JP2015181669A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to pay attention to which kind of privilege to be granted, and to pay attention to a specific performance.SOLUTION: Control to a jackpot game state can be performed. At the same time, a roulette performance result includes: a point get image for reporting that a game point, such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P, is granted; and a reserve continuous image for suggesting that control to a jackpot game state is performed. In the case of variable display where variation display results in "a jackpot" ("probability variable jackpot" or "non-probability variable jackpot") within reservation, a balloon image HG including a 1000P get image and a reserve continuous image, such as "1000P get!! Reserve continuation!!", is displayed on an image display device 5. In the case of variable display where variable display results in "a jackpot" within reservation, granting of 1000P is reported and control to a jackpot game state is suggested.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (a start condition is established). When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), a game value advantageous to the player is given (for example, controlled to the big hit gaming state).

  As such a gaming machine, by executing the roulette effect and displaying the effect result, it is notified that the bonus that is a game value advantageous to the player is won internally, or different from the game value. There is a gaming machine that notifies that a coin of gold, silver, or copper, which is a privilege, has been acquired (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2013-192605A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, in the roulette effect (specific effect), regardless of whether the type of coin is gold, silver, or copper, “coin” is displayed in a common manner and the coin is displayed. Since it is notified that it has been acquired, it has not been possible to make the player pay attention to which type of coin (privilege) can be acquired (whether it will be given). In addition, when it is informed in the roulette effect that a coin has been acquired, it is not informed that the bonus is internally won in the roulette effect, so there is a possibility that the player cannot pay attention to the roulette effect. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to pay attention to which type of privilege is given and can pay attention to a specific effect. To do.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
A specific effect (for example, a roulette effect) capable of notifying the grant of any one of a plurality of types of benefits (for example, game points such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P) different from the control to the advantageous gaming state. Etc.), for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S587, etc.
The specific effect executing means, when notifying the grant of a specific privilege (for example, granting of 1000P, etc.) among the plurality of types of benefits as the specific effect, notifies the grant of the specific privilege and the specific It suggests that the game state is controlled after the performance is performed (for example, there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit” in the hold) (for example, “1000P get !!!! The balloon image HG such as “!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 23C).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of privilege is given and to pay attention to the specific effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) are variably displayed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol that is predetermined as a variable display result of the identification information). When a special symbol or a jackpot combination fixed decoration symbol is derived, the game state control means (for example, steps S114 to S117) is executed to control to the advantageous gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state). CPU, etc.)
The gaming state control means derives a first specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol indicating a number of “7” as a variable symbol display result of a special symbol) from among a plurality of types of specific display results as the specific display result. Control to the first gaming state (for example, probability variation state) of a plurality of types of gaming states as the advantageous gaming state, and the second display different from the first specific display result as the specific display result When a display result (for example, a jackpot symbol indicating a number “3” as a variable symbol display result of a special symbol) is derived, a second gaming state (for example, an uncertain change state or the like) that is disadvantageous than the first gaming state. Control)
In the case where the first specific display result is derived and controlled to the first gaming state after execution of the specific effect (for example, the variable display result is “probable big hit” in step S584). For example, when it is determined that there is a variable display), as the specific effect, the provision of the specific privilege (for example, the grant of 1000P) is notified and the advantageous game state is controlled after execution of the specific effect. (For example, there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit” within the hold) (for example, “1000P get! Display, see FIG. 23 (C)),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
A plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) are variably displayed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol that is predetermined as a variable display result of the identification information). Game state control means (for example, a CPU that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) that controls to the advantageous gaming state when a special symbol or a jackpot combination finalized decorative symbol is derived,
The gaming state control means derives a first specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol indicating a number of “7” as a variable symbol display result of a special symbol) from among a plurality of types of specific display results as the specific display result. Control to the first gaming state (for example, probability variation state) of a plurality of types of gaming states as the advantageous gaming state, and the second display different from the first specific display result as the specific display result When a display result (for example, a jackpot symbol indicating a number “3” as a variable symbol display result of a special symbol) is derived, a second gaming state (for example, an uncertain change state or the like) that is disadvantageous than the first gaming state. Control)
The specific effect execution means has a predetermined suggestion (for example, a skull mark image or the like) different from a notification mode (for example, a 1000P get image or the like) that notifies the grant of the specific privilege as the specific effect. , Suggesting that a variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be suspended), and the first specific display result is derived after the execution of the specific effect, and the first gaming state (For example, when it is determined in step S584 that there is a variable display whose variable display result is “probable big hit”), as the specific effect, the grant of the specific privilege (for example, 1000P) (Such as granting) and the fact that the advantageous game state is controlled after execution of the specific effect (for example, the variable display result is a “big hit” within the hold) (For example, a blow-out image HG such as “1000P get !!!! Retention in hold !!” is displayed on the image display device 5, see FIG. 23C), and after execution of the specific effect When the second specific display result is derived and controlled to the second gaming state (for example, when it is determined in step S584 that there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “non-probable big hit”) or When the second specific display result is not derived after execution of the specific effect (for example, when it is determined in step S584 that there is a variable display that is lost super reach), the predetermined suggestion is used as the specific effect. Do,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved and the player can have a sense of expectation.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
It further includes a game history specifying means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S311) for specifying a player's game history (for example, level, experience value, etc.)
The privilege is used for updating the game history of the player,
The specific effect executing means, when the game history of the player is specified by the game history specifying means (for example, when it is determined that there is an effect customization setting in step S582 (step S582; Yes)), Executing the specific performance;
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific performance from being performed unnecessarily.

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 figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR4. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the 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 start opening prize designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table and a loss variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure 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 a flowchart which shows an example of an effect customization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the roulette effect determination table according to a target. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a roulette effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen at the time of performing a roulette production.

  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, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays 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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. 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 on the screen 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. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

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

  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 holding memory display (also referred to as “holding display”) for displaying the variable display holding number (special drawing holding memory number) corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display hold (also referred to as “hold storage”) corresponding to the special game is a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or a second start formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning when a game ball enters (for example, passes through) a winning opening. 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, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. 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 established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B 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 satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the 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). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  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 gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that 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 the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  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 special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If the value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (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 the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. 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 big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered 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. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. 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, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). 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 (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening 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 control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  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 to control the lighting operation of the decorative 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission 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. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | 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 I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  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, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. 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 table data 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 effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. 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 on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. In order to excite the game such as reach effect, notice effect, etc. by performing lighting / extinguishing driving in the display or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Production).

