JP2015126913A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately increase a sense of expectation of a player by execution of a performance.SOLUTION: Based on passage of a plurality of game balls through a second start winning hole that has changed to an open state, a continuous performance where jackpot reliability is made different according to a different performance mode is executed over a plurality of times of variation display. After that, a performance mode in the continuous performance is changed according to holding storage information stored based on passage of a new game ball through the second start winning hole. In this case, a change to a performance mode having low jackpot reliability is limited. Further, a determination ratio on whether the continuous performance is executed is made different according to an ordinary electric operation pattern for changing the second start winning hole to an open state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, derived by a variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result based on a game medium passing through a start area provided in the game area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific state advantageous to the player when the displayed result becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display form, a specific state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  In such a gaming machine, it is proposed to execute a series of effects such as first to third step effects based on the fact that a game ball has won the second starting area in the variable winning device controlled to the open state. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-110475 A

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 only relates a plurality of effects based on the passing (winning) of the game ball through the second starting area, and can increase the expectation for the variable display result of the display symbols. It was difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that appropriately enhances the player's expectation due to the performance of the performance and improves the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of the present application uses a game medium (for example, a game ball) as a start area (for example, a first start prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) provided in the game area. And the like, the display result derived by the variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for performing the variable display and deriving the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, the big hit) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a special symbol that becomes a symbol or a definite decorative combination of the jackpot combination) , Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, etc.) and the game control Effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for controlling an effect device (for example, the image display device 5) that executes an effect corresponding to the variable display in the variable display means based on information from the stage, When the game medium passes through the start area, the game control means is configured to display numerical data (for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, etc. Numerical data extraction means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S209) and the numerical data extraction means for variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area. Reservation storage means for storing the extracted numerical data as reservation storage (for example, the first and second special figure reservation storage units 151A, 1A, 1 1B) and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means before the variable display start condition based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is satisfied. Determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S408) that determines whether or not the state is in a state (for example, super reach), and the hold storage information when the hold storage stored in the hold storage means increases (For example, a first start opening prize designation command, a first reserved memory number notification command, a second start opening prize designation command, a second reserved memory number notification command, etc.) and a determination result indicating the determination result of the determination means Information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S266) for transmitting information (for example, a variation pattern designation command). And a plurality of specific effects (for example, different possibilities of entering the specific state corresponding to different effect modes, based on the received determination result information). The effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S553 after executing the process of step S620 after executing the process of step S620 (for example, after executing the process of step S620). Etc.) and specific effect changing means for changing the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means (for example, when it is determined No in the process of step S616 after executing the process of step S615, or the process of step S618) When it is determined Yes in step C, the effect control C is executed to execute the process of step S619. U120, etc.) and the determination result information is normally received when the pending storage information including at least the omission of the pending storage information cannot be received normally. A specific effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the effect (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S505 that the second start winning opening designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command have not been normally received) The specific effect changing means executes the specific effect of the first effect mode among the plurality of specific effects, and the specific effect change means It is limited to change to the specific effect of the second effect mode whose possibility of becoming a state is lower than that of the first effect mode (for example, the continuous effect pattern in step S607) Portions to determine the one of down PCB1～PCB3, or the like portions to determine the effect change results as shown in FIG. 22 (C) at step S615).
According to such a structure, when performing the specific effect of a 1st effect aspect, changing to the specific effect of a 2nd effect aspect with the possibility that it will be in a specific state is lower than a 1st effect aspect is restrict | limited. . Thereby, it can prevent that a player's expectation declines, can raise a player's expectation with respect to the change of a specific production appropriately, and can improve the interest of a game.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the start area includes a first start area and a second start area, and the variable display means is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area. The first variable display means for performing variable display and the second variable display means for performing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area, and the identification information of the second variable display means Variable display control means for executing variable display in preference to variable display of identification information by the first variable display means (for example, when it is determined No in the process of step S231, the processes of steps S232 to S234 are executed) On the other hand, when it is determined Yes in the process of step S231, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S235 to S238), and the specific effect execution means When variable display means is executing variable display of identification information, a specific effect may be determined according to the fact that a plurality of game media have passed through the second starting area based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. (For example, in the process of step S507, after determining that the first special figure is variably displayed and the second special figure holding storage number is “2” or more, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed. The part that performs the process).
In such a configuration, in response to the passage of a plurality of game media through the second starting area, a specific effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays by the second variable display means executed with priority. The content can be changed according to the second reserved storage information stored based on the newly passed game medium. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised appropriately and the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the start area includes a first start area and a second start area, and the variable display means passes the first start area through the game medium. The first variable display means for performing variable display based on the fact that the second variable display means for performing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area. The variable display control means for executing the variable display of the identification information with priority over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means (for example, when it is determined No in the process of step S231, steps S232 to S234). The CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S235 to S238 when it is determined Yes in the process of step S231). When the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is not executed, the specific effect corresponding to the passage of one game medium through the second start area based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (For example, in the process of step S507, it is determined that the first special figure is in a variable display stop state and that the second special figure holding memory number is “1”, and the continuous effect is executed.) After that, in steps S604 to S607, a part for executing processing as shown in FIG.
In such a configuration, a specific effect can be executed during variable display by the second variable display means that is executed preferentially in response to the passage of one game medium through the second starting area, It can change according to the 2nd reserved storage information memorized based on newly passing game media. Thereby, while making a specific production | presentation executable quickly, a player's expectation can be raised appropriately and the interest of a game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the start area includes a first start area and a second start area, and the variable display means plays the game in the first start area. The first variable display means for performing variable display based on the passage of the medium and the second variable display means for performing variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the second starting area, The execution means provides a waiting period for waiting for the determination of a specific effect when one game medium passes through the second starting area based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the second starting area is set during the waiting period. A specific effect corresponding to the passage of the game medium may be determined (for example, a part for executing processing as shown in FIG. 27B in steps S604 to S607).
In such a configuration, when one game medium passes through the second start area, a standby period is set, and a specific effect corresponding to the fact that the game medium passes through the second start area can be executed during this standby period. Become. Thereby, while making it possible to execute a specific effect over a plurality of variable displays, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the specific effect changing means is determined to be the specific effect of the first effect mode among the plurality of specific effects by the specific effect executing means. In such a case, it is possible to limit the change to the specific effect of the second effect mode that is less likely than the first effect mode among the plurality of specific effects (for example, continuous effect in step S607). A portion to be determined as one of the patterns PCB1 to PCB3, or a portion to determine an effect change result as shown in FIG. 22C in step S615).
In such a configuration, after it is decided to execute the specific effect of the first effect mode, the possibility of entering the specific state may be changed to the specific effect of the second effect mode lower than the first effect mode. Limited. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's expectation declines, can raise a player's expectation with respect to the change of a specific production appropriately, and can improve the interest of a game.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the start area includes a first start area and a second start area, and the variable display means is configured to play the first start area. A first variable display means for performing variable display based on the passage of the medium and a second variable display means for performing variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the second starting area, and having a predetermined start Normal variable display means (for example, the normal symbol display 20) for variably displaying a plurality of types of normal identification information (for example, normal symbols) that can identify each of them based on the satisfaction of the condition and deriving a display result; Ordinarily, the display result of the normal identification information is determined to be one of a plurality of display results including a first display result (for example, per first common map) and a second display result (for example, per second general map). Display result determination means (for example, scan The variable start control means is advantageous for the player in response to the display result of the normal identification information being the first display result. Corresponding to the fact that the display result of the normal identification information becomes the second display result while the game medium is changed to pass through the second start area in the first change mode (for example, the general electric operation pattern FC1). Thus, the second start mode is changed so that the game medium can pass through the second change mode (for example, the general electric operation pattern FC2 or the like) which is disadvantageous to the player compared to the first pass mode (for example, the normal electric combination in step S143). The specific effect execution means changes in the second change mode when the game medium passes through the second start area changed in the first change mode. It may be determined whether or not to execute the specific effect at a rate different from that when the game medium passes through the second start area (for example, at a rate as shown in FIG. 19B in step S507). For example, the part that determines the presence or absence of continuous production).
In such a configuration, the rate at which the specific effect is executed differs depending on whether the change mode for allowing the game medium to pass through the second start area is the first change mode or the second change mode. Make it. Thereby, while increasing the player's interest in the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the change of the specific effect and improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific pattern determination range. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the content of notification according to the determination result. It is a figure which shows a win designation | designated command, a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command, etc. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a determination of a common map display result. It is a timing chart which shows the operation example which detects a game ball. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a continuous production | presentation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the setting process for continuous productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a continuous production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous production | presentation end determination process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation example which performs a continuous production. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content in a modification.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enters). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a “hit” For example, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance (suggestion).

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, as a part of the notice effect or as an effect separate from the notice effect, a continuous effect is performed over a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols executed in response to a plurality of special drawing games. May be. In the continuous effect, for example, the display of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the output of the sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, the various operations of the effect model, or The content of the rendering operation (the rendering mode) by the predetermined rendering device, such as a part or all of these combinations, with the possibility that the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol in the special symbol game becomes a “hit” Make them different according to your needs. The variable display that suggests the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” according to the content (effect mode) in the continuous performance is also referred to as variable display (production target variation) that is the production target of the continuous performance. For example, when the regular symbol variable display result (ordinary symbol display result) in the regular symbol game on the regular symbol display 20 is “per regular symbol”, the second start winning opening is open (or enlarged). It may be executed when the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as changing to an open state.

  In addition to this, for example, the ordinary symbol linkage effect may be executed together with the variable symbol variable display on the ordinary symbol indicator 20. In the usual figure linked production, whether the display result of the normal symbol is "per ordinary figure" or "usual figure lost", for example, by displaying a predetermined production image, displaying an image as a message, or outputting sound. Or the like may be notified to the player before the display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed. On the screen of the image display device 5, there is provided an ordinary-frame-linked effect execution area, and an ordinary-image-linked effect is produced by displaying an effect image in which a slot or roulette rotates in accordance with the start of variable display of normal symbols. Executed. If the normal symbol display result is “per normal map”, the “○” symbol is stopped in the general symbol linked production execution area, and the normal symbol display result is “normal map loss”. Displays a normal symbol display result in advance by notifying that the symbol “x” is stopped and displayed in the normal-symbol-linked effect execution area.

  The notification of the display result of such a normal symbol (particularly, notification that “per-normal” is reached) corresponds to the fact that “per-normal” is reached, and the second start winning opening of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Is executed a predetermined period before the state becomes the open state (or the enlarged open state). The predetermined period here is preferably a time exceeding the shortest arrival time from when the player launches the game ball to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. By doing this, even if the player confirms the notification result by the ordinary-linked effect and fires the game ball, the game ball is awarded to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, the player can play the game efficiently.

  In addition, in the special symbol linked effect, a special symbol display result notification is performed to indicate whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, which is performed separately from the variable symbol variable display, is a “big hit”. There is a case. In this case, the special symbol variable display result will be “big hit” by stopping the “big hit” characters such as “chance” and “gekiatsu” characters in the usual figure linked production execution area. I can suggest.

