JP2015211877A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with a high game amusement level.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine stores information related to a variable display of identification information as reservation storage information, and also can perform a read-ahead presentation and an advance notice presentation. And, the game machine can perform a plurality of read-ahead presentations having different presentation modes in the same period; when a first read-ahead advance notice in which the read-ahead advance notice is performed in a first period and when a second read-ahead advance notice in which the read-ahead advance notice is performed in a second period whose period is shorter than the first period are being performed, an advance notice presentation corresponding to the first read-ahead advance notice is performed; a specific display result is derived and displayed at a different rate between when the first read-ahead advance notice is performed and when the second read-ahead advance notice is performed.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, after the game medium passes through the start area (start winning prize opening), the identification information is variably displayed based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a specific display result (big hit) is displayed as the display result of the identification information. Some of them control to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived and displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, an effect of notifying whether or not a specific display result is derived as a display result of a variable display that has passed through the start area of the game medium but the start condition is not yet established (pre-read effect) Is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, a plurality of prefetch effects such as a first prefetch effect and a second prefetch effect are simultaneously executed.

  Furthermore, in addition to the pre-reading effect, an effect (notice effect) for notifying whether or not the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display (the variable display) being executed after the start condition is satisfied is executed. Is also known (for example, Patent Document 2). In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 2, by determining the aspect of the notice effect to be executed during the variable display on the basis of the effect contents of the executed prefetch effect, the aspect of the notice effect appropriately according to the content of the prefetch effect To decide.

JP 2009-148610 A JP 2010-110442 A

  In a gaming machine that executes a plurality of pre-reading effects, it is conceivable that the aspect of the notice effect that is executed during the variable display is determined based on the contents of the effect of the executed pre-reading effects. However, by combining the techniques described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 and determining the effect mode of the notice effect based on the effect content of one prefetch effect among the plurality of prefetch effects, the effect content of other prefetch effects On the other hand, it is not possible to select an appropriate mode, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced by executing the notice effect in an inappropriate mode.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention performs variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol or a decorative pattern), and a specific display result (for example, a variable display of identification information) This is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a big hit symbol or a winning combination symbol of a big hit symbol is derived and displayed. And a storage unit for storing information relating to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, first and second special figure storage units), and starting variable display of identification information. In addition, on the basis of the hold storage information, a start time determining means for determining whether or not to derive and display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display of the identification information (for example, in step S240, the special display result is displayed). CPU 103 for determining a display result) and a pre-start determination means for determining whether or not a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information before determination by the start time determination means (for example, Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means and the identification information corresponding to the determination result before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the determination result of the winning random number determination process in step S211A). Pre-reading effect executing means for executing a pre-reading effect for notifying the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the pre-reading effect executing process in step S162), and the start Based on the determination result of the time determination means, a plurality of different display possibilities of the specific display result being derived and displayed as the variable information display result The notice effect execution means (for example, in step S464) that executes the notice effect in any one of the appearance forms (for example, the effect aspects corresponding to YEP1-1 to YEP1-4, YEP2-1 to YEP2-4, etc.) The pre-reading effect executing means can execute a plurality of pre-reading effects with different effect modes in the same period, and the notice effect executing means includes: When the first prefetching notice that executes the prefetching notice in the first period and the second prefetching notice that executes the prefetching notice in the second period that is shorter than the first period are executed, the first prefetching notice is accepted. A notice effect is executed, and the specific display results are derived and displayed at different rates when the first look-ahead notice is executed and when the second look-ahead notice is executed. It is a sign.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the effect mode of the notice effect according to the execution content of the easy-to-recognize prefetch effect, prevent the player from being discouraged, and enhance the interest of the game.
(2) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine of the present invention performs variable display of identification information, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information. A storage device for storing information relating to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started, as storage information, and storage when the variable display of identification information is started. Start time determining means for deciding whether or not to derive and display a specific display result as a display result of variable display of identification information based on information, and display of variable display of identification information before determination of the start time determining means Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination unit that determines whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a result, variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is started based on the determination result of the pre-start determination unit Before, based on the determination result of the pre-reading effect execution means for executing the pre-reading effect for notifying the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information, the identification information A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes in which the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display is provided. A plurality of prefetch effects having different aspects can be executed in the same period, and the notice effect execution means performs a first prefetch notice in which the image display area is the first area and a second prefetch that has a display area smaller than the first area. When the advance notice is being executed, a notice effect corresponding to the first look-ahead notice is executed, and there are different rates when the first look-ahead notice is executed and when the second look-ahead notice is executed. It said deriving display specific display results in, characterized in that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the effect mode of the notice effect according to the execution content of the easy-to-recognize prefetch effect, prevent the player from being discouraged, and enhance the interest of the game.
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) further includes variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information. The variable display pattern includes a variable display pattern after starting variable display of identification information. Until the display result is derived and displayed, at least a re-variable display pattern for executing the re-variable display for executing the variable display again after a temporary stop once is included at least.
(3) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine according to the present invention has a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) in a start area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a normal variable winning). After passing through the second starting prize opening formed by the ball device 6B), identification information (for example, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, etc.) is variably displayed based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is established, and the identification information A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or a finalized combination symbol of a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed as the display result of For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like, and a variable display holding storage information (for example, first, first, 2 special figure hold storage number (for example, each of 4 or less) within the range, for example, the first and second special figure hold storage unit, and the start based on the hold storage information A start condition pre-satisfaction determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the random number determination process at the time of winning in step S211A) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display that does not satisfy the condition is the specific display result; Based on the determination result of the determination means before the start condition is established, a pre-reading effect is executed to notify the possibility that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result before the variable display corresponding to the determination result is started. When the pre-reading effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the pre-reading effect execution process of step S162) and the variable display start condition are satisfied, the hold storage information Based on the start condition establishment time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 for determining the special figure display result in step S240) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result, and when the start condition is established Based on the determination result of the determining means, during the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied, a plurality of effect modes (for example, the preview effect modes YEP1-1 to YEP1-1) having different possibility that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. The effect control CPU 120 for executing the notice effect operation control for executing the notice effect operation in step S464 (eg, the effect modes corresponding to YEP1-4, YEP2-1 to YEP2-4). Etc.), and the pre-reading effect executing means is capable of executing a first pre-reading effect (for example, the first or second pre-reading effect). Line means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S302 when the first prefetch effect is the first prefetch effect, and executes S304 when the first prefetch effect is the second prefetch effect), and the specific display A second prefetch effect in which the resulting ratio is different from the first prefetch effect (for example, if the first prefetch effect is the first prefetch effect, the second or third prefetch effect, the second prefetch effect) The third pre-reading effect can be distinguished from the first pre-reading effect, and can be executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the first pre-reading effect. Second prefetch effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes S304 when the second prefetch effect is the second prefetch effect, and executes S306 when the second prefetch effect is) Including The notification effect executing means executes both the first pre-reading effect and the second pre-reading effect, and provides the specific display result of the pre-reading effect in an easy-to-recognize manner among the executed pre-reading effects. When the ratio is higher than a specific ratio (for example, the first specific ratio or the second specific ratio), the start condition is satisfied with respect to the execution ratio when the determination result of the start condition satisfaction determination means is not the specific display result. When the determination result of the time determination means is the specific display result, the notice effect is executed in an effect mode in which the execution ratio is higher than a predetermined reference (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the middle reference in step S502) The part which determines the mode of the notice effect by the selection ratio of FIG. 30 (C) or FIG. 31 (C) when the high standard is determined by the selection ratio of FIG. 30 (B) or FIG. 31 (B). Such , Characterized in that.
Players will be discouraged when a notice effect is performed with a low percentage of specific display results (low hit reliability is low) after a high percentage of attention has been shown by a pre-reading effect with a high degree of attention. I'm scared. According to such a configuration, the specific display result is not obtained when the ratio that is easy to be recognized by the player during the execution, that is, the ratio of the specific display result of the prefetch effect with a high degree of attention is higher than the specific ratio. Since the execution ratio in the case where the determination result of the determination means when the start condition is satisfied is the specific display result is executed in the effect mode in which the execution ratio is higher than a predetermined reference, the player is discouraged. Can be prevented. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the pre-reading effect in a mode that is easily recognized by the player is a pre-reading effect that is executed for a long time (for example, in the third modification, the pre-reading effect was executed for a long time in step S501). For example, the part that specifies the pre-reading effect as the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion may be used.
According to such a configuration, the mode of the notice effect can be appropriately determined according to the look-ahead effect that is executed for a long time and has a high degree of attention. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the pre-reading effect in an aspect that is easily recognized by the player is a pre-reading effect that is executed using a large area (for example, in Modification 3, in step S501) For example, a part that specifies a prefetch effect having a large effect area as a prefetch effect as a determination criterion).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the aspect of the notice effect according to the prefetch effect having a high degree of attention that is executed using a large area. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (5), the advance notice effect executed by the advance notice effect executing means is a pre-reach advance notice effect executed before the identification information enters a predetermined reach state. (For example, a pre-reach notice effect in FIG. 10) and a post-reach notice effect (eg, a pre-reach notice effect in FIG. 10) executed after reaching the reach state, for example, the notice effect execution means Executes the pre-reach notice effect in an effect mode higher than the predetermined standard (for example, in accordance with the selection criterion determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S502, FIG. 31 (A) ~ (C) may be selected at a selection ratio, or a portion for executing a pre-reach notice).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the effect mode of the pre-reach notice effect with a high degree of attention among the pre-reach notice effect and the post-reach notice effect according to the execution content of the pre-read effect. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (6), the temporary stop identification information is temporarily stopped after the variable information display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display executing means for executing re-variable display (for example, “pseudo-continuous” pseudo-continuous variation) once or a plurality of times (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shows a variation pattern including a “pseudo-continuous”). Based on the reception of the pattern command, based on the temporary stop symbol determined in step S431, the effect control pattern determined in step S433, etc., the portion for executing the variable display effect process in step S152, etc.) The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect a plurality of times before the identification information reaches a reach state in the variable display where the re-variable display is executed. In addition, among the notice effects that are executed a plurality of times, a notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, a notice effect before re-change) is executed in an effect mode higher than the predetermined reference (for example, an effect) In accordance with the selection criterion determined in step S502, the control CPU 120 executes a pre-re-change notice effect or the like at any selection ratio shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to (C) in step S505). It is good.
According to such a configuration, when the notice effect is executed a plurality of times, the effect form of the notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing can be appropriately determined according to the execution content of the prefetch effect. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (3) to (7), the predetermined criterion is that the player recognizes the ratio of the specific display result corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed. It is set so as to be included in a range of a predetermined reduction range (for example, the first reduction range, the second reduction range, etc.) from the ratio of the specific display result of the pre-reading effect in a mode that is easy to perform (for example, for effect control When the CPU 120 determines the middle reference in FIG. 29 according to the look-ahead effect with a high ratio (big hit reliability) of the specific display result, as shown in FIGS. 30 (B) and 31 (B). When a high standard having a reliability category of “low reliability” or higher is determined, a notice effect is provided in a manner in which the reliability category is “medium reliability” or higher as shown in FIGS. 30 (C) and 31 (C). Or the part to be executed).
According to such a configuration, the possibility of a specific display result indicated by a look-ahead effect with a high degree of attention is shown by a notice effect, which indicates a possibility of a small specific display result exceeding a predetermined reduction range. You can limit that. Therefore, since the expectation heightened by the pre-reading effect can be prevented from being lost by the notice effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (3) to (8), the first pre-reading effect executing means has a plurality of stages with different ratios corresponding to the different display modes. First prefetch effects (for example, a plurality of first prefetch effects or second prefetch effects corresponding to the first to third stages) can be executed, and the second prefetch effect execution means are different from each other. A plurality of second pre-reading effects (for example, when the first pre-reading effect is the first pre-reading effect, the first to third stages are different in proportion to the stage of the specific display result corresponding to the effect mode. A plurality of corresponding second or third pre-reading effects, a plurality of third pre-reading effects corresponding to the first to third stages in the case of the second pre-reading effects, etc.) and the first The pre-reading effect execution means In the case of executing in the production mode corresponding to the stage where the ratio of the constant display result is low, the execution of the second pre-reading effect corresponding to the stage where the ratio of the specific display result is low is limited (FIG. 25B). And FIG. 26B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from being discouraged by executing a plurality of pre-reading effects in an effect mode corresponding to a stage where the ratio of specific display results is low.