  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. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. 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 on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. 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 enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. 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 normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter 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. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  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) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. 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 on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. 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 lost 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.

  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. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal open round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. 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 an open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and 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 the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. 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. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  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.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the promising state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening more easily than the normal state. Change to a variable state (closed or normally open). For example, the control for shortening the normal symbol variable display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 compared to the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “ Control for improving the probability of “per-figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure”. By controlling the time to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed in an advantageous change manner from the first variable state to the second variable state. You can do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, 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 “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. 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.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  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 design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). 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.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen 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 an effect operation 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 variation pattern of the decorative pattern is 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”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs 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. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

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

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as a predetermined operation of the model. There is a case where a notice effect for notifying (indicating) the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance to the player, such as the possibility of the possibility, is executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is the 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 on the screen 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 big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. 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.

  In this embodiment, a roulette effect that is a prefetch effect is set to be executable as a specific effect during a big hit. In the roulette effect, a roulette image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The roulette image is rotated and displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the roulette image is stopped and displayed, and the effect result is derived. In the effect result, a privilege different from the above-described game value (for example, being controlled to the big hit game state), for example, a game point used for updating a player's level, experience value, or other game history An effect result (for example, 1000P get, 100P get, 10P get, 1P get) for notifying the grant is included. In the case where an effect result that informs the addition of game points is derived, the player can obtain game points. In addition, the effect result includes an effect result (for example, on-hold ream) that suggests that the variable display whose variable display result is “probable big hit” is being held (held storage). In this embodiment, the effect result includes an effect result (for example, 1000P get & reps within hold) notifying that game points have been given and suggesting that a variable display to be a “probable big hit” is put on hold. ing. As a result of the roulette effect, if the effect result is displayed while notifying that game points have been given and suggesting that the variable display that will be a “big hit” has been put on hold, the variable display that will be a promising big hit will be put on hold. Will be. As described above, the roulette effect is an effect for notifying that game points are given, and is a look-ahead effect that suggests that a target variable display such as a variable display that is a probable big hit is on hold. Further, the effect result of the roulette effect includes an effect result (for example, a skull mark) that suggests that a variable display that is an uncertain change big hit may be suspended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, based on the execution result of the game or production, a privilege such as a game point (the name may be arbitrary, such as “experience value”, “level”, “coin”, etc.) is given to the player can do. In this embodiment, as an example, the game points are points such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P, which are benefits added to the experience value of the player. The game points are included in the game history information indicating the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are managed for each player by a predetermined management server. Note that the gaming points may be managed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The management server updates the game history information for each player based on the result of the game transmitted from the terminal device having the two-dimensional code reading function and the function for connecting to the telecommunication network. And what is necessary is just to be able to raise a player's level, for example, when a game point reaches a predetermined value. In addition to raising the level of the player, for example, provision of predetermined digital contents (music, images, application programs, etc.) that can be used on the terminal device, and effects (effect images, audio, etc.) on the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be possible to make customization settings (such as lighting of decoration LEDs), execution settings for special effects, provision of special items that can be used for effects, and the like.

  Note that a gaming point may be awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the presence / absence customization setting (the presence / absence of password input) in step S311 described later. Further, game points may be awarded when there is an effect customization setting, or game points may be given at a higher rate than when there is no effect customization setting when there is an effect customization setting.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  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 of performing 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, It is only necessary to include the random value MR4 for determining the display result (see FIG. 5). 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 game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number 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, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value. The random value MR4 for determining the normal display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed (normally open) with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as “per normal”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control an open state (expanded open state) in which a game ball is likely to enter at a higher frequency than (state), and takes any value from “1” to “100” obtain.

  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 displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract the random value MR4 and store it in the RAM 102), or determine the variable display result of the usual game using the hold storage (random value stored in the RAM 102). , Determine the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal game, and control the display operation (for example, turn on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 in accordance with the variation pattern to change the normal symbol variable display. Execute and display the variable display result of the usual game, or when the variable display result is per universal figure, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Or perform management. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  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 special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. It is possible to transmit the effect control command (the effect control command set to be transmitted) based on the setting in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt control is set to the interrupt-permitted state, and then 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 stores a first reserved memory that is a stored value of a first reserved memory number counter (a counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the number count value. 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 stores a second reserved memory that is a stored value of a second reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the second special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the number count value. 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). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  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 increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total reserved memory number counter value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory 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 process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 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 as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information (also referred to as “hold information”). Note that the hold number in the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the left-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information (also referred to as “hold information”). Note that the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the right-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the right area toward the start winning storage display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). The winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random value extracted in step S209, whether the variable display result of variable display of the execution target of the random value is “big hit”. This is a process for determining whether or not. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 4 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. 11) 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. 13) to 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 random number MR1 is within the range of the random number MR1 determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display mode. And so on (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is predicted to become a specific display mode, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines on the side of the effect control board 12 whether or not to execute the roulette effect as the prefetch effect. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines, for example, a short time flag (a flag that is turned on in the short time state) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 or a probability change. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag (the flag that is turned on when the probability is changed) (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability low base state), and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the gaming state is short. When the state (low probability high base state), both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are off, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state), and when both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are on What is necessary is just to specify that a game state is a time-short state and a probability change state (highly accurate high base state), respectively.

  After executing the process of step S401, the CPU 103 sets a big hit determination range (step S405). For example, data used for determination of a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state from table data constituting a special figure display result determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Special figure display result determination table data) is selected. 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. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8001” to “9900” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state) State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8001” to “8190” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 12A).

  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 the process of step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes), the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be “jackpot” based on the random value MR2 is “non-probable change”. , “Probability change” is specified (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, table data constituting a later-described jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected (see FIG. 12B). Then, the selected data is compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. It is specified which jackpot type is determined based on the numerical value MR2.

  If 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 S413). 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 S413, 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. 8, 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-short state in which time-shortening control is performed (mid-time) 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 “losing” is started, the normal loss changing pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 15B or as shown in FIG. 15C. The variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table in the short time.