  In addition, the usual figure interlocking effect displays a predetermined character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) on the screen of the image display device 5, changes the display mode of the background image, or a moving image different from the decorative design. The image may be reproduced and displayed, or the decoration pattern may be changed. In addition to the display operation in the image display device 5, a sound output operation by the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, a lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be included.

  The notification of the display result of the normal symbol in the ordinary figure interlocking effect is also referred to as a high-frequency control notice effect. On the other hand, the special-figure display result notification in the ordinary map linked effect is also referred to as a specific display result notice effect. The high-frequency control notice effect and the specific display result notice effect according to this embodiment are executed by the ordinary figure interlocking effect in which the slot rotates in accordance with the start of variable display of the normal symbol in the ordinary figure interlocking effect execution area. However, it is not limited to this. The high frequency control notice effect and the specific display result notice effect are suggested by one or both of the normal symbol display result and the special symbol display result in one effect executed in conjunction with the change of the normal symbol. Alternatively, it may be anything that is predicted.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose). Like the decorative symbols that make up the non-reach combination and the decorative symbols that make up the reach combination, the fixed decorative pattern that is the non-specific indication result that is derived and displayed when the special drawing display result is `` lost '' It is also known as a definitive decorative pattern for a combination of losers.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

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

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 responds to the occurrence of the start winning, such as a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Then, a predetermined game random number is extracted (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, numerical values indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Data is extracted. Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as hold data (hold information) by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). . For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4 </ b> A, a special figure game using the first special figure) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Make settings to send the memory count notification command. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 10) to be described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 12A), which will be described later, a variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is the random value MR1 determined to derive the jackpot symbol, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific display mode, etc. Do. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol It is predicted that the variable display mode will be a specific display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect such as a continuous effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side. can do.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that a big hit is being made (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that time-shortening control is being performed (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time-saving control is not being performed (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), the big hit determination is made. A range is set (step S405). For example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, data (special figure) used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state Select display result determination table data). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

  After that, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a specific pattern determination range is set (step S408). The specific pattern determination range may be set in advance as a range of the random value MR3 that can be determined as a variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes a specific display mode regardless of the total number of reserved memories, for example. .

  In the process of step S408, different specific pattern determination ranges may be set according to the gaming state specified by the process of step S401. As an example, as shown in FIG. 7, the specific pattern determination range in the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state is set to a range in which the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “230” to “251”. On the other hand, the specific pattern determination range during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “240” to “251”. When variable display in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost” is started, as shown in FIG. 13 (B1), the normal loss variation pattern determination table 131A or FIG. 13 (B2). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 131B during a short period of time.

  In the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table 131A at the normal time shown in FIG. 13B1, if the random value MR3 is any one of “230” to “251”, at least the super reach is set regardless of the total number of reserved memories. It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with reach production. Further, in the setting of the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 131B during the time reduction shown in FIG. 13B2, if the random number MR3 is any one of “240” to “251”, at least the super It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with reach production of reach. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the start of variable display, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251” in normal times, If the random value MR3 is within the range of “240” to “251”, it can be determined that a specific variation pattern, at least a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect of super reach, is determined. Therefore, if the current gaming state identified by the process of step S401 shown in FIG. 6 is a normal state, the range of “230” to “251” is set as the specific pattern determination range by the process of step S408. Also, if the current gaming state identified by the process of step S401 is a short time control in which time control is performed in the probability changing state or the short time state, a specific pattern is determined in the range of “240” to “251” by the process of step S408. The range may be set.

  After the specific pattern determination range is set by the process of step S408, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the specific pattern determination range ( Step S409). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern determination range (step S410). The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S407.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. In order to execute the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A by transmitting the first start opening prize designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on That the first starting condition is established. Further, based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning (second start winning) has occurred. By sending a second start opening prize designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the second special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Notify that the start condition has been met.

  The first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) extracted at the time of the first start winning being a detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. A comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is also notified to the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the second start opening winning designation command is a comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using a game random number extracted at the time of the second start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. ) Is also notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are set in accordance with the determination result of the processes of steps S404, S407, and S410 (step S411). FIG. 8 shows a setting example of the notification content by the process of step S411. For example, when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), the notification content is set to “determination at winning determination being limited”. When it is determined in step S407 that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes), the notification content is set to “jackpot determination is present”. When it is determined in step S410 that it is within the specific pattern determination range, the notification content is set to “There is a specific pattern determination for losing”, while when it is determined in step S410 that it is outside the specific pattern determination range, the notification content. Is set to “no losing specific pattern determination”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, the command B1XXH serving as the first start opening winning designation command and the command B2XXH serving as the second starting opening winning designation command are used as the start opening winning designation commands. Prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the start opening prize designation command, the EXT data (lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte structure) is made different in accordance with the notification contents set by the process of step S411.

  FIG. 9B illustrates notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command. Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 9B, the command B100H and the command B200H indicate that “the winning determination is being limited”. The command B101H and the command B201H indicate that the notification content is “big hit determination”. The command B102H and the command B202H indicate that the notification content is “There is a loss specific pattern determination”. The command B103H and the command B203H indicate that the notification content is “no loss specific pattern determination”.

  Based on the setting of the notification content by the process of step S411, the setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command is performed (step S412). At this time, whether to transmit the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is determined depending on whether the start opening buffer value is “1” or “2”. . Then, by setting the EXT data corresponding to the notification content set by the processing in step S411, a start opening winning designation command having different EXT data according to the notification content is transmitted.

  By the process of step S412, the first start opening prize designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the establishment of the first start condition when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. The second start opening prize designation command is sent to the side of the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the second start condition when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start prize. Sent. In this embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are such that the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start prize opening or the second start prize winning opening. At the time of winning whether the variable display result is decided to be a “big hit” or whether it is decided to be a specific variation pattern using the game random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result. In addition to the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, an effect control command for notifying the winning judgment result using the game random number extracted at the start winning prize (for example, winning judgment result designation) Command) may be transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S412, after setting for transmission of the pending storage number notification command (step S413), the winning random number determination processing ends. As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second pending storage number notification command are: Prepared in advance. In these reserved memory number notification commands, different EXT data is set according to the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count. In the process of step S418 shown in FIG. 6, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  By the processing in step S413, the first reserved memory number notification command is produced as effect control information for notifying the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. It is transmitted to the control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, the process of step S <b> 404 is performed based on the determination that the big hit is made in step S <b> 402 or the time-shortening control is made in step S <b> 403. It is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to step S411 without executing the processes in steps S405 to S410, and the jackpot determination range, the specific pattern determination range, etc. Corresponding to the fact that the judgment is being restricted, the transmission setting of the start opening prize designation command indicating that the notification content is “limited prize judgment” is performed. Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the random number from being checked. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. It is possible to secure the soundness of the game by restricting the performance based on the winning (such as pre-reading notice) from being executed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

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

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

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The contents stored in the unit 151B are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The contents stored in the unit 151A are shifted (step S237). For example, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

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

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 12B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12A, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 130, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is the variation pattern according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result becomes “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 130 based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The determined variation pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12 (A), corresponding to the case of the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the case of the short time control when the game state is the probability change state or the time-short state, A variation pattern at the time of a loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance. For example, at the normal time, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 13 (B1). On the other hand, during the time reduction, the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. 13B2. In the loss variation pattern determination tables 131A and 131B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. . The CPU 103 refers to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables 131A and 131B corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 13 (B1), when the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (specifically, “2”), the ornament is displayed at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode of the symbol is determined as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), when the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decoration is displayed at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode of the symbol is determined as “non-reach”. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S131). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S131, it is determined whether or not the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, for example, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of reserved general-purpose memories, which is the number of reserved data stored in a general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “4”) is set as the usual figure hold upper limit value. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, for example, from among the numerical data updated by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, for example. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is extracted. Numerical data indicating the random number MR5 extracted at this time is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  The usual figure hold storage unit stores hold data of a usual figure game that has passed through the passing gate 41 but has not yet started. As an example, the general figure hold storage unit associates the hold numbers in the order of passage of the passage gate 41 (in the order of detection of the game balls) with the hold numbers, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 based on the establishment of the general figure start condition by the passage of the game balls. Are stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this way, the hold data stored in the usual figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the usual figure game using the normal symbol is suspended. Based on the variable display result (the usual figure display result) in this usual figure game, “ It becomes general-purpose hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to be “per-standard”.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S131, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure holding storage unit, the normal figure determining process or the usual figure changing time determining process is executed, and then the value of the ordinary figure process flag is set to “1”. Update. The normal symbol determination process is a process for determining whether the normal symbol display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol game, is “per normal symbol” or “ordinary symbol loss”. The normal map change time determination process is a process of determining a normal map change time which is a variable display time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 until the normal map display result is derived.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. Setting for changing the second start winning opening from the closed state (or the normally open state) to the open state (or the expanded open state) by moving from the position to the tilting position is performed.

  In the normal symbol determination process executed in the normal symbol normal process in step S140, the general symbol hold data is stored data corresponding to the storage number “1” in the general symbol storage unit (general symbol storage information). Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result is read out by the CPU 103. At this time, entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the usual hold storage unit are shifted up by one entry. Based on the hold data read out in this way, by referring to a predetermined map display result determination table, it is determined whether the map display result is “per map” or “map loss”. . In the general map display result determination table, whether the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the general map display result sets the general map display result to "per common map" or "general map loss" It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result.

  FIG. 15A shows an example of determination of a general-purpose display result by the normal symbol determination process. In this example of determination, there are cases where the general map display result is “per common map”, and the general map display result is “per first general map” and “per second map”. ing. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 15A, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or whether the gaming state is a short time (high base) in which the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed. Regardless of whether or not, the normal map display result is determined at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the normal map display result may be varied depending on whether it is a normal time or a short time (high base). More specifically, the normal map display result may be determined as “per normal map” at a higher rate in the short time (high base) than in the normal time.

  In the normal symbol normal process in step S140, after the normal symbol display result is determined by the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol change time which becomes the variable display time of the normal symbol is determined by the normal symbol change time determination process. FIG. 15B shows an example of determining the normal map change time by the normal map change time determination process. In this determination example, the normal time change time is determined to be “20 seconds” or “1.5 seconds” corresponding to the normal time and the short time (high base). That is, in the short time (high base), it is determined as the normal time fluctuation time shorter than the normal time.

  In the ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S143, one of a plurality of prepared normal electric operation patterns is selected as a usage pattern, and the second start winning opening is closed according to the selected normal electric operation pattern ( Or, it is changed from the normal open state) to the open state (or the enlarged open state). FIG. 15C shows a setting example of a general electric operation pattern prepared in this embodiment. In this setting example, the general electric operation pattern FC1 has a time (opening time) and number of times (opening times) for changing the second start winning opening from the closed state (or the normally open state) to the open state (or the expanded open state). It is set to increase more than the ordinary electric operation pattern FC2. FIG. 15 (D) shows an example of determining a normal electric operation pattern in the normal electric accessory operation processing. In this example of determination, the normal map display time corresponding to whether the normal map display result is “per 1st normal map” or “per 2nd general map”, corresponding to the normal time and short time (high base). An electrical actuation pattern is determined. More specifically, in the normal time, if the general map display result is “per 1st general map”, it is determined as the general electric operation pattern FC1, while the general map display result is “per 2nd general map”. For example, it is determined to be a normal electric operation pattern FC2. On the other hand, in the short time (high base), regardless of whether the normal map display result is “per 1st normal map” or “per 2nd normal map”, the normal operation pattern FC1 is used. It is determined. As a result, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening are increased in the short time (high base) than in the normal time.

