JP2016013328A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a case in which it is difficult to recognize a game state to be a first specific game state with identification information derived and displayed by variable display means.SOLUTION: The number of identification information corresponding to a first specific game state derived and displayed as a display result in variable display means 4A, 4B is less than the number of identification information corresponding to a second specific game state derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display means 4A, 4B and the number of identification information corresponding to a third specific game state derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display means 4A, 4B.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means that performs variable display and derives and displays a display result of identification information. About.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol display device (variable display means) that displays and displays a stop symbol (identification information) by executing a special symbol variable display, and a variable symbol display result on the special symbol display device When the variable display result is determined to be a big hit, a plurality of big hit types ( One jackpot type is determined from among the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state), and a stop symbol (identification information) corresponding to the determined jackpot type is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device as a variable display result. In addition, there is an effect display device that makes it easier for a player to specify a jackpot type by displaying a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the jackpot type. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in order to determine the jackpot type, a determination value corresponding to a random value for determining the jackpot type for each jackpot type (the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state). Since the stop symbol (identification information) corresponding to 1: 1 is set for each random value, it is determined as the stop symbol (identification information) corresponding to the determined jackpot type. There are cases in which stop symbols (identification information) for the number of determination values assigned to the jackpot type are derived and displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-110367 A

  In this patent document 1, the determined jackpot type has the largest game value that can be acquired by the player, and the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game is over (the first specific game) Forty (40) determination values are assigned to the (status), which is larger than the 2-round probability big hit (second specific gaming state) and the two round normal big hit (third specific gaming state). For this reason, when the big hit type is 11 round probability variation big hit, the special symbol display device displays one stop symbol (identification information) from among the 40 stop symbols (identification information) corresponding to each of these 40 determination values. ) Is derived and displayed, so that the number of stop symbols (identification information) derived and displayed on the special symbol display device is large, so that the special symbol indicates whether the big hit type is 11 rounds probable big hit (first specific gaming state). It becomes difficult to understand and there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and it can be prevented that it becomes difficult to understand that the first specific gaming state is caused by the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the effect display device 5) that performs variable display and derives and displays the display result of the identification information (for example, the special symbol or the effect symbol). In addition, when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Because
Based on the establishment of a grant condition (for example, a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23 and the general winning port switches 24a and 24b) A granting means for giving a prize ball (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes S32, S34 or S40 of the switch process, or a part where the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 to pay out the prize ball);
Predetermining means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not the display result in the variable display means is the specific display result before the display result is derived;
The type of the specific gaming state to be controlled when the predetermination means determines that the specific display result is to be used is a first specific gaming state (for example, probability variation big hit A) and a second specific gaming state (for example, probability variation). Jackpot B) and specific gaming state type determining means (for example, CPU 103 performs S153 and S154 in the special symbol normal process) determined based on the determination values assigned to the third specific gaming state (for example, non-probability variation big hit C). Part to execute)
When the first specific gaming state is determined by the specific gaming state type determining unit, the display result of the variable display unit is changed to the specific display result after controlling the first specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. When the second specific gaming state is determined by the specific gaming state type determining means, for example, when the CPU 103 executes the jackpot end process S208, and the second specific gaming state is determined. The second specific game state (for example, round), which is different from the first specific game state (for example, the big hit game state in which the round game is executed 15 times) in the magnitude of the game value that can be acquired by the player as the specific game state. The game is controlled to the high probability state after being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the game is executed 10 times, and the third specific gaming state is controlled by the specific gaming state type determining means. Is determined, the third specific game state (for example, round game is executed 10 times) that has the same game value that the player can acquire as the specific game state is the same as the second specific game state. Control to a low probability state in which the display result of the variable display means does not improve the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result (for example, the CPU 103 does not execute S208 of the jackpot end process S211 Game state control means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes at least one of S208 and S211 of the big hit end process),
Aggregating means for aggregating the magnitude of the game value given by the giving means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes S38 of the switch process and +15 the prize ball number counter),
The game state changing means for changing the gaming state based on the fact that the game value summed up by the counting means reaches the gaming state change judgment value (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 is open to the big hit. As shown in FIG. 44, the CPU 103 performs the big hit end process and the value of the prize ball number counter is 10000th place as shown in FIG. 44, the part that executes S424 to S430 by determining that the value of the prize ball number counter is 10,000 or more Even though the big hit type is a probable big hit, the S211-216 is executed without setting the probable change flag)
With
In the variable display means, identification information corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state is derived and displayed (for example, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the display symbol of pattern 0 is derived and displayed, and the big hit type is a probable big hit B. If so, the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 or pattern 16 are derived and displayed. If the big hit type is non-probable big hit C, the display symbols of pattern 13 to pattern 15 or pattern 20 are derived and displayed. And)
The number of identification information corresponding to the first specific gaming state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the identification information corresponding to the second specific gaming state derived and displayed on the variable display means as a display result. And the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the third specific gaming state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means (for example, the display symbol corresponding to the case where the big hit type is a probable big hit A) (The number of patterns is one, and the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the case where the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C is three)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of identification information corresponding to the first specific gaming state derived and displayed as the display result is the identification information corresponding to the second specific gaming state and the third specific gaming state derived and displayed as the display result. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display means from becoming difficult to understand that the first specific gaming state is entered, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming state changing means can end the advantageous state advantageous to the player as a change in the gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the value of the prize ball number counter is 10,000 in S414 in the big hit release process). Due to the above, the portion where S424 to S430 are executed and the big hit game is interrupted, or as shown in FIG. 44, when the value of the winning ball counter is 10,000 or more in S207a of the big hit end processing, Without executing S211 to S216 without setting the probability change flag)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the advantageous state can be terminated based on the fact that the assigned game value has reached the gaming state change judgment value, so that the gaming value is given by the advantageous state greatly exceeding the gaming state change judgment value. It is possible to prevent the euphoria from being excessively improved.
The advantageous state advantageous to the player may be a gaming state including the specific gaming state, or a gaming state not including the specific gaming state (that is, a highly accurate low base state or a low probability high base state, Alternatively, the specific gaming state such as both the high probability low base state and the low probability high base state may be an individual advantageous state).

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The advantageous state includes at least the specific gaming state,
The gaming state changing means is configured such that when the game value aggregated by the aggregating means reaches the gaming state change determination value during the specific gaming state (for example, in S414 of the big hit release process, the CPU 103 When it is determined that the value of the winning ball counter is 10,000 or more), the specific gaming state is terminated (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes S424 to S430 in the big hit release process).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the gaming value that greatly exceeds the gaming state change judgment value due to the continuation of the particular gaming state when the particular gaming state is terminated when the gaming state change judgment value is reached during the particular gaming state. It is possible to prevent the euphoria from being improved by being added.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The variable display in the variable display means is executed based on the establishment of the start condition,
The advantageous state includes a high-frequency state (for example, a high-accuracy base state or a low-accuracy state) in which at least one of the high-probability state, the frequency of establishment of the start condition, and the frequency of execution of variable display in the variable display means increases. Base state), and / or
The gaming state changing means determines that the game value aggregated by the aggregating means has reached the gaming state change judgment value during the specific gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 44, the CPU 103 (The CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag, for example) based on the fact that the value of the winning ball counter is determined to be 10000 or more). (S211 to S216 are executed without executing S208)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the gaming state change determination value is reached during the specific gaming state, the gaming value is excessively imparted by limiting the control to the advantageous state after the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from being improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A first winning opening (for example, a big winning opening) in which a gaming medium can be won only in the specific gaming state;
A second winning port (for example, a first starting winning port or a second starting winning port) in which a game medium can be won regardless of the gaming state;
When the start condition is established by winning the second winning opening, a hold storage means (for example, a game control data holding area 150) that can store the start condition as a variable display hold storage of the identification information. )When,
With
The granting means assigns a game value based on the winning of a game medium to the first winning opening and the second winning opening (for example, the CPU 103 sets the first start opening switch 22A or the second in S31 of the switch process). A portion for determining that the start port switch 22B has been turned ON and executing S32, and a portion for determining that the count switch 23 has been turned ON in S33 and executing S34),
The gaming state changing means is configured to change the gaming value change judgment value when the gaming value added by the winning means is given to the second winning opening in the advantageous state. When it is reached (for example, as shown in the first modified example, a prize ball based on winning in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening during the consecutive resort state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) (When the value of the winning ball counter becomes 10,000 or more), the variable display based on all the storages stored in the storage unit until the variable display being executed at that time is completed or until the variable display is completed. The advantageous state is not ended until the display is completed (for example, as shown in the first modification, the gaming state is changed from the high-accuracy base state to the low-accuracy base state in accordance with the end of the variable display during execution. Low The gaming state is lowered from the high-accuracy high-base state in response to control of the high-base state to the low-probability low-base state, or the completion of all the variable displays based on the stored memory when the number of prize balls reaches 10,000 or more. (The part to control from the high accuracy base state or the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game value given by winning the second winning opening not related to the advantageous state is also totaled by the counting means and can be used for determination with the game state change determination value. The second prize opening not related to the advantageous state while preventing the gaming value from being excessively given due to the gaming value not being added up by the counting means being added up by the winning means, and preventing the gambling from being improved It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the advantageous state being terminated by winning the prize.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpot types. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 1st special figure) for A probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 1st probable big hit B (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 1st probable big hit C (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit B (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 2nd special figure) for A probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 2nd probability figures (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 2nd special drawing) for probability variation big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for 1st (for 1st special figure and 2nd special figure). 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 switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. 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 a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the switch process for effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S276c. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit release process in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end process in the modification 1. 10 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing in Modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in the modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process in Modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in the modification 4.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. 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). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the first special symbol display device 4A is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 8-segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of first special symbols. . Similarly, the second special symbol display device 4B is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 8-segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of second special symbols. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured to be capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of display symbols shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are eight digits that the CPU 103 outputs to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It consists of 8 segments, 7 segments A to G that can display numbers and symbols according to output data expressed in binary numbers, and a segment H that shows decimal points (dots). Each segment A to H is turned on and off. The display pattern of 256 patterns can be displayed by the combination. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible to variably display 22 patterns of display patterns (see FIGS. 10 to 22) of patterns 0 to 21 having different display modes among the combinations of these 256 patterns. In addition, wirings extending from the main board 11 side are connected to the segments A to H of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B of the present embodiment, and in the output data output by the CPU 103, When the digit value corresponding to each segment is “1”, the segment is turned on, and when the digit value corresponding to each segment is “0”, the segment is turned off. That is, whether or not each segment in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B of the present embodiment is lit is determined based on the output data output from the CPU 103 and each segment A to the main board 11 side. It is determined by the wiring pattern connected to H.

  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". .

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both symbols), but the types may be different. Moreover, although the display pattern was applied as an example of the identification information which can identify each, for example, numbers, such as 0-9, 00-99, letters, symbols, etc. may be sufficient, and an external shape is The pattern may be the same or a different color.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner. However, as a result of the variable display, any one of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is derived and displayed. If it is, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of identification information. For example, any one of a plurality of types of identification information may be variably displayed. That is, the variable display is not only a display that sequentially displays a plurality of types of identification information, but for example, changes the display mode of one identification information (repeating display and non-display, changing the shape and color, etc.) ).