  In the setting of the loss fluctuation pattern determination table in the normal state shown in FIG. 15B, if the random value MR3 is any one of “230” to “251”, at least the super reach fluctuation pattern regardless of the total number of reserved memories. To be determined. Further, in the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table during the time reduction shown in FIG. 15C, if the random value MR3 is any one of “240” to “251”, at least super reach regardless of the total number of reserved memories. The variation pattern is determined. 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 super reach variation pattern, is determined. Therefore, if the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 shown in FIG. 7 is the normal state, the range of “230” to “251” is set as the specific pattern determination range at the time of the loss by the process of step S413. Further, if the current gaming state identified by the process of step S401 is a short-time state (including a case where the gaming state is a certain change state and a short-time state), the processing of “240” to “251” is performed by the processing of step S413. The range may be set to the specific pattern determination range at the time of losing.

  After the specific pattern determination range is set by the process of step S413, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the specific pattern determination range ( Step S414). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern determination range (step S415). 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 addition, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, each of the above-mentioned each is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. You may restrict | limit so that determination may not be performed. In this way, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, during the high opening control or in the big hit game state, The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on the first start winning prize from being executed.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. The special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A by transmitting a first start opening prize designation command (an example of the production control command) from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 That the first start condition for executing is established. Further, based on the fact that the game ball that has 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) is generated, the main board 11 transmits a second start opening winning designation command (an example of the effect control command) to the effect control board 12 to execute a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is notified that the second start condition is satisfied.

  The first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result, jackpot type determination) extracted at the time of the first starting winning is a detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. The result of comparison using the random number value MR2 for determination and 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 also includes a comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using a game random number extracted at the time of the second starting winning that is the time of detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening, Notification is given to the side of the effect control board 12.

  The notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are set according to the determination result of the processes of steps S407, S408, and S415 (step S416). FIG. 9 shows a setting example of the notification content by the process of step S416. For example, when it is determined in step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes) and the jackpot type is specified as “probability change” in step S408, the notification content is “probability change jackpot determination is present”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is identified as “non-probable change” in step S408, the notification content is set to “non-probable change big hit determination is present”. Also, when it is determined in step S415 that it is within the specific pattern determination range, the notification content is set to “with specific pattern determination”, while when it is determined in step S415 that it is outside the specific pattern determination range, notification is made. The content is set to “no specific pattern determination”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, as the start opening prize designation command, a command B1XXH serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B2XXH serving as a second start opening prize designation command are: 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 winning designation command, the EXT data (the lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte structure) is made different according to the notification content set by the process of step S416.

  FIG. 10B 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. 10B, the command B101H and the command B201H indicate that there is a probability change big hit determination. The command B102H and the command B202H indicate that the notification content is “non-probable change big hit determination is present”. The command B103H and the command B203H indicate that “the specific pattern is determined” in the notification content. The command B104H and the command B204H indicate that the notification content is “no specific pattern determination”.

  Based on the setting of the notification content by the process of step S416, the transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command in the command control process to be executed thereafter is performed (step S417). 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 performing transmission setting of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command including the EXT data corresponding to the notification contents set by the process of step S416, the EXT data is changed according to the notification contents. Different start opening winning designation commands are transmitted in the subsequent command control processing.

  The process of step S417 is performed, and then the command control process is performed, so that the first start opening winning designation command indicates the first start condition when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. It is transmitted to the side of the production control board 12 as production control information notifying establishment. 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 indicate whether the game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening and the start prize has been generated. And using the game random numbers extracted at the time of winning the start, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be `` big hit '', the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be `` big hit '', It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying a determination result at the time of winning whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined. 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 process of step S417, the transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S418), and the winning random number determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as the first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as the 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. When the first reserved memory number is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is the command C101H. When the first reserved memory number is “2”, the first reserved memory number notification command is When the command is C102H and the first reserved memory number is “3”, the first reserved memory number notification command is C103H, and when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the first reserved memory number. The notification command is C104H. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is any one of “1” to “4”, the second reserved memory number notification command corresponds to the number of the second reserved memory number among the commands C201H to C204H. Will be either.

  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. 7, 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 starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  When the process of step S418 is performed and then the command control process is performed, the first reserved memory number notification command is stored in the first special figure when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize. The effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of memories is transmitted to the effect 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. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, 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 reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased while the specified command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command has been transmitted. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  A total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number 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. You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 according to 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 process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol 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. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. 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 (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 11 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. 11, 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 first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 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 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. 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 (for example, the 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.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold 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 (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a 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 corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores 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”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. 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 variable symbol display result of the special symbol, 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. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “losing” may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The comparison between the random number MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed by comparing each other or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value (the same applies to the comparison between the other random values and the determined values in the table). .)

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state.

  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), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  After executing the processing in step S241, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and sets it as a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, a numerical value (determined value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “probable change” and “non-probable change”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one.

  The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probable change”, the value of “0” is stored, and in the case of “probability change”, the value is “1”).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the CPU 103 determines the special special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game. The symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special 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”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248). The special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 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. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 13 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. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (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. 14 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. 13, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” (which can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer), the fluctuation pattern. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 13, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time-short state and the time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether or not the time reduction is in effect may be specified by whether or not the time reduction flag is in an ON state. If the time reduction is not in the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in an OFF state), FIG. The variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total reserved storage number. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number counter value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter. The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage number counter value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” Variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number value MR3 according to which of the following values corresponds to “0”, “1”, or “3” to “8” May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15B, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically, “2”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15C, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode 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 of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 13, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 14, 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 a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the processes of steps S262 and S263.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. 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 board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  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 (decoration pattern determined in the processing of steps S262 and S263) such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command designates the variable display result of the special symbol (whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, what kind of jackpot type, etc.) based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246 This is an effect control command to be performed. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol 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. This includes the process of measuring. 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.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  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”.

  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 a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like 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. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process of FIG. 16, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 checks the MODE data of the received command or the like (hereinafter referred to as effect control command). The same applies to the determination of the presence or absence of reception of the first start opening winning prize designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command and the second starting opening prize designation transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not either the command or the second pending storage number notification command has been received (step S681).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the first start prize command buffer (in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. The first start opening 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 serving as the buffer number among the free areas in (provided). S682). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the second start prize command buffer (in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. The second start opening prize designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in (in step S682). ).

  In the first start winning prize command buffer shown in FIG. 17 (A), one set of effect control commands (first starting slot winning designation command and first reserved memory number) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning prize. A storage area is secured so that notification commands 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” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 17B, a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second reserved memory number) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win A storage area is secured so that notification commands 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, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In this embodiment, based on the occurrence of the first start prize and the second start prize, a prize random number value 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 start winning prize command is stored in the order of the command and the pending storage number notification command.