  Here, in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 15D, the normal map display result is determined to be “per second normal map” at a predetermined rate as shown in FIG. The electric operation pattern FC2 is determined. On the other hand, during the short time (high base), as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the normal map display result is determined to be “per second map” at a predetermined rate similar to the normal time. As shown in FIG. 15D, the normal operation pattern FC1 is determined. In other words, the rate at which the normal map display result is determined to be “per second map” does not change depending on whether it is normal or short-term (high base), whereas The normal operation pattern determined correspondingly is made different between normal time and short time (high base). In addition, control is performed so that the fluctuation time of the normal map is shorter than normal during the short time (high base) (so-called “short control during normal time”), and normal during the short time (high base) The frequency at which the second start winning opening changes to the open state (or the expanded open state) becomes higher than the time, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. In this way, the ratio for determining the normal map display result is higher in the shorter time (in the high base) than in the normal time (so-called “figure correct control”), and in the shorter time (in the high base). May be controlled to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening than at the normal time.

  In this way, during high and low opening control associated with short time control, during the short and medium time (high base), the ratio of the normal map display result determined as “per normal map” is high, and the normal map change time is short. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the second starting prize opening are increased, or by combining some or all of these settings, the second starting prize opening is in an open state (or an enlarged open state). ) Becomes higher, and it becomes easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening at a higher frequency than usual.

  In addition, in the ordinary electric accessory operating process in step S143, a predetermined effect control command is sent to the effect control board 12 when the opening / closing control of the second start winning award according to the general electric operation pattern is started and ended. Settings for sending are made. In this embodiment, as a normal power operation start command, a command D101H serving as a first general power operation start command and a command D102H serving as a second general power operation start command as shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. Further, a command D200H serving as a normal power operation end command is prepared in advance. The CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the first general electric operation start command when starting the opening / closing control of the second start winning prize port by the general electric operation pattern FC1, while the second start by the general electric operation pattern FC2 When starting the opening / closing control of the winning opening, the setting for transmitting the second general electric operation start command is performed. Thereafter, when the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening is finished, a setting for transmitting a normal power operation end command is performed. By transmitting the ordinary power operation start command and the ordinary power operation end command, on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 ends the timing when the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening is started. It is possible to specify the timing and further the normal operation pattern in the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening.

  FIG. 16 shows a case in which the normal map display result is “per 1st normal map” during normal time or short time (high base), or the normal map display result is “second general map” during short time (high base). Corresponding to the case of “winning”, the control for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory by the normal electric operation pattern FC1 and the passage through the second start winning opening that is in the open state (or the expanded open state) It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operation | movement which detects the played game ball | bowl by the 2nd start port switch 22B. 16A to 16C, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), in the general game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol is variably displayed (variable display), and the normal diagram display result is “per 1st normal symbol” or “first symbol”. Based on the fact that it is “per 2”, the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is driven by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the movable wing piece is brought into the tilting position, so that the second start winning opening is opened. It becomes a state (or an expanded open state), and it becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening. When the normal electric operation pattern FC1 is selected as the use pattern in the ordinary electric accessory operation processing of step S143 shown in FIG. 14, according to the operation content as shown in FIG. The drive control of the solenoid 81 as shown is performed. That is, after the solenoid 81 is driven for 0.1 second and the second start winning opening is opened (or expanded), the drive of the solenoid 81 is stopped for 2.1 seconds and the second start winning opening is opened. Is closed (or normally open). Subsequently, after the solenoid 81 is driven for 5.8 seconds and the second start winning opening is in an open state (or an enlarged open state), the drive of the solenoid 81 is stopped to a closed state (or a normal open state). return.

  When the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening by the drive control of the solenoid 81 corresponding to the general electric operation pattern FC1 is started, based on the setting in the normal electric accessory operation processing of step S143 shown in FIG. The first normal power operation start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, when the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening is finished, a normal power operation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening that is in the open state (or expanded open state), for example, as shown in FIG. It becomes. At this time, by executing a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 6 at step S212 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command, the buffer among the free areas in the first start prize command buffer 190A as shown in FIG. The first start port winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number as the number. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the buffer number is used in the free area in the second start prize command buffer 190B as shown in FIG. In the storage area with the smallest hold display number, the second start opening prize designation command and the second hold memory number notification command are stored in order.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 17A, a set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command and first hold memory) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting win. The storage area is secured so that the number notification command can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 190A according to the receiving order. The data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the area.

  In the second start winning command buffer 190B shown in FIG. 17B, a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second reserved memory transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning). The storage area is secured so that the number notification command) can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer 190B according to the receiving order. The data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the area.

  In this embodiment, based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. Command transmission is performed in the order of the storage number notification command. Therefore, if the presentation control command is normally received, the start opening prize designation is made in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIGS. The commands are stored in the order of the pending storage number notification command.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 17A, the received command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” and “2”. In the second start winning command buffer 190B shown in FIG. 17B, the received command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3”. The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 190A and the second start prize command buffer 190B are stored in the first storage area (holding display number “1”) every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. Are deleted from those stored in the corresponding area), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 17A, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, it is stored in the hold display number “1”. Each command stored is deleted, each command stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”, and the hold display number “3”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of “4” and “4” is shifted to the area corresponding to each of the hold display numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the first start winning command buffer 190A shown in FIG. 17A, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the hold display number is larger than the first special figure hold memory number notified by the first hold memory number notification command, and the first special figure hold memory number notified from the main board 11 is This is inconsistent (inconsistent) with the first special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored contents of the command buffer 190A at the time of the first start winning prize. Note that each command is shifted when the decorative symbol variable display is started. It is not (inconsistent). However, the difference between the special figure hold storage number and the hold display number at the time of receiving the command may be inconsistent (inconsistent).

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

  When the first start opening winning designation command or the first reserved memory number notification command is received alone, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the first start winning command buffer 190A. Further, when the second start opening winning designation command or the second reserved memory number notification command is received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the second start winning prize command buffer 190B. At this time, it may be stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a start opening prize designation command or a pending storage number notification command, or each received command is distinguished and the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area is stored. May be stored. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received, the elapsed waiting time after reception is measured, so that the reception waiting time of the pending storage number notification command is increased. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, if the pending storage number notification command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the start winning time command has already been received. The received pending storage number notification command is stored in association with the start opening winning designation command stored in the buffer. On the other hand, when a pending storage count notification command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or when a pending storage count notification command is received even though the elapsed time is not measured, within the normal reception period The received pending storage number notification command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning time command buffer, assuming that the start opening winning designation command is missing or not.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, first, a continuous effect determination process (step S161) for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect and the execution of a general-map linked effect in accordance with variable display of normal symbols are controlled. The common map interlocking control process (step S162) is executed.

  FIG. 19A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S161 in FIG. 18 as the continuous effect determination processing. In the continuous effect determination process shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the contents stored in the start prize command buffer such as the first start prize command buffer 190A and the second start prize command buffer 190B. A check is made (step S501). And based on the check result by the process of step S501, it is determined whether there exists a new 2nd start prize (step S502). For example, in the process of step S502, among the effect control commands (such as a start opening winning designation command and a reserved memory number notification command) received at the start winning, the second start transmitted in response to the occurrence of at least the second start winning. What is necessary is just to determine that there is a new second start winning when one of the mouth winning designation command or the second reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B.

  If it is determined in step S502 that there is no new second start winning (step S502; No), the continuous effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a new second start prize (step S502; Yes), for example, whether or not a continuous effect flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. Is determined (step S503). The continuous effect flag is set to the on state by the process of step S509 described later in response to the determination that the continuous effect is executed.

  When the continuous performance flag is OFF in step S503 (step S503; No), the order and contents of the received commands (start opening prize designation command and pending memory count notification command) based on the occurrence of the start prize are checked (step S503). S504), it is determined whether or not the reception was successful (step S505). In the process of step S505, for example, whether or not the start opening winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command are received in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, and there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying that the second special figure reserved memory number is “1” in the storage area of the hold display number “2” in the second start winning command buffer 190B Is stored, the second special figure hold memory number specified from the storage state of the second start winning command buffer 190B and the first special figure hold memory notified by the second hold memory number notification command Assuming that the difference from the number is not allowed, it may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the content of the pending storage number notification command.

  Any one of reception of start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command is in order, that both have been received without omission, and that there is no contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. It is not limited to what determines that an abnormality has occurred when denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S505 that reception has not been successful (step S505; No), the continuous effect determination process ends. Thus, when the second start opening prize designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize cannot be normally received, restriction (prohibition) is made so as not to execute the continuous effect. To do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the continuous performance based on the erroneous determination result so that the reliability of the continuous performance is not lowered.

  If it is determined in step S505 that the signal has been normally received (step S505; Yes), the contents of the general power operation start command transmitted from the main board 11 are specified (step S506). The normal power operation start command is stored and stored in a normal power operation information buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122, for example, when it is determined that the command is received in the command analysis process. Just do it. The effect control CPU 120 may identify the contents of the general power operation start command by reading the stored data in the general power operation information buffer in the process of step S506.

  Following the processing in step S506, the presence / absence of a continuous effect is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, a continuous effect execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a continuous effect. In the continuous effect execution determination table, the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value for determining the continuous effect execution is a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the continuous effect is not executed, or when the continuous effect is executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “execution” corresponding to. In this embodiment, the normal power operation start command transmitted when a predetermined condition for executing the continuous performance is satisfied is the first or second general power operation start command (see FIG. 15E). Depending on which one of them, the assignment of the decision value to the decision result of whether or not to execute the continuous effect is varied. The predetermined condition for executing the continuous performance is, for example, opening and closing that changes the second start winning opening to an open state (or an expanded open state) based on the result of the normal map display result in the normal game being “per normal map” It may be established when the control is started. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the execution of continuous effects extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The presence / absence of the continuous effect may be determined by referring to the continuous effect execution determination table.

  FIG. 19B shows an example of determining whether or not there is a continuous effect by the process of step S507. In this determination example, when the first general electric operation start command is received when a predetermined condition for enabling execution of the continuous effect is satisfied, it is determined that the continuous effect is always executed (at a determination ratio of 100/100). . On the other hand, when the second normal power operation start command is received when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the continuous performance is performed at a predetermined ratio (decision ratio of 1/100) lower than when the first general power operation start command is received. Decide to run. As shown in FIG. 15 (E), the first general electric operation start command indicates that the opening / closing control of the second start winning prize opening by the general electric operation pattern FC1 is started. On the other hand, the second ordinary power operation start command indicates that the opening / closing control of the second start winning award according to the ordinary power operation pattern FC2 is started. Therefore, by determining the presence or absence of the continuous performance at a predetermined ratio as shown in FIG. 19B, the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening that has been changed to the open state (or the expanded open state) by the general electric operation pattern FC1. When passing (approaching), a continuous performance is executed at a different rate than when the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening which has been changed to the open state (or expanded open state) by the general electric operation pattern FC2. You can decide whether to do it. In particular, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening changed to the open state (or the expanded open state) by the general electric operation pattern FC1 which is more advantageous to the player than the general electric operation pattern FC2, the normal electric operation pattern FC2 It is decided to execute the continuous production at a higher rate than the case. Thereby, when the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, it is possible to execute the continuous effect at a high rate.