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are each composed of a single-digit special symbol. However, for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be composed of a combination of two or more digits.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A described later) Or, after the game ball has won the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and It is started based on the fact that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (definite stop symbol) is displayed. Derived display. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect 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 effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. 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” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Then, a definite effect symbol that is a result of variation display of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol 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 deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display 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). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing 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. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. 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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding 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 present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  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 when 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. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  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 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 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 "), 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 ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 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 device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a second 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 first 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-segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and displays normal symbols (also referred to as “normal” or “normal”) that are different types of special information. Display variable (display variable). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Further, on the left and right sides of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, general winning ports 24L and 24R are arranged. The game balls that have passed (entered) through the general winning opening 24L are detected by the general winning opening switch 24a shown in FIG. 2, and the game balls that have passed (entered) through the general winning opening 24R are shown in FIG. Detected by. A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected by, for example, the 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. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the general winning opening switches 24a and 24b, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. 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 upper left and right 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.

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

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

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

  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 executes a normal symbol variation display 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. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per 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 fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece 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 and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. 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 bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation 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.

  After the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop 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 entrance door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 2nd 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 first 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” or the like). 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). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the second state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the second state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

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

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect 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 called “expected degree” or “big hit expected degree”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  If the special symbol that will be a losing symbol is stopped (derived) as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol is changed to the reach state after the production symbol variation display is started. Instead, the finalized design symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the production symbol variation display is started. Corresponding to this, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When the big win symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed as a special bonus symbol in the special figure game, the change display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable change” big hit type (non-probable change big hit A, non-probable change big hit B, non-probability variable big hit C, which will be described later) After completion, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 20 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variation display result is “big hit”. Of these, when any of the conditions is satisfied first, the process may be terminated.

  As a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot described later is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal (non-probable change)” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability change big hit combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. In the present embodiment, the confirmed effect symbol which is a probable big hit combination is a symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “1” to “8”, the symbol numbers are the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and the odd numbers “3”, “7” that usually constitute a big hit combination. A certain effect symbol is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Among these, the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “3” and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, the “probable variation” jackpot type (probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, and probability variation jackpot C, which will be described later) is “big hit” in the fluctuation display result corresponding to the probability variation jackpot as the definite special symbol. Based on this, the control is normally performed in the open big hit state, and after the completion, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a payout control board 37 as shown in FIG. 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. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a count switch 23, general winning port switches 24a and 24b, etc. A switch circuit 110 that captures detection signals from the various switches and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid circuit 111 that transmits solenoid drive signals from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoids 81 and 82, and the like are mounted. Yes.

  In addition, a payout control board 37 is connected to the main board 11. The payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 based on any one of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switches 24a and 24b being turned on. The payout of prize balls is executed.

  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 produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R 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 is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving 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 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 effect display device 5, a sound 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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8C0YH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. When generating a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8C08H) corresponding to the small hit is set, and a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit” is notified. It ’s fine.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying 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. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify 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.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

  The command C300H is a jackpot interruption notification command for notifying the interruption of the jackpot game.

  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 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  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.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is 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 MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “ This is a random value used to determine either “non-probable variation big hit B” or “non-probable variation big hit C”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect 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 number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol 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 variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  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 in advance 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 a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variable display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit” It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “C”, “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, and “non-probable variation big hit C”.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Probable variation big hit A, Probable variation big hit B, Probable variation big hit C, and non-probable big hit A, non-probable big hit that shifts to low-accuracy base state when only short-time control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends. B and non-probability big hit C are set.

  As described above, the big hit gaming state due to “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B” make the special variable winning ball device 7 a second state advantageous to the player. The number of rounds to be changed is 15 times (so-called 15 rounds), which is a regular open big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, as described above, the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit C” have 10 rounds in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. This is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed (so-called 10 rounds), and the big hit gaming state due to the “non-probable big hit A” is the second state that makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 advantageous to the player as described above. The number of rounds to be changed is five times (so-called five rounds), which is a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed.

  The high-accuracy control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the probable big hit C is continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, and the non-probable big hit C is that the special game is executed 100 times or the predetermined number of times. The game ends when the big hit game state is entered before the special figure game is executed. Note that the time reduction control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the non-probable big hit A is that 50 special figure games are executed or the big hit gaming state is executed before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. The time-shortening control that is executed after the end and becomes after the end of the big hit gaming state of the non-probable big hit B is that 20 special figure games are executed or the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before.

  In this embodiment, the big hit game state during the time-shortening control is determined after the big hit game of a predetermined special game (probability big hit A, probability variable big hit B, probability variable big hit C, non-probable big hit C is over). 100 times, 50 times if the big hit game of the non-probable big hit A is finished, and 20 times if the big hit game of the non-probable big big hit B is finished), that is, the game state is It is defined as a extended game state in which the big hit gaming state is continuously generated without going through the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state.

  In this embodiment, the extended game state is defined as a state in which the big hit gaming state is continuously generated without the gaming state passing through the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state. The game state is not limited to the low probability high base state or the low probability low base state, and the state in which the big hit gaming state continuously occurs may be defined as the extended game state.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, The allocation of judgment values to the big hit types of “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “non-probable big hit B”, and “non-probable big hit C” is different. Of these, paying attention to “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C”, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the judgment value is in the range of “1” to “40”. While the value is assigned to the big hit type of “probable big hit A” with a large number of rounds (15 rounds), the value in the range of “41” to “60” in the judgment value has a small number of rounds (10 rounds, (5 rounds) “probable big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. When the variation special chart is the second special chart, the value in the range of “1” to “50” in the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit A” having a large number of rounds (15 rounds). On the other hand, the values in the range of “51” to “60” in the determination value are assigned to “probability variation big hit B” and “probability variation big hit C” with a small number of rounds (10 rounds, 5 rounds). With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the first special figure is used because the ratio of controlling the big hit gaming state with a small number of rounds is reduced by setting the big hit type as “probable big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. It is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of a big hit gaming state with a small number of prize balls obtained in comparison with a special game, and to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

  When attention is paid to “non-probable variable big hit A”, “non-probable variable big hit B”, and “non-probable big hit C”, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of “61” to “80” in the judgment value Is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game of 50 times, while the value in the range of “81” to “95” in the judgment value is 20 times. Is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit B”. When the variation special chart is the second special figure, the value in the range of “61” to “85” in the determination value is set to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game 50 times. On the other hand, the value in the range of “86” to “95” in the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit B” for executing the special figure game 20 times. It should be noted that, in both cases where the variation special chart is the first special chart and the second special chart, the value in the range of “96” to “100” in the determination value is executed 100 times. It is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit C”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “non-probable big hit A” for executing 50 special figure games and “non-probable big hit B” for executing 20 special figure games can be made different.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the decision values are assigned to the big hit types of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C”. Regardless of whether it is a 1 special figure or a 2nd special figure, it is in the range of “1” to “60”, so the probability variation big hit (“probable variation big hit A”, “probable variation big hit B”, “probable variation big hit C” ) And the probability of non-probable variation big hit (“non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, or “non-probable variation big hit C”). Or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, in “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, and “probability variation big hit C”, the allocation of the judgment value to “probability big hit B” and “probable variation big hit C” is the fluctuation special chart. Depending on whether it is a 1 special figure or a 2nd special figure, the allocation of the decision value to the “probable big hit A” is also the fluctuation special figure or the second special figure. Depending on the situation, “probability big hit A” with a large number of rounds is set to be more easily determined when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when it is the first special figure. Yes.

  In addition, as described above, in the “non-probability variation big hit A”, “non-probability variation big hit B”, and “non-probability variation big hit C”, the determination value is assigned to the “non-probability variation big hit A” and “non-probability variation big hit B”. Depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, whether the fluctuation special figure is also the first special figure in the assignment of the judgment value to the “non-probable big hit A” Depending on whether or not it is the second special figure, for the “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game 50 times, the first special figure is the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set to be easier to determine than the case.

  In the present embodiment, the allocation of the judgment value is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C” depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Regardless, the decision value allocation may be set to be the same in the jackpot types of “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B”, and “probability variation jackpot C”.

  In this embodiment, the decision value is assigned to the big hit types “non-probability variable big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B” depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Although the form set in different ranges is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination is made regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. The value assignment may be set to be the same for the big hit types of “non-probable variable big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B”.

  10 to 15 are display symbol determination tables used for determining a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A when the variation special symbol is the first special symbol. In this embodiment, the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are different for each jackpot type according to the value of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination.

  Specifically, FIG. 10 is a display pattern determination table for probability variation jackpot A (for the first special diagram) used when the variation special chart is the first special chart and the jackpot type is “probable variation big hit A”. is there. In this probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the value in the range of “1” to “40” of the judgment value is assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the segments A to H. ing. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is unambiguous. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is determined.

  FIG. 11 is a display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B”. In this probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the display symbol of pattern 1 in which the values in the range of “41” to “46” of the judgment values turn on the segments A, D, G, H are displayed. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 2 for lighting the segments C, D, E, and H, and the judgment values “50” to “49” are assigned. A value in the range of “55” is assigned to the display pattern of pattern 3 for lighting the segments A, C, E, and F. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is the pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of 1 to 3.

  FIG. 12 is a probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. In this probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), a value in the range of “56” to “57” of the judgment value is assigned to the display symbol of pattern 4 for lighting the segments A, D, and G. The determination value “58” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 5 that lights up the segments C, D, and E, and the determination value “59” to “60” is in the segment A, C. , E, F, and H are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 6. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is the pattern. The determination value is set so as to be any one of 4 to 6.

  FIG. 13 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the non-probable big hit A used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”. In this non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), the display of the pattern 7 in which the values in the range of “61” to “68” of the judgment values turn on the segments B, C, E, F are displayed. A value in the range from “69” to “71” of the judgment value is assigned to the display design of pattern 8 that lights up the segments A, B, F, G, and H, and the judgment value “ A value in the range of “72” to “80” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 9 for lighting the segments A, B, D, F, and G. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 7 to pattern 9.

  FIG. 14 is a non-probability variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In this non-probable large hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram), a value 10 in the range of determination values “81” to “87” turns on the segments B, C, E, F, and H. The determination value “88” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 11 that lights the segments A, B, F, and G, and the determination value ranges from “89” to “95”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 12 for lighting the segments A, B, D, F, G, and H. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined as “non-probable variable big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of patterns 10 to 12.

  FIG. 15 is a non-probability variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In this non-probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), a value 13 in the range of determination values “96” to “97” lights up segments A, B, D, G, and H. The determination value “98” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 14 that lights the segments B, C, D, E, and H, and the determination values “99” to “100”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 15 for lighting the segments A, B, C, E, and F. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of the patterns 13 to 15.