  In the first start winning prize command buffer 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 shown in FIG. 17B, the received command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3”. Each time the command stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting win command buffer starts variable display of decorative symbols (in this embodiment, the process of step S171 described later is executed). Every time, the data stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”) is deleted, 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, the hold display number in step S171 described later. Each command stored in “1” is deleted, and 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”. If there are commands stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” and “4”, these commands also correspond to the hold display numbers “2” and “3”, respectively. Shifted to region.

  The reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory) together with the change start command (first change start command or second change start command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of change of the special symbol. Number notification command) is not 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 prize designation command or the first reserved memory number notification command is received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the first start prize command buffer. Further, when the second start opening prize designation command or the second reserved memory number notification command is received alone, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the second start prize command buffer. 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 the process of step S <b> 682, the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, so that the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, the reserved display pattern is increased by one, and the reserved memory display is performed. The number of variable display holds that can be specified is increased by one (step S683). When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  The first special figure holding storage unit and the first start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the first special figure holding storage unit holding number and the first starting winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the first start winning command buffer are related or corresponding hold numbers and hold display numbers are the same number , And the pending data and command for the same variable display. For this reason, the hold display number also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol. For example, when the received command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “3”, the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in association with the hold number having the same number as the hold display number. The hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number (the third display position from the left of the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H).

  The second special figure holding memory unit and the second start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the second special figure holding memory unit holding number and the second start winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the second start winning command buffer are related or the corresponding hold number and the hold display number are the same number, , And the pending data and command for the same variable display. For this reason, the hold display number also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol. For example, when a received command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “3”, the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in association with the hold number having the same number as the hold display number. The hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number (the third display position from the left of the area on the right side in the start winning memory display area 5H).

  After the process of step S683 or when it is determined in step S681 that the command has not been received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes another command analysis process (step S689). The command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an effect customization process (step S160). The effect customization process is, for example, based on various information extracted from a password input in accordance with the player's operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and a history of executing games and effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game history). It is only necessary to include a process for specifying. When the game history is specified based on the password, for example, a specific effect such as a roulette effect may be executed during the control of the big hit game state. If it does in this way, according to setting information like a password, execution control of specific production can be validated or invalidated. In addition, corresponding to the game history specified based on the password, for example, the effect of the predetermined effect executed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol such as the notice effect or the reach effect until the variable display result is derived. The mode is changed to a special performance mode different from the normal performance mode, or the production mode of the predetermined performance executed during the control of the big hit gaming state is changed to a special performance mode different from the normal performance mode. Or you may.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect customization process. In the effect customization process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a customization screen for setting effect customization is being displayed on the image display device 5 (step S301). In the customization screen, for example, a predetermined operation (such as a pressing operation) on the operation means such as the push button 31B is detected in a predetermined period in which a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not started, such as during demonstration display (demo display). Displayed on the image display device 5.

  If the customization screen is not being displayed in step S301 (step S301; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether a display start condition for starting display of the customization screen is satisfied (step S301). S302). In step S302, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, when a predetermined operation (pressing operation, etc.) on the operation means such as the push button 31B is detected in a predetermined period when the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not started. What is necessary is just to determine with start conditions having been satisfied. For example, when the demonstration display is executed without starting the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it may be determined that the display start condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in step S302 that the display start condition is not satisfied (step S302; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect customization process. If it is determined in step S302 that the display start condition is satisfied (step S302; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting display of the customization screen (step S303). In step S303, the effect control CPU 120, for example, an item for instructing the end of display of the customization screen, an item for instructing input of a password, an item for instructing display of a two-dimensional code serving as customization information, and the end of effect customization. A customization screen on which items to be instructed are displayed is displayed on the image display device 5. After executing the process of step S303, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect customization process.

  When it is determined in step S301 that the customization screen is being displayed (step S301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a display end condition for ending the display of the customization screen is satisfied. Determination is made (step S306). In step S306, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the display end condition is satisfied when, for example, an item for instructing the end of display is selected on the customization screen. For example, it may be determined that the display end condition is satisfied when variable display of the decorative design is started. When it is determined in step S306 that the display end condition is satisfied (step S306; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for ending the display of the customization screen (step S307). After performing the process of step S307, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the effect customization process.

  When it is determined in step S306 that the display end condition is not satisfied (step S306; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a request for starting the effect customization while the customization screen is displayed. (Step S308). In step S308, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that an effect customization start request has been made, for example, when a password is input in response to an operation of the stick controller 31A or push button 31B by the player.

  When it is determined in step S308 that there is a request for starting production customization (step S308; Yes), the production control CPU 120 obtains customization information necessary for starting production customization (step S309). In step S309, for example, when a password is input after the customization screen is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 acquires data indicating the password as customization information. After executing the process of step S309, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not an instruction for effect customization is valid based on the customization information acquired in step S309 (step S310). In step S310, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined password analysis process, for example, and determines whether or not the input password is valid. When it is determined in step S310 that the instruction for rendering customization is not valid (step S310; No), the rendering control CPU 120 ends the rendering customization process.

  When it is determined in step S310 that the instruction for effect customization is valid (step S310; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 identifies the player's game history and effects customization for setting effect customization. Setting is performed (step S311). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads a game history record in a history record management table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and sets a level, an experience value, or the like according to the read result. In step S311, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or the speakers 8L and 8R according to the level specified by the password, the experience value, and other game histories. Are set to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may set an effect mode according to the game history and display an effect image according to the effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 stores such effect customization setting information (customization setting information) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, to produce an effect in an effect mode different from the normal time when the effect customization is not performed. It only needs to be able to control execution. After executing the process of step S311, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect customization process.

  If it is determined in step S308 that there is no start request for rendering customization (step S308; No), the rendering control CPU 120 determines whether there is a request for outputting customization information (step S312). In step S312, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that there is a request for output of customization information when, for example, an item for instructing display of a two-dimensional code serving as customization information is selected on the customization screen.

