JP2016123457A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To draw attention to a kind of a specific presentation to be performed.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: variable display means capable of performing variable displays in a plurality of variable display parts; and specific presentation performance means capable of performing, in relation to a stop of a variable display in a first variable display part among the plurality of variable display parts, one of a plurality of kinds of specific presentations. According to a kind of the specific presentation performed by the specific presentation performance means, a stop mode of a variable display in a second variable display part among the plurality of variable display parts differs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, after the identification information is derived and displayed on the specific display section from which the identification information is derived and displayed earliest among the plurality of display sections, after the derivation display of the specific display section among the plurality of display sections In some cases, the identification information derived and displayed on the display unit in which the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed is notified in advance of which of the plurality of types. Furthermore, some types of identification information include main identification information forming the main part of the identification information and attached identification information displayed in a predetermined manner accompanying variable display of the main identification information.

  In such a gaming machine, one that performs a specific effect of changing attached identification information included in identification information derived and displayed on a predetermined display unit has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2012-250068A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the interest of the player can be improved from an early stage after the start of variable display of identification information, while the specific effect is monotonous and the type of the specific effect to be executed I can't get you to pay attention.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of making attention to the type of specific effect to be executed.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and includes a plurality of variable display units (for example, image display devices). The variable display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can change the decorative design) that can execute variable display in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. Execution of a specific effect capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects in relation to the variable display being stopped in the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. Means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left” decorative symbol display area among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. 5L variable display In association with the stop, the left design stop sound effect that causes any one of a plurality of types of left design stop sounds to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc.) Depending on the type of the specific effect, the variable display stop mode in the second variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is different (for example, “slip” is variable depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound to be output). Ratio of variable display effects such as whether or not display effects are executed, whether or not variable display effects of “pseudo-continuous” are executed, and variable display effects of “slip” are executed Etc., the rate at which the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed, the number of times of pseudo-ream fluctuation, etc. are internally different).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect to be executed.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), information display means for displaying information related to the game (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a fourth symbol, the number of reserved memories, a small symbol, a right-handed display, a big hit symbol, an earned ball And the like may be further provided on the image display device 51.

  According to such a configuration, the game situation can be easily recognized.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the variable display means displays all of the plurality of variable display units from when variable display of identification information is started until display results are derived and displayed. After the temporary stop, the variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display again for executing the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times (for example, the effect control CPU performs the first start condition and the second start of the special game). Corresponding to one of the conditions being satisfied once, from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the time when the fixed decorative design resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed, “Left”, “Medium”, After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed. , A “pseudo-ream” of predetermined times The re-variable display execution means is temporarily different from the predetermined temporary stop mode after the second variable display unit temporarily stops in the predetermined temporary stop mode in the second variable display unit. The display can be changed to the temporary stop mode and re-variable display can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. , And after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in two or more decorative symbol display areas, the decorative symbols are again displayed in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas in the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display areas. The variable display effect of “slip” for performing the effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped display can be executed by stopping the display after changing, and the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means In Next, the ratio of changing the temporary stop mode in the second variable display section may be different (for example, the ratio of executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect according to the type of the left symbol stop sound to be output) Are different).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the specific effect executing means may select any one of the plurality of types of specific effects according to the displayed background of the plurality of types of backgrounds. (For example, depending on whether the background image displayed during variable display of the decorative pattern is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background” And the type of left symbol stop sound that can be output when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the specific effect executing means may be able to execute a common specific effect regardless of the displayed background of the plurality of types of backgrounds (for example, Regardless of whether the displayed background image is “Spring Background”, “Summer Background”, “Autumn Background”, or “Winter Background”, a common left symbol stop sound, such as “Drum Sound” Can be output).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, a gaming member including a gaming area in which gaming media flow down (a transparent gaming board in which a gaming area in which a game ball that has been thrown can flow down is formed) 2T, etc.) and information display means for displaying information related to the game (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays information such as the 4th symbol, the number of reserved memories, the small symbol, the right-handed display, the big hit symbol, the winning ball, etc.) 51), the gaming member is provided in such a manner that entry of a game medium is restricted, and a translucent part having translucency (for example, entry of a game ball as a game medium) And the information display means is capable of visually recognizing information related to the game through the light transmitting portion. May display (example Field effect control CPU120 is, the fourth symbol, hold storage number, small symbols, right-handed display, big hit symbol, it displays the information such as the ball exits acquired within a limited region 19A and the like).

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that visual recognition is prevented by passage of a game medium.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the left symbol stop sound. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a background effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the presence or absence of a background change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a revariation effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows various chance eyes. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a temporary stop symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a revariation effect operation control process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a left symbol stop sound production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various displays in the game in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various displays in the big hit round in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various displays in the game in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the game ball and game nail in a modification.

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be identified in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R start changing the decorative symbols. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative graphic is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B using the first special symbol or the second special symbol, Are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided to be bonded or separated, or to be able to be bonded and separated. The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the flowing scroll display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the display is normally hidden. One of the parts is changed to a blue display. Further, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, the display is normally hidden. One of the parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when either the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure or the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, for example, the display at the leftmost display part is removed, The display in the display part is moved to the left one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display is returned to non-display.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number as the number of effective start winning balls passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has passed through the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. .

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game occurs. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, special symbols variably displayed in a special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are separated from the decorative symbols. May be provided with a special symbol variable display area for display as identifiable. As an example, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbols can be changed in the special symbol variable display area. Variation of the effect image indicating “◎”, “「 ”,“ × ”, etc. corresponding to the display is started. Thereafter, in response to the fact that the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game is terminated and the confirmed special symbol is stopped, “◎” predetermined corresponding to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol variable display area. It is only necessary to stop and display effect images such as “O” and “X”. For example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the 15R big hit symbol of the big hit symbol, “◎” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variable display area, and when it is the 2R big hit symbol of the big hit symbol “○” is stopped and displayed, and if it is a lost symbol, “X” may be stopped and displayed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. 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 ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so 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.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot be obtained by passing the game ball through the special prize winning port, which is a disadvantageous second state for the player. .

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols may be variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps shown, or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. 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 that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the 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 in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is 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 by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching 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 so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a central position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate, an operation button 30 that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is installed. Yes. The operation button 30 may be a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor or a CCD sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  Instead of the operation button 30 or together with the operation button 30, for example, in a member forming the lower plate, a stick controller that can be tilted and held by a player at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body May be attached. The stick controller includes an operation rod that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller in the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position close to either the left or right.