  In this embodiment, when the process of step S507 is executed, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed, and the second special figure. On the condition that the number of reserved memories is “2” or more, the presence / absence of continuous production is determined at the rate shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is not executed, or when the second special figure holding memory number is “1”, the continuous effect is not executed. To decide. The fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is being executed is after the first variable start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received and before the variable symbol display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol has elapsed. What is necessary is just to specify from things. The second special figure reserved memory number is specified by reading the hold display number in which the received command is stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B or the EXT data of the second reserved memory number notification command. That's fine. In this way, when the special symbol game in which the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed, a plurality of game balls pass (enter) the second start winning opening based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous performance.

  Based on the determination made in the process of step S507, it is determined whether or not “execution is performed” for executing the continuous effect (step S508). At this time, when it is determined that “no execution” is not performed (step S508; No), the continuous notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that “execution is performed” for executing the continuous notice (step S508; Yes), the continuous effect flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set to the on state. (Step S509). Then, a continuous effect count value, which is a stored value of a continuous effect counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control counter setting unit), is initialized to “0” (step S510), and the continuous effect determination process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the continuous performance flag is on (step S503; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous performance count value is “0” (step S511). Here, after the continuous effect count value is initialized to “0” by the process of step S510, the process of step S601 shown in FIG. When executed, it is updated to add one. Therefore, if the continuous effect count value is “0” when the process of step S511 is executed, it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. Before the next variable display is started, a new game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The continuous production starts after the next variable display is started based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball through the second start winning opening. That is, if the continuous effect count value is “0” when the process of step S511 is executed, it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, but the execution of the continuous effect has not yet been started. Therefore, when it is determined in step S511 that the continuous effect count value is “0” (step S511; Yes), the continuous effect determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the continuous effect count value is other than “0” in step S511 (step S511; No), the execution of the continuous effect has already been started. In this case, it is determined whether or not an in-production winning flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on (step S512). If it is off (step S512; No), this in-production winning flag is set to the on state (step S513). At this time, the second special figure reserved memory number is stored in a prize winning buffer during performance provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control buffer setting unit) (step S514). If the winning prize flag during production is on in step S512 (step S512; Yes), the continuous production determination process is terminated without executing the processes of steps S513 and S514. Thus, after the execution of the continuous performance is started, when the first game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, the during-production winning flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S513, The number of second special figure reservation storage is stored by the process of step S514. Based on such a setting, the content (effect mode) of the continuous effect that has been executed can be changed.

  As an example of the general-map-linked effect control process executed in step S162 in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a general-purpose variable start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. In response to the start of variable display of the normal symbol in the normal game, the normal symbol change start designation command corresponds to the transmission setting in the normal symbol determination process included in the normal symbol normal process in step S140 shown in FIG. Thus, it is only necessary to transmit from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When such a command change start designation command is received, it is not a big hit, time-shortening control is not being executed, and the second special figure pending storage number has not reached the upper limit (for example, “4”). Whether or not to execute the general-purpose linkage effect at a predetermined rate is determined on the condition. At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control may decide to execute the ordinary interlocking effect at a higher rate when the continuous effect is being executed than when not being executed. Alternatively, when a continuous effect is being executed, it may be decided not to execute the ordinary drawing-linked effect. Alternatively, for example, when a predetermined effect different from the continuous effect, such as a reach effect of super reach, is performed by a predetermined effect device such as the screen of the image display device 5, it is decided not to execute the normal-linkage effect. Good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the player's attention level with respect to the continuous performance or the predetermined performance, and not to reduce the effect of the continuous performance or the predetermined performance. And when it is determined not to execute the usual figure interlocking effect, the usual figure interlocking effect control process is ended.

  If it is decided to execute the multi-page linkage effect, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per common map” such as “per first general map” or “per second general map”. judge. When it is determined that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal map”, the multi-map related effect is started using the prepared general-pattern related effect pattern to notify that “per standard”. Setting to do. As a result, for example, after the effect image is displayed such that the rotation of the slot or roulette is started in the normal drawing linked effect execution area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the symbol indicating “◯” is displayed. Is stopped. Further, in response to the start of the control for changing the second start winning opening from the closed state (or the normally open state) to the open state (or the expanded open state), a notification is given that the second starting winning opening is in the open state. An effect image for doing so may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In this way, it is only necessary to notify the player in a recognizable manner that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal” and the second start winning opening is in an open state (or an expanded open state).

  On the other hand, in the case where the usual-frame-linked effect is executed, if it is determined that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “usual figure losing”, a pre-prepared standard for notifying that “normal figure losing” is obtained. A setting for starting a common figure-linked effect by the figure-linked effect pattern is performed. As a result, for example, in the usual figure linked effect execution area, after the effect image is displayed so that the rotation of the slot or roulette is started, the symbol indicating “x” is stopped and displayed. Also, even if the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary losing”, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol game being executed is a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the variable symbol display result is “big hit”. Then, whether or not to execute the special figure display result notification is determined. At this time, when it is determined to execute the special figure display result notification, the special figure display result notification is performed in a notification mode according to the determination result of the special figure display result notification pattern prepared in advance. As an example, when the first special figure display result notification pattern is determined from among a plurality of special figure display result notification patterns prepared in advance, the slot or roulette is rotated in the common figure linked effect execution area. After that, the symbol indicating the character “chance” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the second special figure display result notification pattern different from the first special figure display result notification pattern is determined, the slot or roulette is rotated after the slot or roulette is rotated in the normal drawing linked performance execution area. The symbol indicating the character “Atsu” is stopped and displayed. When the special figure display result notification is executed by the second special figure display result notification pattern in which the symbol indicating "Gekiatsu" is stopped and displayed, the symbol indicating "chance" is stopped and displayed. The variable symbol display result of the special symbol may be “big hit” at a higher rate than when the special symbol display result notification by the first special symbol display result notification pattern is executed.

  In this way, in the multi-drawing effect, the second start winning opening may be in an open state (or an enlarged open state) and the game ball may easily pass (enter), or a special symbol variable display result in a special game Suggests the possibility of becoming a “big hit”. Then, the special figure display result notification by the common figure linked effect is performed after the universal figure linked effect for notifying that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol becomes “normal figure loss” is executed. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility of a “big hit” that is more preferable for the player after the player is discouraged after being informed that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Thereby, while raising the player's attention degree with respect to the usual figure linked production, the unexpectedness of the production can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, after the universal figure linked effect that informs that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per common symbol” is executed, or when the universal symbol linked effect that informs the variable symbol result of the normal symbol is not executed, Special figure display result notification may be executable. In this case, the determination of the special figure display result notification may be performed prior to the determination of the common map linkage effect. In this way, the special figure display result notification may be performed in conjunction with the variable display of the normal symbol.

  After executing the normal-link linked effect control process in step S162 shown in FIG. One of the processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (production control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523 to S525, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag is on (step S526). At this time, when it is determined that the continuous effect flag is on (step S526; Yes), a setting process for continuous effect is executed (step S527). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous effect setting process executed in step S527.

  In the continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the continuous effect count value so as to add 1 (step S601). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated continuous effect count value is “1” (step S602). At this time, if it is determined that the continuous effect count value is “1” (step S602; Yes), the contents stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B are checked (step S603). And based on the check result by the process of step S603, the production | presentation object fluctuation | variation which is the variable display used as the production | presentation object by a continuous production is determined (step S604).

  In the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed, and the second start winning opening is in an open state (or Whether or not to execute the continuous performance is determined in response to the passage of the plurality of game balls (entering) through the second start winning opening based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as changing to the (expanded open state). Therefore, when the execution of the continuous effect is started, the command is stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “1” or more in the second start winning command buffer 190B as a check result by the process of step S603. That is, it is in a state in which a continuous effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays including the variable display where the start condition is satisfied (current variable display). In this case, some of the second start opening winning designation commands stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B include those whose notification contents are “big hit determination” or “losing specific pattern determination”. It is determined whether or not. When the second start opening winning designation command having such notification content is included, the variable display corresponding to the command may be determined as the production target variation. On the other hand, when only the second start opening winning designation command with the notification content “no losing specific pattern determination” is stored, the variable display corresponding to the command with the largest hold display number in the stored area is changed in the production target. You just have to decide.

  Depending on the variable display contents specified by one or both of the variable display result notification command and the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 corresponding to the current variable display, the second start winning prize command buffer 190B is stored. Even when there is a stored command, the current variable display in which the start condition is satisfied may be determined as the production target variation. For example, if the current variable display result is a “big hit”, or if the variation pattern in the current variable display is a variation pattern with a super-reach reach effect, the current variable display is determined as the effect target variation. May be. Alternatively, in the process of step S604, the command having the largest pending display number in the area stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B, regardless of the current variable display contents or the notification contents of the second start winning prize designation command. The variable display corresponding to may be determined as the production target variation.

  The production control CPU 120 sets the total number of executions of the continuous production according to the determination result of the production target variation by the process of step S604 (step S605). As a specific example, when the current variable display is determined to be the production target variation by the process of step S604, the total number of executions of the continuous production is set to “1”. On the other hand, when the variable display corresponding to the command stored in the command buffer 190B at the second start winning prize is determined as the production target variation, a value obtained by adding 1 to the hold display number of the area in which the command is stored May be set as the total number of continuous productions. As a result, for example, when the variable display corresponding to the command stored in the area with the hold display number “1” is the production target variation, the continuous production is performed over two variable displays including the current variable display. Setting to execute becomes possible.

  Subsequent to the process of step S605, the notification content by the second start opening winning designation command is specified for the production target change determined by the process of step S604 (step S606). As an example, when the variable display corresponding to the command stored in the command buffer 190B at the second start winning prize is determined as the effect target change, the second start port stored corresponding to the effect target change It is specified whether the notification content by the winning designation command is “having a jackpot determination”, “having a loss specific pattern determination”, or “no loss specific pattern determination”. In addition, when the current variable display is determined to be the production target variation, the variable display content specified by one or both of the variable display result notification command and the variation pattern designation command is notified by the second start opening prize designation command. What is the content should be specified. The notification contents of the production target change specified in this way and the variable display contents this time are used in step S212 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the determination result by the random number determination process at the time of winning executed in. That is, the content specified by the process of step S606 indicates the determination content or the determination content according to the storage information stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B based on the occurrence of the second start winning. After specifying the notification contents of the production target change by the process of step S606, the continuous production pattern corresponding to the content (production mode) in the continuous production is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S607). .