  If it is determined in step S312 that there is a request for outputting customization information (step S312; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 outputs customization information (step S313). For example, in the process of step S313, a history record management table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is checked, and a predetermined code (such as a two-dimensional code) corresponding to the game history is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control for output. For example, as a two-dimensional code, in addition to the model information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the player ID, information that can specify a variable display count, a jackpot count, a game point (“level” or “experience value”) In addition, a code including a network address or the like for accessing a predetermined management server using a terminal device possessed by the player may be output. It is only necessary for the player to operate the terminal device to take an image of the two-dimensional code displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and take it into the terminal device. Based on such a two-dimensional code, a password that can be used for the next production customization is issued by a management server that is accessed by designating a predetermined network address (specifically, URL, IP address, etc.) using a terminal device. Just do it. It should be noted that customization information that can be used in the next production customization may be issued when the player takes the code output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the terminal device. Or the customization information which can be used by presentation customization may be issued by the application program downloaded and executed from the management server to the terminal device. After performing the process of step S313, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the effect customization process.

  If it is determined in step S312 that there is no request for output of customization information (step S312; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a request to end the effect customization (step S314). The effect control CPU 120 may determine that an effect customization end request has been made, for example, when an item that instructs the end of effect customization is selected on the customization screen. When it is determined in step S314 that there is no request for finishing the effect customization (step S314; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect customization process.

  If it is determined in step S314 that there is a request to end the production customization (step S314; Yes), the production control CPU 120 performs settings for ending the production customization (step S315). In step S315, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the type of music output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like. The lighting pattern is set to the normal mode, type, and lighting pattern that are not customized. In step S315, the effect control CPU 120 erases the game history information, for example, by clearing (initializing) the record of the game history in the history record management table. Note that when the customization information is output in step S313, the record of the game history in the history record management table may be cleared (initialized), and the game history information may be deleted. After performing the process of step S315, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the effect customization process.

  After performing the process of step S160 shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 120 for effect control has a value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. ) To select and execute one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 (see FIG. 18).

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs 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 transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change 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”.

  In step S171, a different production control pattern may be selected depending on whether or not production customization is set. When there is a setting for effect customization, a different effect control pattern may be selected according to the contents of the player's game history.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, various controls are performed from the effect control pattern determined in step S171 in correspondence with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. Processing for reading out data and performing various effects control (for example, notice effect operation control, reach effect operation control, etc.) during variable display of decorative symbols is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result corresponding to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a complete stop. 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 variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents 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. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, 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 is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect process executed in step S175 of FIG. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 has been received (step S581). When it is determined in step S581 that the jackpot end designation command has not been received (step S581; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an effect customization setting (step S582). In step S582, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that there is an effect customization setting when, for example, the effect customization setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  When it is determined in step S582 that there is an effect customization setting (step S582; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution timing of the roulette effect (step S583). In step S583, for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the notification of opening of the big prize opening transmitted from the main board 11 when the fifth round is executed, it is determined that it is the execution timing of the roulette effect. To do.

  When it is determined in step S583 that it is the execution timing of the roulette effect (step S583; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a target variable display within the hold (step S854). In this embodiment, as an example, variable display of the target is variable display in which the variable display result is “probable big hit”, variable display in which the variable display result is “non-probable big hit”, and the variable display result is “losing”. The variable display mode is variable display in which super reach is achieved (hereinafter referred to as variable display in which loss super reach is achieved).

  In step S854, as an example, a command B101H or a command B201H whose notification content indicates “There is a probable big hit determination” is stored in the storage area of the start winning command buffer shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B). The CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “probable big hit” as the variable display of the target. When the command content B102H or the command B202H whose notification content indicates “There is a non-probable change big hit determination” is stored in the storage area of the command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 displays the variable display result as the variable display of the target. It is determined that there is a variable display that becomes “non-probable big hit”. In addition, when the command B103H or the command B203H whose notification content indicates “There is a specific pattern determination” is stored in the storage area of the start winning command buffer, the effect control CPU 120 uses the loss super reach as the variable display of the target. It is determined that there is a variable display. When there are a plurality of target variable displays in the hold, only the variable display corresponding to the command to be deleted first may be set as the target variable display.

  When it is determined in step S584 that there is a target variable display within the hold (step S584; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a roulette effect corresponding to the target variable display (step S585). In step S585, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for determining the roulette effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the roulette effect determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the presence / absence of execution of the roulette effect, or a plurality of types of effect results prepared in advance when the roulette effect is executed. Decide which production result to use. In addition, after performing the process which determines the presence or absence of execution of a roulette effect, the presence or absence of execution of a roulette effect is determined, and when it determines with execution, the process which determines an effect result may be performed.

  FIG. 21 shows a configuration example of the roulette effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 21, in the roulette effect determination table, the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is the probability variation big hit is the variable display of the target, and the variable display that becomes the non-probable variable big hit is the variable display of the target. A roulette effect determination table used in this case, and a roulette effect determination table used when the variable display to be lost super reach is the variable display of the target are prepared.

  In the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is a probable big hit is the variable display of the target, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number for determining the roulette effect is “1000P get & hold in-line” , “V mark” is assigned to one of the determination results. In FIG. 21, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result. “1000P get & on-hold consecutive run” displays the 1000P get image and the on-hold continuous image as an effect result that the roulette effect is executed, notifying the grant of 1000P and suggesting that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is the determination result which shows. The “V mark” is a determination result indicating that a V mark image is displayed as an effect result suggesting that the roulette effect is executed and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As an example, in the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is a probable big hit is the variable display of the target, the determination ratios of “1000P get & hold ream” and “V mark” are the same. Is set. In addition, you may set so that the determination ratio of "1000P get & hold in-line" and "V mark" may differ. “Decision rate is different” includes 70% and 30% of the rate at which the production result is determined to be “1000P Get & Reservation” and the rate at which the production result is determined to be “V mark”. In addition to the case of 20% and 20%, the case of 10% and 0% is included. These may be realized by a table determination ratio or the like. For example, the ratio determined to be “1000P get & on-hold ream” may be set to 100% (100%). In addition, if "No execution" is set as the decision result indicating that the roulette effect is not executed, and "No execution" is determined, the roulette effect is executed even when the variable display that is a probable big hit is held as a target. You may make it not.