  The attachment positions of the operation button 30 and the stick controller need only be in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower plates. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the operation button 30 and the stick controller as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the operation button 30 and the stick controller may not be in a vertical relationship, but may be in a horizontal relationship, for example.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The process starts when the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the first special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state ends. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the second special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state is ended.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a predetermined variable display time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the result of the special symbol variable display is determined. The special symbol is displayed as a complete stop. The variable symbol display time for the special symbol was determined based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, etc. at the start of each special symbol game. Corresponding to the variation pattern, any one of a plurality of types of variable display times is determined. The variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. If a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game, it will be a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol different from the big bonus symbol will be stopped and displayed. If it is done, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes “lost” as a non-specific display result. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, numbers indicating “5” are jackpot symbols, and “−” is indicated. The symbol is a lost pattern. In addition, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is the 15R jackpot symbol, and the number “1” The special symbol indicating the 2R jackpot symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the jackpot gaming state as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period which is the first period. Alternatively, the round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15R big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, takes the first number. A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state as the second specific gaming state controlled after the 2R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state advantageous to the player in the round. The changing period is a second period shorter than the first period in the 15R big hit state. Further, in the 2R big hit state, the number of round executions becomes a second number smaller than the first number in the 15R big hit state. In the 2R jackpot gaming state, at least one of the second period is the period during which the grand prize opening is opened in the round and the second number of rounds is performed. The other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15R big hit state.

  In the 2R big hit state, the opening time in which the big prize opening is in the first state in each round may be different. As an example, the opening time may be 1 second in the first round executed in the 2R big hit gaming state, and the opening time may be 0.5 seconds in the second round. Also, in the 2R big hit state, the number of executions of the round is the same as the 15R big hit state, but the opening time in which the big winning opening is in the first state in each round is compared with that in the 15R big hit state. And a very short time.

  Also, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the state is over, the time-shortening state, which is one of the special gaming states, is entered, and the time shortening control is performed in which the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-saving state may be terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, after the 15R big hit state based on the special symbol showing the number “3” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game is stopped, the normal state is not entered. You may make it become. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15R jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is terminated. It is called a non-probable big hit symbol. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a non-probable big hit symbol is referred to as the variable display mode of “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. .

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the 15R jackpot state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game After the end of the 2R jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the 2R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a special that is different from the short-time state The probability variation state, which is one of the gaming states, is achieved. For example, the probability variation control is continuously performed together with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result is a “hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, when a certain number of conditions among the fact that a specific number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” after the probability change state is established, You may make it complete | finish. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Similar to the time reduction state, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15R jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is Called. The variable display mode of the special symbol or the decorative symbol when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol is referred to as the variable display mode of “probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the 2R big hit symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a sudden big hit symbol. Called. The variable display mode of the special symbol and the decorative symbol when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a sudden big hit symbol is referred to as the variable display mode of “surprise” when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  Thus, when the 15R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled to the 15R jackpot state and a predetermined number of rounds can be executed, and the player easily obtains a large number of prize balls. The game value advantageous to the player that it can be given is given. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “probable change”, after the 15R big hit state ends, the gaming state becomes the probable change state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” within a short time. A game value advantageous to the player is given. When the 2R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled to the 2R big hit state and a predetermined number of rounds can be executed, but the number of round executions is relatively small, Due to the relatively short opening period of the winning opening, it is difficult for a player to win a prize ball. On the other hand, after the 2R big hit state is finished, the gaming state becomes a probable change state, and a game value advantageous to the player is given that the variable display result becomes “big hit” within a short time.

  When the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol variable display time for the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or in each time the normal symbol game. Control that improves the probability that the variable display result of the symbol is “per normal” than in the normal state, the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” The second start condition is increased by increasing the possibility of a game ball entering the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt time of the game longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state. The control that is advantageous to the player is facilitated by being easily established. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening along with the time shortening control in the probability changing state and the short time state is also referred to as high opening control. 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 start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, by performing the high opening control, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and during this period, the time reduction control is performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the certain change state or the short time state. It may be the same as the period.

  It is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time-short state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and low base state. Further, when the high opening control period during which the high opening control is performed in the probability changing state, the gaming state is also referred to as a high probability high base state, and when it is not the high opening control period, it is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It is a gaming state to be played. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a high-accuracy high-base state in which high-opening control is always performed in the probability variation state, and no high-accuracy low base state is obtained.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the 2R big hit state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the 2R big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It is sufficient to control so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if it is determined to end the short-time state corresponding to the variable display game whose variable display result is “small hit”, it is controlled to the normal state after the end of the small hit gaming state. Will be. A game in the small hit game state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the 2R big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round in the 2R big hit state is changed to the first state, even in the small hit gaming state, the same manner as the 2R big hit state is performed. The winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. Corresponding to the variable display, variable display of decorative symbols is performed. That is, based on the fact that either one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, for example, decoration is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Accelerated display of symbols is performed. When a predetermined speed is reached, constant speed display of decorative symbols is performed. Such all symbol acceleration display and all symbol constant speed display are included in all symbol variations in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After all the symbols change, the decorative symbols are displayed in a decelerating display in a predetermined order, for example, “Left” → “Right” → “Middle”. If the variation speed becomes “0”, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Then, for example, a temporary stop display that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, or the like is performed. When the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern reaches the variable display time determined based on the variation pattern or the like, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed completely stopped. In addition, the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included a symbol that displays a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time.