  FIG. 22A shows a setting example of a continuous effect pattern used in this embodiment. In this setting example, continuous effect patterns PCA1 to PCA3 for displaying (appearing) a common character in a continuous effect corresponding to all of one or more variable displays as a plurality of continuous effect patterns, and the first variable display. The continuous effect patterns PCB1 to PCB3 in which the character displayed (appears) in the continuous effect corresponding to the character and the character displayed (appears) in the continuous effect corresponding to the second and subsequent variable displays are prepared in advance. . That is, in the continuous production by the continuous production patterns PCB1 to PCB3, the production mode can be changed in the continuous production over a plurality of variable displays based on the setting when the continuous production is started. On the other hand, in the continuous production by the continuous production patterns PCA1 to PCA3, the production mode is not changed in the continuous production over a plurality of variable displays by the setting when the continuous production is started. However, there are cases where the production mode can be changed due to the occurrence of the second start winning after starting the execution of the continuous production.

  In the process of step S607, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and sets a continuous effect pattern determination table prepared in advance as a use table for determining a continuous effect pattern. In the continuous effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the continuous effect pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the continuous effect pattern in accordance with the notification contents of the effect to be changed. . The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating random values for determining a continuous effect pattern extracted from an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. The continuous effect pattern may be determined by referring to the continuous effect pattern determination table.

  FIG. 22B shows an example of determining a continuous effect pattern by the process of step S607. In this example of determination, the determination rate of the continuous production pattern differs depending on whether the notification content of the production target variation is “no loss specific pattern determination”, “with a loss specific pattern determination” or “with a big hit determination”. It is Thereby, according to the production mode in a plurality of different types of continuous effects, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit reliability) can be varied. As a specific example, when the notification content of the production target change is “no losing specific pattern determination”, the ratio of the continuous production pattern PCA1 to PCA3 determined as the continuous production pattern PCA1 is the highest, and the continuous production is performed. The ratio determined in the order of the pattern PCA2 and the continuous performance pattern PCA3 decreases. On the other hand, when the notification content of the production target variation is “having a big hit determination”, among the continuous production patterns PCA1 to PCA3, the ratio determined to be the continuous production pattern PCA3 is the highest, and the continuous production pattern PCA2, The ratio determined in the order of the continuous performance pattern PCA1 is reduced. Therefore, when a continuous effect for displaying (appearing) the character CH3 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA3 is executed, the character CH2 (corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA2) or the character CH1 (corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA1) is displayed (appears). ) The possibility that the variable display result in the production target variation will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is higher than when the continuous production is executed.

  Thus, in the process of step S607, based on the determination that the continuous effect is executed by the process of step S507 shown in FIG. A continuous production pattern prepared in advance is determined for each production content (production mode) in the continuous production. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed, and the second start winning opening is in the open state (or the expanded open state). Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as a change, a continuous effect is determined in response to a plurality of game balls passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, based on the occurrence of the second start winning, the continuous production is determined according to the storage information stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  If it is determined in step S602 shown in FIG. 21 that the continuous effect count value is other than “1” (step S602; No), it is determined whether or not the prize winning flag during effect is on (step S608). ). When the in-production winning flag is on (step S608; Yes), the in-progress winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S609), and the stored data in the in-progress prize holding buffer is read (step S610). . Furthermore, based on the read result obtained by the process in step S610, the stored contents in the second start winning command buffer 190B are checked (step S611). The stored data in the staged prize winning buffer is set in the process of step S514 shown in FIG. 19A, and the second special figure holding memory when the second start prize is first generated after the execution of the continuous effect is started. Shows the number. Thereafter, when the process of step S611 is executed, the second special figure holding memory is stored in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure that is executed in preference to the first special figure. The number is subtracted by 1. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 sets a check hold number obtained by subtracting 1 from the second special figure hold memory number specified from the stored data in the payout pending buffer during the effect of step S610. Subsequently, for the area where the hold display number in the second start winning command buffer 190B is equal to or greater than the check hold number, the presence / absence of a stored command, the content of notification by the stored command, and the like may be checked.

  After performing the process of step S611, the effect object fluctuation | variation by a continuous effect is changed (step S612). As an example, in the process of step S612, the variable display corresponding to the command with the largest hold display number in the area stored in the second start winning command buffer 190B may be changed to be a production target variation. . In addition, when the notification content of the production target change before the change is “with big hit determination” or “with loss specific pattern determination”, it may be limited not to change the production target change. Along with the change of the production target variation by the process of step S612, the total number of executions of the continuous production is changed (step S613). In addition, for the production target change changed by the process of step S612, the notification content by the second start opening prize designation command is specified (step S614). After specifying the notification content of the production target variation in this manner, the production change result is determined such as whether or not to change the content (production mode) in the continuous production and the production mode after the change (step S615).

  In the process of step S615, the effect control CPU 120 selects and sets an effect change determination table prepared in advance as a use table for determining the effect change result. In the effect change determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the effect change is changed according to the notification contents of the effect change of the effect or the continuous effect pattern. Nothing ", character CH2 displayed (appears) corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA2, and character CH3 displayed (appears) corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA3. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random value for effect change determination extracted from an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. The effect change result may be determined by referring to the effect change determination table.

  FIG. 22C illustrates an example of determining the effect change result by the process of step S615. In this determination example, whether the notification content of the production target variation is “no loss specific pattern determination”, “with a specific loss pattern determination” or “with a big hit determination”, or when the execution of the continuous production is started. Depending on the determined continuous production pattern, the decision rate of the production change result is varied. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) the second start winning opening after starting the execution of the continuous effect, such as whether or not the variable display result in the effect subject change becomes “big hit”. Depending on the reserved storage information, it is possible to determine whether or not to change the effect mode of the continuous effect, and the effect mode after the change. As a specific example, if the continuous production pattern PCA1 is determined as the usage pattern when the execution of the continuous production is started, if the notification content of the production target variation is “no losing specific pattern determination”, the production change result Is sufficiently high, while the rate of change to the character CH2 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA2 is sufficiently low so that the character CH3 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA3 is not changed. Limited. On the other hand, if the continuous production pattern PCA1 is determined as the usage pattern when the execution of the continuous production is started, if the notification content of the production target variation is “There is a big hit determination”, the production change result is “changed”. On the other hand, the character CH3 is changed to a character CH3 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA3 at a higher rate than the character CH2 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA2. Therefore, when the character CH1 corresponding to the continuous performance pattern PCA1 is changed to the character CH3 corresponding to the continuous performance pattern PCA3, the variable display result in the production target variation may be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is increased.

  In addition, in the determination example shown in FIG. 22C, the character CH1 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA1 is not changed. In addition, when a continuous effect pattern other than the continuous effect pattern PCA1 is determined as the use pattern, the character CH2 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA2 is not changed. Furthermore, when any one of the continuous effect pattern PCA3, the continuous effect pattern PCB2, and the continuous effect pattern PCB3 is determined as the use pattern, the character CH3 corresponding to the continuous effect pattern PCA3 is not changed. Therefore, after it is decided to execute the continuous effect of the first effect mode, the continuous effect of the second effect mode whose possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (big hit reliability) is lower than the first effect mode. It is restricted to change to. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's expectation declines, can raise a player's expectation with respect to a change of a continuous production appropriately, and can improve the interest of a game.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S615, it is determined whether or not “no change” is made without changing the continuous effect (step S616). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S608 that the in-production winning flag is off (step S608; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect by any of the continuous effect patterns PCB1 to PCB3 is being executed. (Step S617). And when it determines with the continuous production | presentation by either of these continuous production | presentation patterns being performed (step S617; Yes), it is determined whether a continuous production count value is "2" (step S618). ). As shown in FIG. 22A, each of the continuous performance patterns PCB1 to PCB3 displays (appears) a character different from the first variable display in the second and subsequent variable displays.

  When it is determined in step S616 that the effect mode of the continuous effect is changed instead of “no change” that does not change the continuous effect (step S616; No), the continuous effect count value is “2” in step S618. When the determination is made (step S618; Yes), a setting for executing the character change effect is performed (step S619). The character change effect may be an effect in which the player can recognize that the character to be displayed (appears) in the continuous effect is changed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects a use pattern from a plurality of change effect patterns prepared in advance corresponding to a combination of a character displayed (appeared) before the change and a character displayed (appeared) after the change. What is necessary is just to select the change production pattern which becomes.

  Then, after setting for performing a continuous effect according to a continuous effect pattern (step S620), the setting process for continuous effects is complete | finished. At this time, for example, whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” in the variable display that is displayed (appears) in the continuous effect, the continuous effect count value, or the effect target variation, or a combination of some or all of these An individual effect pattern for executing a predetermined effect in a continuous effect corresponding to each continuous effect pattern may be determined at a predetermined ratio based on an arbitrary individual effect pattern determination condition including. As a specific example, for each character displayed (appears) in a continuous performance, a message pattern corresponding to a message notified as a line may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, in correspondence with a continuous production pattern or the like, any production mode including a production image and sound effect output as a background image, a lighting mode of a light emitter, or a combination of some or all of these, A setting for a predetermined production mode may be performed regardless of the number of executions. In the process of step S620, for example, in response to the continuous production count value being “1”, the production control pattern address that the production control CPU 120 reads from the ROM 121 when execution of the continuous production is started. By changing the setting (base register value for base address, etc.) from the memory address corresponding to the normal time to the memory address corresponding to the continuous effect, various effects including (or excluding) the decorative display of decorative symbols The production mode may be switched.

  When it is determined in step S526 shown in FIG. 20 that the continuous effect flag is OFF (step S526; No), or after the setting process for continuous effect is executed in step S527, the decorative symbols are being variably displayed. The other effects to be executed are determined (step S528). For example, whether or not to execute the notice effect at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content specified by one or both of the variable display result notification command and the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or What is necessary is just to perform the determination of the notice pattern corresponding to the production mode in the case of doing.

  Following the process of step S528, an effect control pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S529). The effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in response to, for example, a change pattern specified by a change pattern specifying command or a setting of continuous effect. What is necessary is just to set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S530).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S531). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S532), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is the continuous effect execution period for executing the continuous effect (step S552). The continuous effect execution period is, for example, the effect selected by the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 20 based on the determination of the continuous effect pattern by the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21 or the setting of the character change effect by the process of step S619. The control pattern may be determined in advance. When it is the continuous effect execution period in step S552 (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the continuous effect such as display of an effect image indicating a character appearing in the continuous effect is performed (step S553). In the process of step S553, for example, based on the determination of the continuous effect pattern by the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21 or the setting of the character change effect by the process of step S619, the effect selected by the process of step S529 shown in FIG. Production control execution data is read from the control pattern. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In other words, it is only necessary that a continuous effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not the continuous effect execution period (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, it is a character change effect execution period for executing the character change effect. Is determined (step S554). The character change effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 20 based on the setting by the process of step S619 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S554 that it is the character change effect execution period (step S554; Yes), effect operation control for executing the character change effect is performed (step S555). Thus, it is only necessary that the character change effect can be executed in a predetermined period after the variable display of decorative symbols is started. For example, the predetermined period during which the character change effect is executed is included in a period in which all the decorative symbols are variably displayed (high-speed fluctuation) without being variably displayed after the decorative symbol variable display is started. What is necessary is just to set beforehand. The character change effect may be executed before the start of the variable display of the decorative design, or at the same time as the start of the variable display, or after the variable display of the decorative design is completed, the next variable display is started. It may be executed until

  When it is determined in step S554 that it is not the character change effect execution period (step S554; No), after executing the process of step S555, it is determined whether it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S556). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S556 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S556; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed based on, for example, effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. (Step S557).