  In the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is a non-probable big hit shown in FIG. 21 is the target variable display, “skull mark”, “100P get”, “10P get”, “1P get”, “ Assigned to any decision result "No execution". The “skull mark” is a determination result indicating that a skull mark image is displayed as an effect result suggesting that a roulette effect is executed and a variable display that is an uncertain change big hit may be suspended. “100P get” is a determination result indicating that a roulette effect is executed and a 100P get image is displayed as an effect result informing that 100P is given. “10P get” is a determination result indicating that a roulette effect is executed and a 10P get image is displayed as an effect result informing that 10P is given. “1P get” is a determination result indicating that a roulette effect is executed and a 1P get image is displayed as an effect result informing that 1P is given. “No execution” is a determination result indicating that the roulette effect is not executed.

  As an example, in the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is a non-probable big hit is the variable display of the target, the ratio determined as “skull mark” is the highest and is determined as “100P get”. The ratio is set to be the next highest, the ratio determined as “10P get” is the next highest, and the ratio determined as “1P get” and “no execution” is the lowest. Note that the order of determination ratios may be different from the above order. In addition, when the variable display that is a non-probable big hit is the target variable display, the ratio determined as the “skull mark” may be set to 100% (100%).

  In the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is the lose super reach shown in FIG. 21 is the variable display of the target, “skull mark”, “100P get”, “10P get”, “1P get”, “ Assigned to any decision result "No execution". The determination result in this table is the same as the determination result in the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is the above-mentioned non-probable big hit is the variable display of the target.

  As an example, in the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that becomes the lose super reach is the variable display of the target, the ratio determined as “no execution” is the highest, and is determined as “skull mark”. The ratio is the next highest, the ratio determined as “1P get” is the next highest, the ratio determined as “10P get” is the next highest, and the ratio determined as “100P get” is the lowest Is set. Note that the order of determination ratios may be different from the above order. In addition, when the variable display that is lost super reach is the variable display of the target, the ratio determined as “skull mark” may be set to 0% (0%).

  As described above, the roulette effect determination table used when the variable display that is a non-probable big hit is the variable display of the target, and the roulette used when the variable display that becomes the lose super reach is the variable display of the target In the effect determination table, “skull mark” is set as the determination result. As a result, when the “skull mark” effect result is displayed in the roulette effect, it can be suggested that the player may hold a variable display that is a non-probable big hit.

  After executing the process of step S585, the CPU 120 for effect control selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern when executing the roulette effect from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S586). The effect control CPU 120 may select one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in correspondence with the effect result determined in step S585, for example, and set it as a use pattern. After executing the processing of step S586, the effect control CPU 120 executes roulette effect operation control (step S587). In step S587, the effect control CPU 120 may read effect control execution data from the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the effect result, and execute effect operation control according to the effect control execution data. In this embodiment, as an example, game points are awarded at the timing when the effect result of the roulette effect is displayed. Note that the timing at which the game points are given is not limited to the timing at which the result of the roulette effect is displayed. The timing at which the game points are given is, for example, the timing when the big hit gaming state ends, the timing when there is a request for output of customization information, the start of an effect (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) executed during variable display, in the middle Alternatively, the timing may be a timing for ending, a timing for starting demonstration display, a timing for displaying decorative symbols in a stopped state, or the like.

  After performing the process of step S587, when it is determined that there is no effect customization setting at step S582 (step S582; No), when it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the roulette effect at step S583 (step S583; No), when it is determined in step S584 that there is no variable display as a target in the hold (step S584; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for executing a big hit effect other than the roulette effect. (Step S588). In the process of step S588, the effect control execution data may be read from the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state and the effect operation control according to the effect control execution data may be executed. After performing the process of step S588, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the effect process during the big hit.

  If it is determined in step S581 that the jackpot end designation command has been received (step S581; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting to end the execution of the jackpot effect (step S591). After executing the process of step S591, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S592), and ends the effect process during the jackpot.

  Next, the execution timing of the roulette effect will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when a special jackpot variable display is started as a special symbol variable display (a variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”), and a big jackpot symbol is displayed as a special symbol variable display result, It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed, for example, 15 times. As shown in FIG. 22, four variable displays are reserved at the timing of T1 when the fifth round in the big hit gaming state is executed. The variable display by the first hold is a variable display of non-reach, the variable display by the second hold is a variable display of normal reach, and the variable display by the third hold is a variable display per probability variable jackpot. (The variable display result is “variable display with“ probable big hit ”), and the variable display by the fourth hold is the non-reach variable display, the variable display by the third hold is the variable display of the target. Become. Since there is a variable display as a target among the four holds, the execution of the roulette effect is determined and the roulette effect is started at the timing of T1 when the fifth round is executed. Then, at the timing of T2, for example, the image display device 5 gives a presentation result ("1000P get !!!! pending reams!") That informs that 1000P is given and is controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit)! Is displayed. Then, the fifth round ends. Note that after the execution of the roulette effect is determined at the timing of T1, the roulette effect may be started at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed. Further, a roulette effect may be executed across a plurality of rounds such as the fifth round and the sixth round.

  Next, a main effect screen when the roulette effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 23A, during execution of the fifth round in the big hit gaming state, a roulette image RT is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and a message image such as “roulette chance” is displayed. Further, a level image LG indicating the level of the player such as “LV5” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Next, as shown in FIG. 23B, a message image such as “START!” Is displayed and the roulette image RT is rotated and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the roulette image RT is stopped and displayed, and as an effect result for notifying the grant of 1000P and suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, for example, “1000P get !! A balloon image HG including a 1000P get image such as “inner ream !!” and a pending continuous ream image is displayed on the image display device 5. Also, since 1000P is given as a game point, the player's experience value increases, the player's level increases by one level, the level image LG changes from “LV5” to “LV6” and “LV UP”. A message image is displayed.

