described later) attached to them. And the game board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation) for firing the game balls as game media as hitting balls. Knob) 5 etc. are provided. A transparent game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The transparent game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the transparent game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In the present embodiment, the game board is formed of an acrylic resin or the like provided with a translucent part having translucency. In addition, on the front surface of the transparent game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Further, behind the transparent game board 6, there is provided an effect display device as variable display means (variable display unit) for displaying various effects. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the effect display device 9 is housed in a range written by dotted lines above and below the transparent game board 6, and almost the entire surface excluding the top and bottom of the game area 7. The liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. Thus, since almost the entire game area 7 can be used as a liquid crystal display (LCD), various effect displays can be executed over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6 having a translucent part having translucency. It becomes. Then, the player can view through the transparent game board 6 various effects executed on the effect display device 9 behind the transparent game board 6 and various variation displays. In addition, the decoration member 47 is provided so that the center part of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 may be provided, and inside the decoration member 47, the production | presentation symbol as a plurality of types of identification information which can identify each is variably displayed (variable display). In the following description, “variation” and “variation display” indicate the same concept.) In a normal variation such as normal reach, which will be described later, a variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the central portion of the effect display device 9, and the portion surrounded by the decorative member 47 is particularly referred to as a normal region 9a.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  On the left side of the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a first special symbol indicator 8 a that is capable of identifying each of the first special symbols. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the two special symbols.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 performs a change display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the normal area 9a. Therefore, the normal area 9a is also referred to as an effect symbol display area. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  In addition, an area surrounded by game nails 19 as an obstacle member is formed in the lower left of the normal area 9a formed in the effect display device 9 in order to limit the entry of a game ball as a game medium. Thus, the area where the winning of the game ball is restricted is referred to as a restricted area 19a. The game nails 19 are arranged over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6 in order to guide the game balls fired on the transparent game board 6 to the first start winning opening 13 or the like. Only the game nails 19 arranged at the lower left of the normal area 9a in order to limit the entry of the ball are shown in the drawing. In this embodiment, since the interval between the game nails 19 is narrower than the width of the game balls, the game balls do not enter the restricted area 19a, but the game balls may enter rarely. In this way, “restricted” may include not only a thing that does not necessarily enter at a rate of 100% but also a concept that includes a thing that a game ball enters at a certain probability. In the restricted area 19a, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b for displaying the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. A fourth symbol display area 38b for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display. In addition, although the game nail 19 is arrange | positioned besides the circumference | surroundings of the restriction | limiting area | region 19a, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, a plurality of restricted areas 19a may be provided in another place in the game area 7 where the effect display device 9 is provided.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is performed by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed).) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, an effect There are diversified effects, such as effects where the contents of the effects including the change display of the symbols disappear from the screen for a moment (in the case of a gaming machine having movable objects, all or one of the movable objects is displayed on the screen). An effect that shields the part may be performed). For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. In this embodiment, the variation display of the fourth symbol is further performed in the restricted area 19a. By checking the state of the fourth symbol, the player can surely recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol are sometimes collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 38a for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 38b for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation of the 4th symbol (variable display, variation display) is performed by continuously turning on and off the 4th symbol display areas 38a and 38b in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at a constant time interval. Realized. The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38b for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the fourth special symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol is kept lit in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (for example, red). . When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth special symbol display area 38b for the second special symbol is kept lit in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (for example, red).

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, are provided, but are common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The fourth symbol display area may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors is repeated at regular time intervals so as to repeatedly turn on and off, thereby distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals.

  When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (big hit symbol as the specific display result) on the second special symbol display 8b. ) Is derived and displayed, also in the normal area (effect symbol display area) 9a formed on the effect display device 9, the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result is derived and displayed. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the normal area (effect symbol display area) 9a formed in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (For example, a combination of symbols with the same symbol in the middle left and right) stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols synchronized in the same symbol An effect that is performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit is continuing before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) due to fluctuations, the positions of the display symbols being switched, and the like. This is called reach production.