  After all the symbols change is started, the decoration is displayed during the period until the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The variable display state of symbols may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Also, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is decreased, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. There are cases in which an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by changing the display of a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. 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, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player by a variable display mode or the like of the symbol is executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbol at, the decorative symbol is displayed again after changing the decorative symbol again in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas in the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display area. An effect display for changing the design is performed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. As an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a special combination pseudo as shown in FIG. 32A is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of lost combinations predetermined as consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” shown in FIG. 32A and the like is a decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation change display or immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by a short stop. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes increases. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8, and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. Accordingly, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous fluctuation twice to three times. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started two to three times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous changes in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than two to three times, for example, four or five times.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect by a related display effect or the like may be executed along with a plurality of change displays including the initial change. As an example, during the period of each variable display by the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the ones that are lit among the plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area are increased one by one. May be controlled. In addition, during the period of each variable display, the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs may be controlled to change. . As another example, during the period of each variable display by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the effect model provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate. As yet another example, the image display device 5 may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during each variable display period of the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, the lighting or blinking of decorative LEDs, the operation of the effect model, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the production mode changes, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the possibility that the big hit type becomes “probable change”, and the like may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Further, for example, the effect of the re-variation effect is made different depending on the difference in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, the difference in the movement of the effect object, and the difference in the movement of the character image displayed on the image display device 5. In the image display device 5, instead of the character image, the character display may be changed or the display of the background image may be changed to change the effect mode in the revariation effect. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol which is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative combination of the lost combination that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, an effect display is performed in which the decorative symbol to be stopped is changed by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display as a message, audio output, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative design may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In addition, for example, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “effect image display” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed. In the notice effect of “effect image display”, effect display for displaying any of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed during variable display of the decorative design. In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, when a predetermined operation on the operation button 30 by the player is detected during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The production operation is changed by changing the voice or the like output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 15R non-probable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as the 15R big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the definite decorative symbol that is the predetermined non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the 15R probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as the 15R big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the big hit type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the big hit type is "non-probable change" After being executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination has a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol. In this way, even when the confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, when the certain variation big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the big hit type becomes “probable variation”. Thus, after the big hit type is “probable change” and the variable display result is “big hit”, the 15R big hit state is controlled, and when the 15R big hit state ends, the big hit type is controlled. The confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable jackpot combinations and the confirmed decorative symbols that are probable jackpot combinations are also collectively referred to as the confirmed decorative symbols of the jackpot combination.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probabilistic large bonus combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are uncertain big hit combinations are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ The left and middle decorative patterns display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed again in the state where the same decorative pattern is aligned, and a decorative pattern that is a probabilistic big hit combination and a non-probable big hit combination Any one of the decorative patterns to be displayed is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is "non-probable change", as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the decorative pattern displayed temporarily stopped A re-lottery failure effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes a probable big hit combination after redecorating the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery success effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery failure effect may be executed.

  In this way, the re-lottery effect, when it is determined in advance that the variable display result is "big hit", before the fixed decorative symbol is derived and displayed after the variable display time of the decorative symbol has passed, This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is controlled to a certain change state. It should be noted that, after the decorative symbol variable display time has elapsed and the confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed, before the big hit gaming state is started, for example, during the execution of the big hit notification effect for notifying the start of the big hit gaming state, A re-lottery effect may be executed. The specific rendering mode of the re-drawing effect is not limited to the one that displays the variation of the decorative symbol again. For example, temporarily displays the decorative symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination, etc. After making it think that there is, the effect model is operated, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on or blinking in a predetermined pattern. Or a predetermined sound effect may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of these may be combined.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round will start after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state. Probability promotion that becomes a notification effect as to whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the start, the period from the end of the final round in the jackpot game state until the start of the next variable display game, etc. An effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the probability variation promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit gaming state. The probable promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the big hit gaming state is sometimes referred to as “promotion effect during ending”.

  In the probable promotion effect, the probable success promotion effect informing that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable state despite the nondeterministic jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion in the probable state There is a certain change promotion failure production. For example, in the probable promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display is What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying a different production image. In the probability variation promotion effect, it is only necessary to perform an effect operation for notifying whether or not the gaming state is in the probability variation state as part of the rendering operation during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state or as a separate rendering operation. .

  As described above, the probable promotion effect is a big hit after the variable display time of the decorative pattern is derived and displayed after the variable display time of the decorative pattern has been derived when the variable display result is determined to be “probable change”. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is controlled to be in a certain change state in a predetermined period after the gaming state is started. The specific effect mode of the probable change promotion effect is not limited to the one that performs variable display of the decorative design. For example, an effect image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, A sound effect is output from 8R, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is turned on or blinking in a predetermined pattern, a production model is operated, or a part or all of these are combined If it is.

  An effect using the operation button 30 or the like may be performed as a re-lottery effect or a probable change promotion effect. For example, when the number of player operations on the operation buttons 30 reaches a predetermined number of button operations, the probability change notification may be performed in the re-lottery effect or the probability change promotion effect. When the player does not operate the operation button 30 or when the number of button operations is not reached, the probability change notification may be performed by an ending promotion effect, or the probability change notification is not performed. Also good.

  The re-lottery effect and the probability change promotion effect are executed as a notification effect for notifying whether it is determined that a predetermined transition condition for controlling the game state to the probability change state is established after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, the notification effect may be one in which the effect itself is a certain change notification. As an example, when the ending promotion effect that is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed among the probability changing promotion effects, it is only necessary to always be notified that the probability changing state is controlled. In addition, the notification effect may be one that notifies whether or not it is controlled to be in a certain change state within the effect. The mode of the probability change notification by the notification effect can be arbitrarily set. For example, by executing all the notification effects in the re-lottery effect and the probability change promotion effect, it is determined that the control is performed in the probability change state. Good. Everything that is executed as a notification effect may be a notification of probability change by the effect itself, or may be a notification of whether or not it is controlled in a probability change state within the effect.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is the 2R big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “5” which is the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the decorative display variable display state does not reach the reach state, and for example, a combination of a plurality of types of predetermined decorative patterns predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. Either of them may be stopped. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is the 2R jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, this corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. For example, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed 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 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20. ing. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. 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 the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and 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 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and 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 and the like for driving are 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. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. Note that 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. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern 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.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol for starting variation and a variation pattern is prepared, and the special symbol and variation pattern for starting variation are generated by the effect control command. It may be possible to specify. Here, in a case where the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by a single effect control command, 2 according to the special symbol that starts the variation for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare different types of production control commands. On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of “”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result is prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result is transmitted by the effect control command. You may make it do. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H stops the decorative symbol designating the display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 and designating the variable display result. It is a command. 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 depending on whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the notification command for opening the big prize opening and the notification command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 15R big hit state, the number of times the big winning opening opened in the 2R big hit state or the small hit gaming state Is set. In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, a continuous performance operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start time of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether it is a period in which the big prize opening is in an open state or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state, different performance operations May be executed.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . In addition, when controlled to the 2R big hit state or the small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening command, and the winning end designation command are not transmitted, An effect operation in the 2R big hit state or the small hit game state may be executed by the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command.

  The command B1XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through 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 is generated, in the first special symbol display device 4A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B2XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect of notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the first start winning that is “when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening” is detected. Also used as a control command. The second start opening prize designation command is also used as an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the second start winning place, that is, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening is detected. It is done.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined decision value used for determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is used. Different EXT data is set depending on whether or not the determination that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” is made. More specifically, the command B100H and the command B200H notify “other than big hit” when the determination that the variable display result is decided to be “big hit” is not made, while the commands B101H to B103H, The command B201H and the command B202H notify that the determination that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” has been made. Further, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value used for determining one of a plurality of types as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is used. Different EXT data is set depending on whether the determination that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change” is made. More specifically, the command B101H and the command B201H notify that the determination that the jackpot type is determined as “non-probable change” has been made, and the command B102H and the command B202H have the jackpot type set to “probable change”. Notify that the decision has been made. Command B103H notifies that the determination that the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” has been made. In this embodiment, in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening, the big hit type is set not to be determined as “surprise”. Therefore, the command B203H is not used.