  FIG. 16 is a probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probable variation big hit A”. In this probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the value in the range of “1” to “50” of the judgment value is assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the segments A to H. ing. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is unambiguous. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is determined.

  FIG. 17 is a probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probability big hit B”. In this probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the judgment values “51” to “52” are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 1 for lighting the segments A, D, G, and H. The values in the range of the determination values “53” to “55” are assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 2 for lighting the segments C, D, E, and H, and the determination values “56” to “57” are assigned. The segments B, D, G, and H are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 16 that lights up. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is the pattern. The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 16.

  FIG. 18 is a probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probability big hit C”. In this probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the determination value “58” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 4 that lights the segments A, D, and G, and the determination value “ 59 ”is assigned to the display pattern of pattern 5 that lights segments C, D, and E, and“ 60 ”is assigned to the display pattern of pattern 17 that lights segments B, C, G, and H. Yes. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is the pattern. 4, the determination value is set so as to be determined as either pattern 5 or pattern 17.

  FIG. 19 is a non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. In this non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure), the display of the pattern 7 in which the values in the range of “61” to “68” of the judgment values light the segments B, C, E, F are displayed. A value in the range from “69” to “71” of the judgment value is assigned to the display design of pattern 8 that lights up the segments A, B, F, G, and H, and the judgment value “ Values in the range of “72” to “85” are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 18 for lighting the segments B, D, F, G, and H. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 7, pattern 8, and pattern 18.

  FIG. 20 is a non-probability variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In this non-probable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), a value 10 in the range of “86” to “91” of the judgment value is a pattern 10 for lighting the segments B, C, E, F, H. The determination value “92” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 11 that lights the segments A, B, F, and G, and the determination value ranges from “93” to “95”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 19 for lighting the segments B, D, F, and G. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 10, pattern 11, and pattern 19.

  FIG. 21 is a non-probable variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In this non-probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure), the display of the pattern 13 in which the values in the range of “96 to 97” of the judgment values turn on the segments A, B, D, G, H are displayed. Is assigned to the symbol, and the judgment value “98” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 14 for lighting the segments B, C, D, E, and H, and the judgment value is in the range of “99” to “100”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 20 that lights up the segments A, B, C, D, and E. In other words, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 13, pattern 14, and pattern 20.

  FIG. 22 shows a display symbol determination table for loss that is used when the random special value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is outside the range of the jackpot determination value in both the first special figure and the second special figure. (For the first special figure and the second special figure). In the display symbol determination table for loss (for the first special figure and the second special figure), all outside the range of the jackpot judgment value is assigned to the pattern 21 for lighting the segment D. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure display result (variable display result) is determined to be out of place, the display derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A when the special figure is the first special figure. When the determination value is set so that the symbol is uniquely determined as the pattern 21 and the variation special symbol is the second special symbol, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is unique. The determination value is set so that the pattern 21 is determined.

  That is, in this embodiment, the pattern 0 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111111”. , The CPU 103 outputs the output data “10010011”, and is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the pattern 3 is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The pattern 3 is output by the CPU 103 as the output data “10101100”. It is a pattern derived and displayed in

  The pattern 4 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10010010”, and the pattern 5 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “00111000”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the pattern 6 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 10101101 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 7 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101100”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the pattern 9 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11010110 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 10 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101101”. The pattern 11 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “11000110”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the pattern 12 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11010111 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 13 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010011”. The pattern 14 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “01111001”. ”Is outputted and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the pattern 15 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11101100 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A.

  The pattern 16 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01010011”, and the pattern 17 is generated when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01100011”. The pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, and the pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010110111”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010110110”, and the pattern 20 is the second special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111000”. A pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4B; Turn 21 is a pattern CPU103 is derived displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by outputting the output data "00010000".

  Of these display symbol determination tables, paying attention to the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram) shown in FIG. 11 and the probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. The only difference between Pattern 1 and Pattern 4, Pattern 2 and Pattern 5, and Pattern 3 and Pattern 6 is whether or not the dot segment H is lit. For this reason, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 indicating the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of pattern 4 to pattern 6 indicating the probability variation big hit C are derived and displayed. In this case, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the probability variation jackpot B pattern or the probability variation jackpot C display pattern only by whether or not the dot segment H is lit. I must. That is, the case where the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 showing the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the case where the display symbols of the patterns 4 to 6 showing the probability variation big hit C are derived and displayed. Then, only by the difference between lighting and extinguishing of the segment H, a display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. Be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the segments C, D, E and the segment H are lit has three random values (47 in the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. , 48, 49) are assigned to the determination values, and as shown in FIG. 12, the random number MR2 can be taken as the display symbol of the pattern 5 in which the segments C, D, E are lit as in the case of the pattern 2. One random value (58) in the range (56-60) is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the segments C, D, E are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it is 3/4 (75% ), The jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation big hit C is executed. In other words, when the display symbols in which the segments C, D and E are lit are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the jackpot game of the probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation big hit C is executed. On the other hand, a judgment value is set so that the player can expect it.

  Similarly to the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 also includes segments C, D, and E. In the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the segment H is lit, three random values (53, 54, 55) in the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Like the pattern 2, the display pattern of the pattern 5 in which the segments C, D, and E are lit has one random value (59) assigned to the determination value in the range (58 to 60) that the random value MR2 can take. Yes. Therefore, when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B or the probability variation big hit C, even when the display symbols in which the segments C, D, E are lit are displayed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the probability variation big hit C is more The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the probability change big hit B with a large number of rounds is executed.

  Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the display symbol decision table for non-probable variable big hit C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13, the difference between each of the pattern 2 and the pattern 14 and the pattern 3 and the pattern 15 is only whether or not the segment B is lit. For this reason, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 showing the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of patterns 13 to 15 showing the non-probable big hit C are derived and displayed. In the case, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the probability variation big hit B pattern or the display symbol of the non-probable big hit C based only on whether the segment B is lit or not. I must. That is, when the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the display symbols of patterns 13 to 15 indicating the non-probable variation big hit C are derived and displayed. In this case, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A only by the difference between turning on and off the segment B. It can be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the segments C, D, E and the segment H are lit has three random values (47 in the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. , 48, 49) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 15, the display pattern of the pattern 14 in which the segments C, D, E and the segment H are lit and the segment B is lit as in the pattern 2 In the range, one random number value (98) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the segments C, D, E, and H are lit is displayed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, 3/4 A jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed in which probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends with a probability of (75%). In other words, when the display symbols in which the segments C, D, E, and H are turned on are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the player can expect that the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game ends. The judgment value is set as follows.

  Similarly to the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 11 and 15, the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 21 also includes segments C, D, and E. In the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the segment H is lit, three random values (53, 54, 55) in the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. As in the case of the pattern 2, the display pattern of the pattern 14 in which the segments C, D, E and the segment H are lit and the segment B is lit is one random value (in the range (96 to 100) that the random value MR2 can take ( 98) is assigned to the judgment value. For this reason, even when the jackpot type is either the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C, even when the display symbols in which the segments C, D, E, H are lit are displayed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the probability variation control is executed after the end.

  Further, paying attention to the non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13 and the non-probability variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The only difference between the pattern 10, the pattern 8 and the pattern 11, and the pattern 9 and the pattern 12 is whether or not the segment H is lit. For this reason, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbols of patterns 7 to 9 showing the non-probable variation big hit A are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of patterns 10 to 12 showing the non-probable big hit B are derived and displayed. The player determines whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the non-probable variation big hit A pattern or the display symbol of the non-probable big hit B only by whether or not the segment H is lit. Must. That is, when the display symbols of pattern 7 to pattern 9 showing the non-probable variation big hit A are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbols of patterns 10 to 12 showing the non-probable big hit B are derived and displayed. In the case, the first special symbol display device 4A is a display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the non-probable variation big hit A or the non-probable variation big hit B by only the difference between lighting and extinguishing of the segment H. Can be derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the display pattern of the pattern 8 in which the segments A, B, F, G, and the segment H are lit, three random numbers in the range (61-80) that the random number MR2 can take. While (69, 70, 71) is assigned to the determination value, as shown in FIG. 14, the display symbol of the pattern 11 in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit as in the pattern 8, One random value (88) is assigned to the determination value in the range (81 to 95) that MR2 can take. For this reason, when the display symbols in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the probability of big hit B after the big hit game ends with a probability of 3/4 (75%). The big hit game of the uncertain variable big hit A is executed with a larger number of special figure games (variable display) for which the time reduction control is executed. In other words, when the jackpot type is non-probable variation big hit A or non-probable variation big hit B, if the display symbols in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit are displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit game ends. The judgment value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the non-probable big hit A will be executed more frequently than the non-probable big hit B later. Has been.

  Similarly to the display symbols determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display symbols determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 also includes the segments A, B, F, In the display pattern of the pattern 8 in which G and the segment H are lit, three random values (69, 70, 71) in the range (61 to 85) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. In the display pattern of the pattern 11 in which the segments A, B, F, and G are lit as in the pattern 8, one random value (92) out of the range (86 to 95) that the random value MR2 can take is a judgment value. Assigned to. For this reason, when the big hit type is the non-probable big hit A or the non-probable big hit B, the big special hit is displayed even when the display symbols in which the segments A, B, F, G are lit are displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. A judgment value so that the player can expect that the big hit game of non-probable variable big hit A is executed more frequently than the non-probable big hit B after the game is finished. Is set. As described above, while the time-shortening control is being executed, as described above, the control and fluctuation display result that improves the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal map” than in the normal state. Is a control that makes the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the “successful hit” is “normal”, and the number of tilts is greater than that in the normal state. Control that increases the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to increase the control (electricity support control). It is supposed to be executed. That is, while the time reduction control is being executed, the variation display of the second special figure is mainly executed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 and the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 16 to 21 have the same jackpot type. Even if there is, there is a place where the range of the assigned judgment value and the assigned display pattern are different depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the random number MR2 can be taken as the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are lit. While six random numbers (41 to 46) in the range (41 to 55) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. In the display pattern of the pattern 13 in which H is lit, two random number values (96 to 97) out of the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the segments A, D, G, H are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it is 3/4. A jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed in which probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends with a probability of (75%).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are lit is within a range (51 To 57), two random numbers (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, segments A, D and G and segments B and H are lit as in pattern 1. In the display pattern of the pattern 13 to be performed, two random number values (96 to 97) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, a display symbol in which the segments A, D, G, H are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. A jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed in which probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends with a probability of (50%).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, as shown in FIG. 11, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are lit has a range (41) that the random number MR2 can take. To 55), six random number values (41 to 46) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the symbol, two random number values (56 to 57) out of the range (56 to 60) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbol in which the segments A, D, G are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it is 3/4 (75% The probability variation big hit game B is executed in which probability variation control is executed after the big hit game ends with the probability of).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are lit is within a range (51 To 57), two random number values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the symbol, one random value (58) is assigned to the determination value in the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take. Therefore, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the segments A, D, G are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, it is 2/3 (about 66 .67%), a jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than probability variation big hit C is executed.