  Here, the reach state is not yet stopped and displayed when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the normal region (effect symbol display region) 9a formed on the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. This is a display state in which the variation of the effect symbol continues, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbol changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the left side of the normal area 9a of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the left side of the normal area 9a of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information for identifying each of them. (Second variation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The starting condition is not limited to being established by winning in the starting area, but may be established by passing through the starting area. In addition, the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied when the variable display due to the reserved memory that is not in the big hit game and is won first is ended. There is a holding storage in which the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, that is, a start condition that allows the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 but still allows the start of the variable display. Data relating to the hold storage that is not satisfied is held and stored as the hold storage data until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the normal area 9 a of the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is led to the back of the transparent gaming board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided at the lower right of the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the transparent game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol is not ready (for example, the first start condition is not satisfied), the first hold is performed on the condition that the first hold memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase the number of memories by one.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started (for example, the second start condition is not satisfied), the second hold is performed on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase the number of memories by one.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, and the variation display of the fourth symbol display area 38a are synchronized. In addition, the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol display on the effect display device 9, and the fourth symbol display area 38b display are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, below the normal area 9a of the effect display device 9 (below the decorative member 47), a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory for displaying the second reserved memory number. A storage display portion 18d is formed. In addition, instead of the first reserved memory display unit 18c and the second reserved memory display unit 18d, a total reserved memory display unit that displays the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). May be provided. In this way, if a total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is easy to grasp the total number of the pending storage (the total value of the established number of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not established). Can do. Further, in the restricted area 19a, there are a first reserved memory display area 38c indicating the first reserved memory number with numbers and colors, and a second reserved memory display area 38d indicating the second reserved memory number with numbers and colors. Is provided. In the first reserved memory display area 38c, in synchronization with the first reserved memory display unit 18c, in accordance with the winning to the first start winning opening 13, the number corresponding to the numbers 0 to 4 and the first reserved memory (for example, , Blue), the display control of the first reserved storage is executed. Further, in the second reserved storage display area 38d, in synchronization with the second reserved storage display unit 18d, the numbers corresponding to the numbers 0 to 4 and the second reserved storage are determined in accordance with the winning to the second start winning opening 14. The display control of the second reserved storage is executed (for example, white). The first reserved storage display unit 18c and the first reserved storage display region 38c, the second reserved storage display unit 18d and the second reserved storage display region 38d are displayed in the same color, and the first reserved storage display unit 18c. The (first hold storage display area 38c) and the second hold storage display section 18d (second hold storage display area 38d) are displayed in different colors. By displaying in this way, it is easy to recognize how many reserved memories there are in the first and second special symbols.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided above the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  Further, on the right side of the normal area 9a of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, as described later, it is variable when the gaming state is a probable change state (in this embodiment, it is controlled to a high probability state and also to a short time state (high base state)). The frequency at which the winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased, and it becomes easier to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state, the player performs a launching operation so as to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area 7 (so-called right-handed). Is advantageous. When the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, for example, “right-handed” or the like is displayed in the normal area 9a or the restricted area 19a of the effect display device 9 to display a right-handed suggestion. It is desirable to make it. In this embodiment, when the player makes a right-hand shot, the game ball enters only the second start winning opening 14 and does not enter the first start winning opening 13, but does not enter at all. Instead of doing so, a structure may be adopted in which a start prize is given to the first start prize opening 13 at a predetermined rate.

  Further, on the left side of the decoration member 47, a warp passage 45 having an opening formed so as to receive a game ball is provided. The warp passage 45 is formed of a transparent resin, has an opening with a width that allows one game ball to pass therethrough, and has a structure that prevents the game ball from entering. The game ball that has entered the warp passage 45 is guided to a stage portion 48 that is provided at the lower portion of the decoration member 47, receives the game ball that falls in the game area 7, rolls it, and then releases it to the game area 7 again. In the center of the stage portion 48, a hole portion (not shown) through which the game ball falls toward the upper position of the first start winning opening 13 is provided. Further, a ball stopper plate 46 formed of a transparent resin protruding upward at the rear of the stage portion 48 is provided at the lower portion of the decoration member 47 so that the game ball rolled on the stage portion 48 does not fall backward. It has been.