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 explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of a prefetch effect and a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch effect execution process. It is a figure which illustrates the determination rate about the presence or absence of prefetching production execution. It is a figure which illustrates the determination rate about the presence or absence of prefetching production execution. It is a figure which illustrates the determination rate about the presence or absence of prefetching production execution. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect selection process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the notice effect selection criteria. It is a figure which illustrates the selection ratio of the presence or absence of a notice effect execution, and a notice effect aspect. It is a figure which illustrates the selection ratio of the presence or absence of a notice effect execution, and a notice effect aspect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the notice effect selection criteria which concerns on the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the notice effect selection criteria which concerns on the modification 3. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, in a plurality of display parts, by changing between non-display (transparent color) and predetermined color display (for example, blue display, red display, etc.) It suffices if the second special figure hold storage number can be distinguished and displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. 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).

  In addition, around the image display device 5 such as an upper portion and a lower portion of the image display device 5, a plurality of effect movable members 32 </ b> A to 32 </ b> C configured to be capable of operations such as rotation and vibration are provided. The effect movable members 32A to 32C are used for a predetermined prefetch effect by being driven by a predetermined operation by the movable member drive motors 33A to 33C shown in FIG.

  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 start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. 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.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. . After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set for a predetermined period (for example, In the period until 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated, the big winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “2”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols are all 15R jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game. Controlled to 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In comparison, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special-figure game is shortened is controlled to be in a short time state. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. (Also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  A special game state different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game. As one of the above, for example, the control is performed to the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special game is executed, as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and the probability variation control and time reduction are performed. When the control is started and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time-shortening control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  As another example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, the probabilistic control state and the short-time control are performed. Both are started, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time reduction control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  The probability variation state in which the time-shortening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “first positive variable big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the second probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “second positive variable big hit”. Note that the non-probable variation jackpot symbol “3”, the first probability variation jackpot symbol “5”, and the second probability variation jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited thereto. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. In addition, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probable change state and the short time state, in which it becomes easier to enter the big hit game state than in the normal state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is high, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). Various game values, such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) may be given. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

  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 variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in 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 changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of special combinations are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation display or changing the decorative symbol again immediately after stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition, in this embodiment, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run”, the start condition for the variable display of the special symbol in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. When the above is established, so-called “look-ahead” is performed to determine whether or not the display result (special figure display result) of this variable display (so-called target) becomes “big hit”. Based on the result of prefetching, after deriving the display result of the variable display (target) of the prefetch target, a prefetch effect indicating the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the target will be a big hit is used as the prefetch determination result. To be executed based on.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image is displayed, a voice is output, and a game is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slide” or “pseudo-ream”. The player is informed of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, such as the lighting operation of the effect lamp 9 or the predetermined operation of the production model. For this purpose, a notice effect may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Reach establishment pre-announcement effect that is executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R); Includes a post-reach announcement effect that is executed after reaching the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. In addition to notifying that there is a possibility that it will be a big hit as a pre-reach pre-announcement effect, it is also possible to execute a pre-announcement that a decorative symbol will be in a reach state, a predetermined reach effect will be executed, etc. Good.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. 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”). .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a non-probable variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability big hit”, and the big hit type is also “probable change”.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area from the display mode in the normal effect mode, the player can recognize that the player is in the probable state or the short-time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by the same effect mode as in the normal state (so-called latent probability variation).

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives 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. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the rendering device, which is an electrical component for rendering, such as the game effect lamp 9 and the movable members for rendering 32A to 32C, are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is for 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, all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9, etc. A function of determining a control content for causing the effect device as an effect electrical component to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as a drive operation of the movable members 32A to 32C, is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp A lamp driver circuit that performs lighting / extinguishing driving of the object 90 is mounted.

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

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

  As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is used from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A first change start command for designating a change start in a special figure game, a second change start command for designating a change start in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and a special in special figure game Corresponding to the variable display of the symbols, the variation specifying the variation pattern such as the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 A pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, and the like are transmitted. As a variable display result notification command, a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and a big hit type (decorative design of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”) Information indicating a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of variable display mode) is included.

  Control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further include “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the image display device 5, 5C and 5R, a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the stop of variable display of decorative symbols, a game status designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a random number value for determining a variation pattern type as a winning judgment result A variation category command or the like indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) indicating which range of MR3 is included is included. In the gaming state designation command, for example, information indicating whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state is included.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further includes a jackpot start specifying command (“fanfare command”) for specifying display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The game ball that has passed through (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting ball game command that includes information indicating the number of rounds executed in the 15R big hit state, etc. Based on the fact that the start winning is detected by the mouth switch 22A, the fact that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established is notified. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the first start opening winning designation command and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is the second start opening switch 22B. The second start for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the fact that the start winning is detected. The total which is the sum of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the mouth winning designation command, the start winning memory display area 5H, etc. A pending storage number notification command and the like for notifying the pending storage number are included. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can update numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game. Will be counted. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, to update various numerical data by software, thereby generating a random value. Numerical data indicating a part of MR1 to MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, and “second positive change” as the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. It is a random value.

  FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 4 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Good. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with super reach is included. Other variation patterns may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern. In addition, when a plurality of super reach effects are set, they may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the super reach effects.

  As shown in FIG. 5, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 4 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 9, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the probability variation state, It is assigned to one of the special figure display results of “big hit” or “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the decision value to the determination result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. . More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more decision values are assigned to the decision result with the special figure display result as “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state. The CPU 103 uses the determination data used to determine the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probable change state. The table data to be obtained may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each value. By comparing the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values assigned to the determination result, it may be possible to determine the special figure display result corresponding to the determination value range including the random number value MR1. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change” and “probability change”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to a jackpot type such as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables having different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the “probability” jackpot type. The table data indicating indicates the determination result that the control is to be performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) to a value (for example, “0” or “1”) corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Table data (setting data) may be included. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, or special game that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to a determination result of whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit” such as the upper limit number of times may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state (the number of executions, the opening time of the big prize opening, etc.) and whether or not to control the probability variation state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It may be determined based on the numerical data shown. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8A and a loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B are prepared in advance. . In this embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. On the other hand, determination tables having different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types may be prepared corresponding to the normal state and the short time state (high base state).

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. In this embodiment, the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is the same regardless of whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. On the other hand, the jackpot type is changed to “non-probable change” or “probable change” in order to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type according to the determination result of which one of the types of jackpot type is selected. Correspondingly, a different decision value may be assigned to each variation pattern type.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table 132B, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. 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. In addition, the production control board 12 is provided with drive command signals for driving the production movable members 32A to 32C and instructing execution of predetermined production operations corresponding to the production movable members 32A to 32C. Wiring for transmitting to the movable member drive motors 33A to 33C 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. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, control is performed so that the random number value for determining the notice execution and the numerical data indicating the random value for selecting various notice effects are countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  With such a physical configuration, the effect control board 12 executes various effects such as a prefetch effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect based on various commands transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay base 15.

  The pre-reading effect is executed after the game ball passes through the first or second start winning opening and the variable display start condition is satisfied until the start condition is satisfied. During the variable display corresponding to the reach variation pattern, this is an effect operation for notifying the possibility that the variable display result of the pre-read target variable display (also referred to as the variable display) becomes a big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, a plurality of types of pre-reading are executed in different modes that are identifiable by players even when they are simultaneously executed in one variable display, with different ratios of jackpots. Production can be performed. Specifically, the first prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the second prefetch effect that operates one or more of the effect movable members 32A to 32C, and the image display device 5 A third look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the background image displayed in the display area is executed. With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be raised by various prefetching effects.

  The notice effect can be a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol until the finalized special symbol or final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. This is a performance operation that warns of sex. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a combination of a plurality of notice effects having different effects. In addition, the plurality of notice effects may be different from each other in an effect device that is executed, or may be executed at different timings. For example, a pre-reach pre-announcement effect or a pre-reach pre-announcement effect may be provided as a pre-announcement effect that can be executed using the same or separate production devices at a plurality of timings.

  The pre-reach pre-announcement effect is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at a timing before the reach state is reached after the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. In this embodiment, the pre-reach pre-announcement effect is executed in any of a plurality of effect modes (notice effect modes YEP1-1 to YEP1-4) at a different rate depending on whether or not it is a “big hit”.

  The advance notice after reaching reach is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the timing after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (timing after reach establishment). The timing after the reach is established may be, for example, a timing immediately after the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Alternatively, the timing after the reach is established may be a predetermined timing during a period in which decorative symbols are variably displayed in the reach mode of normal reach, for example. After the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C decreases, and variable display is first performed in the reach mode of normal reach. Then, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol fluctuates further, the decorative symbol stops, and a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived (in the case of normal reach). There is a case where the fluctuation speed is increased to shift to the reach mode of super reach (in the case of super reach).

  FIG. 10A shows a pre-reading effect that is executed in three variable displays before the variable display that is a target of the pre-reading effect and a notice effect that is executed in the variable display (the notice effect and reach before reaching reach). The execution timing of the notice effect after establishment) is shown. Specifically, when the pending storage information corresponding to the three variation pattern types CA1-1 (“no reach (lack) pseudo-continuous”) is continuously stored, the variation pattern type is CA2-1 ( This corresponds to a case where a start winning command (such as a variable category command) corresponding to “normal reach (losing)” or CA3-1 (“normal reach (big hit)”) is received. In this case, a mode different from normal hold display (for example, a hold display corresponding to the case where the first look-ahead effect is not executed, such as a plain sphere) as the first look-ahead effect since the start winning command is received. The hold display is performed. In addition, a second pre-reading effect that causes one or more of the effect movable members 32A to 32C to operate is executed at a predetermined timing during the first non-reach (losing) variable display. The background image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as the third prefetch effect during the second non-reach (losing) variable display (two before the variable display that is the target of the prefetch effect). Is changed to a display mode different from the normal mode. The third look-ahead effect is continued until the execution of the normal reach effect ends. The execution timings of the plurality of prefetch effects are determined in advance as the effect periods of the first to third prefetch effects. Furthermore, the timing for executing the pre-reach establishment notice effect and the reach establishment notice effect from the “design change start” to the “design change end” from which the display result is derived is, for example, a change pattern. Is determined in advance by a special-fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to

  FIG. 10B shows a pre-reading effect that is executed in the four variable displays before the variable display that is a target of the pre-reading effect and a notice effect that is executed in the variable display (the notice effect and reach before reaching reach). The execution timing of the notice effect after establishment) is shown. Specifically, during variable display corresponding to the variation pattern type CA1-1 (“no reach (losing) pseudo-continuity”), the stored storage information corresponding to the three variation pattern types CA1-1 is continuously displayed. When the start-up winning command (variable category command or the like) corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-2 ("super reach (losing)") or CA3-2 ("super reach (big hit)") is stored. Corresponding to when received. In this case, a mode different from normal hold display (for example, a hold display corresponding to the case where the first look-ahead effect is not executed, such as a plain sphere) as the first look-ahead effect since the start winning command is received. The hold display is performed. In addition, the second movable member 32A to 32C is operated at a predetermined timing during the second non-reach (losing) variable display (three times before the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading effect). A pre-reading effect is executed. The background image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as the third prefetch effect during the third non-reach (losing) variable display (two before the variable display that is the target of the prefetch effect). Is changed to a display mode different from the normal mode. The third look-ahead effect is continued until the super reach effect is started. The execution timings of the plurality of prefetch effects are determined in advance as the effect periods of the first to third prefetch effects. Furthermore, the timing for executing the pre-reach establishment notice effect and the reach establishment notice effect from the “design change start” to the “design change end” from which the display result is derived is, for example, a change pattern. Is determined in advance by a special-fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to

  The effect modes (effect contents) in a plurality of prefetch effects (first to third prefetch effects) having different start times and execution timings are set corresponding to the prefetch effect patterns that are used patterns. Moreover, the 1st-3rd prefetch effect is set in the some stage from which possibility of becoming a big hit game state differs, for example. In this embodiment, the highest third stage is set for each of the first to third prefetch effects from the first stage having the lowest jackpot reliability. For example, in the first look-ahead effect, the hold display is changed for each stage (for example, the hold display is silver in the first stage, gold in the second stage, and star-shaped hold display in the third stage. )Control. Also, in the second look-ahead effect, the number of moving movable members 32A to 32C varies for each stage (for example, one for the first stage, two for the second stage, and three for the third stage) Control so that the movable member operates. Furthermore, in the third look-ahead effect, the background displayed is different for each stage (for example, a rainy image is displayed in the first stage, a storm image is displayed in the second stage, and a flower snowfall image is displayed in the third stage. Control). In this way, by executing a pre-reading effect having a plurality of stages that are big hits in such a manner that the player can recognize which stage it is, the player's sense of expectation is given in different sizes for each stage. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the prefetching effect.