  Further, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, as shown in FIG. 13, the display pattern of the pattern 7 in which the segments B, C, E, and F are lit has a range (61 to 61) that the random number MR2 can take. 80), eight random numbers (61 to 68) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, segments B, C, E, F and H are lit as in pattern 7. In the display pattern of the pattern 10, seven random values (81 to 87) out of the range (81 to 95) that the random number MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Therefore, when the big hit type is the non-probable big hit A or the non-probable big hit B, if the display symbols in which the segments B, C, E, F are lit are displayed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, 3 / A jackpot game of probability variation big hit B, in which probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends with a probability of 4 (75%), is executed.

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 17, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the segments A, D, G and the segment H are lit is within a range (51 To 57), two random number values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the symbol, one random value (58) is assigned to the determination value in the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take. Therefore, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbols in which the segments A, D and G are lit are displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, 8/15 (about 53 (3.3%) is a probability game with a non-probable big hit A that has a greater number of special-time games (variable display) in which the short-time control is executed after completion of the big hit game than the non-probable big hit B.

  Thus, in this embodiment, depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, such as pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, and so on. Derived to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B by providing display symbols with different ratios (probabilities) derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is difficult for the player to specify the jackpot type based on the empirical rules based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past from the displayed symbols.

  Further, in addition to these patterns 1 and 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, there are first variation special patterns such as pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11. Regardless of whether it is a special symbol or a second special symbol, there are mixed display symbols having the same ratio (probability) derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. This causes a shift in the empirical rule based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past of the player, and the player from the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. However, it is more difficult to specify the type of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, in the display patterns of the patterns 1 and 4, the patterns 1 and 13, and the patterns 7 and 10, the jackpot type on the more advantageous side ( For example, if the probability variation big hit B and the probability variation big hit C, the probability variation big hit B, if the probability variation big hit B and the non-probable variation big hit C, the probability variation big hit B, if the non-probable variation big hit A and the non-probable variation big hit B, the big hit of the non-probable big hit A) The determination value is assigned so that the probability that the game is executed is lower than the case where the variation special chart is the first special figure, and when the variation special figure is the second special figure, In the display patterns of pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, and pattern 8 and pattern 11, the probability that the jackpot game of the more advantageous side jackpot type will be executed is the case where the variation special chart is the first special chart. Compare equal However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the patterns 1 and 4 and the pattern In the display patterns of 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11, there is a probability that the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side will be executed. The determination value may be assigned to be higher than that in the case where the variation special chart is the first special figure.

  Moreover, when the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 16 to 21 are compared, the second special symbol determination table shown in FIGS. In the special symbol display symbol determination table, the pattern 3, the pattern 6, the pattern 9, the pattern 12, and the pattern to which the determination values are assigned in the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. Determination values are assigned to the display patterns of pattern 16, pattern 17, pattern 18, pattern 19, and pattern 20, which are different from the 15 display symbols. Therefore, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are different in part of the display symbols to be derived and displayed, and the player can use the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device. Even if it becomes possible to discriminate by storing the display symbol derived and displayed in either one of 4B, it is difficult to discriminate the display symbol derived and displayed in the other special symbol display device.

  Moreover, as shown in the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 16 to 21, the big hit type is the probability variation big hit A. In this case, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is one (only the display symbol of pattern 0), whereas the big hit type is a probable big hit A. The number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is three for each jackpot type. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is other than the probability variation jackpot A. In this case, the number is smaller than the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Further, when paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit B shown in FIG. 11 (for the first special figure) and the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit C shown in FIG. 15 (for the first special figure), the probability variation big hit B The non-probability variation jackpot C is set with three display symbols as corresponding stop symbols, and the probability variation jackpot B is assigned 15 judgment values from 41 to 55. The big hit C is assigned five judgment values from 96 to 100. In other words, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in this embodiment, the value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit C is “1”. "Is smaller than a value" 3 "obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit.

  In addition, paying attention to the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 and the probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. Three patterns of display symbols are set for the probability variation big hit C as corresponding stop symbols, and 15 judgment values from 41 to 55 are assigned to the probability variation big hit B. Are assigned five judgment values from 56 to 60. In other words, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in this embodiment, the value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit C is “1”. "Is smaller than a value" 3 "obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit C.

  Further, when attention is paid to the non-probable variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) and the non-probable big hit B display symbol determination table (first special figure) shown in FIG. The big hit A and the non-probable big hit B are set to display three patterns as corresponding stop symbols. The non-probable big hit A is assigned 20 judgment values from 61 to 80. In addition, 15 decision values from 81 to 95 are assigned to the non-probable large hit B. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit B. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ about 1.333 ”obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability big hit B.

  Similarly, when paying attention to the display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B shown in FIG. 17 (for the second special figure) and the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit C shown in FIG. 21 (for the second special figure), In B and non-probable big hit C, three display symbols are set as corresponding stop symbols, and seven judgment values from 51 to 57 are assigned to probable big hit B. Five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the probability variation big hit C. In other words, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in this embodiment, the value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit C is “1”. "Is smaller than a value" 1.4 "obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit.

  Further, when paying attention to the display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 17 and the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. The probability variation jackpot C is set with three display symbols as corresponding stop symbols. The probability variation jackpot B is assigned seven judgment values 51 to 57. Are assigned three judgment values from 58 to 60. In other words, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in this embodiment, the value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit C is “1”. "Is smaller than a value" about 2.333 "obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit C.

  Further, when attention is paid to the non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 19 and the non-probable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. The big hit A and the non-probable big hit B have three display symbols set as corresponding stop symbols, and the non-probable big hit A is assigned 25 judgment values from 61 to 85. In addition, fifteen judgment values from 86 to 95 are assigned to the non-probable big hit B. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit B. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ about 1.666 ”obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable big hit B.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 21, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type. Compared to the case where display symbols are assigned 1: 1 for each determination value assigned to each, the capacity of display symbols stored in advance can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is set to be smaller than the number of judgment values assigned to each jackpot type. By providing a pattern in addition to the pattern 21, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is a jackpot display symbol (a display symbol indicating one of the jackpot types). It may be difficult for the player to determine whether or not the display symbol is out of place. Note that the number of symbols displayed out of place is the number of symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (in this embodiment). 256) Any number that is less than or equal to.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In this embodiment, when these judgment values are big hit types “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, the super reach β is easy to be determined. Are “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, and “non-probable variation big hit C”, the super-reach β is assigned so as to be easily determined. When executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “probable big hit C” will occur.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

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

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  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 which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a switch circuit 126 that captures detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls such as the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 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.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect 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.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used 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 consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. 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.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, 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 effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit 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 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 effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing reserved memory display in the reserved memory display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. While being updated in the hold display update process (S72, refer to FIG. 35) in the process process, the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. When the first change start command is received based on the fact that the first special figure has started to be newly changed, the highest (first-to-first) of the hold storage displays in the hold storage display area 5D. The white display of the hold-type memory that has won the start-up) is erased, and the hold-up display is updated so that the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, the left direction). Similarly, when the second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the second hold storage display area 5U. When a second change start command is received based on the fact that the second special figure has started to be newly added, the highest level among the hold storage displays in the second hold storage display area 5U ( Update the hold display so that the round white display of the hold memory that was awarded first is erased and the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left). To do.

  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 102 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 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 through the switch circuit 110. The states of the detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning a prize opening switches 24a and 24b are determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, 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 (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (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 (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 movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. 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 control board such as the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37 by executing a command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, 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 effect control 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. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S11 illustrated in FIG. 23 as the switch process. In this switch process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B has been turned on, that is, the game ball is in the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S31). When the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is turned ON (S31; Y), the CPU 103 pays out three prize balls from the ball payout device 97 to the payout control board 37. Is set to transmit the command indicating "", and the switch process is terminated (S32).

  When neither the first start port switch 22A nor the second start port switch 22B is ON (S31; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the count switch 23 is ON, that is, the count switch 23. It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected in (S33). When the count switch 23 is turned on (S33; Y), the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a command indicating that 15 prize balls are to be paid out from the ball payout device 97 to the payout control board 37 (S34). Further, it is determined whether or not the value of a special figure process flag, which will be described later, is “5” indicating the big hit release process (S35). When the value of the special figure process flag is “5” (S35; Y), the value of the winning counter described later is incremented by 1 and the process proceeds to S37 (S36), and the value of the special figure process flag is other than “5”. (S35; N), the process proceeds to S37 without going through S36.

  In S37, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the consecutive resort flag indicating that the resort is in the consecutive resort state is set (S37). When the consecutive flag is set (S37; Y), the value of the prize ball number counter for managing the number of prize balls paid out by winning the big prize opening is +15, and the switch process is ended. However, if the consecutive resort flag is not set (S37; N), the switch process is terminated without going through S38.

  If the count switch 23 is not ON (S33; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the general winning opening switches 24a and 24b is turned on, that is, the general winning opening switches 24a and 24b. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by either (S39). When either of the general prize opening switches 24a and 24b is turned ON (S39; Y), the CPU 103 indicates that ten prize balls are to be paid out from the ball payout device 97 to the payout control board 37. Is set, and the switch process is terminated (S40). If neither of the general winning opening switches 24a, 24b is ON (S39; N), the switch process is terminated without going through S40.

  The command set to be transmitted in S32, S34, and S40 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 37 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 23 is executed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 23 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, corresponding to the change display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (display symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Either a big win symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 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 decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. 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 of S24 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 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 game 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 of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the 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 of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, 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. include. At this time, for example, whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “non-probable big hit B”, or “non-probable big hit C”. Corresponding to the above, an upper limit of a period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “probability big hit A In the case of “non-probability variation big hit A” or “non-probability variation big hit B”, setting to “15 times” may be performed so that the normal open big hit state is set. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit C”, it is normally opened by setting the number of times the big winning opening is opened to “10 times” which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. It is only necessary to set the big hit state, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit C”, by setting the number of times of opening the big winning opening as the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “5 times”, It suffices to make a setting for a normally open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 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 prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. .

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read and the big hit types are “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non- It is specified whether the probability variation big hit A, “non-probable big hit B”, or “non-probable big hit C”. If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B” or “non-probable variation big hit C”, a setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) )I do.

  In addition, according to the specified jackpot type, a setting for starting the time reduction control (a count initial value set in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control) In the embodiment, any one of “100”, “50”, and “20”) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 25 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). 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 S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). 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 S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. 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. 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 suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. 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 determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). When it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the CPU 103 determines a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. As the decision table, the display symbol decision table for detachment (for the first special figure / second special figure) shown in FIG. 22 is selected (S156a). Then, the CPU 103 displays the display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the display symbol determination table for detachment (for the first special symbol / second special symbol). The pattern 21 is determined (S156b), and the process proceeds to S157.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the big hit type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and “probability variation A” and “probability variation B” in the big hit type determination table. Depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability change C", "non-probability change A", "non-probability change B", "non-probability change C" Is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. 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 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “probable variation big hit A”, the big hit type buffer value is “1”, if “big change big hit B”, the big hit type buffer value is “2”, and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. If it is, the jackpot type buffer value is “3”, if it is “non-probability variable big hit A”, the jackpot type buffer value is “4”, if it is “non-probable big hit B”, the big hit type buffer value is “5”. If the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “6”.