  At the lower part of the transparent game board 6, there is an out port 26 through which hit balls that have not won a prize are taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In addition, on the left side of the game area 7, a first special symbol hold memory display 18a, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b, a first special symbol display 8a, and a second display whose display is controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. 2 special symbol display 8b is provided, and display is controlled by the production control microcomputer 100. First reserved memory display area 38c, second reserved memory display area 38d, fourth symbol display area 38a, fourth symbol display area 38b is provided, and the situation of fluctuation and the status of the hold display can be reliably grasped only by looking at the left side of the game area 7.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit game state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) as the special game state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric support support control state, whichever is earlier, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition until the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until the other condition is satisfied. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port, thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when not in the time-short state, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be higher As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time is not short. In addition, the variation time is shortened in the same type of variation pattern (for example, normal variation) when the time-short state (for example, 3 seconds) is shorter than for the time-short state (for example, 7 seconds). Shorter.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, it is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern type with a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is higher than in the non-holding number shortening control state. You may make it the average time of a fluctuation | variation time become short compared with the time of not being a holding number shortening control state. Further, in the hold number reduction control, the change time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is determined to be a probable big hit than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds). Note that the codes A and B for normal reach and the codes A and B for super reach indicate the type of reach production, and the big hit is given by the relationship of normal reach A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B. It shows that the degree of expectation is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “Super reach A out of range (30 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” is “ It is shown that this is a “variation pattern”.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, the columns “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern” are columns indicating functions as a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern”. It is. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “normal reach A miss” and “normal reach B miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random numbers 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to 140, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “normal reach A miss (10 seconds)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  The time fluctuation state determination table of FIG. 6B is a normal fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. (Non-reach deviation fluctuation (variation that results in deviation display instead of reach)) is high, and the data is determined so that the percentage that is determined to reach fluctuation with longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. Is set. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, among the reach, only the super reach B may not be shortened, and the hold time reduction control may be executed. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning. The first and second start winning designation commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in a start port switch passing process (S311) described later. In addition, in the command analysis process described later, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received effect command in the hold buffer formed in the RAM 103 and holds the hold memory display control if the received effect command is the first and second start winning designation commands. One is added to the unprocessed number counter indicating the number of start winning prizes (the number of stored storage) that has not yet been processed.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C100 (H) is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is decremented by one. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in a display result designation command transmission process (S304) described later. In the display result designation command transmission process, a command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 each time a start winning is awarded and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started. It is processing to do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the hold subtraction counter for subtracting and updating the hold display if the received effect command is a hold memory number subtraction designation command in the command analysis processing described later. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but does not use the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and does not use the reserved memory number subtraction command. When subtracting, a reserved memory number designation command for specifying the number of reserved memories after the subtraction may be transmitted and designated. Further, every time the production control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 without using such a command related to the reserved memory number, the reserved memory number is decremented by one. Also good.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are determinations at the time of winning such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 This is an effect control command indicating the content of the result. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 7, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory buffer as the first reserved memory means. Is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer as the second reserved storage means. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). In the winning effect processing, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is made at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. It is. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time-shortening information indicating, the normal state deviation time determination table shown in FIG. Any one of a loss judgment table, a normal big hit judgment table, and a probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). When it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). If the time reduction flag is not set, the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thereby, as a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, based on the selection condition of the determination table as described above, the normal state deviation determination table shown in FIG. Any one of the judgment table at the time-short state deviation, the normal big hit judgment table, and the probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and in the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97, By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit end process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state.

  Usually, the short-time state after the big hit must be continued until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S705A). In the 4th symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 38a and 38b of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, and SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) The random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (-3 random numbers including -3) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display states of the first hold storage display unit 18c, the second hold storage display unit 18d, the first hold storage display region 38c, and the second hold storage display region 38d is executed. (S707). Specifically, the first reserved memory number is set in the first reserved memory display unit 18c and the first reserved memory display area 38c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Control to display. Further, the second reserved memory number is displayed in the second reserved memory display unit 18d and the second reserved memory display area 38d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Take control. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during a game. 16 (a) and 16 (b) show an enlarged part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. The effect display device 9 can display effects over the entire surface of the transparent game board 6 as described above. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the variable display is started, in the normal area 9a surrounded by the decoration member 47 of the effect display device 9, the symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed. In 91, 92 and 93, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, below the decoration member 47, the hold display of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d is changed as the number of hold storages increases or decreases.

  Further, in the restricted area 19a surrounded by the game nails 19, the fourth symbol display area 38a and the fourth symbol display are synchronized with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. In the region 38b, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed. Corresponding to the hold display of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d in accordance with the increase or decrease of the hold storage number, in the first hold storage display region 38c and the second hold storage display region 38d, Display control of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is executed.

  In the state of FIG. 16 (a), when the currently executed variation display is a super reach with a high expectation degree of jackpot, a super reach effect as shown in FIG. Develop. In the case of development into a super reach effect, the effect display device 9 executes effect display control across the normal area 9a (decoration member 47). In this embodiment, for example, the character 94 is displayed in the center portion of the effect display device 9 together with the super reach character 95, and this time the variable display indicates the effect of the super reach with the high expectation level of the big hit. The effect display is executed.