  When it is determined in step S556 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S556; No), after executing the process of step S557, for example, setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern On the basis of the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S558), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S559). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S559; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S559 (step S559; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) as a display result is performed (step S560). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S561). Subsequently, after executing the continuous production end determination process (step S562), the value of the production process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S563), and variable display is in progress. The production process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous effect end determination process executed in step S562 of FIG. In the continuous effect end determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is on (step S641). At this time, if the continuous effect flag is off (step S641; No), the continuous effect end determination process ends. On the other hand, when the continuous production flag is on (step S641; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prize winning flag during production is on (step S642). Then, if the winning prize flag during production is on (step S642; Yes), the continuous production end determination process is terminated.

  When the winning prize flag during production is OFF in step S642 (step S642; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous production count value has reached the total number of executions of continuous production (step S643). At this time, if the continuous effect count value has not reached the total number of executions of the continuous effect (step S643; No), the continuous effect end determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous effect count value has reached the total number of executions of the continuous effect (step S643; Yes), a setting for ending the execution of the continuous effect is performed (step S644).

  As an example of the setting by the process of step S644, the effect image indicating the character displayed (appears) in the continuous effect is deleted. In addition, an effect image that is a background image, a sound effect output, a lighting mode of a light emitter, or an arbitrary effect mode including a combination of some or all of these effects from a specific effect mode in a continuous effect to a normal effect The setting to return to the production mode may be performed. Further, for example, by returning the address setting (base register value for base address, etc.) of the effect control pattern read from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 from the memory address corresponding to the continuous effect to the memory address corresponding to the normal time, The production mode in various productions including (or excluding) the variable display of the decorative symbols may be returned to the normal production mode.

  After executing the process of step S644, the continuous effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S645). Further, after the continuous effect counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S646), the continuous effect end determination process is ended.

  In the continuous effect end determination process shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined in step S641 that the continuous effect flag is on, it is determined in step S642 that the in-effect winning flag is on, so that step S644 is performed. The process of ~ S646 is restricted from being executed. Therefore, after the execution of the continuous effect, the game ball moves the second start winning opening based on the establishment of the predetermined condition before the definite decorative symbol that is the display result is derived in the variable display that is the effect target variation. In the case of passing (approaching), the setting for ending the execution of the continuous effect is not performed even if the display result is derived in the variable display that becomes the effect subject change thereafter. In this case, for example, the processes of steps S612 to S615 shown in FIG. 21 are executed in response to the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the passage (entrance) of the new game ball through the second start winning opening. For example, the continuous performance can be continuously executed.

  Next, a specific example of an effect operation and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25A, after the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the normal symbol in the general graphic game is changed during the change of the first special symbol. The variable display result is “per first map” or “per second map”. At this time, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 26 (A) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by executing, for example, the ordinary drawing-linked effect control process in step S162 shown in FIG. A figure-linked effect is executed. Based on such a variable symbol display result, the drive control of the solenoid 81 as shown in FIG. 25 (B) was performed, and the second start winning opening was opened (or expanded) for 0.1 seconds. After that, the second start winning opening is closed (or normally opened) for 2.1 seconds, and then the second starting winning opening is opened (or expanded open) for 5.8 seconds and then closed. (Or normal open state). When two game balls pass (enter) through the second start winning opening thus opened (or expanded open), for example, as shown in FIG. 25C, detection by the second start opening switch 22B The special game for two times using the second special figure is suspended and stored until the special game using the first special figure ends, for example, when the signal is turned on.

  Here, when the second game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, it is determined to be “executed” for executing the continuous effect in the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A. Suppose. At this time, the continuous effect flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S509, and the continuous effect count value is initialized to “0” by the process of step S510. Thereafter, when the variation of the first special figure stops and the variable display result becomes “losing” in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A shown in FIG. Is “2”, so that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is the special figure using the first special figure regardless of the number of the first special figure holding memory. It is executed with priority over the figure game.

  As shown in FIG. 25D, when the variation of the second special symbol is started in the first special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, it corresponds to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol. 21 is executed, the continuous effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns. At this time, by executing the processing of steps S603 to S606, the variable display based on the passage of the second game ball through (enters) the second start winning opening is determined as the effect target variation, and the variable display The continuous effect pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the hold storage information corresponding to the. Thus, the execution of the continuous effect can be started with the start of the variable display based on the passage (entrance) of the first game ball through the second start winning opening, while the effect contents (effect mode) in the continuous effect, etc. Can be determined according to the stored storage information stored based on the fact that a new game ball (second) has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening.

  For example, if the continuous effect pattern PCA1 shown in FIG. 22A is determined by the process in step S607, an effect image for informing the message “effect start!” As shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the screen 5 so that the player can recognize the start of the continuous production. Subsequent to this notification, a continuous effect for displaying (appearing) the character CH1 as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) and (D) is executed. When the variable display result is “losing” in the first special figure game using the second special figure, the second special figure holding memory number is “1”. The special figure game used is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. At this time, it is determined in the process of step S608 shown in FIG. 21 that the in-effect winning flag is off, and it is determined in step S617 that the effect is the continuous effect pattern PCA1, whereby the character change effect is executed. Instead, the continuous effect by the continuous effect pattern PCA1 is repeatedly executed. That is, a continuous effect for displaying (appearing) the character CH1 as shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D is continuously executed.

  During the variation in the second special figure game using the second special figure, the drive control of the solenoid 81 as shown in FIG. 25 (B) is performed, and the second start which becomes the open state (or the enlarged open state) Assume that one game ball has passed (entered) through the winning opening. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25C, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is turned on, the special game for one time using the second special figure is held and stored. At this time, by performing the processing of step S513 shown in FIG. 19A, the in-production winning flag is set to the on state. After that, for example, when the variable display result is “losing” in the second special figure game using the second special figure, the second special figure holding storage number is “1”. The special figure game using the special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Here, it is determined in step S608 shown in FIG. 21 that the in-effect winning flag is on, and the effect change result is determined in step S615. At this time, the processing of steps S610 to S614 is executed, so that the variable display based on the newly passed (entering) game ball through the second start winning opening is changed so as to be the production target variation. The effect change result is determined at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the hold storage information corresponding to the display. In this way, after the execution of the continuous effect determined based on the passage (entrance) of two game balls through the second start winning opening, the second start winning opening is newly added to the game balls (third ) Can be changed according to the stored storage information stored based on the passage (entrance)).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, among the cases where the variable display result in the production target variation is “big hit”, if the continuous production pattern PCA1 is before the change of the continuous production, the variable display result is “ It is determined to change to the character CH3 corresponding to the continuous performance pattern PCA3 at a higher rate than in the case of “losing”. Then, when it is determined as the effect change result that changes the character CH1 to the character CH3, for example, the effect operation control by the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 23 is performed based on the setting by the process of step S619 shown in FIG. Thus, the character change effect may be executed when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect is changed so that, for example, the character CH3 as shown in FIGS. 26 (E) and (F) is displayed (appears). Further, for example, in response to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, a definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 26 (F) is derived. That's fine.

  In the above specific example, when the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 25C detects the second game ball, for example, the notification content by the second start opening winning designation command is “no loss specific pattern determination” ”Is determined as the continuous effect pattern PCA1 by the process of step S607 shown in FIG. Thereafter, based on the fact that a new game ball (third ball) has passed through the second start winning prize opening, “the jackpot determination is present” is notified by the second start opening winning designation command.

  In this case, if the display (appearance) of the character CH1 by the continuous performance pattern PCA1 is continuously performed without changing the content (effect mode) of the continuous performance, in the special game using the second special figure. Despite the fact that the variable display with a special symbol variable display result of “big hit” is stored on hold, the possibility of a “big hit” variable display result (big hit reliability) is low. Execution will continue. For this reason, it becomes impossible or difficult to increase the player's expectation due to the continuous performance. In addition, since the display result in the variable display based on the newly-started winning prize cannot be reflected in the effect content (effect mode) in the continuous effect, between the jackpot reliability suggested by the continuous effect and the variable display result However, differences that did not take into consideration in the design occur, for example, even if it is a continuous performance that originally has a low big hit reliability, the variable display result tends to be a big hit, so the big hit reliability is designed There is a risk that it will be increased outside the allowable range.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, even after the execution of the continuous effect is started, the stored storage is stored based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) the second start winning opening. Depending on the information, it is possible to change the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect such as the effect image indicating the character displayed (appears) in the continuous effect. Thereby, for example, when a variable display with a variable display result of “big hit” is stored on hold based on the occurrence of a new start prize, the player's expectation due to continuous performance can be appropriately increased. .

  Thus, for example, based on the fact that the variable symbol display result (ordinary symbol display result) becomes “per symbol”, the second start winning opening is changed from the closed state (or the normally open state) to the open state (or On the basis of the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the start of control for changing to the (expanded open state), the execution of the continuous effect is started in response to the passage of a plurality of game balls through (enters) the second start winning opening. Thereafter, by changing the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect according to the stored storage information stored based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, It is possible to change to a continuous production adapted to the variable display result in fluctuation. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised appropriately and the interest of a game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the continuous effect is executed based on the detection that two game balls have passed (entered) through the second start winning opening that has been opened (or expanded) as shown in FIG. After the “execution is performed” is determined, the second start prize is received before the change of the second special figure is started in the first special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B shown in FIG. There are cases where a new game ball passes (enters) through the mouth. In this case, based on the detection that the second game ball shown in FIG. 25C has passed (entered), the process of step S509 shown in FIG. When it is detected that the game ball (third piece) has passed (entered), it is determined in step S503 that the continuous effect flag is on. On the other hand, since the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure has not yet started and the process of step S601 shown in FIG. 21 is not executed, the continuous effect count value is “0” in the process of step S511. ”And then the processing of steps S601 and S602 (FIG. 21) is executed, so that the continuous effect count value is determined to be“ 1 ”. Then, by executing the processing of steps S603 to S607, the stored information stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B is stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B based on the fact that a new game ball (third) has passed (entered). Accordingly, the continuous production can be determined. At this time, for example, by determining one of the continuous production patterns PCB1 to PCB3, the production content (production mode) in the continuous production corresponding to the first variable display is changed to the continuous production corresponding to the second and subsequent variable display. It can be changed. Thus, even before the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, according to the stored storage information stored based on the newly passed (entering) game ball (third), Continuous production can be changed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when the continuous effect is changed according to the stored storage information stored based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) the second start winning opening, By determining the effect change result at the rate shown in FIG. 22C in the process of step S615 shown in FIG. 21, the variable display result is changed to a continuous effect with a low possibility of being a “big hit”. It was explained as a restriction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result may be set to be able to be changed to a continuous effect in an effect mode with a low possibility of being a “big hit”. As a result, it is possible to diversify the change of the continuous production, or once the variable display result is changed to the continuous production of the production mode that is unlikely to be a “big hit”, and then the display result in the variable display that becomes the production target variation The game's excitement can be improved by dramatically increasing the player's joy when the game becomes a “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, when the presence or absence of the continuous effect is determined by the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A, the continuous effect is not executed if the second special figure holding memory number is “1”. It was explained as a decision. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, there is no reserved memory of the special symbol game that is variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special symbol game using the first special symbol is also executed. When there is not, it may be determined that the continuous effect is executed in response to one game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening based on establishment of the predetermined condition. That is, in the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A, when one game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a special game using the first special figure. Even if there is no reserved memory and the special game using the first special figure is not executed, it may be decided to execute the continuous effect at a predetermined rate as shown in FIG. 19B, for example. Good.