  After execution of S155, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value updated in S144 or S148 is “1”, that is, whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is determined whether there is (S156c). When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure (S156c; Y), the display design determination table for the first special figure corresponding to the jackpot type is selected. (S156d). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the probability variation jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 10 is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155. If the buffer is “2”, the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 11 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “3”, it is shown in FIG. If the probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) is selected and the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “4”, the non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (first one) shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 14 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15, if "6" (for first Japanese view).

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure (S156c; N), the jackpot type is set. The corresponding display symbol determination table for the second special figure is selected (S156e). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the display pattern determination table for probability variation jackpot A (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 16 is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155. If the buffer is “2”, the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 17 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “3”, it is shown in FIG. If the probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) is selected and the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “4”, the non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (second) shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 20 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 21, if "6" (for the second Laid view).

  Then, after the execution of S156d or S156e, the display derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the display symbol determination table selected in S156d or S156e and the random value MR2. The symbol is determined as one of pattern 0 to pattern 20 (S156f), and the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (S157), and then the special symbol normal processing Exit.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 25 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). 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 of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). 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 variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S25 of FIG. 25 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 ends the change of the special symbol, and performs control to derive and display the stop symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), if the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag (S184). In S184 in this embodiment, even if the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is not cleared. Then, the CPU 103 determines a big hit start 1 designation command (probability variation big hit A), a big hit start 2 designation command (probability variation big hit B), and a big hit start 3 designation command (probability variation) according to the type of big hit stored in the effect control board 12. Big hit C), big hit start 4 designation command (non-probable variation big hit A), big hit start 5 designation command (non-probable variation big hit B), big hit start 6 designation command (non-probable variation big hit C) are set (S185) .

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening number counter (for example, 15 for the probability variation big hit A, non-probability variation big hit A, non-probability variation big hit B, 10 times for the probability variation big hit B, non-probability big hit C, the probability variation) In the case of big hit C, 5 times) is set (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the hour / hour flag is set (S189a), and when the hour / hour flag is set (S189a; Y), sets the consecutive flag and ends the special symbol stop process ( S189b) If the time reduction flag is not set (S189a; N), the special symbol stop process is terminated without going through S189b.

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), the game state corresponding to the set state of the probability change flag or the time-saving flag is set after clearing the time-saving flag and the consecutive-village flag in order to end the time-saving control (S194a, S194b). After the game state designation command transmission setting corresponding to (specifically, low probability low base) is set (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S26 of FIG. 25 as the big hit release pre-process. In the jackpot release pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the jackpot display time timer by 1 (S401), and determines whether or not the jackpot display time timer has expired (S402). When the big hit display time timer has timed out (S402; Y), the value of the winning number counter is set to 0 (S403), and the opening time timer is set to a value corresponding to the opening time of the big winning opening (S404). ). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (S27), and the big hit release pre-processing is ended. When the big hit display time timer has not timed out (S402; N), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated without going through the processing of S403 to S405.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S27 of FIG. 25 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not it is the opening timing of the big prize opening with reference to the opening time timer (S411). When it is the opening timing of the big winning opening (S41; Y), the CPU 103 controls the opening of the big winning opening by driving the solenoid 82 (S412), and the special opening opening designation command corresponding to the round. The transmission setting is executed, and the process proceeds to S414 (S413). If it is not the timing for opening the special winning opening (S411; N), the process proceeds to S414 without going through S412 and S413.

  In S414, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the prize ball counter is 10,000 or more (S414). When the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10,000 (S414; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (S415). If the value of the winning number counter is 10 (S415; Y), the process proceeds to S418. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10 (S415; N), the release time timer is decremented by 1 (S416), and the release time is reached. It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (S417). When the open time timer has not expired (S417; N), the big hit release process is terminated, and when the open time timer has expired (S417; Y), the process proceeds to S418.

  In S418, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 to control the closed prize opening in a closed state (S418), and executes transmission setting of a designated command after opening the special prize opening according to the round (S419). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the round number counter is the value of the last round in the jackpot type. Specifically, when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a non-probable big hit A, and a non-probable big hit B, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “15”. If it is non-probable big hit C, it is determined whether or not the value of the round number counter is “10”. If the big hit type is probable big hit C, whether or not the value of the round number counter is “5”. Determine whether.

  When the value of the round number counter is around the last round in the jackpot type (S420; Y), the process proceeds to S430, and when the value of the round number counter is not around the last round in the jackpot type (S420; N). The CPU 103 sets the jackpot display time timer again (S421) and increments the value of the round number counter by 1 (S422). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26), and the big hit release process is ended (S423).

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning ball counter is 10000 or more (S414; Y), the CPU 103 controls the big prize opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 82 (S424), and the open time timer and round The number counter is cleared (S425, S426). Then, transmission setting of the big hit interruption notification command is executed (S427), and a big hit interruption flag indicating that the big hit game is interrupted when the number of winning balls reaches 10,000 or more is set (S428). Also, 0 is set in the prize ball number counter (S429).

  In S430, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S29), and ends the jackpot process (S423). In the present embodiment, an example in which the jackpot game is terminated when the value of the winning ball counter is 10,000 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot game is terminated. The value of the prize ball number counter may be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S29 of FIG. 25 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (S201; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit interruption flag is set (S202). When the big hit interruption flag is set (S202; Y), the big hit interruption flag is cleared (S203), and the big hit end display timer corresponds to the time when the big hit end display for the big hit interruption is performed in the effect display device 5. As a value corresponding to the display time, a value different from S204b described later is set (S204a), and the jackpot ending process is terminated. If the big hit interruption flag is not set (S202; N), the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for the big hit end display in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time). Set (S204b), the process is terminated.

  In S204a of the present embodiment, a mode in which a value different from the value set in the jackpot end display timer in S204b is set in the jackpot end display timer is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In S204a and S204b, the same value may be set in the jackpot end display timer so that the jackpot end display time when the jackpot is interrupted and the jackpot end display time when the jackpot is not interrupted may be the same.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is one of the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, or the probability variation big hit C (S207).

  When the big hit type is any one of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the probable big hit C (S207; Y), the probable variation flag is set (S208), and the short time flag is set (S211). Also, when the big hit type is neither probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or probable big hit C (S207; N), that is, the big hit type is any of non-probable variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit B, or non-probable big hit C. If there is, only the time reduction flag is set (S211).

  After execution of S211, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the big hit type in the hourly number counter (S212). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, a probable big hit C, or a non-probable big hit C, set the time counter to “100” and the big hit type is a non-probable big hit A. Sets “50” in the hour / count counter, and if the big hit type is non-probable big hit B, sets “20” in the hour / count counter and proceeds to S213.

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54a). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the contents of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the command reception buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect switch processing (S54b). In the effect switch process, in response to the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 being turned on, addition of the effect award ball counter, the first reserved storage display area 5D, An additional display of the hold display in the second hold storage display area 5U is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process (S54a) in the effect control main process. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If no received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read out.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command (S614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S615). Then, a variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S616).

  If the received effect control command is a variation display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S618). ).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S619), the effect control CPU 120 sets a symbol confirmation command reception flag (S620).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (S621), the production control CPU 120 sets a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (S622).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit interruption notification command (S623), the production control CPU 120 sets a big hit interruption notification command reception flag (S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (S626).

  When the received effect control command is the first gaming state designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 120 clears the effect extended game flag if the effect extended game flag is set (S628), If the effect change flag and the effect time flag are set, the effect change flag and the effect time flag are cleared (S629).

  When the received effect control command is the second gaming state designation command (S630), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect time reduction flag (S631), and if the effect probability change flag is set, the effect probability change is set. The flag is cleared (S632).

  When the received effect control command is the third gaming state designation command (S633), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect probability change flag (S634), and the effect extended game flag and the effect time reduction flag are set. If so, the effect reaming flag and the effect time reduction flag are cleared (S635).

When the received effect control command is the fourth gaming state designation command (S636), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect probability change flag and the effect time reduction flag (S637).
When the received effect control command is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (S638).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S54b shown in FIG. 32 as effect switch processing. In the effect switch process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected in the count switch 23 (S251). When the count switch 23 is turned on (S251; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect extended flag is set (S252). When the stage flag for the stage for the performance is set (S252; Y), the stage number counter for the stage for grasping the number of prize balls paid out in the stage control board 12 for winning the big prize opening The value is incremented by +15, and the effect switch process is terminated (S253). If the effect consecutive flag is not set (S252; N), the effect switch process is terminated without going through S253.

  If the count switch is not ON (S251; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON, that is, the game ball is in the first start port switch 22A. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S254). When the first start port switch 22A is turned on (S254; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there are already four hold displays in the first hold storage display area 5D (S255). If there are no four hold displays in the first hold storage display area 5D (S255; N), a new hold display is additionally displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D, and the effect switch process is terminated (S256). If there are already four hold displays in the first hold storage display area 5D (S255; Y), the effect switch process is terminated without going through S256.

  If the first start port switch 22A is not ON (S254; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON, that is, the game ball is second started. It is determined whether or not the mouth switch 22B has detected (S257). When the second start port switch 22B is turned on (S257; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there are already four hold displays in the second hold storage display area 5U (S258). If there are no four hold displays in the second hold storage display area 5U (S258; N), a new hold display is additionally displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U, and the effect switch process is terminated (S259). If there are already four hold displays in the second hold storage display area 5U (S258; Y), the effect switch process is terminated without going through S259.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first uses the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 as the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer. A hold display update process for updating to the corresponding display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number of the first special figure holding memory in the start winning prize received command buffer, buffer number 1. The data is shifted upward by one (S272). Note that the contents of the first buffer number are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  After execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received variable display result specifying command) is read (S276), and whether the read variable display result specifying command is the first variable display result specifying command. It is determined whether or not the change display result is out of order (S276a). When the read variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command (S276a; Y), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the deviation is determined (S276b), and the process proceeds to S281. In S276b, for example, if the variation pattern command read in S275 is a non-reach variation pattern command, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a combination (“148”, “392”, etc.) of representation symbols in which all three symbols are different. If the variation pattern command read in S275 is a reach variation pattern command, a combination of effect symbols (“121”, “434”, etc.) that will be out of reach may be determined.

  If the read variation display result designation command is not the first variation display result designation command, that is, if it is a big hit (S276b; N), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the jackpot type indicated by the variation display result designation command Is determined (S276c). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, when the variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 as the stop symbol at a rate of 50%. A combination of effect symbols (“333”) that is matched with “3” symbols is determined, and a combination of effect symbols (“777”) that is aligned with “7” as a stop symbol at a ratio of 50%. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot A, the stop symbol is determined to be “3” or “7” as the probability variation symbol.