  As a predetermined condition, a display control in which the effect symbol is moved into the restricted area 19a in a reduced form of the effect symbol displayed in the normal area 9a as the super reach effect display is executed. Is executed. A design in a reduced form of the effect design is referred to as a small design 38e. As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the player easily confirms with which content the super-reach currently being executed is performing the reach effect according to the content displayed in the small symbol 38 e. be able to. In this embodiment, since the small symbol 38e is displayed as “7 ↓ 7”, it can be confirmed that the effect display of super reach is being performed with the symbol “7”.

  Further, in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol by the fourth symbol display region 38a and the fourth symbol display region 38b in the restricted region 19a. Fluctuation display is executed. With such a variation display of the 4th symbol, the player can determine whether the currently displayed super reach effect display is an effect corresponding to the first special symbol or an effect corresponding to the second special symbol. Can be recognized.

  Further, when the effect by super reach is executed, the display of the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d is erased. Even in such a case, in the restricted area 19a, Display control of the first hold storage display area 38c and the second hold storage display area 38d corresponding to the 1 hold storage and the 2 hold storage is executed. Therefore, even if the display of the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d disappears from the normal area 9a, the player can recognize how many reserved storages are present. Become.

  Thus, when an effect is displayed by the effect display device 9 behind the transparent game board 6 having translucency, the effect display can be executed using almost the entire surface of the game board. Even when the effect display is executed on the entire surface of such a game board surface, the restricted area 19a is surrounded by the game nails 19, so that the entry of game balls as game media is restricted. Furthermore, since the restricted area 19a functions as a translucent part having translucency, the player can check the display in the restricted area 19a from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which it is difficult to visually recognize the display in the restricted area 19a due to the fall of the game ball (the display is hindered).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S500). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in a display result specifying command storage area formed in the reception command buffer. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S503). , The process proceeds to S507. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S501 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit), the presentation control CPU 101 produces an effect that constitutes a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after performing the effect setting process (S507) which performs the process for setting the various effects in a variable display, it progresses to S508. The processing content of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, and the effect display operation in the notice effect are stored as a symbol change control pattern.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (S507) executed in the effect symbol variation start process described above. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a change pattern command indicating a change pattern of super reach in the reception command buffer, so that the change corresponding to the hold storage that starts the change display this time. It is determined whether or not the display is a super reach variation pattern (S600).

  If the variation display executed this time is a super reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 is set to display the effect symbols variably displayed in the normal area 9a in the restricted area 19a during super reach execution. (S601). Here, it is also set in S601 that the small symbol 38e to be reduced and displayed in the restricted area 19a moves to the normal area 9a at the start of the next change. Next, a super reach execution flag indicating that the variation pattern to be executed this time is super reach is set (S603). Then, the process ends. In S600, if the variation display executed this time is not the super reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 sets to display the effect symbol in the normal mode in the normal area 9a (S602). Then, the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing specific control contents of the on-hold storage display control process in S707. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is equal to or greater than “1” (S540). The first process unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in the command analysis process of S704 every time a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the first start prize is received, and is subtracted by “1” in S547 described later. . Further, the second unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in S704 every time a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the second start winning is received, and is subtracted by “1” in S547 described later.

  When the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to S548 described later. On the other hand, when the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, it is determined whether or not the second process unprocessed number counter is “1” or more (S541). .

  When the second unprocessed number counter is equal to or greater than “1”, the presentation control CPU 101 selects the second hold for which the hold display has not yet been executed among the data in the second hold storage buffer formed in the predetermined area of the RAM. The stored data (if there are a plurality of second pending memories for which pending memory display has not yet been executed, the oldest second pending memory among them) is selected as a pending determination target (S542). When the second unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more, that is, when the first unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, when the second unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more, that is, the first When the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 101 for effect control stores data in the first reserved memory that has not yet been displayed on hold among the data in the first reserved memory buffer formed in the predetermined area of the RAM. Data (if there is a plurality of first pending memories for which pending memory display has not yet been executed, the oldest first pending memory among them) is selected as a pending determination target (S543).

  Next, based on the contents of the process table in S509 determined based on the super reach execution flag, the variation pattern designation command, the start winning designation command, etc., it is determined whether or not the super reach effect is currently being executed. (S541). If the super reach effect is currently being executed, if there is a hold display in the normal area 9a, the hold display in the normal area 9a is deleted, and the first hold storage display area 38c or the second display in the restriction area 19a is deleted. Of the displays in the hold storage display area 38d, the selected hold display is added and updated (S545).