  The command C0XXH displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 in an identifiable manner. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value with the pending storage count. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. . In the pending storage count notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of pending data stored in the special figure hold storage section 151A shown in FIG. Thus, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and the execution of the special figure game is started, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the special start game is started. It is possible to specify the total storage number of the hold data in the figure hold storage unit 151A.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the 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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  In this way, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. 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 side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is randomized by the CPU 103. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable 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 “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “250” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ 996 ". For the variation pattern, for example, a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance for each operation mode including a variable display mode from the start of variable display of a predetermined symbol such as a decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed.

  The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”. In other words, the random value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is such that the game ball passes from the state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game. This is used to determine whether or not to change to an easy-to-use state.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Among the cases where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases where the big hit type is either “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “probability”. ing. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as reach variation patterns, a variation pattern PA2-1, a variation pattern PA2-2, a variation pattern PB2-1, a variation pattern PA3-1, a variation pattern PA3-2, a variation pattern PB3-1, a variation pattern PB3-2, Prepared in advance. As the big hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1 A variation pattern PB4-2 is prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are the variation patterns. Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, super reach is always executed in a variation pattern in which the variable display result is “big hit”. In such a case, if the super reach is not executed, that is, for example, if the normal reach is executed, for example, it is determined that the variable display result is “losing”, thereby reducing the game entertainment. There is a fear. Therefore, when super reach is executed, by including those that develop into super reach after normal reach is executed, even if normal reach is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” I can expect that.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design. As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. As another example, a variation pattern including a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the presence / absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of “pseudo-continuous variation” and does not execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects. What is necessary is just to divide into a variation pattern classification including the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation 2 times or more in the variable display effect of a "pseudo continuous". As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to the presence / absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, the variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are prepared in advance. A variation pattern type CA3-1 is prepared in advance corresponding to the variable display mode in which the variable display result is “big hit” and “non-probability change” or “probability change”. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and “variable display” variable display mode or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variable display result is the “big hit” and “variable” variable display mode.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern PA1-1 previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is, for example, a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol in response to the total reserved memory number being “3” or more, or the time shortening control being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which the time is shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed, and includes a variation pattern PA1-2 previously associated with “with shortening” It is out. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Fluctuation patterns PA1-3 previously associated with “slip” are included.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and a variation pattern PA2-1 and variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” PA2-2 is included. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the variable display effect of the “pseudo ream” is two times, and the reach effect is finished with the normal reach after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. A variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of reach combination sometimes, and a variation pattern PB2 previously associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” -1.

  The variation pattern type CA2-3 is a “super-reach (losing)” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the reach effect is finished, with super reach after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. The variation pattern type includes a variation pattern PA3-1, a variation pattern PA3-2, a variation pattern PB3-1, and a variation pattern PB3-2 that are associated with “super reach (losing)” in advance.

  Fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 is a “super reach (big win)” that displays super-reach after reaching the variable display state of the decorative symbols in the reach state, and derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination when the reach production ends. The variation pattern type includes a variation pattern PA4-1, a variation pattern PA4-1, a variation pattern PB4-1, and a variation pattern PB4-2, which are associated with “super reach (big hit)” in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is derived from the variable display state of the decorative symbol as the reach state, and then the definite decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “open reach reach loss”, and includes a variation pattern that is associated with “reach loss when open twice” in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative design is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition permitting the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, Whether or not to control the big hit game state as “big hit” and whether to control the variable display result as “small hit” to the small hit gaming state are determined based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state. , It is assigned to one of the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, The ratio of the determined value to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be varied. As an example, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, as compared to the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, A determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result so that the ratio determined to the special figure display result of “small hit” is low.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. When the game ball is easy to pass through the second start winning opening due to the high opening control in the short time state, the special figure display result is “small hit” and the little hit game state in which almost no prize ball is obtained. It is possible to reduce the possibility of being controlled, and to suppress the decline of the game entertainment due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency with which the special game is executed is increased, the time from the probabilistic state or the short time state to the 15R big hit state is shortened by such setting, and the effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment is great. Further, in the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value is assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined. May be.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “non-probable change” based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “probability change” and “surprise accuracy”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, for determining the jackpot type depending on whether the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. A numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 is assigned to a jackpot type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising probability”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B has the second value. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15R big hit state or 2R big hit state, and after the end of the big hit gaming state It is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15R jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result that the 2R big hit state is controlled. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type of “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the determined value for each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “36” to “71” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value When “2” is “2”, a determined value in the range of “36” to “99” is assigned. For the big hit type of “surprise”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “72” to “99” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, the decision value is not assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, it is not determined to control to the 2R big hit state with the big hit type as “surprise”. With such a setting, when the game ball is likely to pass through the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and almost no prize ball is obtained. The possibility of being controlled to the 2R big hit state can be reduced, and a decrease in the game interest can be suppressed due to a delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. Furthermore, with such a setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that the 15R big hit from the probability change state or the short time state can be obtained. The ratio of becoming a state can be raised, and a game interest can be improved.

  It should be noted that even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. It may be. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the state shifts to the probable change state after the 2R big hit state ends, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Therefore, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the table in the jackpot type determination table 131 is such that the determined value is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”. Data may be configured.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 9 and the loss change pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 9D are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of them. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variation pattern type CA4-1, and the variation pattern type CA4-2. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to which of the plural types of big hit types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned only to the variation pattern type CA 3-1, while the variation pattern type CA 4-1 and the variation pattern type 4. No decision value is assigned to -2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 is assigned. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the 2R big hit state according to “surprise”, the variation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the 15R big hit state is determined. Can do.