  When the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, the combination of the production symbols (“222”) in which the three symbols are “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined. Then, the combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as the stop symbols at a ratio of 50% is determined. If the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit C, it is determined as a combination of production symbols (“222”) in which three symbols are aligned with “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. Then, the combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as the stop symbols at a ratio of 50% is determined.

  When the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit A, the combination of the production symbols (“666”) in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned at “8” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50% is determined. When the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the uncertain variation big hit B, the combination of the production symbols (“666”) in which the three symbols are “6” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned at “8” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50% is determined. When the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the uncertain change big hit C, the combination of the production symbols (“222”) in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination is determined to be a combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the stop symbols are non-probable variable symbols “2”, “4”, “6” except when the big hit type is a probable big hit A. , “8” as a set.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is any one of the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, or the non-probable big hit C, the three symbols are “2” as the stop symbols of the production symbols. Or, since the combination of production symbols (“222” or “444”) aligned at “4” is determined, when 3 symbols are derived and displayed as “2” or “4” as stop symbols, the player From the stop symbol, it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit C, or a non-probable big hit C.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a non-probable variable big hit A or a non-probable variable big hit B, three symbols are “6” or “8” as stop symbols of the production symbols. Since it is determined to be a combination of production symbols to be aligned, when 3 symbols are derived and displayed as “6” or “8” as stop symbols, the player determines whether the jackpot type is non-probable big hit A from the stop symbols, It is difficult to determine whether the non-probable big hit B.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the combination of the production symbols in which the 3 symbols are arranged at “3” or “7” as the stop symbols of the production symbols is determined. However, as the stop symbol of the production symbol, 3 symbols with “3” or “7” are the only big hit types that are probable big hit A. Therefore, as the stop symbol, 3 symbols are derived and displayed with “3” or “7” aligned. At this point, the player can specify that the jackpot type is a probable jackpot A.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B and when the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit C, 50% respectively. The combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” or “4” as stop symbols at a ratio is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command sets the probability variation big hit B. In the case of the third variation display result designation command shown and the case of the fourth variation display result designation command showing the probability variation jackpot C, there is a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as stop symbols at different ratios, respectively. You may determine the combination of the production | presentation symbol in which 3 symbols become "4". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, a combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the combination decision of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 25% is decided. Just do it.

  As described above, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and when the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the three symbols are “ By differentiating the decision ratio of the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “2” and the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “4”, the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “2” as 3 symbols as the stop symbol is derived on the production display device 5. When displayed, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than probability variation big hit C is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). In other words, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “2” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation big hit C is executed. The player can expect.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B and when the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit C, 50% respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is a probabilistic big hit B. In the case of the third variation display result designating command indicating, and in the case of the seventh variation display result designating command indicating the non-probable variation big hit C, each of the effect symbols having 3 symbols as “2” as stop symbols at different ratios. You may determine the combination of a combination and the production | presentation symbol in which 3 symbols align with "4". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, a combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit C, the combination decision of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 25%. Just decide.

  In this way, there are three symbols as stop symbols when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and when the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C. By differentiating the determination ratio of the combination of effect symbols that are aligned at “2” and the effect symbol combination that is aligned at “4”, the effect display device 5 has a combination of effect symbols that are aligned at “2” as a stop symbol on the effect display device 5. When the derivation display is made, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed with probability change control executed after the jackpot game is finished with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “2” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the probability change control is not executed after the big hit game is finished. The player can expect that the big hit game of probability variation big hit B for which control is executed is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit A and when the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit B, 50 respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is uncertain. In the case of the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the big hit A and the case of the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit B, the three symbols are arranged as “6” as stop symbols at different ratios. You may determine the combination of a design and the combination of the production design in which 3 designs are set to "8". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit A, a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit B, the combination of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as a stop symbol at a rate of 25% is determined. You just have to decide.

  In this way, 3 symbols are used as stop symbols when the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit A and when the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit B. By changing the ratio of the combination of the production symbols that are aligned at "6" and the combination ratio of the production symbols that are aligned at "8", the combination of the production symbols that 3 symbols are aligned at "6" on the effect display device 5 Is displayed with a probability of 3/4 (75%) than the non-probability variable big hit B. The special figure game (fluctuation display) where the short-time control is executed after the end of the big hit game is larger than the non-probable big hit B. A game is executed. That is, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “6” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, a special-purpose game in which the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit game is completed rather than the uncertain change big hit B ( Fluctuation display) The player can expect that the big hit game of the uncertain variable big hit A having a large number of times will be executed.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol variation stop processing is terminated. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (S852). Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in S276b or S276c of the variation start process is performed (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S854). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77). (S855).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect extended game flag for determining that the extended game state is set on the effect control board 12 side is set (S856). In the case where the flag for the stage for extended villas is not set (S856; N), the flag for the stage for extended villas is set and the process proceeds to S858 (S857). (S856; Y), the process proceeds to S858 without going through S857.

  In S858, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any value of 0 to 10,000 is set in the effect prize ball number counter (S858). If any value of 0 to 10000 is not set in the prize ball number counter for production (S858; N), the value of the prize ball counter for production is set to 0 and the production symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended. (S859) If any value from 0 to 10000 is set in the effect prize ball number counter (S858; Y), the effect symbol variation stop process is terminated without going through S859.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the big hit game processing (S78) in the effect control process. In the big hit game processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the prize ball number display start timing in the effect display device 5 (S381). Whether or not it is the winning ball number display start timing may be determined based on, for example, whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received. If it is the prize ball number display start timing (S381; Y), the prize ball number display is effected according to the value of the prize ball counter for effect, as shown in a predetermined position of the effect display device 5 (for example, as shown in FIG. 42B). The process starts at the upper right portion of the display device 5 and proceeds to S383 (S382). If it is not the prize ball number display start timing (S381; N), the process proceeds to S383 without passing through S382.

  In S383, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot interruption notification command reception flag is set (S383). When the big hit interruption notification command reception flag is not set (S383; N), it is determined whether or not the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (S384). When the designation command reception flag after the big prize opening is not set (S384; N), the production device (production display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to the contents of the process data according to the big hit type ) Is controlled (S385), the display of the number of prize balls is updated according to the value of the prize ball number counter for effects, and the big hit game processing is ended (S386).

  If the designation command reception flag after the special prize opening is set (S384; Y), it is determined whether or not the final round has ended (S387). If the final round has not ended (S387; N), the effect control CPU 120 clears the designated command reception flag after opening the big prize opening, ends the big hit game processing (S388), and ends the final round. If yes (S387; Y), the display of the number of prize balls in the effect display device 5 is terminated, and the process proceeds to S390 (S389).

  When the big hit interruption notification command reception flag is set (S383; Y), the effect control CPU 120 clears the big hit interruption notification command reception flag (S391) and sets the production big hit interruption flag (S392). ). Further, the display of the number of prize balls on the effect display device 5 is ended (S393), the number of prize balls for the effect, and various data set in the jackpot display process for executing the effect on the effect display device 5 during the big hit game, Is cleared and the process proceeds to S390 (S394, 395).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79) (S390).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S79) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is operating (S880). When the jackpot end effect timer is not operating (S880; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (S881; N), the jackpot end presentation process is terminated, and when the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S881; Y), the jackpot end designation command is issued. The reception flag is cleared (S882), and it is determined whether or not the production jackpot interruption flag is set (S883).

  When the effect jackpot interruption flag is not set (S883; N), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end effect timer (S884a), displays the jackpot end screen on the effect display device 5, and displays the jackpot end effect. The process ends (S884b). In S884a, for example, the jackpot end effect timer may be set to the same value as the value set in the jackpot end display timer in S204b of the jackpot end process.

  If the effect jackpot interruption flag is set (S883; Y), the effect jackpot interruption flag is cleared (S884c). Then, a big hit end effect timer (for big hit interruption) is set (S884d), a big hit end screen for big hit interruption is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the big hit end effect processing is ended (884e). In S884d, for example, the same value as the value set in the jackpot end display timer in S204a of the jackpot end process may be set in the jackpot end effect timer.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect timer is operating (S880; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the jackpot end effect timer by 1 (S885), and whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit end effect timer has become 0 (S886). When the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S886; N), the jackpot end effect process is terminated, and when the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S886; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is changed. The value is updated according to the pattern command reception waiting process (S73) (S887).

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 in the extended state will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B), the effect display device 5 derives and displays the effect symbols in a combination indicating a big hit, thereby starting the big hit game. At this time, in the upper right part of the effect display device 5, the display of the number of prize balls according to the prize winning to the big prize opening is started according to the value of the prize ball number counter for effects.

  And if the big hit type is any of probable big hit A, non-probable big hit A, or non-probable big hit B, after 15 rounds, if the big hit type is probable big hit B or non-probable big hit C, after 10 rounds, If the probable big hit C is, after the end of the fifth round, when the big hit game is finished, the display of the number of winning balls on the effect display device 5 is finished and the big hit end screen is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  After the big hit game ends, as shown in FIG. 42D, the time-shortening control is executed, and the gaming state shifts to the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. Then, during the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, the effect symbols are again derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit, and the big hit game is repeated, so that the value of the number of winning balls approaches 10000. .

  Thus, as shown in FIGS. 42 (E) and 42 (F), the winning symbol display value is very close to 10,000 (for example, 9990), and the effect symbol is again derived and displayed as a combination that shows a big hit. When the big hit game is started, the display of the number of prize balls is started in the upper right part of the effect display device 5. In this state, if a game ball is further won in the big winning opening and the value of the number of winning balls exceeds 10,000 as shown in FIG. 42 (G), the big hit game is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (H). It is interrupted when the number of winning balls exceeds 10,000. At this time, when the big hit game is ended, the display of the number of prize balls in the effect display device 5 is ended, and the big hit end screen for the big hit interruption is displayed in the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit A derived and displayed as the display result becomes the probability variation big hit B and the non-probability big hit C derived and displayed as the display result. Since it is less than the number of corresponding display symbols, it can be specified that it will be a big hit game with a promising big hit A by the combination of the production symbols, but it is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Since it is possible to prevent the display design from being displayed from becoming difficult to understand that it is a big hit game of probability variation big hit A, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the big hit gaming state can be ended based on the number of winning balls reaching 10,000, the prize money is greatly increased by over 10,000 and the gambling performance is excessively improved. Can be prevented.

  In addition, when the number of winning balls reaches 10,000 during the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is terminated, and as a result of continuing the big hit gaming state, the number of winning balls greatly exceeding 10,000 is awarded. It can prevent that property improves.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example of changing the gaming state, an example in which the jackpot game is terminated when the number of prize balls in the jackpot game exceeds 10,000 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as a form of changing the game state, the number of prize balls in the big hit game may exceed 10,000, and the game state may not be controlled to the probability change state or the short time state after the big hit game ends. Specifically, a first modification is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit opening process in the first modification. As shown in FIG. 43, in the big hit release process of the first modification, after executing 411 or S413, the CPU 103 executes S415 without executing S414. Further, the CPU 103 executes S418 and S419 similarly to the above-described embodiment, and determines whether the value of the land number counter is the value of the last round in the big hit type in S420 (S420). When the value of the land number counter is not the value of the last round in the big hit type, the processing of S421 to S423 is executed in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the big hit release processing is terminated. If the value of the land counter is the value of the last round in the jackpot type, the consecutive flag is cleared (S429), and the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S29). It is updated to “7” and the jackpot processing is terminated (S423).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit end process in the first modification. As shown in FIG. 44, in the jackpot end process of the first modification, when the jackpot end display timer is not operating in S201 (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set in the same manner as the process of S204b in the embodiment. A value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for the big hit end display (big hit end display time) in the effect display device 5 is set (S204), and the processing is ended.