  In this way, when it is determined to execute the continuous effect in response to the passage (entrance) of one game ball through the second start winning opening, for example, as processing in steps S604 to S607 shown in FIG. Processing corresponding to the case where the second special figure reservation storage number as shown in (A) is “0” may be executed. Here, when the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A is executed and the second special figure holding storage number is “1”, the process of steps S604 to S607 shown in FIG. 21 is executed. In response to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied (current variable display), the second special figure holding storage number is decremented by 1 to “0”. In this case, as the processing of steps S604 to S607, setting the total number of executions of the continuous effect to “1”, specifying the current variable display content, and determining the continuous effect pattern according to the specification result. It is only necessary to execute the content processing. The current variable display content corresponds to, for example, a variable display result notification command or a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, “Big hit determination”, “Lose specific pattern determination”, “Lose specific pattern determination not found” As long as it corresponds to the notification content by the start opening prize designation command. Based on the current variable display content, the continuous effect pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of patterns at the same rate as the determination example shown in FIG.

  As described above, after the execution of the continuous effect is started in response to one game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening, the second starting winning opening is newly set until the variable display result is derived. When the game ball passes (approaches), the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect is determined based on the fact that the effect winning flag is set to the on state by the process of step S513 shown in FIG. Change it. On the other hand, when the game ball does not newly pass (enter) the second start winning opening until the variable display result is derived, a part of the continuous effect in the above embodiment is executed over one variable display. After that, the execution of the continuous effect may be terminated by executing the process of step S644 shown in FIG. Thereby, while making it possible to execute the continuous production quickly, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation by changing the continuous production when the second start prize is newly generated, thereby improving the interest of the game. .

  On the other hand, when the execution of the continuous effect is started immediately in response to one game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening, thereafter, the variable display is performed without newly generating the second start winning. When the result is derived, it is terminated only when a part of the continuous performance is executed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable about the execution of the continuous performance. Therefore, when one game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, a waiting period is provided for waiting for the execution of the continuous effect, and a new second starting prize is generated during the waiting period. The execution of continuous production may be started. For example, as the processing of steps S604 to S607 shown in FIG. 21, processing corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding storage number is “0” as shown in FIG. 27B may be executed. In the process shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, as the process of steps S604 to S607, the continuous effect flag is cleared and the prize waiting effect is executed. Settings are made. The winning standby effect is an effect for waiting for the execution of the continuous effect due to the newly generated second start winning, unlike the continuous effect in the above embodiment.

  The standby period for waiting for the execution of the continuous performance may be the same as the period until the opening / closing control of the second start winning opening is ended by the ordinary power operation pattern FC1 or the ordinary power operation pattern FC2, for example. Further, when the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, the special figure fluctuation time in the special figure game using the second special figure is in a state where the second start winning opening is opened by the general electric operation pattern FC1 (or You may set so that it may become longer than the time (opening time) to change to an expansion open state. Thereby, after the opening / closing control for changing the second start winning opening to the open state (or the expanded open state) is completed, it is possible to collectively determine the continuous effects that are executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  For example, when a game ball newly passes (enters) through the second start winning opening during execution of the winning stand-by effect, the continuous effect flag is set to the on state, the continuous effect pattern is determined, and the winning stand-by effect is executed. You may stop and start execution of continuous production. Alternatively, when a plurality of game balls pass (enter) through the second start winning opening during execution of the prize waiting effect, the presence / absence of the continuous effect is determined in the same manner as in the above embodiment, while only one game ball is determined. When the vehicle has not passed (entered), the winning standby effect may be repeatedly executed by further entering a standby period. When the second start winning is newly generated after the execution of the continuous effect is started after the winning standby effect is executed in this way, the in-effect winning flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S513 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to change the production content (production aspect) etc. in a continuous production based on what was done. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays, and when a second start prize is newly generated after the execution of the continuous effect is started, the player can feel the expectation by changing the continuous effect. It can be raised appropriately to improve the fun of the game.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21, by determining any one of the continuous effect patterns as shown in FIG. The description has been made assuming that the content (effect mode) of the continuous effect executed over a plurality of variable displays is determined collectively when the execution of the continuous effect is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each time the variable display is started a plurality of times until the execution of the variable display that is the target of the production change after the execution of the continuous production is started, You may make it determine production content (production aspect) separately. For example, in the process of step S607, the effect content (effect mode) in a part of the continuous effect corresponding to one variable display is determined. The determination result may be temporarily stored, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control buffer setting unit). Thereafter, when a variable display is newly started before the variable display that is the production target variation due to the continuous effect is started, the content of the effect (the effect) in a part of the continuous effect executed corresponding to the previous variable display Aspect) is specified. If the winning flag during production is off, it may be determined that the continuous production is executed with the same production content (production mode) as the previous time. On the other hand, when the winning prize flag during the production is on, the continuous production is performed with the production content (production mode) different from the previous time, as in the case where the production change result is determined in the process of step S615 shown in FIG. It only has to be decided to do.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21, the continuous effect pattern is set to one of a plurality of patterns at a rate corresponding to the notification contents of the effect target change as shown in FIG. Described as a decision. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S607, a continuous effect such as a continuous effect pattern PCA1 is a continuous effect that has a low possibility of being a big hit gaming state (big hit reliability) with a variable display result of “big hit”. After determining the pattern, it is possible to change the continuous performance according to the stored memory information stored based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. It may be. On the other hand, by determining the continuous performance pattern at a ratio as shown in FIG. 22B, when the big success reliability is determined to be a relatively high continuous performance pattern, the change of the continuous performance is limited. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a continuous effect at a predetermined rate according to the general electric operation start command as shown in FIG. 19B, for example, in the process of step S507 shown in FIG. It was explained as determining. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effect is executed at a predetermined rate according to the notification content by the second start opening winning designation command instead of or together with the normal power operation start command. It may be determined whether or not. As an example, when the notification content by the second start opening winning designation command is “hit determination”, the continuous performance is performed at a higher rate than the case of “with loss specific pattern determination” or “without loss specific pattern determination”. It may be decided to execute. Thereby, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the continuous performance can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, it may be determined whether or not to execute the continuous effect at a predetermined ratio according to the number of second special figure holding memory when the process of step S507 is executed. More specifically, when the content of the notification by the second start opening winning designation command is “big hit determination”, it is decided to execute the continuous effect at a higher rate as the number of second special figure holding memory increases. May be. On the other hand, when the content of the notification by the second start opening winning designation command is “no losing specific pattern determination”, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed at a lower rate as the second special figure holding memory number increases. Also good. Thereby, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” as the number of executions of the continuous performance increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined to change the effect content (effect mode) in the continuous effect by the process of step S615 shown in FIG. 21, the continuous effect is changed in the current variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after it is determined that the content of the production (production mode) in the continuous production is changed, the continuous production is changed after one or more variable displays are executed. It may be. As an example, the content of determination of the effect change result by the process of step S615 may be stored, and the change of the continuous effect may be performed when variable display that is the effect target change by the continuous effect is executed.

  Alternatively, when the game ball newly passes (enters) the second start winning opening after the execution of the continuous effect is started, the continuous effect is changed at the timing when the passing (entry) is detected. You may do it. As an example, when it is determined in step S511 shown in FIG. 19A that the continuous effect count value is not “0”, processing similar to steps S612 to S616 and steps S619 and S620 is executed. For example, the continuous production may be changed immediately.

  As described above, after the execution of the continuous performance is started, the passage (entrance) is detected at the timing when the continuous performance is changed due to the game ball newly passing (entering) the second start winning opening. Any timing may be used in the period until the display result is derived in the variable display that is the production target variation due to the continuous production from the previous timing.

  For example, when it is determined that the content (effect mode) of the continuous effect is changed by the process of step S615 shown in FIG. 21, during the variable display after the variable display of the decorative design is started, for example, the push button 31B An effect that prompts a predetermined instruction operation (such as a pressing operation) to a predetermined operation means is performed, and when a predetermined instruction operation by the player is detected, the continuous effect is changed, but the predetermined instruction operation is not detected. When the predetermined period elapses, the continuous production may not be changed. Thereby, for example, the player's instruction operation to a predetermined operation means such as the push button 31B can be promoted, the player's willingness to participate can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the special symbol using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. While the game is executed, the second special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is displayed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special figure game used has been described as being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a starting prize opening serving as one starting area is provided in the game area, and one or a plurality of game balls are provided as the starting prize opening based on establishment of a predetermined condition. In the variable display by passing (entering), one of a plurality of specific effects different in the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponding to different presentation modes. Anything that can be executed is acceptable. In this case, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the start winning opening, a special game using a special symbol by one special symbol display device is executed, and on the screen of the image display device 5 It is only necessary to execute a variable display of the decorative design at. Then, after the specific effect is determined, the specific effect may be changed according to the stored storage information stored based on the game ball newly passing (entering) the start winning opening. .

  Alternatively, as in the above embodiment, the game area is provided with a first start prize opening and a second start prize opening, but unlike the above embodiment, a special figure game using the first special figure and The special game using the second special figure may be controlled so as to be executed according to the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. In this case, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, in the variable display when one or a plurality of game balls have passed (entered) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, it corresponds to different rendering modes. As long as the variable display result is “big hit” and the possibility of being controlled in the big hit gaming state is different, any one of a plurality of specific effects may be executed. Then, after the specific effect is determined, the specific effect is changed in accordance with the stored storage information stored based on the fact that the game ball has newly passed (entered) the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening. Can be done. In addition, a special game using a special symbol is executed by one special symbol display device regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port, A variable display of decorative symbols may be executed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  When changing the production content (production mode) in the continuous production, all the production content (production mode) may be changed, or a part of the production content (production mode) may be changed. More specifically, the display of the effect image and the background image showing the character on the screen of the image display device 5, the output of the sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the illuminant, the operation mode of the effect model, or When continuous effects are executed using a plurality of effect devices, such as some or all of these combinations, the effect modes of all effect devices may be changed, or the effect modes of some effect devices may be changed. It may be changed. Further, for example, while changing the display of the effect image showing the character, the display of the background image is the same in any continuous effect, so that the change of the continuous effect is also made among the effect modes by the same effect device. There may be things that are changed along with those that are not changed even if the continuous performance is changed.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12A, the loss variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 13B1 is stored in correspondence with the normal game state. It has been described that the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, the special figure reserved memory number such as the total reserved memory number is used. Regardless, the variation pattern at the time of losing may be determined using a variation pattern determination table to which a determination value is assigned so that a variation pattern having a special figure variation time longer than a predetermined time is determined. In this way, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, the special figure fluctuation time is determined to be a fluctuation pattern that is longer than the predetermined time, and the special figure fluctuation time is shortened based on the number of special figure reservations stored. By limiting, it is possible to secure sufficient time for executing a specific effect such as a continuous effect and enhance the effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the ordinary electric actor operation process in step S143 shown in FIG. 14, the normal electric operation pattern FC1 or the general electric operation pattern FC2 as shown in FIG. 15C is determined. Thus, it has been described that the number of times of opening the second start winning opening is made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the result of the general map display is “per common map”, is it “per first general map” or “per second general map”? Regardless of this, the second start winning opening may be changed to an open state (or an expanded open state) a plurality of times. That is, in the normal time, the number of times the second start winning opening is opened is the same number regardless of whether the display result of the normal map is “per 1st normal map” or “per 2nd normal map”. Depending on whether the figure display result is “per first map” or “per second map”, the opening time of the second start winning opening may be set to be different.