  In addition, the effect mode (effect contents) in a plurality of notice effects (the notice effect before the reach is established and the notice effect after the reach is established) executed at a plurality of timings is set corresponding to the notice pattern as the use pattern. In addition, the effect mode (effect contents) in the notice effect (the notice effect before the reach is established and the notice effect after the reach is established) executed at each timing is different depending on, for example, the jackpot reliability that is likely to be the big hit gaming state. It will be a thing. In the present embodiment, the presentation mode to be selected is limited according to the execution contents of the pre-reading effect for the pre-reaching announcement effect for the reach establishment before reach, and according to the execution content of the announcement effect before the reach establishment for the announcement effect after the reach establishment. The Specifically, a plurality of the first to third pre-reading effects are executed, and a predetermined condition such that the content of the executed pre-reading effect is higher than the specific ratio in the jackpot reliability of the highest level pre-reading effect. When satisfying, the pre-reach pre-announcement effect is executed in an effect mode with higher jackpot reliability than a predetermined standard. In other words, the execution of the pre-reach announcement effect whose jackpot reliability is below a predetermined standard is limited. Some players pay attention to the previously performed performance. After the pre-reading effect is executed so as to satisfy the predetermined condition, and the player's expectation is enhanced, if the player performs the pre-reach notice effect with a high degree of attention in a manner with a low jackpot reliability, Although the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be reduced, such a configuration can prevent the discouragement of the player who felt a sense of expectation by the pre-reading effect. It should be noted that the notice effect after the reach is established is executed in an effect mode that is equal to or greater than the jackpot reliability indicated in the notice effect before the reach is established in order to prevent the player from being discouraged.

  When the pre-reach announcement effect as shown in FIG. 10 is executed, different jackpot reliability can be obtained by changing the type and number of characters displayed in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 according to the jackpot reliability. It is only necessary to be able to foresee. Further, as the notice effect after the reach is established, a different big hit is obtained by changing the type / number of characters displayed in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 according to the big hit reliability with respect to the notice effect before the reach is established. It suffices if the reliability can be notified in advance.

  FIG. 11 shows the execution timing of the notice effect in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect. In this case, before the first quasi-continuous variation is executed, that is, before the decorative symbol that becomes the quasi-continuous chance is derived, the re-variation start notice effect and the first to third quasi-continuous representations are performed. The timing for executing the pseudo-annual announcement effect executed during the change is determined in advance by, for example, a special-figure change effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern. In addition, the presentation mode (effect content) in the notice effect (the notice effect before the start of re-variation and the pseudo-annual notice effect executed during the first to third pseudo-variable changes) executed at each timing is, for example, a jackpot gaming state Depending on the jackpot reliability, which is a possibility of becoming different. In the present embodiment, the preliminary announcement effect before the start of re-variation is executed before the execution timing of the pseudo-annual announcement effect executed during the first to third pseudo-variables according to the execution contents of the pre-reading effect. Depending on the execution contents of the notice effect, the effect modes to be selected are limited. Specifically, a plurality of the first to third pre-reading effects are executed, and the content of the executed pre-reading effects is high, for example, the jackpot reliability of the highest level pre-reading effect is higher than a specific ratio. When the condition is satisfied, the notice effect before the start of re-variation is executed in an effect mode in which the big hit reliability is higher than a predetermined standard. In other words, execution of the notice effect before the start of re-variation in which the jackpot reliability is not more than a predetermined standard is limited. Some players pay attention to the previously performed performance. When the pre-reading effect is executed so as to satisfy the predetermined condition and the player's expectation is enhanced, if the player performs the notice effect before starting the re-variation with a high degree of attention of the player in a mode with a low jackpot reliability. Although the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be lowered, such a configuration can prevent the discouragement of the player who felt a sense of expectation by the pre-reading effect. In addition, the pseudo-annual announcement effect executed during the first to third pseudo-rendition fluctuations is an effect mode that is equal to or higher than the jackpot reliability shown in the immediately preceding announcement effect in order to prevent the player from being discouraged. Executed.

  When an effect as shown in FIG. 11 is executed, in the step-up notice effect in which different character images are displayed in order at each timing, the number of stages (steps in which the effect display (number of characters to be displayed, etc.) has changed. It is sufficient that different jackpot reliability can be notified according to the number).

  The step-up notice effect is a notice effect that changes the effect state in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. In the step-up notice effect, when the effect state changes stepwise up to a large number of stages, there is a higher possibility of a big hit gaming state than when the step-up notice effect ends in a small number of stages. In the step-up notice effect, the shape and color of one character may change, and the state of the means for giving notice (display, sound, lamp, effect model, etc.) as seen from the player changes stepwise. Anything can be recognized. For example, in addition to the case where the number of characters displayed in stages increases, the number of characters moving in stages increases, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase in stages. There may be cases where it becomes larger. Further, instead of displaying the effect image indicating the character, or together with the display of the effect image, the operation state of the effect model may be changed stepwise. Then, when there are a plurality of production models, the number of production models to be moved increases stepwise, or the number and frequency of movement of the production models increase step by step, resulting in a big hit gaming state. It is only necessary to be able to foresee that the possibility will increase step by step.

  In addition, the specific contents of the presentation operation in each of the announcement effect before the reach establishment, the announcement effect after the reach establishment, the announcement effect before the re-variation, and the pseudo-announcement announcement effect are not limited to the above, and differ depending on each effect mode. Any effect operation that allows the player to recognize the jackpot reliability or the like, such as generating a sound effect or causing the game effect lamp to emit light in a different manner, may be used.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, an effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, effect lighting accessories 90, effect movable members 32A to 32A). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation by 32C or the like) is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for each of a single or a plurality of notice effects executed according to the determination result of the notice pattern. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 12A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and executes each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the illuminant, such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the effect lighting accessory 90. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Furthermore, for example, various other control data such as production movable member control data indicating an operation mode in the production movable members 32A to 32C may be included.

  FIG. 12B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value. The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a corresponding production control pattern (preliminary production control pattern), for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to the determination result of the announcement pattern. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9 and the like, and the control of the production movable members 32A to 32C and the like are advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the movable member drive motors 33A to 33C, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits various signals to an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and to the outside of the effect control board 12, for example. And an output port. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the movable member drive motors 33A to 33C, and the like are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  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, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 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, for example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( 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, for example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. . When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process described later is executed (step S211A). Then, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S212). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S212 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is determined in step S213. In response to “1”, the process of step S214 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in step S204, the processing of steps S205 to S212 is executed, and then in step S213, the start port buffer value is “2”. After performing the process of S215, the start winning determination process is terminated. 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. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211A of FIG. 16 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decoration symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 15, FIG. 18) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 15, FIG. 19), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of decorative symbols, and specific definition of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. The variation pattern to be determined is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S211A at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is the random value MR1 that is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. And so on. 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. Can be determined to be a predetermined display mode, and based on the prediction result, it can be determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The current gaming state is specified (step S401).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 16 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result determination table data 130 for the “big hit” special figure display result are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. Accordingly, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S405). Then, according to the determination result that the variable display result is “losing”, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is determined as a table used for determination of a variation category, which will be described later (step S406).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table data 131. Determination is made (S409). Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). Then, according to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is determined as a table used for determination of a variation category, which will be described later (step S411).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S406 and S411, the random value MR3 is used by using the variation pattern type determination table determined in each process and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. The variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including is determined (step S412). Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 17 are executed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed to thereby execute the first start winning opening and the second start winning prize. When the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) through the mouth, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), design designation Four commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command (first pending storage count notification command or second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. 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. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is 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, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in 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 the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, 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”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and setting the number of opening of the big winning opening to be the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “15 times”, 15R It is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, 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. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process 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 and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Good.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation provided in a predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, the second reserved memory count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the second special figure reserved memory count by 1, and a predetermined area (the first area of the RAM 102) In the 2 special figure storage unit), the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are 1 The entry is shifted upward (step S233). In the process of step S233, the total reserved memory count value stored in the total reserved memory count counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. At this time, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (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. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, and is the read value “0”? What is necessary is just to determine. 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.

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

  When the number of first special figure hold memory is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), it corresponds to the hold number “1” in a predetermined area (first special figure hold storage unit) of the RAM 102. Numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out as the stored hold data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Depending on which special figure display result is assigned to the determined value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is the normal state, the table data corresponding to the normal state (non-probability change state) in the special figure display result determination table 130 is normal. It is selected as data for determination, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special determination data. And a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”. Compared with the determined value, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, the big hit type buffer value may be “0” if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and “1” if the big hit type is “probable change”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used as the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 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.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, in step S240, whether or not the special symbol display result is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” is controlled in the special figure game. It can be determined before the special figure display result as the display result is derived.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, 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 big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261; No). Step S265).

  After executing the process of step S263 or S265, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the variation random number buffer or the like, the variation pattern type determination set in the use table is performed. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267). Here, in the process of step S267, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is off, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S265. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. In other words, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). . Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted from a random counter or the like set in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 104 or RAM 102 when the process of step S269 is executed. Alternatively, the first special figure reservation storage unit together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3, which are extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening is detected. Alternatively, it may be stored as holding data in the second special figure holding storage unit.

  In the process of step S269, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S269, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S267, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). 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. After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). 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.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit. Stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S272 is performed, each time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided in, for example, the production control flag setting unit 191 and is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation of the rendering movable members 32A to 32C, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch effect determination process for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch effect and an effect mode (step S161). 22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the prefetch effect determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch effect determination process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer set in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, a reception command can be obtained by checking whether at least one of a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the reception command buffer at the time of a winning prize. The presence or absence of can be determined. If no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch effect determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is already being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, when the pre-reading effect execution flag (any of the first pre-reading effect execution flag to the third pre-reading effect execution flag) provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, What is necessary is just to determine with the prefetch effect being performed. The pre-reading effect execution flag is set to the on state based on the execution of the corresponding pre-reading effects (first pre-reading effect to third pre-reading effect).

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading effect is already being executed, the pre-reading effect is executed in the already-determined effect mode without further performing the process for executing the pre-reading effect. On the other hand, when the pre-reading effect is executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”, the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” When a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern with super reach is determined is obtained, the pre-reading effect being executed may be switched to the super reach or jackpot notice effect. Note that a prefetch effect may be further executed regardless of the effect mode of the prefetch effect that has already been executed.

  If the pre-reading effect is not being executed in step S703, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is during the time-saving control with the time-saving control (high base state) (step S705).