  In S207, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit (S207). When the big hit type is non-probable change big hit (S207; N), the processing of S211 to S216 is executed to end the big hit end process. When the big hit type is probable big hit (S207; Y), the CPU 103 further It is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter is 10,000 or more (S207a). If the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10,000 (S207a; N), after setting the probability variation flag based on the fact that the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot (S208), the processing of S211 to S216 is executed and the jackpot End the termination process. That is, the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to the probability changing state (highly accurate high base state).

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning ball counter is 10,000 or more (S207a; Y), the winning ball counter is set to 0 (S207b), and the processing of S211 to S216 is executed without setting the probability variation flag. End the termination process. That is, when the value of the winning ball counter is 10,000 or more, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability state (low probability high base state).

  In the first modification, when the value of the winning ball counter at the end of the big hit game is 10,000 or more, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability high base state. The present invention is not limited to this. When the value of the winning ball counter at the end of the big hit game is 10,000 or more, the game state after the end of the big hit game is increased by not setting the short time flag. The game state may be controlled to the low probability base state, and the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability low base state by not setting both the probability variation flag and the short time flag. Also good.

  In this way, the number of prize balls reaches 10,000 during the big hit gaming state, and thus, it is restricted from being controlled to the promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state, so that excessive prize balls are given. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from being improved.

  In the first modification, the form in which only the number of winning balls based on winning in the big winning opening during the big hit game is added to the winning ball counter is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the number of award balls based on winning at the start winning opening in the consecutive condominium state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) and the number of winning balls based on winning at the general winning openings 24L and 24R You may make it add to a counter. In this case, it can be assumed that the value of the winning ball counter has already exceeded 10,000 due to the winning ball at the starting winning port and the general winning ports 24L and 24R at the time of starting the big hit game. Even in this case, the big hit game may be executed until the final round, and after the big hit game is finished, the gaming state may be controlled to a low probability high base, a low probability low base, or the like.

  Further, in the first modification, the game state after the end of the big hit game is not controlled to be a probable change state by increasing the number of winning balls based on the winning in the big winning opening during the big hit game to 10000 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in the consecutive resort state (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). When adding the number of prize balls based on the number of prizes and the number of prize balls based on the prizes to the general prize openings 24L, 24R to the prize ball number counter, The gaming state is controlled from the high-accuracy base state to the low-accuracy base state by increasing the value of the award ball counter to 10,000 or more by winning balls based on winning or winning balls based on the winning holes 24L and 24R. Or low accuracy It may be controlled from over the scan state to the low 確低 base state. It should be noted that the value of the winning ball counter is 10000 or more due to a winning ball based on winning at the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port or a winning ball based on winning at the general winning ports 24L, 24R in the consecutive state. In such a case, the gaming state may be controlled from the high accuracy high base state to the low accuracy high base state or from the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state in accordance with the end of the running variation display. In addition, the game state is changed from a high-accuracy base state to a low-accuracy base state or a low-accuracy base state in response to the completion of all the fluctuation displays based on the stored memory when the number of prize balls reaches 10,000 or more. You may control to a low probability low base state.

  By doing in this way, the number of prize balls given by winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening not related to the consecutive resort state (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state) is also the winning ball Since it can be used to determine whether or not the winning ball has become 10,000 or more by counting up by the number counter, the winning ball awarded by winning in the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is the winning ball number counter. By preventing the joyfulness from being improved by excessively providing award balls by not being counted in, and by winning at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening not related to the consecutive resort state It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the end of the consecutive resort state.

  In this modified example, the value of the prize ball counter becomes 10000 or more during the big hit game, so that the game state is not controlled to the probable state after the big hit game ends. It is not limited to this, and when the value of the winning ball counter reaches 10,000 or more during the big hit game, the big hit game is ended, and the game state after the big hit game is not controlled to be a probable change state. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of changing the gaming state, an example in which the jackpot game is terminated when the number of prize balls in the jackpot game exceeds 10,000 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a form of changing the gaming state, a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily determined according to the number of consecutive games (the number of times that the big hit game is executed without the gaming state shifting to the low probability low base state). May be. Specifically, it is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 45, in the second modification, when it is determined in S161 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the extended game counter indicating the number of extended games is 4 or more. Determination is made (S161a). When the value of the consecutive resort count counter is 3 or less (S161a; N), by executing the processing of S163 to S174, the variation pattern is set in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the variation pattern setting processing is terminated. When the value of the villa count counter is 4 or more (S161a; Y), the fluctuation pattern is uniquely determined as PA1-3 having the shortest special figure fluctuation time (3750 ms) in this embodiment (S161b). The process of 174 is executed to end the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol stop process according to the second modification. As shown in FIG. 46, after execution of S189a or S189b, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit type is 15 round big hits, that is, the big hit type is any one of probability variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit A, or non-probable big hit B. It is determined whether or not (S189c). When the big hit type is 15 round big hits (S189c; Y), the value of the consecutive game count counter is incremented by 1 and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (S189d), and the big hit type is 10 round big hit or 5 round big hit Finishes the special symbol stop process without going through S189d. That is, in the process of S161a in the second modification, it is a process of determining whether or not 15 round big hits have been executed four or more times.

  In addition, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 in S193 (S193; Y), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag and the extended game flag (S194a, 194b), and sets the value of the extended time counter to 0. (S194c) The processing of S195 and S196 is executed, and the special symbol low processing is terminated.

  In this way, the number of winning balls that can be obtained by the player is small, and the execution of the 10 round big hit (probable big hit B and non-probable big hit C) and the 5 round big hit (probable big hit C) is the consecutive times counter. The gaming state is not changed and the gaming state is not changed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern PA1-3 is exemplified when the value of the consecutive resort count counter is 4 or more, that is, when the consecutive resort count is 4 or more. However, the variation pattern PA1-3 may be determined when the number of consecutive resorts is 2 times or more, 3 times or more, or 5 times or more.

  In the second modification, when the value of the consecutive resort count counter is 4 or more, the variation pattern PA1-3 having the shortest special figure variation time is determined in this embodiment. The invention is not limited to this, and when the value of the consecutive number of times counter is 4 or more, the variation pattern determination table for losing selected when the hourly flag is set or the total number of pending storages is fifth. After selecting the loss variation pattern determination table B selected in the case of the above, by executing the processing of S170, one of the variation patterns PA1-2 to PA1-4 having a short special figure variation time is determined. You may make it easy to be done.

  By doing in this way, the time required for the display result of the variable display to be a big hit by changing to the high variable state where the average time of the variable display time is short because the number of consecutive games reaches four times. Since it will be shortened, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this modification 2, although the form which becomes easy to determine the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time according to the number of consecutive resorts was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, According to the number of consecutive resorts A variation pattern having a long variation time may be easily determined. Thus, in order to make it easy to determine a variation pattern with a long variation time according to the number of consecutive resorts, as shown in FIG. 47 as a third modification, the number of consecutive resorts in the process of S161a of the variation pattern setting process It is determined whether or not the counter value is 4 or more (S161a). When the value of the extended game count counter is 4 or more, the process of S163 to S174 is executed to set the change pattern in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the change pattern setting process is terminated. Is 4 or more (S161a; Y), by selecting the variation pattern determination table A for loss (S166) and executing S170, the special figure variation time is longer than PA1-2 to PA1-4 ( (12000 ms) The variation pattern of PA1-1 may be easily determined.

  By doing in this way, the time required for the display result of the variable display to be a big hit by changing to the low variable state where the average time of the variable display time is long when the number of consecutive games reaches 4 times. Since it can be extended, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from being improved by excessively providing a prize ball.

  In the second modification, the number of consecutive resorts is counted only when the jackpot type is 15 rounds of jackpot (the value of the consecutive resort counter is incremented by 1), but the present invention is limited to this. The number of consecutive resorts may be counted only when the big hit type is 10 round big hit or 5 round big hit. In this way, when the number of consecutive resorts is counted only when the jackpot type is 10 round jackpot or 5 round jackpot, as shown in FIG. 48 as a fourth modification, the jackpot type is 10 in S189c of the special symbol stop process. It is determined whether or not the big jackpot or five round jackpot (S189c). When the big hit type is 10 round big hit or 5 round big hit (S189c; Y), the value of the consecutive game count counter is incremented by 1 and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. When the big hit type is 15 round big hit (S189c) N), the special symbol stop process is terminated without going through S189d.

  In this way, even if there are 10 round big hits (probable big hit B and non-probable big hit C) and 5 round big hits (probable big hit C), which have few prize balls that a player can acquire, Since the gaming state changes, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In Modification 2, the number of consecutive resorts is counted only when the jackpot type is 15 rounds, and in Modification 4, the number of consecutive resorts is counted only when the jackpot type is 10 rounds or 5 rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of consecutive homes may be counted regardless of the type of jackpot, or only when the jackpot type is a probable big hit or only when the jackpot is a big odd hit. You may make it count. Further, when a small hit game is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of consecutive games may be counted even when the small hit game is executed.

  Moreover, in the modification 2 and the modification 4, although the form which counts the number of consecutive resorts in the special symbol stop process is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The number of consecutive resorts is a jackpot end process. You may make it count in.

  Further, as a form for changing the game state, the embodiment exemplifies a form for ending the big hit game in accordance with the number of prize balls, and in the first modification, the probable change state or the short time state after the big hit game is finished in accordance with the number of prize balls. The modification 2 exemplifies a form in which the special figure variation time is shortened by selecting a specific variation pattern according to the number of consecutive resorts, and the modification 4 illustrates the consecutive resorts. The special pattern variation time is increased by changing the variation pattern table to be selected according to the number of times, but the present invention is not limited to this, depending on the number of prize balls and the number of consecutive games, You may make it switch between the state which performs specific productions, such as prefetching production | presentation which suggests that there exists the preservation | save memory | storage where a variable display result becomes a big hit in the storage, and the state which does not perform this specific production | generation.