  If the effect of super reach is not currently being executed, the hold display is added and updated in the normal area 9a and the restricted area 19a of the selected hold display of the first hold memory or the second hold memory. If the hold display is made only in the restricted area 19a, the hold display once erased in the normal area 9a is restored to the original, and the hold display is added and updated (S546). Then, “1” is subtracted from the unprocessed number counter (S547), and the process proceeds to S540. Thereby, when the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, the pending display of each area is added and updated until the unprocessed number counter becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, when the first or second unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more (when it is “0”), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more. Perform (S548). This hold subtraction counter is incremented by “1” in the command analysis processing of S704 when the hold memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted. The reserved memory number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. If the hold subtraction counter is equal to or greater than “1”, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether data is stored in the second hold storage buffer among buffers storing information related to the hold storage data (S549). .

  When the data is stored in the second reserved memory buffer, the CPU 101 for effect control responds to the reserved memory number subtraction designation command because the second reserved memory is used for variable display in preference to the first reserved memory. It is determined that the pending storage data to be deleted is the data of the second pending storage. Therefore, when data is stored in the second reserved storage buffer, the data of the buffer number “1” in the second reserved storage buffer is erased, and the data content in the storage buffer is shifted (S550).

  When data is not stored in the second reserved memory buffer, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the data stored in the first reserved memory for fluctuation display. Is determined to be the data in the first reserved storage. Therefore, when no data is stored in the second reserved storage buffer, the data of the buffer number “1” in the first reserved storage buffer is erased, and the data content in the storage buffer is shifted (S551).

  When data is deleted in S550 or S551, the hold display in the selected normal area 9a and restricted area 19a is subtracted and updated (S552). Then, “1” is subtracted from the hold subtraction counter (S553), and the process is terminated.

  When the hold subtraction counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (when it is “0”), the effect control CPU 101 is determined based on the super reach execution flag, the variation pattern designation command, the start winning designation command, and the like S509. Based on the contents of the process table, it is determined whether or not the effect of super reach is currently being executed (S554). If the super reach effect is currently being executed, the hold display in the normal area 9a is deleted (S555). Next, the super reach execution flag is reset (S556), and the process is terminated. If the super reach effect is not currently being executed, it is determined whether or not the super reach effect has ended (S557). If the super reach effect has been completed, a process for returning the hold display to the normal area 9a is performed (S558). If the super reach effect has not ended, the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol process (step S705A) in the effect control main process shown in FIG.

  In the fourth symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 controls the display state of the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b in the effect display device 9 to realize the variable display of the fourth symbol. The control related to the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol synchronized with the variation is also the control in the fourth symbol display area 38b for the second special symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol. Control related to the variation display of the four symbols is also executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed based on the data set in the process table, but the display control data for variation display of the fourth symbol is the fourth symbol display control data. It is also possible to execute the variable display of the fourth symbol by sequentially setting the output buffer for setting.

  In addition, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the positions of the display areas of the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b may be changed. However, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol display area in the effect symbol process process. Control for changing the positions of the display areas 38a and 38b is performed.

  In the fourth symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S900 to S902 according to the value of the fourth symbol process flag. Each process is as follows.

  Fourth symbol variation start process (step S900): Control is performed so that the variation of the fourth symbol is started upon reception of a start time command (symbol variation designation command or display result designation command). Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901).

  Fourth symbol variation process (step S901): Controls the switching timing of the variation state (variation speed) of the fourth symbol. When the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S902): Control is performed to stop the variation of the fourth symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the fourth symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) in the fourth symbol process shown in FIG. In the fourth symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9001). If it is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S9002), and the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed in the fourth symbol display area 38a. A process table to be selected is selected (step S9003).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S9004). If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S9005), and the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed in the fourth symbol display area 38b. A process table to be selected is selected (step S9006). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag are not set, the process is terminated.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the fourth symbol in accordance with the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step S9007). ). For example, when the received display result designation command shows a big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit) (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command), the effect control The CPU 101 determines that the display of a predetermined jackpot display color (for example, red) is to be turned on in the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b as a stop symbol. When the received display result designation command indicates a disparity (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b as stop symbols. In, the display of the display color for deviation (for example, blue) is determined to be turned on.

  In step S9007, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command from the two fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b. For example, when the first symbol variation designation command is received, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 38a for the first special symbol is determined, and when the second symbol variation designation command is received, the second symbol variation designation command is used. The stop symbol of the fourth symbol display area 38b is determined.