  It should be noted that the effect result that informs the grant of 1000P and suggests that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state is not limited to the blowout image HG such as “1000P get! In this embodiment, when notifying 1000P in the roulette effect, the game is always controlled to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, an effect result that informs that 1000P is granted and suggests that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state may be, for example, a balloon image including only 1000P images such as “1000P get !!”. By informing about the grant of 1000P, it is inevitably suggested that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a game point such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P is given to the effect result of the roulette effect executed in step S587. A point get image to be notified and an on-hold consecutive image that suggests being controlled to the big hit gaming state are included. When a 1000P get image is displayed as an effect result of the roulette effect, a balloon image HG including a 1000P get image such as “1000P get! . Thus, when notifying the grant of 1000P, it is also suggested that a game value advantageous to the player such as being controlled to the big hit game state is given, so any kind of game point is given to the player. It is possible to draw attention to the roulette effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a variable display result of the special symbol, it can be controlled to a big hit gaming state that is an advantageous game value for the player. It is. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to be in a probable variation state, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), “1000P get !! The balloon image HG such as “ream!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to the non-probable change state, the balloon image HG is not displayed on the image display device 5, so that the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a variable display result of the special symbol, it can be controlled to a big hit gaming state that is an advantageous game value for the player. It is. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to be in a probable variation state, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), “1000P get !! A balloon image HG such as “ream !!” is displayed. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol and controlled to a probable variation state, or a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. If not, a skull mark image is displayed as a result of the roulette effect. When a skull mark image is displayed, it is suggested that a variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be put on hold, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game and have a sense of expectation to the player Can be made.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, it is possible to specify the player's game history in step S311, and execute the roulette effect when the player's game history is specified. To do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the roulette effect from being performed in vain.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in the roulette effect production result executed in step S587, for example, a point get image for informing that game points are granted such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P; , And an on-hold continuous image indicating that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When a 1000P get image is displayed as an effect result of the roulette effect, a balloon image HG including a 1000P get image such as “1000P get! Thus, when notifying the grant of 1000P, it is suggested that the game is controlled to the big hit game state, so that it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of game point is given and to the roulette effect. It can be noticed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a result of variable display of the special symbol, it can be controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to be in a probable variation state, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), “1000P get !! The balloon image HG such as “ream!” Is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to the non-probable change state, the balloon image HG is not displayed on the image display device 5, so that the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a result of variable display of the special symbol, it can be controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and is controlled to be in a probable variation state, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), “1000P get !! A balloon image HG such as “ream !!” is displayed. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol and controlled to a probable variation state, or a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. If not, a skull mark image is displayed as a result of the roulette effect. When a skull mark image is displayed, it is suggested that a variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be put on hold, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game and have a sense of expectation to the player Can be made.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, it can be controlled to a big hit gaming state. In addition, in the roulette effect effect result executed in step S587, for example, a point get image for informing granting of game points such as 1000P, 100P, 10P, and 1P, and a hold indicating that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state And internal images. If there is a variable display where the variable display result is “big hit” (“probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”) within the hold, the 1000P get such as “1000P get !! The balloon image HG including the image and the on-hold continuous image is displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, if there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit” within the hold, it is notified that 1000P is given and it is suggested that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Can be noticed whether or not a roulette effect is given.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the big hit gaming state is controlled. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “probable big hit” within the hold, the blowout image includes a 1000P get image such as “1000P get !! HG is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, when there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “non-probable big hit” within the hold, the balloon image HG is not displayed on the image display device 5, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is derived as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the big hit gaming state is controlled. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, control is performed in a probabilistic state, and a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. Sometimes control to an indeterminate state. When there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “probable big hit” within the hold, the blowout image includes a 1000P get image such as “1000P get !! HG is displayed on the image display device 5. If there is a variable display in which the variable display result is “non-probable big hit” in the hold, or if there is a variable display in the hold that is lost super reach, a skull mark image is displayed as the effect result of the roulette effect. When a skull mark image is displayed, it is suggested that a variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be put on hold, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game and have a sense of expectation to the player Can be made.

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

  In the above embodiment, the specific effect is the roulette effect. However, the specific effect is not limited to the roulette effect. The specific effect may be, for example, a step-up notice effect in which the effect mode is changed stepwise from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order, or a character notice effect in which a character emits a line. In the step-up notice effect, for example, the effect mode at the final stage may be set as an effect mode that informs that the game points are given and suggests that the variable display of “big hit” is suspended. Further, in the character announcement effect, the speech generated by the character may be a speech that informs that the game points are given and suggests that the variable display of “big hit” is suspended. In this way, the specific effect indicates that a part of the effect aspect of the effect such as the step-up notice effect and the character notice effect is informed that the game point is given and the variable display that becomes a “big hit” is suspended. It may be an effect changed to a mode to do.

  In the above embodiment, the roulette effect is performed during the big hit. However, the roulette effect is not limited to the effect executed during the big hit. For example, the roulette effect may be executed during variable display, such as a notice effect performed during variable display or a pre-reading notice executed during variable display. In this case, the execution timing of the roulette effect may be, for example, the timing for starting the variable display of the decorative symbol, the predetermined timing during the variable display, the timing when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the timing when the start winning is generated, or the like. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when the big prize opening opening notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received when the fifth round is executed, it is determined in step S583 that it is the execution timing of the roulette effect. However, the execution timing of the roulette effect is not limited to the timing at which the fifth round is executed. For example, the execution timing of the roulette effect is the timing at which a round other than the fifth round is executed, the timing at which the fanfare effect is executed in the jackpot display process in step S174, and the jackpot end effect (in the jackpot end effect process in step S176). It may be the timing of executing an ending effect. One of a plurality of rounds may be determined by lottery, and the timing at which the determined round is executed may be set as the execution timing of the roulette effect. The timing at which game points are given may be used as the execution timing of the roulette effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was determined whether there exists a variable display used as a target in suspension in the big hit effect processing of step S175 (step S854). However, the timing for determining whether there is a target variable display within the hold is not limited to the big hit. For example, it may be determined whether or not there is a variable display that is a target in the hold at the timing of the big hit. In this case, for example, the execution timing of the roulette effect may be set in advance at the timing of starting the big hit so that the roulette effect is executed during the big hit. Further, the timing for determining whether or not there is a target variable display within the hold may be a timing for starting the variable display, a timing when a start winning is generated, or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the variable display that is “non-probable big hit” is the variable display of the target, “100 P get”, “10 P get” or “ When it is determined to be “1P get”, 100P, 10P or 1P is assigned as a game point, and when it is determined to be “skull mark” as an effect result of roulette effect, no game point is assigned. However, even when the “skull mark” is determined as the effect result of the roulette effect, for example, game points such as 1P and 10P may be given. In addition, when there are a plurality of opening modes of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state such as 15, 10, 8, 4 rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state, You may set so that it may differ with the opening aspect of a mouth. For example, when 15 rounds are executed in the big hit gaming state, the effect result is determined as one of “skull mark”, “100P get”, “10P get” and “1P get”, and in the big hit gaming state When 10 rounds are executed, “100P get” is determined as the effect result, and when 8 rounds are executed in the jackpot gaming state, “10P get” is determined as the effect result, and four rounds are executed in the jackpot gaming state. In this case, the effect result may be determined as “1P get”.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display that is a probable big hit is the variable display of the target as shown in FIG. 21, two effect results of “1000P get & hold in-line” and “V mark” are set. . For example, there may be a case where an effect result for notifying the addition of game points such as “100P” and “10P” is set, and the effect result is determined.