  When the time control is not being performed in step S705 (step S705; No), the previous variation category command stored in the start command reception command buffer is checked (step S708), and a pre-reading effect can be executed. It is determined whether or not the category is a variable category (step S709). For example, in the process of step S708, the variation category designated by the variation category command received up to one before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer is read. In the process of step S709, the pre-reading effect can be executed when the variable category corresponding to the variable display mode of “non-reach (no pseudo-continuity)” is designated by the reading result of the variable category in step S708. What is necessary is just to determine with it being a fluctuation category. In this way, in each variable display until the variable display to be notified is started, the pre-reading effect can be executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach (no pseudo-continuous)”. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being executed in the middle of the prefetch effect and the continuity of the prefetch effect from being impaired. Note that it may be determined that the prefetch effect can be executed regardless of the variation category specified by the variation category command.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the category is a variable category in which the prefetching effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), whether or not the first prefetching effect is executed and the first case in which the first prefetching effect is executed. A prefetch effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the prefetch effect is determined (step S710). As an example, in the process of step S710, a first prefetch effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the first prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern. In the first look-ahead effect determination table, a comparison is made with a random value for determining the first look-ahead effect type according to the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Numerical values (determined values) to be assigned to the determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the first prefetching effect is not executed or a plurality of prefetching effect patterns when the first prefetching effect is executed. That's fine. After that, the effect control CPU 120 creates the first look-ahead effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the first look-ahead effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By referencing, the presence / absence of the first pre-reading effect and the pre-reading effect pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, the presence / absence of the first prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25A, for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25A, the presence / absence of the first prefetch effect and the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern are varied according to the variation category.

  In this embodiment, as the prefetching effect pattern of the first prefetching effect, SEP1-1 (corresponding to the first stage), SEP1-2 (corresponding to the second stage), SEP1-3 (corresponding to the third stage) 3 Types are provided. In this embodiment, the first pre-reading effect is a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the reserved storage display corresponding to the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading determination to a special mode different from the normal. . In the prefetch effect patterns SEP1-1, SEP1-2, and SEP1-3, prefetch effects that are changed to different special modes are executed. For example, when the pre-reading effect pattern SEP1-1 is determined, a first pre-reading effect in which the display mode of the reserved storage display corresponding to the variable display to be notified is set to, for example, silver display is executed, and the prefetching effect pattern SEP1- If it is determined to be 2, the first pre-reading effect is executed in which the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display to be notified is, for example, gold display, and when the pre-reading effect pattern SEP1-3 is determined. The first pre-reading effect is executed in which the display mode of the reserved storage display corresponding to the variable display to be notified is, for example, a star display. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the first prefetch effect is executed over a maximum of four fluctuations before execution of variable display to be a prefetch determination target, regardless of which of the first to third stages. .

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the variation category is “normal reach (losing)” and “super reach (losing)”, the first look-ahead effect is executed as compared with the case of “non-reach (losing)”. If the rate of change (ratio determined other than “no execution”) is high and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, “normal reach (losing)”, “super reach (losing)” and “non-reach” The ratio of the pre-reading effect being executed is higher than in the case of (losing) ”. Further, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is possible to determine all the prefetch effect patterns, and the effect patterns having higher levels are selected at a larger ratio. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern type “non-reach” (variation pattern type CA1-1 or CA1-2) selected at a high rate as shown in FIG. Only the prefetch effect pattern SEP1-1 is determined at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, for the variation pattern type “normal reach (loss)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-1) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach”, the prefetch effect patterns SEP1-1 and SEP1-2 are predetermined. Determined by percentage. On the other hand, with respect to the variation pattern type “super reach (loss)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-2) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach” and “normal reach (loss)”, the prefetch effect pattern SEP1- 2 and SEP1-3 are determined at a predetermined ratio. With such a setting, there is a high possibility that the pre-reading effect pattern of the first pre-reading effect will be “big hit” in the order of SEP1-3> SEP1-2> SEP1-1 (big hit reliability), The player's reliability also increases.

  Following the determination in step S710 shown in FIG. 22, the determined prefetch effect pattern is stored in the prefetch effect buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (step S711). In step S711, a setting corresponding to the fact that the first prefetching effect is being executed, for example, setting the first prefetching effect executing flag to the on state is performed. Note that the prefetch effect pattern may be stored in association with the buffer number of the start winning reception command buffer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S711, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect pattern of the first prefetch effect determined in step S710 is the prefetch effect pattern SEP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability (step S712 in FIG. 23). .

  After the process of step S712, whether to execute the second prefetching effect and a prefetching effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the second prefetching effect when executing the second prefetching effect are determined (step S713, S714). As an example, in the processes of steps S713 and S714, a second prefetch effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the second prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern. The second look-ahead effect determination table compares the random number value for determining the second look-ahead effect type according to the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Numerical values (decision values) to be assigned to the determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the second pre-reading effect is not executed or a plurality of pre-reading effect patterns when the second pre-reading effect is executed. That's fine. After that, the effect control CPU 120 creates the second look-ahead effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the second look-ahead effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By referencing, the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S712 that the prefetching effect pattern of the first prefetching effect is other than the prefetching effect pattern SEP1-1 (step S712; No), for example, the second prefetching is performed at a determination ratio as illustrated in FIG. The presence / absence of the effect and the prefetch effect pattern are determined (step S713). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A, the presence / absence of the second prefetch effect and the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  In this embodiment, three types of SEP2-1, SEP2-2, and SEP2-3 are provided as prefetch effect patterns of the second prefetch effect. In this embodiment, the second pre-reading effects are effect-moving members 32A to 32D that are displayed multiple times (up to three variations) until the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading determination is executed. This is a prefetching effect in which a predetermined number of 32C fluctuates. Specifically, in the pre-reading effect pattern SEP2-1 (corresponding to the first stage), one of the effecting movable members 32A to 32C is included in the effecting movable members 32A to 32C in SEP2-2 (corresponding to the second stage). Two of them are SEP2-3 (corresponding to the third stage), and all three of the effect movable members 32A to 32C execute pre-read effects that vary. In each pre-reading effect pattern of SEP2-1 to SEP2-3, the movable member drive motor 33A is executed at the execution timing so that the predetermined effect operation is executed at the predetermined second effect execution timing as shown in FIG. The drive control signal may be output to ˜33C.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the variation category is “normal reach (losing)” and “super reach (losing)”, the second look-ahead effect is produced as compared with the case of “non-reach (losing)”. When the rate at which is executed is high (the rate determined other than “no execution”) and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, “normal reach (losing)”, “super reach (losing)” and Compared to the case of “non-reach (losing)”, the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. Further, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is possible to determine all the prefetch effect patterns, and the effect patterns having higher levels are selected at a larger ratio. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern type “non-reach” (variation pattern type CA1-1 or CA1-2) selected at a high rate as shown in FIG. Only the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 is determined at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, with respect to the variation pattern type “normal reach (loss)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-1) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach”, the prefetch effect patterns SEP2-1 and SEP2-2 are predetermined. Determined by percentage. On the other hand, with respect to the variation pattern type “super reach (loss)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-2) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach” and “normal reach (loss)”, the prefetch effect pattern SEP2- 2 and SEP2-3 are determined at a predetermined ratio. With such a setting, there is a high possibility that the pre-reading effect pattern of the second pre-reading effect will be “big hit” in the order of SEP2-3> SEP2-2> SEP2-1 (big hit reliability), The player's reliability also increases.

  If it is determined in step S712 that the prefetching effect pattern of the first prefetching effect is the prefetching effect pattern SEP1-1 (step S712; Yes), for example, the second prefetching effect is determined at the rate shown in FIG. The presence / absence of the pre-reading effect pattern is determined (step S714). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26B, the presence / absence of the second prefetch effect and the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  Also in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26B, when the second pre-reading effect of the pre-reading effect pattern SEP2-3 is executed with the same setting as the determination ratio shown in FIG. The ratio of “big hit” is set to be higher than when the second prefetch effect of the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-2 is executed. However, the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 of the second prefetch effect having the lowest jackpot reliability is not determined. That is, in this embodiment, when the prefetching effect pattern of the first prefetching effect is the prefetching effect pattern SEP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability (step S712; Yes), the second hitting reliability is the lowest. The prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 of the prefetch effect is not determined.

  Following the determination in step S713 or S714, the determined prefetch effect pattern is stored in the prefetch effect buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (step S715). In Step S715, for example, a setting corresponding to the fact that the second pre-reading effect is being executed, such as setting the second pre-reading effect executing flag to the on state, is performed. Note that the prefetch effect pattern may be stored in association with the buffer number of the start winning reception command buffer.

  Following the process of step S715, the prefetch effect pattern of the first prefetch effect is determined to be the prefetch effect pattern SEP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability in step S710, or the prefetch effect pattern of the second prefetch effect is determined in step S713. It is determined whether the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability has been determined (step S716 in FIG. 23).

  After the process of step S716, whether or not to execute the third prefetch effect and a prefetch effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the third prefetch effect when the third prefetch effect is executed are determined (step S717, S718). As an example, in the processes of steps S717 and S718, a third prefetch effect determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern. In the third look-ahead effect determination table, a comparison is made with the random number value for determining the third look-ahead effect type according to the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Numerical values (decision values) to be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the third prefetch effect is not executed, a plurality of prefetch effect patterns when the third prefetch effect is executed, etc. That's fine. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 creates a third look-ahead effect determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the third look-ahead effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By referencing, the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern may be determined.

  In step S716, the prefetching effect pattern SEP1-1 is not determined as the prefetching effect pattern of the first prefetching effect, and the prefetching effect pattern SEP2-1 is determined as the prefetching effect pattern of the second prefetching effect. If it is determined that it has not been performed (step S716; No), for example, the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27A (step S717). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27A, the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  In this embodiment, three types of SEP3-1, SEP3-2, and SEP3-3 are provided as prefetching effect patterns of the third prefetching effect. In this embodiment, the third look-ahead effect includes variable display (before a maximum of 2 fluctuations) for a plurality of times until execution of variable display that is a target of pre-reading determination and variable that is a target of pre-reading. This is a pre-reading effect in which a background image different from the normal state is displayed on the image display device 5 over a predetermined timing of the display mode (until the normal reach effect ends or until the start of the super reach effect). Specifically, SEP3-1 (corresponding to the first stage) is a rainy image, SEP3-2 (corresponding to the second stage) is a storm image, and SEP3-3 (corresponding to the third stage) is an image of flowering snow. Thus, different images that can be discriminated by the player are displayed for each stage.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when the variation category is “normal reach (losing)” and “super reach (losing)”, the third look-ahead effect is more effective than the case of “non-reach (losing)”. When the rate at which is executed is high (the rate determined other than “no execution”) and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, “normal reach (losing)”, “super reach (losing)” and Compared to the case of “non-reach (losing)”, the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. Further, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is possible to determine all the prefetch effect patterns, and the effect patterns having higher levels are selected at a larger ratio. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern type “non-reach” (variation pattern type CA1-1 or CA1-2) selected at a high rate as shown in FIG. Only the prefetch effect pattern SEP3-1 is determined at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, for the variation pattern type “normal reach (losing)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-1) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach”, the prefetch effect patterns SEP3-1 to SEP3-3 are predetermined. Determined by percentage. On the other hand, with respect to the variation pattern type “super reach (loss)” (corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-2) selected at a lower rate than “non-reach” and “normal reach (loss)”, the look-ahead effect pattern SEP3- 2 and SEP3-3 are determined at a predetermined ratio. With such a setting, there is a high possibility that the pre-reading effect pattern of the third pre-reading effect will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) in the order of SEP3-3> SEP3-2> SEP3-1, The player's reliability also increases.

  In step S716, the prefetch effect pattern SEP1-1 is determined as the prefetch effect pattern of the first prefetch effect, or the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 is determined as the prefetch effect pattern of the second prefetch effect. If it is determined that it has been performed (step S716; Yes), for example, the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the prefetch effect pattern are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27B (step S718). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B, the presence / absence of the third prefetch effect and the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  Also in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B, when the third prefetch effect of the prefetch effect pattern SEP3-3 is executed with the same setting as the determination ratio shown in FIG. The ratio of “big hit” is set to be higher than when the third prefetch effect of the prefetch effect pattern SEP3-2 is executed. However, the prefetch effect pattern SEP3-1 of the third prefetch effect having the lowest jackpot reliability is not determined. That is, in this embodiment, when the prefetch effect pattern of the first or second prefetch effect is the prefetch effect pattern (pattern corresponding to the first stage) with the lowest jackpot reliability (step S716; Yes). The prefetch effect pattern SEP2-1 of the third prefetch effect having the lowest jackpot reliability is not determined.