  In addition, in the 4th symbol process, the variation display of the 4th symbol corresponding to the received symbol variation designation command in the two 4th symbol display areas 38a and 38b is started and the symbol confirmation designation command is received. Accordingly, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol corresponding to the symbol variation designation command is stopped and displayed until the next variation display is started.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in the processes of steps S9003 and S9006 (step S9008).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the variable display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b of the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (step S9009). When the fourth symbol variation display is started in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S9003, the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 38a. Display starts. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 38a, a display that repeats lighting and extinguishing of a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is started at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is started according to the contents of the process data 1 of the process table selected in the process of step S9006, the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38b. The change display of is started. For example, in the fourth symbol display area 38b, display is started such that a predetermined display color (for example, blue) is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901) (step S9010).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the fourth symbol variation processing (step S901) in the fourth symbol process. In the fourth symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9101). When the process timer times out (step S9102), process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S9103). Further, in accordance with the contents of the process data set next, control is performed to execute the variation display of the fourth symbol in the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b of the effect display device 9 (step S9104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S9105). If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902) (step S9106).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a fourth symbol variation stop process (step S902) in the fourth symbol process. In the fourth symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first stops and displays the stop symbol determined in step S9007 in the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b (step S9201).

  It should be noted that the stop symbol of the fourth symbol stopped and displayed in the process of step S9201 is continuously displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b until the next variable display is started.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the fourth symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the fourth symbol variation start process (step S900) (step S9202).

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during the big hit round in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, during the big hit round, the effect display device 9 executes effect display control across the normal area 9a (decoration member 47). In this embodiment, for example, the character 94 is displayed largely in the center portion of the effect display device 9 together with the display 96 of the current number of rounds. During the round, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the game ball is easily won.

  During such a big hit round, a right-handed display 38f is displayed in the restricted area 9a to prompt the player to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area 7. Also, a jackpot symbol display 38g indicating which of the effect symbols is the current jackpot is displayed. In addition, a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 20, and an earned ball display 38h to be paid out in accordance with the game ball detected by the count switch 23 is displayed. The player can obtain information on the big hit by looking at various displays in the restricted area 19a. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 24, it can be confirmed that the player must make a right-hand hit in the big hit, that the big hit symbol is a “7” symbol, and the winning ball is a “1350” ball. . The displayed number of winning balls is the number of balls that are displayed by adding a value corresponding to the number of winning balls when the game ball that has won the big winning opening passes the count switch 23. It is a certain number of payouts. Instead of such a display, the actual gained ball (difference ball) after subtracting the number of game balls thrown into the game area may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 38a, the fourth symbol display area 38b, the first reserved storage display area 38c, and the second reserved storage display area 38d are erased during the big hit round. However, the effect display may be executed continuously even during the big hit round. Further, either one or both of the fourth symbol display area and the reserved storage area may be displayed. In addition, a round number display for displaying the number of rounds in a big hit may be performed.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during a game in the third embodiment. In the first embodiment described above, when the super reach effect is executed, the effect symbol in the normal area 9a is deleted, and the small symbol 38e is displayed in the restricted area 19a. However, the effect symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 of the normal area 9a, and the small symbols 38e corresponding to the effect symbols are always in the restricted area 19a. It may be displayed. The display condition of the small symbol 38e in such a case where it is always displayed is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The small symbol 38e may be displayed only during the variation of the effect symbol, or may be displayed during the variation of the effect symbol and also when the variation is stopped as shown in FIG. .

  In such a case, when the super reach effect is executed, the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d displayed in the normal area 9a may not be deleted. . In this way, the player can always check the hold display in the normal area 9a.

  In such a case, within the restricted area 19a, the fourth symbol display area 38a, the fourth symbol display area 38b, the first reserved memory display area 38c, and the second reserved memory display area 38d A display corresponding to the hold display is executed. In addition, since the small symbol 38e is also displayed, the player can check the current gaming state in any region by performing various displays in both the normal region 9a and the restricted region 19a. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, by sending a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the game control microcomputer 560 side to the effect control microcomputer 100 side, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 9. A demonstration display (demonstration screen display) may be executed. When such a demonstration display is executed, the normal area 9a may be switched to a demonstration display effect, and any one of various displays in the restricted area 19a may be deleted. A plurality may be erased, or all may be erased.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the game ball and the game nail in the fourth embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, since the space between the game nails 19 for restricting the entry of the game balls to form the restricted area 19a is narrow, the game balls are configured not to enter the restricted area 19a. However, as shown in the fourth embodiment, the interval between the game nails 19 may be widened so that the game balls enter at a low frequency. In such a case, when the game ball passes through the restricted area 19a, either display may be hidden, but the ratio is sufficiently lower than the case where the game nail 19 is not provided. The player's visual perception of various displays is less likely to be affected.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be performed. In the gaming machine that reports the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, as a reach effect from a plurality of different notification effects, the low expectation reach effect is normal reach, long reach, High-reach reach production will be super reach production. Long reach is a reach that is less likely to generate a big hit and has a longer variation time than normal reach compared to super reach. In addition, it is assumed that, by executing the reach effect, the suggestion effect that displays the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state by the number of star marks is executed. The star mark is displayed in five levels, and the greater the number of star marks, the higher the expected degree of jackpot.