  It should be noted that there is a portion where the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined. Good. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the allocation of the decision values to the change pattern types other than the change pattern type CA3-1 and the change pattern type CA3-1 may be different. Good. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is the normal state, The assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states when variable display is started. Further, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is the normal state, The determined value may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on which of the plurality of game states when the variable display is started.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 in accordance with the case where the jackpot type is “surprise” in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A. . As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type in the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and in the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B may be set so that a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type different from the variation pattern type that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. Good. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. , Each may be set to include a unique variation pattern type.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number value MR3 for determination. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is special, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. The table is selected as a use table when a predetermined variation time reduction condition for shortening the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is satisfied.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, depending on whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is possible to change the variation pattern type by referring to a different decision table. A decision may be made. In this case, when the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the variable pattern type including the variable pattern having a short variable display time is determined as compared with the case where it is less than the predetermined number. The determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio is higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and a different determination table is referred to depending on the determination result, and the variation pattern type A decision may be made. For example, if the total number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern. It is assigned to one of the type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 to the variation pattern type CA2-3. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part that. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, the determination value is not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-2 are not assigned. A decision value is assigned. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. A decision value is assigned to. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is a normal state, a variable state, or a short-time state Depending on the case, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states when variable display is started. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state Depending on the case, the decision values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation It can be determined as any one of pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-3. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2. By such setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than the case where the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, a predetermined number of Compared to when the number is less than the number, the average variable display time can be shortened, and when in the probability variation state or in the short time state, compared to when the total pending storage number is less than the predetermined number in the normal state. Thus, the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result or the like. . In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the 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 prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 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. 11 includes a special figure hold storage unit 151A, a universal figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure holding storage unit 151A satisfies the first start condition when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning is generated, but the first start condition is satisfied. Although the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the start winning is generated, the second start condition is satisfied. Stores the hold data of the special figure game that has not been established. As an example, the special figure storage unit 151A associates with the holding numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and establishes the first starting condition and the second starting condition by passing the game ball. Based on 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 type, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as reserved data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  Further, in this embodiment, the starting data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is also included in the holding data, and is associated with the holding number and stored in the special figure holding memory. Stored in unit 151A. As an example, the special figure reservation storage unit 151A receives “first” start opening data indicating a winning at the first starting winning opening or “second” starting opening data indicating a winning at the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  Note that the hold data based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the hold data based on the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Alternatively, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed with priority over the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, if valid second reserved data is stored, The special game corresponding to the second reserved data is executed, and only when the valid second reserved data is not stored, the special game corresponding to the first reserved data may be executed. In this case, the start port data storage unit may not be provided.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> B stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151B associates the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the common 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 MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 14 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute processing in step S16 of FIG. 14 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 23 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game. The probability variation flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability variation state, while being cleared to the off state in response to the probability variation state ending or the like. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability changing state or the time saving state and the time reduction control or the like is started, while the probability changing state or the time saving state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  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 for each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, the time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as the variable symbol display time of the special figure game. As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The usual figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the usual figure game such as the variable display time of the normal symbol in the usual figure game on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the 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. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, and a total reserved memory number counter. , A short time counter, a round counter, etc. are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of the numerical data indicating the random number value used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 counts updatable by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. 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 first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Then, when the first start winning determination count value reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is normally detected. Made. The first start winning determination count value is cleared to “0” when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF, or when it is determined that the winning determination value is reached. It may be initialized to.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. belongs to. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 22B is ON, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Then, when the second start winning determination count value reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. The second start winning determination count value is cleared to “0” when it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal is OFF, or when it is determined that the winning determination value is reached. It may be initialized to.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and corresponding to the increase or decrease of the first special figure reserved memory number Updated. The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number is stored as a second reserved memory number count value, corresponding to the increase or decrease of the second special figure reserved memory number. Updated. The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total pending storage number is stored in the total pending storage number counter as the total pending storage number count value, and is updated in response to an increase or decrease in the total pending storage number.

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. As an example, data indicating a count value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” when the jackpot gaming state ends is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly count counter. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. When the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, thereby controlling the end of the time reduction state and shifting to the normal state. It should be noted that the time reduction control may be terminated when the number of executions of the special figure game has reached a predetermined number even in the probability variation state. In this case, regardless of the big hit type buffer value, when the big hit gaming state is finished, after the count initial value is set in the hourly number counter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the special game is Each time it is finished, the count value of the time reduction count may be updated by 1 or the like. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control may be terminated by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas, and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0” corresponding to the completion of the special figure game.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, and the big hit type is “probable change”. If there is, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type is “surprise”, “2” is set to the jackpot type.

  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 a 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 image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal from the operation detection switch 31 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected.

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

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control 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 at the time of special figure fluctuation 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 includes data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period in which a predetermined instruction operation on the operation button 30 is effectively detected, data for designating control contents of the rendering operation when the instruction operation is detected effectively, and the like. The data which shows the production | presentation operation | movement aspect according to a person's operation action is contained.

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

  FIG. 12B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the operation button 30 in the operation valid period specified by the detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

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

  In the effect control pattern shown in FIG. 12A, the final stop symbol that is the display result after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started is derived and displayed by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer. This corresponds to the case where the entire variable display time until the variable display ends is set. On the other hand, a timer initial value may be set in the effect control process timer in accordance with the timing for switching the effect operation during execution of variable display of decorative symbols. In this case, in the effect control pattern, for example, instead of effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n shown in FIG. 12A, effect control process timer set value # 1 to effect control process timer A set value #n is provided, and every time the production control process timer times out, a new production control process timer setting value is read out and set in the production control process timer, and based on production control execution data set next. What is necessary is just to make it control production operation.

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

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

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, and the like may be mounted on the display control unit 123. The VDP may be a GPU for image processing, GPU, GCL, or more generally a DSP. The CGROM may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. If it was done.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. .

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

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

  Next, the operation 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 necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC 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, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response 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, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first reads input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 16). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at an input port included in the I / O 105 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register indicates the input state of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A. The input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the port register indicates the input state of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B.

  It is determined whether or not the bit value [1] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S202). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S202; YES), the second start winning determination count value, which is the stored value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; NO), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [0] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S205). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S205; YES), the first start winning determination count value which is the stored value of the first starting winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, if it is determined at step S205 that it is “0” (step S205; NO), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value that is predetermined as a winning determination value (step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; YES), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “ Set to “1”. Further, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in step S208 (step S208; NO), a valid game ball winning in the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value (step S211; NO), an effective game ball winning to the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In response to the absence, the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; YES), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S210 and S213, the CPU 103 reads the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (Step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (step S215 in FIG. 17). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 16 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, and it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 16 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and then it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the 2 special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; NO), 1 is added to the special figure reserved memory number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter indicating the total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. (Step S217). The CPU 103 also selects, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value for determining the variation pattern type. Numerical data indicating MR3 is extracted (step S218). Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 151A, whereby each random value is stored (step S219). At this time, the start port buffer value is also included in the hold data as start port data, and is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit.