  Following the determination in step S717 or S718, the determined prefetch effect pattern is stored in the prefetch effect buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (step S719). In step S719, a setting corresponding to the fact that the third prefetch effect is being executed, for example, setting the third prefetch effect execution flag to the on state is performed. Note that the prefetch effect pattern may be stored in association with the buffer number of the start winning reception command buffer. With such a setting, it is possible to restrict that the pre-reading effect with low jackpot reliability is executed repeatedly, so that it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired by the notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that since the prefetch effects other than the combination including a plurality of the prefetch effect patterns SEP1-1, the prefetch effect patterns SEP2-1, and the prefetch effect patterns SEP3-1 can be executed, the player does not impair the player's expectation. It is possible to suitably execute a notice effect that gives a sense of expectation.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the first prefetch effect to the third prefetch effect based on the designation content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of one start winning prize, and the prefetch effect when executing A pattern is determined. Thereby, since it can restrict | limit that the pre-reading production | presentation with low jackpot reliability is repeatedly performed about the same notice object, it can prevent impairing a player's expectation by a notice effect, and the interest of a game improves.

  When it is determined in step S703 in FIG. 25 that the pre-reading effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), or when it is determined in step S705 that the time reduction control is being performed (step S705; Yes), step S709. When it is determined that the variation category is not capable of executing the pre-reading effect (step S709; No), or when the processing of step S719 is completed, the latest start opening stored in the start winning reception command buffer It is determined whether or not the winning designation command is a first start opening winning designation command (step S722).

  When the prefetch effect determining process (FIGS. 22 and 23) ends in step S161 of FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 starts the prefetch effect execution process in order to execute the determined prefetch effect (step S162). FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch effect execution process executed in step S162. In the prefetch effect execution process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current time is the first prefetch effect execution period in which the first prefetch effect is to be executed. Specifically, the stored contents of the prefetch effect buffer are confirmed, and the first prefetch effect execution flag is ON, and the variable display currently being executed is converted from the variable display to be prefetched and converted to FIG. If it is included in the execution period shown, it is determined that it is the first prefetch effect execution period. As a result of the determination, if it is the first prefetch effect execution period (step S301; Yes), the hold display to be prefetched in the start winning memory display area 5H is the prefetch effect pattern determined in step S711 of FIG. Control is performed according to the stage (step S302).

  Whether it is determined in step S301 that it is not the first prefetch effect execution period (step S301; No), or after executing step S302, the effect control CPU 120 currently executes the second prefetch effect execution period. It is determined whether or not (step S303). Specifically, the stored contents of the prefetch effect buffer are confirmed, the second prefetch effect execution flag is ON, and the variable display currently being executed is converted from the variable display to be prefetched and converted to FIG. When the progress of variable display is included in the second prefetch effect execution timing as shown in FIG. 10A, it is determined that it is the second prefetch effect execution period. The second prefetch effect execution timing may be defined in advance in a predetermined period of the ROM 121 corresponding to the second prefetch effect pattern. If the result of determination is the second prefetch effect execution period (step S303; Yes), among the prefetch effect patterns stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 121, the second prefetch determined in step S713 or S714 of FIG. In accordance with the stage of the production pattern, the production movable members 32 </ b> A to 32 </ b> C are controlled to operate (control of the accessory fluctuation) (step S <b> 304). As an example, in the process of step S304, effect control execution data corresponding to the effect pattern of the second prefetch effect is read from the ROM 121 based on the selection result of the second prefetch effect. Then, in order to perform a predetermined effect operation by the effect movable members 32A to 32C, a drive command may be generated based on the read effect control execution data and transmitted to the effect movable members 33A to 33C and the like.

  Whether it is determined in step S303 that it is not the second prefetch effect execution period (step S303; No), or after executing step S304, the effect control CPU 120 currently executes the third prefetch effect execution period. It is determined whether or not (step S305). Specifically, the stored contents of the prefetch effect buffer are confirmed, and the third prefetch effect execution flag is ON, and the variable display currently being executed is converted from the variable display to be prefetched and the execution period ( If it is included in the period before two fluctuations as shown in FIG. 27 until the end of the normal reach effect or the start of the execution of the super reach effect, it is determined that it is the third prefetch effect execution period. As a result of the determination, if it is the third prefetch effect execution period (step S305; Yes), the background display is controlled according to the stage of the third prefetch effect as the control process for executing the third prefetch effect. The process which performs is performed (step S306). In step S306, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Based on the display control command, the display control unit 123 reads “a background image corresponding to the prefetch effect pattern stored in step S719 of FIG. 23 from CGROM or the like, and displays the background image on the image display device 5. In step S305. When it is determined that it is not the third prefetch effect execution period, or when the process of step S306 is finished, the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch effect execution process of FIG.

  When the process of step S162 is completed in the effect control process of FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select one of the processes to execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-figure varying effect control pattern, the finalized design 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. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S431). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the contents of determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result are “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability (big hit)”, “probability ( "Big hit)".

  In step S431, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the change determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”. The combination of the decorative symbols with the three symbols is determined. However, when the change start determination content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols with even symbols is determined as a stop symbol. On the other hand, in the case of “probability change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols having an odd number of symbols is determined as a stop symbol.

  Specifically, when “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)” is determined, a rendering random number for determining a predetermined stop pattern is extracted, and the stop pattern stored in the ROM 121 is extracted. Compared with the determination value defined in the determination table, a left middle right stop symbol (a combination of decorative symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned) is determined. When it is determined to be “non-probable change (big hit)”, if the determined symbol is an odd symbol, for example, the symbol divided by one is made a stop symbol. Also, when it is determined to be “probable change (big hit)”, if the determined symbol is an even symbol, for example, one symbol that is spelled out is set as a stop symbol.

  In the case of loss, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined (excluding the chances of the following pseudo-ream). However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is defined in the stop symbol determination table, for example, when it is not determined to be an off symbol and is not determined to reach. The left middle right stop symbol is determined by comparison with the determined value. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. If it is determined to reach and the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol, for example.

  Further, in the processing of step S431, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. At this time, if it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is to be executed, the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect and constitute the pseudo-continuous chance are determined. Also, it may be determined whether or not to execute the “slip” variable display effect at a predetermined ratio according to the variation pattern or the like. When it is determined that the “slip” variable display effect is to be executed, the decorative design that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect may be determined.

  Following such determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S431, a notice effect selection process is executed (step S432). Then, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S433). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns as a use pattern based on the notice pattern selected by the notice effect selection process in step S432.

  After executing the processing of step S433, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S434). . Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S435). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S433 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, a setting for updating the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is performed (step S436). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S437), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect selection process executed in step S432 of FIG. In the notice effect selection process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a prefetch effect that serves as a determination criterion for determining one of a plurality of selection criteria for selecting a notice effect (step S501). Specifically, by referring to the prefetch effect buffer, the prefetch effect effect pattern executed as the variable display target to be started is specified. In this embodiment, among the executed prefetch effects, the one corresponding to the effect pattern having the highest ratio of big hit (high hit reliability) is determined as the prefetch effect as the determination criterion. For example, when the pre-reading effects are executed at the ratios shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, the ratio of the big hit (big hit reliability) is in the order shown in FIG. In step S501, among the executed prefetching effects, the prefetching effect corresponding to the prefetching effect pattern having the highest jackpot reliability shown in FIG. The first to third prefetch effects are executed in any of the effect patterns corresponding to the first to third stages, but the jackpot reliability corresponding to the first to third stages is different in different prefetch effects. There is. For example, in the third look-ahead effect, SEP3-3 corresponding to the third stage has the highest jackpot reliability. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30A, the big hit reliability of SEP3-3 corresponding to the third stage of the third prefetching effect is the first prefetching effect, the second prefetching effect, and the second stage (SEP1-2). And when compared with SEP2-2), the big hit reliability is SEP3-3 <SEP1-2 <SEP2-2. Thus, in each pre-reading effect, the higher the level, the higher the jackpot reliability. However, when compared with other pre-reading effects, the higher the level, the higher the jackpot reliability may not be. The same jackpot reliability may be set for each stage of a plurality of prefetch effects.

  When the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is specified in step S501, the effect control CPU 120 next determines the selection criterion for the notice effect according to the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion (step S502). In this embodiment, the selection criterion for the notice effect is determined using the determination table shown in FIG. 30B according to the effect pattern of the pre-read effect that becomes the determination criterion. In step S502, when the jackpot reliability of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is higher than the specific ratio, the notice selection criterion having a higher lower limit of the jackpot reliability of the notice effect selected is selected so as not to be the case. It only has to be set to. In the example of FIG. 30, the big hit reliability of the prefetch effect pattern SEP1-1 (in the case of non-probability change, about 0.5% in the holding number 2 to 4) and the big hit reliability of the prefetch effect pattern SEP3-2 (in the case of non-probability change, The first specific ratio (corresponding to the medium standard notice effect standard) is set between the reserved number 2 and 4 (about 6%). The first specific ratio is, for example, 5%. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the prefetch effect pattern SEP2-2 (about 10% when the number of holds is 2 to 4 at the time of uncertain change) and the jackpot reliability of the lookahead effect pattern SEP1-3 (at the time of the number of holds 2 to 4 when the probability is not changed) The second specific ratio (corresponding to the high standard of the notice effect standard) is set. In this case, the second specific ratio is, for example, 20%. In step S502, the low criterion is greater when the jackpot reliability of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is equal to or less than the first specific rate, and the medium criterion is greater than the first specific rate and less than or equal to the second specific rate. When the ratio is larger than the second specific ratio, the high criterion is determined as the notice effect selection criterion. For the sake of simplicity, only the case where the number of holds is 2 to 4 has been described at the time of non-probability change, but the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined criterion may be selected when the jackpot reliability in the gaming state of the executed prefetching effect exceeds a specific ratio. At this time, different specific ratios may be set depending on the gaming state such as the non-probability change time, the probability change time, and the number of holds, or the same specific ratio may be used.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed for the variable display to be started (step S503). Specifically, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is not any of PA1-2, PB2-2 to PB2-4, PB3-2 to PB3-4, and PB4-2 to PB4-4. Then, it is determined that the pseudo continuous effect is not executed (step S503; No). In this case, next, the effect control CPU 120 selects whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect among the notice effects, and when to execute, which effect mode is selected from a plurality (step S504). As an aspect of the pre-reach announcement effect, as shown in FIG. 31, YEP1-1 corresponding to the reliability category “cas” with extremely low jackpot reliability (corresponding to the ratio of the specific display result), the jackpot reliability is low YEP1-2 corresponding to the reliability category “low reliability”, YEP1-3 corresponding to the reliability category “medium reliability” with medium hit reliability, and the reliability category “high reliability” with high hit reliability YEP1-4 corresponding to the above are set, and different selection ratios are assigned according to the variation category of the variation (variable display to be started). For this purpose, for example, among the plurality of determination tables stored in the ROM 121, the determination table corresponding to the notice effect selection criterion determined in step S502 is used, and the determination ratios shown in FIGS. The presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the effect mode may be selected at the corresponding determination ratio.