  In the above embodiment, the skull mark image is displayed when it is suggested that the variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be suspended. However, when making a predetermined suggestion such as suggesting that variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be suspended, it is not limited to displaying a skull mark image. For example, when making a predetermined suggestion, it is only necessary to be able to perform the predetermined suggestion in a suggestion mode different from the notification mode in which the provision of game points is notified, such as displaying a cross (×) image or a character image. . In addition, the predetermined suggestion is not limited to the suggestion that the variable display that is a non-probable big hit may be held, for example, the suggestion that the variable display that is a super reach is held, etc. Good.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the variable display that is lost super reach is the variable display of the target. However, the variable display of the target is not limited to the variable display that is lost super reach. For example, the variable display of the target is a variable display with a variable display result of “losing” and a variable display mode of “normal reach”, a variable display with a variable display result of “losing” and a variable display mode of “super A”, and a variable display. The result may be variable display such as “losing” and variable display mode “super B”.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the variable display used as a target was suspended, the roulette effect was made executable. However, the execution of the roulette effect is not limited to the case where the target variable display is suspended. For example, even if the target variable display is not put on hold, a roulette effect may be executed at a predetermined rate and game points may be awarded. In this case, the production result is not determined to be “1000P get & hold in-line” or “V mark”.

  In the above embodiment, the game value advantageous to the player and the game state advantageous to the player are set as the big hit game state. However, the game value advantageous to the player and the game state advantageous to the player are the big hit game. It is not limited to the state. For example, the game value advantageous to the player and the game state advantageous to the player may be, for example, a probability change state or a short time state, a game ball to be a prize ball, a score corresponding to the number of game balls to be a prize ball, or the like. In a slot machine, which will be described later, the game value advantageous to the player and the game state advantageous to the player are displayed, for example, big bonus, regular bonus, small role, assist time (AT), challenge time (CT), challenge. A bonus (CB), a gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of occurrence of a specific winning (for example, a replay winning or a single bonus winning), a medal serving as a prize gaming medium, a prize gaming medium A score corresponding to the number of medals may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the effect customization process is executed in step S160, and if it is determined that there is an effect customization setting in step S582 in the big hit effect process in step S175, the roulette effect can be executed. However, the roulette effect is not limited to the presence / absence of the effect customization setting, and may be executable. For example, when a password is input in accordance with the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player, the setting may be such that a roulette effect can be executed.

  In addition, for example, by changing the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display to be a notice target (so-called look-ahead target) from the normal mode to the specific mode, the variable display corresponding to the changed hold display symbol (variable display of the notice target) In the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which a pre-reading effect that suggests that it will be a “big hit” is executed, after changing the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that becomes the first “big hit”, the big hit game What is necessary is just to restrict the change of a hold display symbol until a state is complete | finished. In this way, even if the roulette effect is executed during the big hit, all the on-hold display symbols remain in the normal mode, so that the player can pay attention to the roulette effect.

  In addition, for example, in a predetermined area of the image display device 5, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and one of the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed to derive an effect result. When it is possible to execute a notice effect that informs the user that “per-map” or an expectation that the variable display result is a big hit, the roulette effect may be executed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

  In addition, for example, when a player performs a predetermined operation on the push button 31B in response to a specific changing message or a notice effect during execution of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. A simple start setting for setting customization may be possible. As an example, when it is determined in step S302 that the display start condition is not satisfied (step S302; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an easy start instruction, and the easy start instruction is issued. If it is determined that there is, the effect setting for easy start may be performed. In the effect setting for the easy start, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may specify the player's game history and perform the effect setting for the simple start, similarly to the effect customization setting in step S311. Note that it is only necessary that the roulette effect is not executed when the effect setting for the simple start is performed.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the present invention is not limited to using medals as game media, and a predetermined game may be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals. For example, the number of bets (for example, “1” or “3”, depending on the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine housing, credits accumulated as data, and the like. )) Is set. Thereafter, based on the fact that the predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the start lever by the player, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” reels included in the symbol display device Rotation is started, and variable display of symbols (variable display game) is started.

  When the operation of the start lever is detected and variable display is started, part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is allowed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, for example, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined gaming state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel is started, based on the fact that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” stop switches detect a predetermined operation (for example, push-in operation) by the player, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (3 in the upper middle and lower and 2 in the diagonal) or 4 (2 in the upper middle and 2 on the diagonal) are predetermined, A predetermined number of winning lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at the maximum). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus. It should be noted that the slot machine may directly give medals as premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals as premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A challenge time (CT) that allows a player to derive a combination of winning symbols by pushing the player, a challenge bonus (CB) with continuous challenge time, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or a single bonus winning) Gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of occurrence of It may be any such combination gaming state.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of cards may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. . Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or giving points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or other special gaming state, special gaming state This includes a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed at is a first number (for example, “50”) that is larger than a second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  For example, an image display device capable of displaying various effect images is provided on the front door of the slot machine. In addition, two speakers for outputting sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine. In addition, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine. A predetermined game value such as, for example, a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus can be given to the rendering operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, and the like included in the slot machine. It is only necessary to include a notice effect for notifying the sex. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, when the variable display of the symbol is started. The aspect is determined. At this time, using the preliminary determination data prepared in advance and the numerical data indicating the preliminary determination random number extracted from the random number circuit of the production control microcomputer, the extracted random number value and the presence or absence of the preliminary presentation, It is only necessary to compare the notice determination value assigned to the effect form, and determine the no notice or notice effect aspect corresponding to the decision value that matches the random value or the decision value range including the random value.

  As a notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, the roulette effect in the above embodiment may be included.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like 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 Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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 removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball Device 6B ... Normal 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 switches 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Pass gate 81 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Technical control microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit RT ... Roulette image LG ... Level image HG ... Blowout image

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect capable of notifying the grant of any one of a plurality of types of privileges different from the control to the advantageous gaming state;
The specific effect executing means, when notifying the grant of a specific privilege among the plurality of types of benefits as the specific effect, notifies the grant of the specific privilege and the advantageous game after executing the specific effect. Suggests to be controlled by the state,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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