  After the random number is stored in step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Subsequently, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S221). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; YES), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S223), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 16 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 16, the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S222, and then the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 16, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of FIG. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, in a special symbol normal process to be described later, a determination as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as a special symbol display result as "big hit", A big hit type is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S220, thereby deriving and displaying a jackpot symbol as a special figure display result. Then, whether or not the random number MR1 is determined and the type of jackpot when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special figure display result are specified in advance. As a result, when the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or “big hit” before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started The jackpot type is predicted, and based on the prediction result, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect mode when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, etc. Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S401). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S401; “1”), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S218 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within the big hit determination range (step S402). For example, in the process of step S402, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set in the usage table. Here, when setting to the use table, for example, the storage address of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set to a table pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, whether the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” within the big hit determination range of the random value MR1 extracted in step S218. It is determined whether or not. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. It is determined whether or not the result is a “big hit”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” with reference to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. What is necessary is just to be able to determine whether it is. If the special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the big hit determination range.

  If the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in step S402 (step S402; YES), the jackpot type is based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random value MR2 extracted in step S218 of FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S403). For example, in the process of step S403, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set in the usage table. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in the use table, the jackpot type determined corresponding to the random value MR2 extracted in step S218 is specified. At this time, the “variation special figure buffer value” in the jackpot type determination table 131 may be read as “starting port buffer value” to identify the jackpot type to which the determined value matching the random value MR2 is assigned.

  Following the processing of step S403, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S404). When the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S404; YES), the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” is notified. In order to transmit the command B101H serving as the first start opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11, for example, a transmission command buffer is set (step S405), and the random number value at the time of winning is set. The determination process ends.

  If the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S404 (step S404; NO), it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is “probable change” (step S406). When the identified jackpot type is “probable change” (step S406; YES), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change” is notified. In order to transmit a command B102H, which is a start opening winning designation command, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, after setting a transmission command buffer or the like (step S407), a random number value determination process upon winning Exit.

  When the big hit type is not “probable change” in step S406 (step S406; NO), it is determined that the specified big hit type is “surprise” and the variable display result is determined as “big hit”. In order to transmit B103H, which is the first start port winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the type is determined to be “accurate”, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, a transmission command buffer or the like After the setting (step S408), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the random value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range in step S402 (step S402; NO), the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined other than “big hit” In order to transmit the command B100H to be sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, after setting a transmission command buffer or the like (step S409), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Even in the case where the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S401 (step S401; “2”), it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, similarly to the processing in step S402. (Step S410). At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S410; YES), it is specified which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined based on the random value MR2 as in the process of step S403 ( Step S411).

  Following the processing of step S411, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S412). When the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S412; YES), the determination result that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” and the jackpot type is determined as “non-probable change” is notified. In order to transmit the command B201H serving as the second start opening winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, a transmission command buffer is set (step S413), and the random number value at the time of winning is set. The determination process ends.

  If the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S 412 (step S 412; NO), it is determined that the specified big hit type is “probable change”, and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. In order to transmit the command B202H serving as the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, a transmission command buffer Etc., the winning random number determination process is terminated. Here, in the special figure game in the second special symbol display device 4B, the big hit type determination table 131 and the like are set so that the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise” when the special figure display result is “big hit”. . Therefore, if the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S412, it can be determined that the big hit type is determined to be “probable change”.

  If the random value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range in step S410 (step S410; NO), the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined other than “big hit” In order to transmit B200H to be sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, after setting a transmission command buffer or the like (step S415), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the processing of steps S402 and S410, refer to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Thus, it is specified whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. On the other hand, a change in the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be predicted, and the table data referred to in the special figure display result determination table 130 may be switched based on the prediction result. As an example, if the probability variation control is continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the game is performed when it is determined by the processing in steps S404 and S412 that the big hit type is not “non-probable variation”. A probability variation determination flag provided in the control flag setting unit 152 or the like is set to an on state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “non-probable change” by the processes in steps S404 and S412, the probable change determination flag is cleared and turned off. Then, in the processes of steps S402 and S410, it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is on or off. At this time, if the probability change determination flag is ON, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probable change state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Specify whether or not. On the other hand, when the probability change determination flag is OFF, the special figure display result determination table 130 may refer to table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. By executing such processing, etc., the normal state corresponds to the case where the gaming state when the special figure game based on the holding data stored in the special figure holding storage unit 151A is started is the certain change state. It is possible to specify the special figure display result using the table data in which the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the time-short state, and more accurately according to the actual gaming state Special display results can be specified.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 151A. A determination is made whether or not. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In 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 derives and displays the definite special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15R big hit state corresponding to “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round executions, is set to “15”. On the other hand, when the 2R big hit state is controlled in response to the big hit type being “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening the grand prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, is set to “2”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In this case, a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included. When the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect elapses, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of the variable winning action in the small hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The process etc. which perform are included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds” and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “2”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the effect display device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the special data is stored as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the special figure storage unit 151A. The random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the starting port data are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory count value and updating it, the total reserved memory count is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the special figure reserve storage unit 151A holds the hold number. The pending data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the like stored in the entries lower than “1” are shifted up by one entry (step S233). At this time, it is determined whether the starting port indicated by the starting port data included in the hold data read in step S232 is the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the first start winning prize opening (step S234; "1"), for example, by subtracting and updating the first reserved memory number count value, the first special figure reserved memory is obtained. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S235). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “1” (step S236).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the second start winning opening (step S234; "2"), for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory, etc. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S237). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S236 and S238, it is determined whether to display the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. As the usage table, the special figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is “big hit” or “small”. Whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of “win” or “losing” Is determined (step S240). At this time, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). By determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  If it is determined in step S241 that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise change” (step S244). Here, when the variable figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S238, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type decision table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type is not determined as “surprising”. 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 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  By determining the jackpot type in step S244, whether or not the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is controlled to the probability changing state as the special gaming state. Will be decided. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “probability change” or “surprise probability” in step S244, it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended is the probability change state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change” in step S244, it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to the short-time state and not to the positive change state.

  Also, by determining the big hit type in step S244, the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is controlled to the 15R big hit state or the 2R big hit state. It will be decided whether to do it. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change” or “probable change” in step S244, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is the 15R big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” in step S244, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is the 2R big hit state.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “small hit” (step S246). ). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; YES), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; NO), or after any of the processes of steps S245 and S247 is executed, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state? A predetermined special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior determination of whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which becomes the non-probable variation big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable variation”. Corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise accuracy”, a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a sudden big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; YES), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set in the use table (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined variation time shortening condition is satisfied (step S266). Here, the variable time shortening condition is, for example, that the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on and the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed, and the total number of reserved storage is a predetermined number or more What is necessary is just to be predetermined in order to shorten the special figure variation time, such as being normal. Further, even when the time reduction flag is on, the variable time reduction condition may be satisfied if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, while the variable time reduction condition may not be satisfied if the total number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number.