  In this way, in the case where the second start winning opening is changed to the open state (or the extended open state) a plurality of times when the normal map display result is “per normal map”, how many times the open state (or the enlarged state) is changed. In accordance with whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening corresponding to the open state), and whether or not to execute the continuous effect at different rates, and the content of the effect in the continuous effect (effect mode) Among the determinations as to whether or not to change, one or both of the determinations may be made. In this case, in place of or together with the ordinary power operation start command and the ordinary power operation end command shown in FIG. 15E, the second start winning opening is changed to the open state (or the expanded open state). Prepare a start opening specification command that indicates the number of times that it has been specified. Then, for example, in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 19A, the content of the start port opening designation command is specified in place of the general electric operation start command or together with the general electric operation start command, and according to the specification result. The presence / absence of the continuous effect may be determined by the process of step S507 at a different rate. In the continuous production determination table, the start opening opening designation command is indicated in place of the first or second general electric operation start command or together with which general electric operation start command. What is necessary is just to change allocation of the decision value with respect to the decision result of whether to perform continuous production according to the frequency | count of opening of a 2nd start winning opening.

  In the process of step S615 shown in FIG. 21, not only the notification contents of the production target change and the continuous production pattern determined when the execution of the continuous production is started, but also, for example, differ depending on the number of second special figure hold storage. The effect change result may be determined by the ratio. That is, even if the notification contents of the production target variation and the continuous production pattern are the same, the production change result is determined at a different rate depending on the number of second special figure holding memory when the process of step S615 is executed. Also good. For example, in the case where the second special figure holding storage number is “0” or “1”, when the notification content of the production target variation is “no losing specific pattern determination” and the continuous production pattern PCA1, 3/100 Is changed to the character CH2 corresponding to the continuous performance pattern PCA2. On the other hand, in the case where the number of stored second special figure is “2” or more, if the notification content of the production target change is “no losing specific pattern determination” and the continuous production pattern PCA1, the second special figure is suspended. The change to the character CH2 is determined at a rate of 1/100, which is lower than when the stored number is “0” or “1”. In addition, among the cases where the second special figure holding storage number is “0” or “1”, the notification contents of the production target variation is “the case where there is a loss specific pattern determination” or “the jackpot determination is present”. 2 When the number of special figure hold storage is “2” or more, the big hit reliability is higher at a higher rate when the notification content of the production target variation is “with loss specific pattern judgment” or “big hit judgment” It is set so that the change to the character corresponding to the continuous performance pattern is easily determined. With such a setting, when the change in the continuous effect is performed when the second special figure holding storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the change in the continuous effect is performed when the number is less than the predetermined number. In addition, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” and that a variable display in a specific mode (such as a variable display corresponding to a variation pattern with super reach) will be executed. In this way, it is possible to promote a game by a player who expects an increase in the number of second special figure hold memory, and to maintain the expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit”.

  In addition, for example, when the processing of step S607 is executed and the second special figure holding storage number has reached a predetermined number (“2” as a specific example), the predetermined number has not been reached. It may be determined to be one of the continuous performance patterns PCB1 to PCB3 at a higher rate. In this case, if the second special figure holding storage number when the execution of the continuous effect is started is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the effect image indicating the character displayed (appears) in the second and subsequent variable display is changed. It becomes easy to change the continuous production such as easy. In this way, the possibility of changing the continuous performance may be varied according to the number of game balls that have passed (entered) the second start winning opening before the execution of the continuous performance is started.

  In addition, it is not limited to what changes a continuous production | presentation in a different ratio according to the number of game balls which passed (entry) the 2nd start winning opening shown by the 2nd special figure reservation memory number, for example, the 1st special figure It may be determined whether or not to change the continuous effect at a different rate depending on the total number of reserved memories obtained by adding the number of reserved memories and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable symbol display result (normal symbol display result) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol indicator 20 is “per normal symbol”, the second start winning opening is in an open state (or It has been described that a predetermined condition such as changing to the (expanded open state) is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the fact that an arbitrary performance permitting condition that is predetermined according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is established, the start winning opening is set to one or more game balls. What is necessary is just to be able to execute the specific effect in the variable display due to the passage (entrance). As a first specific example, within a predetermined period after the decorative symbol variable display is started (for example, within a period until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, or “left ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, within a period until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed), for example, the push button 31B is pressed The production permission condition may be satisfied when a predetermined instruction operation on the operation means such as an operation is detected. As a second specific example, when the variable display count value indicating the variable display count of the decorative design reaches a predetermined effect allowable determination value (for example, “10”, “20”, “30”, etc.) An allowable condition may be satisfied. Here, for example, the variable display count value may be incremented by 1 every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and may be initialized to “0” when the effect permitting condition is satisfied. In addition, the production allowance determination value is set to a plurality of setting values (for example, “10” and “20” based on a random value for determining the production allowance determination value extracted from the production random counter or the like every time the production allowance condition is satisfied. ”,“ 30 ”, etc.). As a third specific example, when the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a specific production mode, the production permission condition may be established. The specific performance mode may be started in response to, for example, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a special gaming state such as a certain change state or a short time state, or a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Regardless of the state, it may be started at a predetermined rate in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols. As a fourth specific example, the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “second” are determined by an RTCM (real time clock module) mounted on the production control board 12. Time measurement for specifying (current date and time) is performed, and each time the decorative symbol variable display is started, it is determined whether or not the current date and time has passed a predetermined date and time. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined date and time have passed, the production permission condition may be satisfied.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the specific performance operation that is a continuous performance can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. . In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

  As described above, in the above embodiment, for example, based on the continuous effect pattern determined by the process of step S607 and the setting by the process of step S620, the effect operation control by the process of step S553 shown in FIG. 23 is performed. Thus, any one of a plurality of continuous effects with different possibility of being a big hit gaming state (big hit reliability) corresponding to different presentation modes and having different control results is set to a predetermined condition. Based on the establishment, it is executed over a plurality of variable displays due to the passage of the plurality of game balls through the second start winning opening. Then, for example, based on the process in step S513 shown in FIG. 19A, the process in step S615 is executed, and the continuous effect is produced at a predetermined ratio according to the notification content of the effect target change as shown in FIG. 22C, for example. When the change is determined, the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect is changed. In addition, by determining any of the continuous production patterns PCB1 to PCB3 by the processing in step S607, the content of the production (production mode) in the continuous production can be changed. As a result, by changing the continuous performance to the content corresponding to the determination result of the stored memory information stored based on the occurrence of a new start winning prize, the player's expectation is appropriately raised and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

  For example, when the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A is executed, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is being executed, and the second special figure. On the condition that the number of reserved memories is “2” or more, the presence / absence of continuous production is determined at the rate shown in FIG. And based on the determination result which performs a continuous production | presentation, by determining a continuous production | presentation pattern by the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21, based on generation | occurrence | production of a 2nd start prize, it stores in 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 151B. A continuous effect is determined according to the stored storage information. Therefore, it is possible to execute a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays corresponding to the special game using the second special figure executed in preference to the first special figure, and the contents of the effect (effect mode), etc. Changes are made in accordance with the stored storage information stored based on the newly passed (detected) game ball. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised appropriately and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Alternatively, when the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A is executed, the first special symbol display device 4A does not hold the special figure game using the first special figure, and the first special figure is used. When the special figure game that has been played is not executed, it may be determined that the continuous effect is executed in response to one game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. Then, for example, as a process of steps S604 to S607 shown in FIG. 21, by executing the process shown in FIG. 27A, a continuous effect pattern is obtained even if the second special figure holding memory number is “0”. decide. Therefore, after the execution of the continuous effect is started in response to one game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening, a new game is added to the second starting winning opening until the variable display result is derived. When the ball passes (approaches), the content of the effect (effect mode) in the continuous effect is changed. Thereby, while making a continuous production | presentation executable quickly, a player's expectation can be raised appropriately and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Alternatively, when one game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, a waiting period for waiting for execution of the continuous effect is provided, and a new game ball passes through the second starting winning opening during the waiting period. A continuous effect may be executed in response to (entering). Thereby, while making it possible to execute a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  When the process of step S615 shown in FIG. 21 is executed, the effect change result is determined at a rate corresponding to the notification contents of the effect target variation and the continuous effect pattern as shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, after it is decided to execute a continuous effect for displaying (appearing) the character CH3, changing to a continuous effect for displaying (appearing) the character CH1 and the character CH2 having low jackpot reliability is restricted. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's expectation declines, can raise a player's expectation with respect to a change of a continuous production appropriately, and can improve the interest of a game.

  When the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 19A is executed, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed at a rate corresponding to the general electric operation start command as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening changed to the open state (or the expanded open state) by the general electric operation pattern FC1, the open state (or the expanded open state) by the general electric operation pattern FC2 Whether or not to execute the continuous performance is determined at a different rate from when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening that has been changed to. Thereby, while raising the player's interest in the execution of the continuous performance, the player's expectation for the change of the continuous performance can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

Claims (1)

When the display result derived by the variable display means for performing the variable display and deriving the display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area becomes a predetermined specific display result. , A gaming machine that controls to a specific state advantageous to the player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling an effect device that executes an effect corresponding to variable display in the variable display means based on information from the game control means;
With
The game control means includes
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the starting area;
Reservation storage means for storing the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as reserved storage for variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the starting area;
Whether the variable display is in a predetermined state using the numeric data extracted by the numeric data extraction means before the variable display start condition based on the numeric data extracted by the numeric data extraction means is satisfied. Determining means for determining whether or not;
Information transmitting means for transmitting hold storage information when the hold storage stored in the hold storage means increases, and transmitting determination result information indicating a determination result of the determination means;
Including
The production control means includes
Based on the received determination result information, specific effect execution means for executing any one of a plurality of specific effects that differ in the possibility of being in the specific state corresponding to different effect modes;
A specific effect changing means for changing the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means;
Even when the determination result information is normally received, the execution of the specific effect is restricted when the hold storage information including at least the drop of the hold storage information cannot be normally received. Specific production restriction means to perform,
Including
In the case where the specific effect of the first effect mode is executed among the plurality of specific effects, the specific effect changing means is less likely to be in the specific state among the plurality of specific effects than the first effect mode. A gaming machine characterized by restricting a change to a specific effect in a two-effect mode.

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