  Moreover, in the said Example, by receiving the signal output from the 1st starting port switch 22A, the 2nd starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 with both the main board | substrate 11 and the production | presentation control board | substrate 12, Although the form which can grasp | ascertain the number of prize balls in a big hit game with both the production control boards 12 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st starting port switch 22A, 2nd starting The signal output from the mouth switch 22B and the count switch 23 is received only by the main board 11, and a command for notifying that the game control microcomputer 100 has received a signal from each switch is sent to the effect control board 12. By transmitting to the main board 11 and the presentation control board 12, it is possible to make it possible to grasp the number of winning balls during the big hit game. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In the case where the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, an example of determining a stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B from the display symbols of the three patterns, The present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a display symbol pattern determined as a stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B The number is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the big hit type is other than the probability variation big hit A. It may be any minority also than the number of patterns of 示図 pattern.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In the case where the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, an example of determining a stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B from the display symbols of the three patterns, The present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B The number of patterns is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B when the big hit type is a probable big hit A. It may be a large number than the number of patterns of 示図 pattern.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the display design of a part of pattern is displayed in the display design of the pattern derived | led-out displayed on the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A, and the display design of the pattern derived | led-out displayed on the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B. Although a different form was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The display of the pattern derived | led-out displayed on 4A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses, and the display of the pattern derived | led-out displayed on 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B All the symbols may be the same, or all may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, 4 A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses are made by making a part of output data which CPU103 outputs differ according to whether a fluctuation special figure is a 1st special figure or a 2nd special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the display design of a part of the pattern is different from the display design of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Instead, for example, in the wiring extending from the main board 11 to the first special symbol display device 4A and the wiring extending to the second special symbol display device 4B, the segment to which the wiring is connected in the second special symbol display device 4B is defined as the first special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol is output while the same output data is output from the CPU 103 regardless of the variation special symbol by making the segment different from the segment to which the wiring is connected in the symbol display device 4A. The display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the display device 4A may be different from the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. There is no need to newly provide different display symbols for the display symbol derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the display symbol derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and the data amount of the display symbol stored in advance can be suppressed. it can. Further, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 is varied, and the connection destination of the wiring in the second special symbol display device 4B is changed. By making the segment different from the segment to which the wiring is connected in the first special symbol display device 4A, the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B The display design may be different.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C, the combination of the production symbols in which the 3 symbols are arranged as “2” or “4” as the stop symbols in the effect display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop symbol is, for example, “ A combination of performance symbols in which special symbols different from numbers such as “1” to “9” are arranged may be derived and displayed, and it may be difficult to determine whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C, the combination of the production symbols in which the 3 symbols are arranged as “2” or “4” as the stop symbols in the effect display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop symbol may be, for example, a medium symbol, in which the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C. The symbol (the effect symbol derived and displayed in the “middle” effect symbol display area 5C), the right symbol (the effect symbol derived and displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 5R) and the left symbol (the “left” effect symbol) A special symbol different from the effect symbol derived and displayed in the display area 5L may be derived and displayed, and it may be difficult to determine whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the probable big hit C, the effect display device 5 uses a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are all “2” or “4” as stop symbols. Although it has been exemplified that it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a probable big hit C by derivation display, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a probable change. In the case of the big hit C, the big hit type is determined by performing the same sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission by the same color of the game effect lamp 9 or the like while the special symbol change display or the stop symbol is derived and displayed. It may be difficult to determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the probability variation big hit C.

  In the above embodiment, a display symbol of one pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability variation big hit A as a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Capacity of display symbols stored in advance by allocating display symbols of three patterns as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B for the big hit types other than the big hit A However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display pattern of the same pattern (the display pattern of pattern 0) is assigned to all the judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit A. By assigning any one of the display patterns of patterns 1 to 3 to all the judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B, By not reducing the capacity of the display symbol to be remembered, it becomes easier to check the display symbol assigned to the probable big hit A and the probable big hit B during debugging work, and the debugging work can be performed efficiently. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, a display symbol of one pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability variation big hit A as a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Capacity of display symbols stored in advance by allocating display symbols of three patterns as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B for the big hit types other than the big hit A However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display pattern of the same pattern (the display pattern of pattern 0) is assigned to all the judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit A. By assigning individual display symbols to each of the judgments assigned to the probability variation jackpot B, if the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A While the display symbol of pattern 0 is derived and displayed on the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, it is easy to understand that the big hit type is a probable big hit A. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, any one of the individual display symbols assigned to each of the determination values is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, it may be more difficult to specify whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit B.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A for executing the variable display of the first special symbol in response to the game ball winning at the first start winning opening, and the game ball at the second starting winning opening. Although the embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the second special symbol display device 4B that executes the variation display of the second special symbol in response to winning a prize, the present invention is not limited to this, There may be only one special symbol display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, when only one special symbol display device is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one start winning opening may be provided, and the variable display of the first special symbol in the one special symbol display device. And the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation big hit A and the 10 round round big hit game in which the short-time control is executed over 100 special figure games (variable display) after the execution of the 15 round big hit game as the big hit type. Probability change control and 100 special figure games (fluctuation display) are executed after execution. Probability control big hit B, in which short-time control is executed, and after five rounds of big hit game execution, the probability change control and 100 special figure games (variation display) are performed. Probabilistic jackpot C where short-time control is executed over time, non-probability big hit A where 15-round control is executed over 50 special game (variable display) after execution of 15 round jackpot game Unexpected variable big hit B and short-time control over 20 special figure games (variable display) after execution and 100 special figure games (variable) after execution of 10 rounds of big hit game The non-probable large hit C for which the short-time control is executed over the display) is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probabilistic control is not limited to this. Whether or not is executed, the number of special-figure games (variable display) for which time-shortening control is executed, and the number of rounds in the jackpot game may be different.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the probable big hit A is set as the first specific gaming state, and the display is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. If the symbol is uniquely determined as pattern 0, and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, the probable big hit B is the second specific gaming state and the non-probable big hit C is the third specific gaming state. A form in which the display symbol to be derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined as any one of pattern 1 to pattern 3, pattern 13 to pattern 15, pattern 16, and pattern 20, which is difficult for the player However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation jackpot C is included in the first specific gaming state in the same manner as the probability variation jackpot A, and the first special symbol display is performed. The display symbol to derive displayed location 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be uniquely determined in the pattern 0.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation big hit A is the first specific gaming state, the probability variation big hit B is the second specific gaming state, the non-probable variation big hit C is the third specific gaming state, and the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B, the non-probable big hit. In the case of C or probability variation big hit C, and in case of non-probability variation big hit A or non-probability big hit B, display symbols that are difficult for the player to specify are either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In the example, the effect display device 5 is derived and displayed in the effect display device 5 with the same number of numbers, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation big hit B which is the second specific gaming state is illustrated. And a display symbol that is difficult for the player to identify only in the non-probable big hit C that is the third specific gaming state is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, In the output display device 5, the effect symbols are derived and displayed with the same set of numbers, and the big hit type (probable big hit C, non-probable big big hit) that is not any of the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, and the third specific gaming state. In A, non-probable big hit B), different display symbols are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the effect display device 5 derives the effect symbols with different numbers. It may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a promising big hit B, the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game is remarkably shortened (short-term opening round) so that the player does not recognize that the big winning opening has been opened. By not performing the time-shortening control, it is possible to make a sudden hit that makes it appear as if the probability change state suddenly appears due to the occurrence of the probability change big hit B. In this case, when the probability variation big hit B is used as a sudden big hit, instead of the non-probability big hit C in the above-mentioned embodiment, the big open pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game of the probability variable big hit B is large. A state where it is unknown whether the gaming state after occurrence of a probable big hit B or a small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state by providing a small hit to open the winning opening (so-called latent state) May be generated. When providing a small hit in this way, it is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B using the non-probability large hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 or FIG. By determining the display symbol to be displayed, the display symbol indicating the probability variation big hit B is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the display symbol indicating the small hit is derived and displayed. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is a probable big hit B or a small hit from the display symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio that is different in the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%. B = 100%: It is a concept that includes those with different ratios in a relationship such as 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 100 may be connected to another board (for example, the voice control shown in FIG. 2). The production control command is transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the board 13 and the lamp control board 14 or a circuit mounted on the sound control board 13 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14). However, it may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for effect control in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is directly or changed to a simplified command, for example, and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the effect display device 5. You may make it do. Even in that case, the effect control CPU 120 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the embodiment, and the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the sound. / Display control can be performed according to the command received from the lamp board.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change pattern command is used when the change is started. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the payout control board 37 and the ball payout device 97 are included as giving means, and the same value as the number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device 97 is added to the prize ball number counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the granting means in the present invention does not include the payout control board 37 and the ball payout device 97, and awards the same value as the number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device 97. It is also possible to add only to the ball counter.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Production display device 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switches 24a, 24b General winning port switch 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
150 Game control data holding area

Claims (5)

A game machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for performing variable display and deriving and displaying a display result of identification information,
A granting means for granting a game value based on establishment of the granting condition;
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the display result in the variable display means is the specific display result, before the display result is derived;
The specific game state type to be controlled when the predetermination means determines that the specific display result is to be assigned to each of the first specific game state, the second specific game state, and the third specific game state. Specific game state type determination means for determining based on the determined determination value;
When the first specific gaming state is determined by the specific gaming state type determining unit, the display result of the variable display unit is changed to the specific display result after controlling the first specific gaming state as the specific gaming state. When the second specific gaming state is determined by the specific gaming state type determining means, the magnitude of the gaming value that can be acquired by the player as the specific gaming state Is controlled to the high probability state after controlling to the second specific gaming state different from the first specific gaming state, and when the third specific gaming state is determined by the specific gaming state type determining means, The display result of the variable display means after controlling to the third specific game state where the magnitude of the game value that can be acquired by the player as the specific game state is the same as the second specific game state. A gaming state control means probability of a serial specific display result is controlled to a low probability state does not improve,
A counting means for counting the magnitude of the game value given by the giving means;
Gaming state changing means for changing the gaming state based on the fact that the magnitude of the gaming value counted by the counting means has reached a gaming state change determination value;
With
In the variable display means, identification information corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state is derived and displayed,
The number of identification information corresponding to the first specific gaming state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means is the identification information corresponding to the second specific gaming state derived and displayed on the variable display means as a display result. And a number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the third specific gaming state derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state changing means can end an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a change in the gaming state. The advantageous state includes at least the specific gaming state,
The gaming state changing means ends the specific gaming state when the magnitude of the gaming value totaled by the counting means reaches the gaming state change determination value during the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The variable display in the variable display means is executed based on the establishment of the start condition,
The advantageous state is at least one of the high probability state and a high frequency state in which at least one of the establishment frequency of the start condition and the execution frequency of variable display in the variable display means is increased,
The gaming state changing means is characterized in that the advantage after the end of the specific gaming state is based on the fact that the magnitude of the gaming value totaled by the counting means has reached the gaming state change determination value during the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is controlled to be controlled by a state. A first prize opening that allows a game medium to be awarded only in the specific gaming state;
A second winning opening through which game media can be won regardless of the gaming state;
A holding storage means capable of storing the establishment of the start condition as a hold storage of the variable display of the identification information when the start condition is established by winning in the second winning opening;
With
The granting means grants a game value based on the fact that a game medium has won a prize in the first winning opening and the second winning opening,
The gaming state changing means is configured to change the gaming value change judgment value when the gaming value added by the winning means is given to the second winning opening in the advantageous state. If reached, the advantageous state is not ended until the variable display being executed at the time of reaching the end or until the variable display based on all the hold memories stored in the hold storage means is ended. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:

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