  If the variation time reduction condition is not satisfied in step S266 (step S266; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected and set in the use table (step S267). On the other hand, when the variation time shortening condition is satisfied (step S266; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is selected and set in the use table (step S268). Note that a plurality of types of shortening variation pattern type determination tables for shortening may be provided, and different tables may be selected depending on which of the plurality of types of variation time shortening conditions is satisfied.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the usage table is created based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the set variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C selected in step S267 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (shortening) 132D selected in step S268. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types with reference to FIG. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S270). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S270 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S271). . The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S271 is executed, or may be the first start prize. What is extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed through the mouth or the second starting winning opening is detected may be stored as the hold data in the special figure holding storage unit 151A together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3.

  In the process of step S271, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). After that, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S273). 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 process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is sent to the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S274 is performed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, the game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; NO), settings for deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, a predetermined time is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure confirmation display is on.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S298; YES), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared for sending the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted command pointer in the transmission command buffer. May be stored in the buffer area specified by.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, the processing in step S302 includes processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-short flag to turn it off, processing for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games executed in the time-short state, and the like. It only has to be executed. 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 (step S303), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S304; YES), a predetermined time is set as a small hit start production waiting time (step S305). Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the special figure display result being “small hit” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S306). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S307). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for small hits (step S308).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; NO), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309). After performing either of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time-saving state is to be terminated (step S310), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S310, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value. At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the like in the time reduction state may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S310 may be ended. It should be noted that for the probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the time reduction control even in the probability variation state, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result that the time reduction control ends. In this way, when the time reduction control is ended, the probability variation control may be terminated at the same time, so that the normal state may be obtained. For the probability variation control, until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” or further predetermined It may be continued until the number of special figure games is executed.

  Further, in the process of step S310, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control termination determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control termination determination stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance is performed. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended by referring to the table, or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control has reached a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S310, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control is executed, for example, before determining the special figure display result in step S240 shown in FIG. You may be made to do.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. A predetermined timer initial value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). Then, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; YES), a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state in the time reduction counter. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “probability change” or “probability” (step S323; NO), the setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state.

  It should be noted that settings may be made for controlling the probability variation state of different types depending on whether the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change” or the case where the jackpot type is determined to be “probability”. As an example, if the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change”, both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the time reduction count value is not set, and the special figure display result is It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the “big hit” is reached. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set to the on state, and the initial value of the hourly count value is the same as in the case of being controlled to the hourly state. Probability control is continued until the next special chart display result is a “big hit”, while time-shortening control is continued until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number. Good. Alternatively, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise accuracy”, if the predetermined short-time / short-range collision accuracy flag is on, a setting is made to start the short-time control together with the probability variation control, while the short- and medium-range collision accuracy flag is off. If there is, a setting for starting only the probability variation control may be performed. Here, for example, when it is determined in step S298 shown in FIG. 21 that the big hit flag is on, the big hit type is “clash accuracy” and the short time flag is on and the short time control is performed. Corresponding to being performed, it may be set to the on state.

  After executing one of steps S324 and S325, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 14 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of stored reserved data in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit. It is determined whether or not a predetermined value is reached. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 23 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol display 20 determines whether or not to start the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of the reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit 151B. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the universal map storage unit 151B, the universal map display result, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol in the universal game, is set to “per normal map” or “normal map” After executing the general map display result determination process for determining whether to “miss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is referred to based on numerical data indicating a random value MR5 for determining a general map display result included in the hold data read from the general map hold storage unit 151B. The general map display result is determined. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the rate at which the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. In this way, the decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability change state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal game” than in the normal state, thereby forming the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the special game state such as the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the regular game is shortened, and the variable display result of “per regular diagram” is derived and displayed. The interval is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per standard map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability changing state or the short time state, the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state are increased, so that the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening. Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

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

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the normal symbol variation based on the elapse of the normal symbol variation time, and the fixed normal symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed. Make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is moved from the vertical position to the tilt position in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per game”. Thus, setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 24 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer to determine whether there is a command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 or not. Is determined (step S151). At this time, if there is no received command (step S151; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in step S151 (step S151; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152). ). When the received command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152; YES), for example, by storing the EXT data of the received command in the variation pattern buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, etc. A variation pattern that is one of the contents is stored (step S153). After executing the process of step S153, the process returns to step S151.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern designation command in step S152 (step S152; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154). Then, when the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154; YES), for example, by storing the EXT data of the received command in a variable display result buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, etc. A special figure display result which is one of the time determination contents is stored (step S155). If the EXT data of the variable display result notification command is stored in the variable display result buffer in the process of step S155, the result of prior determination as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” At the same time, the determination result of the big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” can be stored. After executing step S155, the process returns to step S151.

  When it is not a variable display result notification command in step S154 (step S154; NO), after setting according to other received commands (step S156), the process returns to step S151.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 24 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative design and a presentation control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets various effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S531). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step 531; YES), for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. It is determined whether or not the changed variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S532).

  If it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S533, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols so as not to be the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 or the second open chances TC1 to TC4. The symbol can be determined so as to be common to the left symbol and the right symbol of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 and the second chance of opening TC1 to TC4. For example, the left fixed decorative symbol may be determined to be “1” common to the left symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC1, and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined to be “2” common to the right symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC1. . At this time, if the medium-decorated decorative symbol becomes “2”, which is common with the middle symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance GC1, for example, 1 is added to the symbol number of the medium-determined symbol and the medium-determined symbol is set to “3”. By executing the process such as the above, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols is prevented from becoming the pseudo-continuous chance GC1.

  If it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; NO), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S534). As an example, in the process of step S534, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  If it is determined in step S531 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S531; NO), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result It is determined whether or not “Small hit” or other cases (step S535). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S535; YES), the big hit type such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is determined. A combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “surprise” or the special display result of “small hit” is determined (step S536). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbols constituting any of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 and The combination of the finalized decorative symbols is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. It is only necessary to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols that constitute one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4. Further, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same process as in step S534, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S535 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” (step S535; NO), a re-lottery effect or a probable change promotion effect Is set to execute (step S537). For example, in the process of step S537, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect by referring to a re-lottery determination table prepared in advance. In the re-lottery determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the re-lottery effect execution may be assigned to the determination result of whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the re-lottery determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the re-lottery effect execution determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. What is necessary is just to determine whether to perform a re-lottery effect.