  In such a gaming machine, when setting an effect to be executed in the effect setting process, when a low-expected long reach (normal reach) effect is executed, the star mark display is not executed. Also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game from being deteriorated by executing the suggestion effect for the long reach (normal reach) with low expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state. it can. The execution is not necessarily limited when the low expectation effect is executed, and the execution may be limited at a predetermined rate. In addition, by executing the display of the star mark within the restricted area 19a, it is possible to prevent the display of the star mark from becoming difficult to see with the game ball.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, when the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b are displayed in the restriction area 19a and the effect of super reach is executed, the small symbol 38e corresponding to the effect symbol is displayed. It was displayed near the 4th symbol. The small symbol 38e was displayed in the restricted area 19 by changing the display position of the effect symbol on the display screen of the effect display device 9 by the effect control CPU 101. Therefore, since the small symbol 38e whose display position has been changed is displayed in the vicinity of the fourth symbol, both displays are easily visible.

  In the case of a gaming machine in which the 4th symbol is displayed in the normal area 9a, when the super reach effect is executed, the small symbol 38e corresponding to the effect symbol and the 4th symbol are placed in the restricted area 19a. You may make it display with. Even in such a case, since the small symbol 38e and the fourth symbol are displayed in the vicinity, it is easy to visually recognize both displays.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16 (b), a small symbol 38e having a reduced effect symbol is displayed so as to be visible through a restricted area 19a which is a part of the transparent gaming board 6 having translucency. Therefore, it can suppress that the display of the small symbol 38e is prevented by passage of a game ball.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 16, the fourth symbol display areas 38a and 38b are displayed so as to be visible through the restricted area 19a which is a part of the transparent gaming board 6 having translucency. It can suppress that the display of 4th symbol display area 38a, 38b is prevented by passage.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 16, the first reserved memory display area 38c and the second reserved memory display area 38d are displayed so as to be visible through the restricted area 19a which is a part of the transparent gaming board 6 having translucency. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the display of the first reserved storage display area 38c and the second reserved storage display area 38d from being hindered by the passage of the game ball.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 16, the game board is formed of a transparent game board 6 having translucency, and display related to the game is executed in the restricted area 19 a surrounded by the game nails 19. The display of the game can be prevented from being hindered by the passing of the game ball.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the transparent game board 6 has translucency over the entire surface, but the entire surface does not have translucency and is at least surrounded by the game nails 19. Further, the inside of the restricted area 19a may be translucent. Further, even if the game board is made of a non-transparent veneer material that does not transmit light, a hole may be formed in the restricted area 19a so that various displays on the back side of the game board can be seen.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the transparent game board 6 is formed of a transparent resin having translucency. However, the transparent is not only colorless and transparent, but may be colored and transparent. Good. For example, it may be reddish transparent or translucent.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the restricted area 19a is an area where entry of the game ball surrounded by the game nails 19 is restricted, but the warp passage 45 through which the game ball rarely enters is defined as the restricted area. What functions may be used, and the ball stop plate 46 in which a game ball rarely passes through the front surface may function as a restricted area. In the warp passage 45 and the ball stop plate 46, the game ball hardly enters (passes through the front surface), so that the display related to the game is executed by the effect display device 9 at the position on the back side of these members. It is possible to suppress a state in which the display relating to the game is difficult to visually recognize by the ball. When such display is executed, the game board itself may not have translucency.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the area surrounded by the game nail 19 as the obstacle member is the restricted area 19a. However, the area where the entry of the game ball is restricted is formed by another obstacle member. May be. For example, when a resin integrally molded with the transparent game board 6 plays the same role as the game nail 19 instead of the game nail 19, the game ball may be difficult to enter the area surrounded by the resin. . In addition, as the obstacle member, various members arranged on the game board surface such as an accessory placed on the game board surface, a passage way of the game ball, a decoration member, a winning opening, a windmill, and the like can be considered.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, in the restricted area 19a, the fourth symbol display area 38a, the fourth symbol display area 38b, the first reserved storage display area 38c, the second reserved storage display area 38d, the small symbol 38e, Although the case where the right-handed display 38f, the big hit symbol display 38g, and the earned ball display 38h are displayed is shown, a display different from these may be executed. For example, there is a gaming machine in which a game can be performed in a game mode that reflects a past game history of the player by selection of the player. A game mode executed by such a gaming machine is called a “portable interlocking mode”, and in order to play a game, a mobile terminal or the like is used to connect to a management server, and the player's own ID is issued in advance. In response, the player can change the game mode to the portable interlocking mode by performing a predetermined operation such as ID input in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when starting the game. In such a mobile interlocking mode, when various mission clear conditions according to the progress of the game are satisfied (for example, when the number of big hits reaches a predetermined number), the current game level is displayed. It is. These displays related to the mobile link may be displayed in the restricted area 19a. Specifically, the display related to mobile interlocking is a display that changes depending on the game situation, such as the display of missions during the current challenge, the display of missions completed, and the display of characters, in addition to the current game level. is there. Further, the restricted area 19a can be made wider than the area shown in FIG. 1, and when the restricted area 19a is wide as described above, information relating to the game history, information relating to the explanation of the game, etc. are restricted. You may make it display within the area | region 19a. Furthermore, any one of these displays described above may be displayed, or any combination may be displayed.