  If the notice effect selection criterion is determined at the time of the low criterion in step S502, as shown in FIG. 31A, any effect mode having a reliability category of “cas” to “high reliability” is selected. Can be selected. On the other hand, when it is determined at the middle reference time, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the rendering mode corresponding to the “cass” reliability category is not selected, so “low reliability” to “high reliability”. The notice effect is executed in any one of the effect modes. When determined at the time of high reference, since the rendering mode corresponding to “cass” and “low reliability” is not selected, any of “medium reliability” to “high reliability” is selected. The notice effect is executed in the corresponding effect mode. In the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect and the effect of the pre-reach pre-announcement effect are determined at different rates depending on the variation category, and therefore, depending on the effect (pre-reading effect and pre-reach pre-announcement effect) executed before the reach. It is suggested whether or not the decorative pattern is in a reach state and the type of reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect, or which super reach effect is present when there are multiple super reach effects). In general, the ratio of “big hit” varies greatly depending on whether or not a reach state is reached and the type of reach effect. For this reason, it may be easy to increase the player's attention to the notice effect indicating whether or not the decorative symbol is in the reach state and the type of reach effect to be executed. In this embodiment, among the pre-reach pre-announcement effect and the pre-reach pre-announcement effect, in this case, the pre-reach pre-announcement pre-production effect is appropriately selected according to the execution content of the pre-reading effect. Can be determined. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution period of the pre-reach announcement effect is immediately after the first and second prefetch effects, and is also in the execution period of the third prefetch effect. For this reason, during the execution of the advance notice effect before the reach is established, there is a tendency that the sense of expectation increased by the prefetch effect remains strongly. Therefore, if a big hit reliability that is excessively small with respect to the pre-reading effect is indicated by the notice effect before the reach establishment, the player's discouragement is greater than the notice effect after the reach establishment, but according to the present embodiment, This can be prevented.

  Corresponding to the big hit reliability (corresponding to the ratio of the specific display result) of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is larger than the first specific ratio (for example, 5%) and not more than the second specific ratio (for example, 20%). Then, the notice effect is executed in an effect mode of “low reliability” or more (for example, 2% or more in FIG. 31A). Furthermore, in response to the fact that the big hit reliability (corresponding to the ratio of the specific display result) of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is larger than the second specific ratio (for example, 20%), the notice effect is set to “medium reliability” or higher It is executed in a production mode (for example, 10% or more in FIG. 31A). For this reason, the specific display result of the pre-reading effect (the pre-reading effect having the highest ratio of the specific display result in this embodiment) in which the ratio of the specific display result corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed is a determination criterion. Is included in a predetermined range of decrease from the ratio. In the above example, for example, the first reduction width (for example, 1/10 in the above example) with respect to the first specific ratio, and the second reduction width (for example, 1/2 in the above example) with respect to the second specific ratio. Are set respectively. Therefore, with respect to the possibility of the specific display result indicated by the pre-reading effect, the notice effect indicates the possibility of a small specific display result exceeding a predetermined reduction range such as the first reduction range or the second reduction range. You can limit that. Therefore, since the expectation heightened by the pre-reading effect can be prevented from being lost by the notice effect, the interest of the game is improved.

  If it is determined in step S503 in FIG. 29 that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (step S503; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 then performs a plurality of step-ups executed during the pseudo-continuous effect illustrated in FIG. Of the notice effects (revariable notice effects and one or more pseudo-announced notice effects), the step-up notice effects produced at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, revariable notice effects) are displayed in a plurality of steps ( One of Step 1 to Step 4) is determined (Step 505). In this case, similarly to step S504, for example, out of a plurality of determination tables stored in the ROM 121, the determination table corresponding to the notice effect selection criterion determined in step S502 is used, and FIGS. What is necessary is just to select the presence or absence of execution of a notice effect, and the production | presentation aspect by the corresponding decision rate among decision rates.

  If the notice effect selection criterion is determined at the low criterion in step S502, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the reliability category is “cas” (corresponding to step 1) to “high reliability” ( Any production mode (corresponding to step 4) can be selected. On the other hand, when it is determined at the middle reference time, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the rendering mode corresponding to the “cass” reliability category is not selected, so “low reliability” to “high reliability”. The step-up notice effect is executed in any one of the effect modes. When determined at the time of high reference, since the rendering mode corresponding to “cass” and “low reliability” is not selected, any of “medium reliability” to “high reliability” is selected. A step-up notice effect is executed in a corresponding effect mode. For this reason, when the notice effect is executed a plurality of times during variable display corresponding to “pseudo-continuous”, the notice effect (here, the replay effect) executed at a predetermined timing with high attention (here, the timing before re-variation). It is possible to appropriately determine the effect mode of the pre-change notice effect according to the execution content of the prefetch effect. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

  After determining the effect mode of the notice effect (pre-rechange notice effect) executed at a predetermined timing in step S505, the effect control CPU 120 is performing variable display corresponding to the “pseudo-continuous” as illustrated in FIG. The effect mode of the remaining effects (here, one or a plurality of pseudo-annual notice effects) is selected from among the plurality of step-up notices executed at step S505A. In step S505A, the production mode corresponding to steps 1 to 4 may be determined at an arbitrary selection rate, but here the production mode is determined at the same selection rate using the same determination table as in S505.

  In steps S505 and S505A, when a plurality of step-up notice effects to be executed during variable display including a pseudo-ream are determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the determined notice effects effects in advance. It is determined whether or not a predetermined prohibition condition is met (step S505B). In this embodiment, when the production mode corresponding to the number of steps lower than the production mode of the step-up notice executed previously is selected as the prohibition condition, it is determined that the prohibition condition is met (step S505B; Yes). In this case, the pseudo-annual notice corresponding to the prohibition condition is corrected to an aspect not corresponding to the prohibition condition, that is, an effect aspect corresponding to a higher number of steps than the previous time (step S505C). According to such a configuration, after a step-up notice corresponding to a higher step count and a higher jackpot reliability is executed, a step-up notice corresponding to a lower step number is executed. Can prevent a person from being discouraged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of steps falls by two or more than the number of steps executed last time, the combination is registered in the predetermined prohibition combination table stored in the ROM 121 and determined to satisfy the prohibition condition. It is possible to substitute for a predetermined configuration that can prevent the player from being discouraged, such as determining that a prohibited condition is met.

  When step S504 or S505C is completed or when it is determined No in step S505B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern is “non-reach” (step S508). Specifically, if the pattern is other than the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, it is determined that it is not “non-reach” (step S508; No), and the advance notice selection process is executed after the reach is established ( Step S509).

  In step S509, the effect mode of the notice effect after the reach is established may be determined at an arbitrary selection ratio, but here the effect mode is determined at the same selection ratio using the same determination table as in S504.

  In step S509, the effect control CPU 120 determines in advance the combination of the determined effect aspects of the notice effect when the effect form of the notice effect after the reach is established or when it is determined that it is “non-reach” in step S508. It is determined whether or not the predetermined prohibited condition is satisfied (step S501). In this embodiment, when the jackpot reliability of the effect mode of the pre-reach announcement effect is lower than the effect mode of the pre-reach announcement effect as the prohibition condition, it is determined that the prohibition condition is met (step S510; Yes). In this case, the after-reaching notice effect corresponding to the prohibition condition is corrected to an aspect not corresponding to the prohibition condition, that is, a mode in which the big hit reliability is equal to or higher than the notice effect after reaching reach (step S511). According to such a configuration, the player is discouraged by executing the pre-reach announcement effect corresponding to the lower jackpot reliability after the pre-reach announcement effect having a higher jackpot reliability is executed. Can be prevented. Not limited to this, a predetermined prohibition combination stored in the ROM 121 is determined to satisfy the prohibition condition when the jackpot reliability of the notice effect after the reach is established is smaller than the notice effect before the reach is exceeded by a predetermined threshold. It can be replaced with a predetermined configuration that can prevent the player from being discouraged, such as determining that the combination is registered in the table and that it is a forbidden condition.

  When it is determined in step S511 that the effect mode of the notice effect after the reach has been corrected or it is determined in step S510 that the prohibition condition is not met (step S510; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect selection process. finish.

  In addition, it is not limited to what determines the presence or absence of a notice effect with a different determination ratio according to the variable display content as shown in FIGS. 31 to 32, for example, the special figure display result is determined as either “big hit” or “lost” Whether or not to execute the notice effect may be determined at a different determination ratio according to the determination content of the variable display result such as whether or not the variable display result is determined.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. In some cases, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice execution period for executing one of a plurality of notice effects (step S463). The advance notice execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a special figure fluctuation production control pattern determined as a use pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. If it is the notice execution period in step S463 (step S463; Yes), the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process in step S432 corresponding to any of the plurality of timings is selected according to the selection result in step S433. Production operation control is performed for execution based on the notice pattern determined in (step S464).

  As an example, in the process of step S464, effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection) read from the notice effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern based on the selection result of the notice effect. Depending on the control data, etc., various commands can be given to perform a predetermined effect operation including part or all of the effect image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, effect model operation, etc. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. The correction of the notice effect corresponding to the prohibition conditions executed in steps S510 to S511 and steps S505B to 505C may be executed in step S464 instead of or in duplicate with the notice effect selection process. . For example, when a new notice effect execution period is started, the notice effect effect form newly started in step S464 corresponds to a prohibition condition with respect to the notice effect effect form executed so far. Is determined in the same manner as in steps S510 and S505C. If the prohibition condition is met, the notice effect pattern determined in the notice effect selection process is replaced with a notice effect pattern that does not correspond to the prohibition condition, for example, corresponding to an effect mode with higher jackpot reliability. It is sufficient to execute a notice effect.

  When it is not the notice execution period in step S463 (step S463; No), or after executing the process of step S464, for example, based on the setting in the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control (step S465), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S466). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S466; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  When a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S466 (step S466; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 is performed. In step S467, control is performed to display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in step S467. Further, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S468). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S469), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading effect in which the ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in the specific display is higher than the specific ratio such as the first specific ratio and the second specific ratio is executed. In such a case, the execution ratio (big hit reliability) when the determination result of the determination means when the start condition is satisfied is a specific display result is higher than the execution ratio when the display result is not the specific display result. Since the announcement effect is executed, the discouragement of the player can be prevented. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, in the present embodiment, as a determination criterion for determining the notice effect selection criteria, it is specified as a prefetch effect having the highest jackpot reliability among the executed, and the jackpot reliability of the prefetch effect serving as the determination criterion is determined from the above specified ratio. When it is high, the notice effect is executed in an effect mode higher than a predetermined standard. Some players pay attention to an effect with a high jackpot reliability when multiple pre-reading effects are executed, but according to such a configuration, an effect of a pre-reading effect that has a high degree of attention for such a player. Depending on the content, it is possible to determine an appropriate notice effect mode.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, based on the notice effect selection criteria determined in step S502 of FIG. 29, the effect mode of the notice effect before reach establishment is determined in step S504. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the production mode of the pre-reach pre-announcement effect with a high degree of attention among the pre-reach pre-announcement effect and the pre-reach pre-announcement effect according to the execution contents of the pre-reading production with high jackpot reliability. . Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in FIG. 29, when it is determined that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the variable display (step S503; Yes), the step-up notice that is executed a plurality of times is executed before re-variation. The effect mode of the notice effect (pre-re-change notice effect) is determined according to the notice selection criterion. Therefore, when a notice effect such as a step-up notice is executed a plurality of times, the effect of the notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing (the notice effect before re-variation with high attention that is executed first) has a high degree of reliability. It can be determined appropriately according to the execution contents of the pre-reading effect. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, since the notice effect is executed at the selection ratio of FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in the specific display result of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is a specific ratio (first specific ratio or second specific ratio). If the ratio is larger than the ratio), the jackpot reliability corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed is a ratio that is determined from the jackpot reliability of the pre-reading effect as a determination criterion. 2nd reduction range). For this reason, it is possible to limit the possibility that the specific display result indicated by the pre-reading effect will be a small specific display result beyond the predetermined reduction range from being indicated by the notice effect. Therefore, since the expectation heightened by the pre-reading effect can be prevented from being lost by the notice effect, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, by executing a pre-reading effect having a plurality of stages that are big hits in such a manner that the player can recognize which stage, the player's sense of expectation can be raised in different sizes for each stage. Therefore, the effect of prefetching can be enhanced. In relation to such a configuration, in the process shown in FIG. 23, when it is determined that the first prefetch effect of the first stage is executed (step S712; Yes), the second prefetch effect and the third prefetch effect. Restricting execution of the third pre-reading effect in the first stage when it is determined that the effect is executed in the first stage and the second pre-reading effect in the first stage is executed (step S716; Yes). (FIG. 26B and FIG. 27B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from being discouraged by executing a plurality of pre-read effects with a low ratio of the specific display result (first stage).

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various applications and modifications are possible. As a specific example, any of the configurations of the following modified examples can be employed.

(Modification 1)
In the embodiment described above, the prefetch effect having the highest jackpot reliability among the steps executed in step S501 of the notice effect selection process (FIG. 29) is specified as a determination criterion, and the determination example of FIG. 30B is performed in step S502. We decided on the selection criteria for the notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to a stage where the possibility of a specific display result (high hit reliability is high) among the plurality of prefetch effects (first to third prefetch effects) executed in step S501. A configuration in which the pre-reading effect is specified as a determination criterion is also possible. For example, in step S501, referring to the prefetch effect buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, the prefetch effect that corresponds to the most frequently executed step may be determined as the determining means. In this case, for example, when the second prefetching effect is executed in the effect pattern SEP2-2 (second stage) and the third prefetching effect is executed in the effect pattern SEP3-3 (third stage), the big hit reliability is high. Instead of SEP2-2, the third pre-reading effect of SEP3-3, which has a higher level, is specified as the determination criterion.

  When a stage corresponding to a plurality of jackpot reliability levels (first to third stages) is set for each prefetch effect, a player who pays particular attention to a prefetch effect with a high level apart from the actual jackpot reliability level There is. In this modified example, when the percentage of the specific display result of the pre-reading effect that has a high degree of attention for such a player and the level of the specific display result is higher than the specific ratio, the execution in the case of not being the specific display result Since the notice effect is executed in an effect mode in which the execution ratio when the determination result of the start condition establishment means is a specific display result with respect to the ratio is higher than a predetermined reference, the player can be prevented from being discouraged. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first modification, based on the notice effect selection criteria determined in accordance with the prefetch effect that is high in step S502 in FIG. 29, the effect mode of the notice effect before reaching reach is determined in step S504. . Therefore, between the pre-reach pre-announcement effect and the pre-reach pre-announcement effect, the pre-reach pre-announcement effect aspect with a high degree of attention is appropriately determined according to the execution content of the pre-reading effect with a high level of specific display results. I can do it. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first modification, when it is determined in FIG. 29 that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the variable display (step S503; Yes), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed in conjunction with a plurality of times. Among the step-up notices, the effect form of the notice effect (pre-rechange notice effect) executed before re-variation is determined according to the notice selection criteria. For this reason, when a notice effect such as a step-up notice is executed a plurality of times, the effect form of the notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing (first notice effect before re-variation with a high degree of attention) is displayed as a specific display result. It can be appropriately determined according to the execution content of the pre-reading effect at a high stage. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the first modification, when the notice effect is executed with the selection ratios of FIGS. 31 and 32, the ratio (big hit reliability) that is the specific display result of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is the specific ratio (first specific ratio). Or larger than the second specific ratio), the big hit reliability corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed is a reduction range (first reduction range) determined in advance from the big hit reliability of the pre-reading effect as a determination criterion. Or within the range of the second reduction width). For this reason, it is possible to limit the possibility that the specific display result indicated by the pre-reading effect will be a small specific display result beyond the predetermined reduction range from being indicated by the notice effect. Therefore, since the expectation heightened by the pre-reading effect can be prevented from being lost by the notice effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, the prefetch effect having the highest jackpot reliability among the steps executed in step S501 of the notice effect selection process (FIG. 29) is specified as a determination criterion, and the determination example of FIG. 30B is performed in step S502. We decided on the selection criteria for the notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect selection criterion may be determined according to the number of prefetched effects that have been executed or a combination thereof (when a plurality of effects are executed). For this purpose, the notice effect selection criterion is determined in step S502 using, for example, the determination example shown in FIG. 34, and the effect form of the notice effect is selected in steps S504 and S505 according to the notice effect selection criterion. It ’s fine.

  Alternatively, in place of FIG. 34, when only one of the first to third prefetch effects is executed in step S502, the low standard is set, and when only two are executed, the medium standard is set to 3. If all three are executed, the high criterion may be determined as the criterion for selecting the notice effect.

  When a plurality of pre-reading effects are executed, the player's expectations are higher than when the pre-reading effects are executed alone. Therefore, after a pre-reading effect is executed, if a pre-announcement effect with a low specific display result ratio (low jackpot reliability) is executed, the player may be discouraged depending on the number or combination of the pre-reading effects executed. There is a fear. According to the configuration of the modified example 2, when the pre-reading effect is executed in a specific number or more or in a specific combination, the determination result of the start condition establishment time determining means is obtained with respect to the execution ratio when it is not the specific display result. Since the notice effect is executed in an effect mode in which the execution ratio in the case of the specific display result is higher than a predetermined reference, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second modification, based on the notice effect selection criteria determined according to the number or combination of the prefetch effects executed in step S502 of FIG. 29, the effect of the notice effect before the reach is established in step S504. The aspect is determined. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the effect mode of the pre-reach notice effect with a high degree of attention among the pre-reach notice effect and the reach notice effect according to the number or combination of the pre-read effects executed. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 2, when it is determined in FIG. 29 that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the variable display (step S503; Yes), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed in conjunction with a plurality of times. Among the step-up advance notices, the effect mode of the advance notice effect (pre-rechange notice effect) executed before re-change is determined according to the notice selection criteria determined according to the number or combination of pre-read effects executed. Therefore, when a notice effect such as a step-up notice is executed a plurality of times, a look-ahead effect in which the effect form of the notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing (the notice effect before re-variation with a high degree of attention that is executed first) is executed. It can be appropriately determined according to the number or combination. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

  Moreover, in the modification 2, the ratio (big hit reliability) which becomes the specific display result corresponding to the production | presentation aspect of the notice effect to be performed is more than a specific number or a specific ratio as shown in FIG.31 and FIG.32. You may set so that it may be included in the range of the reduction | decrease width defined beforehand from the ratio used as the specific display result when the prefetch effect is performed in combination. For example, the jackpot reliability when the first to third prefetch effects are executed with the execution combinations shown in FIG. 34 is the number when the jackpot is executed with respect to the total number of cases where the prefetch effects are executed with the respective combinations. The ratio can be obtained. Therefore, in the determination ratios of FIGS. 31 (B) and 32 (B), the presentation mode (corresponding to the low standard) that can be selected is the jackpot reliability corresponding to the medium standard execution combination of FIG. 34 obtained by this method. May be set to be included in a predetermined reduction range (third reduction range, for example, 1/20). Similarly, in the determination ratios of FIGS. 31 (C) and 32 (C), the presentation mode of the notice effect that can be selected (corresponding to the middle standard) corresponds to the high standard execution combination of FIG. 34 obtained by this method. What is necessary is just to set so that it may be contained in predetermined | prescribed reduction | decrease width (4th reduction | decrease width, for example, 1/5) with respect to the big hit reliability to do. According to the configuration of such a modified example, a specific display result that is smaller than a predetermined decrease range with respect to the possibility of a specific display result indicated by a pre-reading effect executed with a specific number or more or a specific combination. It is possible to limit the possibility of being shown by the notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the expectation that has been increased by the pre-reading effect from being spoiled by the notice effect, so the fun of the game is improved.

(Modification 3)
In the embodiment described above, the prefetch effect having the highest jackpot reliability among the steps executed in step S501 of the notice effect selection process (FIG. 29) is specified as a determination criterion, and the determination example of FIG. 30B is performed in step S502. We decided on the selection criteria for the notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and among the plurality of pre-reading effects (first to third pre-reading effects) executed in step S501, a pre-reading effect corresponding to an aspect that is easily recognized by the player after being executed is determined as a criterion. A configuration specified as For this purpose, in step S501, a pre-reading effect corresponding to an aspect that can be easily recognized by the player may be specified as a determination criterion. For example, a prefetch effect with a large effect area is easier for a player to recognize than a prefetch effect with a small effect area. From this viewpoint, the ease of recognition by the player is as follows: third prefetch effect> second prefetch effect> first prefetch effect. Accordingly, in step S501, when the third prefetching effect is being executed (regardless of the jackpot reliability and the stage of the first and second prefetching effects), the third prefetching effect is specified as the determination criterion. Further, if the second prefetching effect is being executed when the third prefetching effect has not been executed (regardless of the jackpot reliability and the stage of the first prefetching effect), the second prefetching effect is specified as a determination criterion. do it.

  Alternatively, when paying attention to the length of the execution period, the pre-reading effect that is executed for a long time is easier for the player to recognize than the pre-reading effect that is executed only for a short period of time. For example, the ease of recognizing differs depending on how many variations before the symbol variation is started. In the example of FIG. 10A, since the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect are executed over three variations, the third prefetch effect is performed over two variations before the symbol variation is started. It is considered easier to recognize. In the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect, the first look-ahead effect that is always executed during the fluctuation is easier to recognize than the second look-ahead effect that is executed only at a predetermined timing. In the example of FIG. 10B, the first pre-reading effect that is executed over four variations before the symbol variation is started, the second pre-reading effect that is executed over three variations, and the two variations are executed. It is thought that it is easy to recognize in the order of the third prefetch effect. In this way, in step S501, the prefetching effect that is most easily recognized among the executions may be specified as a determination criterion according to how many changes have been executed before the symbol change is started. Specifically, when it is determined in step S709 in the prefetching effect determination process (FIGS. 22 and 23) that the category can be notified in advance, the change (“ It is determined how many fluctuations (variable display corresponding to “non-reach (no pseudo-ream))” fluctuate. Then, in steps S711, S713 and S714, and steps S717 and S718, the number of changes before the symbol change is determined with reference to the execution period (maximum) in FIGS. Respectively. Then, in step S501 in FIG. 29, the stored prefetch effect having the largest number of fluctuations before the symbol variation may be specified as the prefetch effect serving as the determination reference.

  Alternatively, there are also players who pay attention to prefetching effects that are simply executed for a long time. For such a player, a pre-reading effect that has been executed for a long time may be specified as a pre-reading effect that is a determination criterion as a pre-reading effect that is easy to recognize. For this purpose, an effect time measurement timer corresponding to each of the first to third prefetch effects is provided in the prefetch effect buffer. In steps S302, S304, and S306 of the prefetch effect execution process (FIG. 24), the timer is counted up each time each prefetch effect is executed. In this way, in step S501 in FIG. 29, the prefetch effect having the largest timer value of the effect time measurement timer may be specified as the prefetch effect that becomes the determination criterion.

  Furthermore, when the ease of recognition is known in advance, for example, when the player's ease of recognition is determined by experiment, for example, the pre-reading effect that becomes the determination criterion based on the known ease of recognition May be specified. In such a case, it is only necessary to specify a pre-reading effect as a determination criterion with the priority as shown in FIG. 34 in step S501.