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, display relating to various games is executed only within the restricted area 19a. However, display relating to the game straddles the restricted area 19a where the game ball is difficult to enter and the area outside the restricted area 19a. It may be executed.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the display related to the game displayed in the restricted area 19a is visible when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front. You may make it visible when approaching the board 6 and attaching an angle.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the small symbol 38e is displayed in the restricted area 19a based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach has been received has been described. However, the small symbol 38e may be displayed together with other reach. Further, the size of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 may be changed according to the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit in the super reach. In such a case, when a super reach effect with a high jackpot expectation level is executed in super reach, the effect is increased, and at that time, display of the small symbol 38e is executed in the restricted area 19a. May be.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the fourth symbol is displayed at the same position in the restricted area 19a. However, when the non-reach is out of place or normal reach, it is displayed at another position (or not displayed). However, it may be displayed in the restricted area 19a only when the effect of super reach is executed. By doing this, since the fluctuation time is short for normal fluctuation, it is not displayed unless the 4th symbol is confirmed with particular consciousness, the fluctuation time is long, and the fluctuation of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol In the case of a super-reaching effect that it is desired to confirm whether or not reach is being performed, the fourth symbol can be confirmed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number are provided. A first reserved storage display area 38c and a second reserved storage display area 38d corresponding to the display are provided in the restricted area 19a. However, the hold display may not always be performed in the normal area 9a. Further, in the case of fluctuations other than the super reach production, the reserved memory area is not displayed in the restricted area 19a, the reserved memory number is displayed only in the normal area 9a, and the restricted area 19a is displayed only when the super reach effect is executed. You may make it perform a hold display within.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, an area (total pending storage display area) for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided. May be. By providing a summed pending storage display area for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the case where both the first reserved memory display unit 18c and the second reserved memory display unit 18d are erased when the super reach effect is executed has been described. In the case where only one of the on-hold display portions overlaps 94, only one of the on-hold display portions may be deleted. Further, when the hold display is displayed again in the normal area 9a, only one of the erased hold displays may be displayed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, at the timing when the effect of super reach is executed, the small symbol 38e having a reduced effect symbol moves into the restricted area 19a, and the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second symbol The case where the hold storage display unit 18d is deleted is shown. In such a case, the timing of the small symbol 38e returning to the normal area 9a, or the timing at which the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d are displayed, changes in the super reach effect. The timing after the end of the super reach effect, the timing when the fluctuation ends, or the timing when the next fluctuation starts may be used. If the next change is also a super reach change, control may be performed so that these displays are not returned to the normal area 9a.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (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 appropriately changed. 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. Further, in the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination of the display result by the effect process at winning in the second command after transmitting the first command Based on the result and the pre-read determination information such as the variation pattern type and the second command received, the variation display is performed multiple times from the stage before the variation display start due to the start winning. It is also possible to execute the effect of the pre-reading notice to notify the notice continuously over a period of time.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (19) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. 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 embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable 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. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are shown as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result when the display of the variable display is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot is derived and displayed, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probable state is unconditionally changed. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (23) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 38a, 38b 4th symbol display area, 38c 1st reserved memory display area, 38d 2nd reserved memory display area, 38e small design, 19 game nails.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of launching a gaming medium into a gaming area,
Variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them,
Including a translucent part that is provided in a manner in which entry of a game medium launched into the game area is restricted, and has translucency,
The variable display means is a gaming machine that displays the reduced identification information so as to be visible through the translucent portion based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

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