  Some players pay attention to prefetching effects that are easy to recognize. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third modification, based on the notice effect selection criteria determined according to the prefetch effect that is easy to recognize (high attention to such a player) executed in step S502 of FIG. In step S504, the effect mode of the pre-reach notice effect is determined. Therefore, of the pre-reach pre-announcement effect and the pre-reach pre-announcement effect, the pre-reach pre-announcement effect aspect that has a higher level of attention is appropriately selected according to the execution content of the pre-reading effect that is easy to recognize (high attention level). Can be determined. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the modified example 3, when it is determined in FIG. 29 that the pseudo continuous effect is executed in the variable display (step S503; Yes), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed in conjunction with a plurality of times. Among the step-up notices, the effect form of the notice effect (pre-rechange notice effect) executed before re-variation is determined according to the notice selection criteria. For this reason, when a notice effect such as a step-up notice is executed a plurality of times, it is easy to recognize the effect form of the notice effect that is executed at a predetermined timing (the notice effect that is first executed before the re-change). It is possible to determine appropriately according to the execution content of the pre-reading effect. Therefore, since the disappointment of the player can be prevented, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the third modification, when the notice effect is executed with the selection ratios of FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in the specific display result of the pre-reading effect as the determination criterion is the specific ratio (first specific ratio). Or larger than the second specific ratio), the ratio of the big hit reliability corresponding to the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed is the ratio of the big hit reliability of the pre-reading effect serving as the determination criterion. 1 reduction width or second reduction width). Therefore, the notice effect indicates that a specific display result that is easy to recognize (a high degree of attention) may be a specific display result indicated by a pre-reading effect, but may be a small specific display result that exceeds a predetermined reduction range. Can be limited. Therefore, since the expectation heightened by the pre-reading effect can be prevented from being lost by the notice effect, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, for the sake of simplicity, the example in which only the pre-reach pre-announcement is executed as the pre-reach effect (pre-reach advance effect) executed at the timing before the reach is established has been described. However, a change start notice executed when the identification symbol changes, an all identification symbol change notice executed when all the identification symbols are changed, and a timing when one of the identification symbols is stopped and two are changed A plurality of pre-reach notice effects that are executed at a plurality of timings, such as a single stop notice, may be executed. Similarly, as a notice effect that is executed at the timing after reach is established (notice effect after reach), a plurality of notice effects that are executed at a plurality of times such as when reach is reached or immediately before the start of super reach is executed. good. For example, notice that the jackpot reliability differs according to a plurality of identifiable effects, such as displaying any one or a plurality of characters or items in combination at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 at each timing. The production may be executed at each timing. At this time, it is desirable that a notice effect with a higher degree of jackpot reliability is executed over time. For this purpose, the pre-reach notice effect to be executed first in step S464 is determined, and the notice effect to be executed thereafter is determined in step S509, and then the jackpot reliability is higher than that executed previously. In step S510, it is determined whether or not a predetermined prohibition condition is met, such as when a low-priority announcement effect is executed, and if so, the execution is canceled. It is sufficient to execute processing such as correction in step S511. With such a configuration, the announcement effect is executed at various timings without causing the player to be discouraged by executing the announcement effect in an effect mode corresponding to extremely low jackpot reliability with respect to the pre-reading effect as a decision criterion. I can do it.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, it demonstrated that the production | presentation form which does not correspond to the notice selection criteria determined in step S502 is not selected in step S504 and step S505 (refer FIG.31 and FIG.32). However, the method for executing the notice effect in a mode in which the big hit reliability is higher than a predetermined standard is not limited to this. For example, after selecting the effect mode of the notice effect at the same selection ratio regardless of the notice selection criteria in step S504 or step S505, the jackpot reliability of the selected effect mode is obtained. Then, when the predetermined criterion stipulated by the notice selection criterion is not satisfied, the big hit reliability may be corrected to be higher than the predetermined criterion.

  In the above-described embodiment, description is made on the assumption that a notice pattern in a plurality of notice effects that can be executed from the start of variable display of decorative symbols and the like until a display result is derived is sequentially selected for each notice effect. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice pattern in a plurality of notice effects may be determined collectively. In this case, a plurality of advance notice combination patterns prepared by combining the advance notice patterns in a plurality of advance notice effects are prepared in advance, and whether or not the advance notice prohibition condition is established for a specific advance notice effect is prohibited (restricted). Regardless of this, it is only necessary to select one of the notice combination patterns at a predetermined ratio so that the effect operation control for execution is not performed for the notice effect whose execution is prohibited (restricted).

  When individually selecting a notice pattern in a plurality of notice effects, it is necessary to prepare a selection table for selecting each notice effect, and the data capacity of the selection table tends to increase. On the other hand, when selecting a plurality of notice patterns in a plurality of notice effects at once, the number of types of notice combination patterns may increase, but a selection table is prepared for each of the plurality of notice effects. There is no need, and the increase in the data capacity of the selection table can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, according to the jackpot reliability that is predicted by one of the multiple notice effects, the selection ratio of the jackpot reliability that is notified by other notice effects is different, and the notices in the multiple notice effects are made. By sequentially determining the category and the notice pattern, it becomes easy to adjust the jackpot reliability to be noticed by each notice effect, and the notice category and the notice pattern in a plurality of notice effects can be appropriately selected.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, by selecting the pre-reach effect at a selection ratio according to the notice effect selection criteria in step S504, between the pre-reach effect and the post-reach effect, the jackpot reliability is predetermined. The pre-reach production was performed in a manner higher than the standard. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine that can be developed from a normal reach production to any one of a plurality of super reach productions with different jackpot reliability, a supermarket is produced by an effect executed after the reach is established (such as a notice effect after the reach is established). A post-reach effect that suggests the presence or absence of reach and the type of super-reach effect that develops may be executed in an effect mode that has a higher hit reliability than a predetermined standard. In such a gaming machine, there is a player who pays particular attention to the post-reach production in anticipation of development to a super-reach production with high hit reliability. In the configuration according to this modified example, depending on the execution contents of the pre-reading effect, the effect of the notice effect after reaching the reach is noticeable to such a player among the notice effect before reaching the reach and the notice effect after the reach is established. Can be determined appropriately. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be prevented and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, when executing the notice effect (step-up notice) a plurality of times in the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect before the re-variation is determined according to the notice effect selection criteria in step S505. By selecting at the selection ratio, the notice effect (first notice effect before re-variation) executed was executed in a mode in which the jackpot reliability is higher than a predetermined standard. However, other timing (for example, a step-up notice to be executed last) may be executed in a production mode higher than a predetermined standard. In this case, the announcement effect that is executed first may be executed in an effect mode corresponding to a jackpot reliability lower than a predetermined criterion, but even in that case, the jackpot reliability that is higher than the predetermined criterion thereafter. The notice effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the above. In this way, even if the reliability once enhanced by the pre-reading effect may be awakened once, the notice effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the big hit reliability higher than the predetermined standard after that, While preventing discouragement, the player can be given excitement as if the confidence level that is a big hit goes up and down.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that the jackpot reliability as a possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state is notified by each of the plurality of pre-read effects and the plurality of notice effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the pre-reading effect and / or the notice effect provides a notice of a possibility that a predetermined game value advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is given. May be. For example, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probable change state and the short time state, in which a big hit game state is likely to occur compared to the normal state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is high, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). Various game values, such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) may be given. A pre-reading effect and / or a notice effect that predicts the possibility that at least a part of such various game values will be given may be executed.

  In addition, the production modes of the plurality of pre-reading productions and the announcement production are not limited to the above production modes. For example, as a pre-reading effect or a notice effect, a predetermined effect BGM, sound emission of a sound effect, an image as if a school of fish crosses a predetermined area of the image display device 5, a telop is sent to a predetermined display area, The pre-reading effect and the notice effect may be executed in a predetermined manner that can be distinguished from other effects such as lighting of an effect lamp. When a plurality of pre-reading effects are executed in a mode in which an image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, an area where an image related to the pre-reading effects is actually displayed as the “effect area” of the third modification example, Or the ease of recognition can be set on the basis of the size of the display area set for the pre-reading effect. Furthermore, it can be set that the greater the volume of the sound effect or the higher the brightness of the effect lamp, the greater the recognition.

  Furthermore, there are players who pay particular attention to the production that changes greatly before and after the production starts and during the production. Corresponding to such a player, a setting can be made such that the greater the change in the middle of the production before or after the production starts, the easier it is to recognize. Here, the definition of the magnitude of change can be arbitrarily selected according to the characteristics of the target player from the rate of change compared to before the effect, the rate of change during the effect, or the absolute amount of change. . For example, paying attention to the speed of color change, if multiple pre-reading notices that change the character's design or background color are executed before or after the start of the production or during the production, the color will be like `` blue → purple → red '' There are cases where it is easier to recognize a look-ahead effect that changes at a stroke, such as “blue → red”, rather than changing in stages. When hue is used as an index of color change, it can be determined that a large change has occurred when the hue changes to the counter electrode. Specifically, the pre-reading effect production pattern, the size (change rate, speed, absolute amount) of a predetermined coefficient that can be compared, such as color (for example, hue), volume, character mode (size, age, etc.), etc. Etc.) is stored in advance in the ROM 121 in correspondence with the ranking of the ease of recognition defined based on the above. Then, a notice effect that is easy to recognize among the pre-read effects executed with reference to the table in step S501 may be specified as a determination criterion.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, the aspect which a player can recognize which stage is several pre-reading effects with several steps | corners which become a big hit like the 1st-3rd pre-reading effects. Executed with. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a plurality of big hit stages are not set in some or all of the plurality of prefetch effects is also possible. Even in this case, the pre-reading effect as a determination criterion may be determined in step S501 of FIG. 29 based on the viewpoint of the big hit reliability of the executed plurality of pre-reading effects and the ease of recognizing the effect.

  Further, as another method of executing the notice effect in the effect mode corresponding to the jackpot reliability higher than the predetermined standard, in addition to the embodiment and the modified example, the jackpot reliability of the predetermination effect of the specified decision criterion is A configuration that additionally executes a specific effect in addition to the notice effect that is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the pre-read effect is executed in a predetermined combination or more than a specific ratio. Is possible. Here, the effect of the specific mode indicates that the big hit reliability is higher during the execution period of the normal notice effect (for example, display of the predetermined character) that is executed even when the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, It is an effect that the player can recognize that the jackpot reliability is higher than usual, such as displaying a chance image (as if the character is wearing additional accessories), further operating the effector, etc. I just need it. For example, in step S504 or S505, the mode of the notice effect is determined at the same determination ratio (for example, the ratio in FIG. 31A or (the ratio in FIG. 32A)) regardless of the selection criterion determined in step S502. In step S464, in addition to the notice effect selected in step S504 or S505, the effect of a specific mode according to the selection criterion determined in step S502 (for example, in the case of a medium criterion as a chance image, The display of the crown image corresponding to the high standard, etc. may be further executed.With such a configuration, it is only necessary to additionally execute the specific aspect according to the selection standard, so that the processing load is small. Thus, the notice effect can be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the big hit reliability higher than the predetermined standard.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Although the example to do was shown, you may make it notify a variation pattern to a production control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In 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 addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing predetermined effects such as the previous stage effect and the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the game Various rendering operations including lighting operations in effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push buttons 32A to 32C ... Production moving member 90 ... Production lighting accessory 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

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A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started as hold storage information;
A start time determining means for determining whether to derive and display a specific display result as a display result of the variable display of the identification information, based on the stored storage information, when starting the variable display of the identification information;
Before determination by the start time determining means, before starting determination means for determining whether or not a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, before the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is started, the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information is notified. Prefetching effect execution means for executing prefetching effect,
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, the notice effect execution is performed to execute the notice effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes in which the specific display result is differently derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information Means,
With
The pre-reading effect execution means can execute a plurality of pre-reading effects with different effect modes in the same period,
The notice effect execution means executes the first look-ahead notice for executing the look-ahead notice in the first period and the second look-ahead notice for executing the look-ahead notice in the second period shorter than the first period. Execute the notice effect according to the first look-ahead notice,
Deriving and displaying the specific display result at a different rate between when the first prefetching notice is executed and when the second prefetching notice is executed;
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started as hold storage information;
A start time determining means for determining whether to derive and display a specific display result as a display result of the variable display of the identification information, based on the stored storage information, when starting the variable display of the identification information;
Before determination by the start time determining means, before starting determination means for determining whether or not a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, before the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is started, the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information is notified. Prefetching effect execution means for executing prefetching effect,
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, the notice effect execution is performed to execute the notice effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes in which the specific display result is differently derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information Means,
With
The pre-reading effect execution means can execute a plurality of pre-reading effects with different effect modes in the same period,
The notice effect execution means responds to the first prefetch notice when executing a first prefetch notice in which the image display area is the first area and a second prefetch notice in which the display area is smaller than the first area. Execute the notice effect,
Deriving and displaying the specific display result at a different rate between when the first prefetching notice is executed and when the second prefetching notice is executed;
A gaming machine characterized by that. A variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information;
In the variable display pattern, after the variable display of the identification information is started, until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the variable display pattern is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is performed again for a predetermined number of times. Including at least a display pattern,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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