  In the re-lottery determination table, the determination value is determined for each determination result so that the ratio determined when the re-lottery effect is executed differs depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. It only has to be assigned. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, if the decision value is assigned so that it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect at a higher rate than when the big hit type is “probable change”. Good.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as a redrawing effect, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols that make up the non-probable big hit combination, it is confirmed that the non-probable big hit combination will eventually be formed by re-variation, etc. A re-lottery failure effect is executed in which the decorative symbol is derived and displayed and the probability change notification is not performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change”, as a re-lottery effect, the decorative symbols that make up the non-probable variable big hit combination are displayed temporarily, and then the probable big hit combination is finally formed by re-variation, etc. A re-lottery success effect in which probability change notification is performed by deriving and displaying a confirmed decorative design to be performed may be executed, or a re-lottery failure effect may be executed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit type “non-probable change” .

  Further, in the process of step S537, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect by referring to a probability variation promotion determination table prepared in advance. In the probability variation promotion determination table, a plurality of probability variation promotion effect patterns prepared according to combinations of probability variation promotion effects to be executed during the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state are compared with random numbers for determining the probability variation promotion effect. As long as it is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the probability change promotion determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the probability change promotion effect execution determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. It may be determined whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect.

  In the probability variation promotion determination table, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, the rate at which the probability variation promotion effect is executed or the rate at which the combination of the probability variation promotion effect is determined is different. Furthermore, it is only necessary that a determined value is assigned to each probability variation promotion effect pattern. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the decision value is assigned so that it is determined that the probability change promotion effect is executed at a lower rate than when the big hit type is “probability change”. Good.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the probability change promotion effect without the probability change notification is executed as the probability change promotion effect. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probability change”, the probability change promotion success effect in which the probability change notification is performed may be executed in any of the probability change promotion effects. Even when the jackpot type is “probable change”, for example, a notification that the special figure display result is “hit” by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening prize specifying command during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example. In the case where the special data display result is “big hit” in the hold data as in the case where the data is held, only the probability change promotion failure effect is executed and the probability change notification is not performed. . However, at the stage of setting in step S537, if the jackpot type is “probability change”, if the probability change promotion effect is to be executed, it is set to perform probability change notification, and the special figure display result is “ The setting content may be changed based on the reception of the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command for notifying the determination result to be determined.

  Subsequent to the setting in step S537, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S538). As an example, in the process of step S538, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the probable change promotion effect is executed, which of the normal symbol and the probable change symbol is to be a confirmed decorative symbol? May be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. When the big hit type is “probability change”, when it is determined in step S537 that the probability change promotion effect is not to be executed, a decision design symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is “probable change”, when it is determined in step S537 that the probable change promotion effect is to be executed, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from among the multiple types of normal symbols. To do. Thus, the probability variation promotion effect is prevented from being executed even though the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, and the player is not distrusted.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S533, S534, S536, and S538, settings for executing the background effect are performed (step S539). Here, the background effect is an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of background images as a background during variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. In this embodiment, as a background production, “spring background” with the motif of “spring”, “summer background” with the motif of “summer”, and “autumn” with the motif of “autumn” Either the “autumn background” or the “winter background” with the “winter” season as a motif is displayed as a background during variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S539, settings for executing a re-change effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-continuous” as a variable display effect are performed (step S540).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S540, settings for executing the left symbol stop sound effect as the specific effect are performed (step S541). Here, the specific effect is an effect that can be executed in association with the variable display being stopped in the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. In this embodiment, as the left symbol stop sound effect as the specific effect, among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, Before the variable display of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L temporarily stops, it is possible to execute an effect of outputting any of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the process of step S541, for example, whether the displayed background image is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background”, a variable display effect of “slip” is executed. Whether it is “with slip”, whether it is “with slip”, whether it is “with spurious” that executes the variable display effect of “pseudo”, and when it is “with spurious” Whether or not to execute the left symbol stop sound effect at a rate determined according to how many consecutive fluctuations, and which of the multiple types of left symbol stop sound when executing the left symbol stop sound effect It is only necessary to determine whether to output.

  As an example of the processing in step S541, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left symbol stop sound that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193. Whether or not to execute the left symbol stop sound effect by referring to a predetermined left symbol stop sound determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and when executing the left symbol stop sound effect, It is only necessary to determine which of the left symbol stop sounds is to be output.

  In the left symbol stop sound determination table, whether the displayed background image is “Spring background”, “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, or “Winter background”, executes a variable display effect of “Slip” Whether it is “with slip”, whether it is “with slip”, whether it is “with spurious” that executes the variable display effect of “pseudo”, and when it is “with spurious” Depending on the number of consecutive fluctuations, the numerical value compared with the random number for determining the left symbol stop sound determines whether to execute the left symbol stop sound effect, and the left symbol stop sound. What is necessary is just to be allocated with respect to the determination result of which of the multiple types of left symbol stop sound is output when performing an effect. Then, the decision value that matches the random number value for determining the left symbol stop sound determines whether the left symbol stop sound effect is to be executed, and if the left symbol stop sound effect is to be performed, It is only necessary to be able to determine whether to perform the left symbol stop sound effect or to output any of the multiple types of left symbol stop sounds when executing the left symbol stop sound effect. .

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, depending on whether the background image displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background”. Thus, the type of left symbol stop sound that can be output when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed is different. For example, in this setting example, in the case of “Spring Background”, any of “Buzzer's cry”, “Taiko's sound”, and “Buzzer's cry” is output as the left symbol stop sound, When "Summer background" is selected, any of "Ciceps", "Drum sounds", or "Cicid sounds" is "Autumn background", "Suzumaki call", "Drum sounds", "Suzumushi" When one of the screams of violently is “winter background”, one of “sound of tree withering”, “sound of drum”, or “sound of withering tree” is output as the left symbol stop sound It will be. Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on whether the displayed background image is a “spring background”, a “summer background”, an “autumn background”, or a “winter background”, for example, Different types of left symbol stop sounds can be output, such as “semi squeal”, “suzumushi squeak”, and “tree wilt”. On the other hand, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the displayed background image is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background”, for example, “taiko sound” "Can be used to output a common left symbol stop sound.

  Also, in this setting example, whether or not to execute the left symbol stop sound effect and whether or not to execute the left symbol stop sound effect depending on whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed. In this case, the determination ratio of which of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is output is different. For example, in this setting example, the left symbol stop sound effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of “with slip” than in the case of “without slip”. Also, in this setting example, when paying attention to the same type of left symbol stop sound, a higher rate is output when there is “slip” than when there is “no slip”. . Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the “slip” variable display effect is executed.

  Also, in this setting example, whether or not the left symbol stop sound effect is executed depending on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed when “sliding” is present. In other words, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, the determination ratio of which of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is output is different. For example, in this setting example, the left symbol stop sound effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of “with quasi-continuous” than in the case of “without quasi-continuous”. Also, in this setting example, when paying attention to the same type of left symbol stop sound, a higher rate is output when there is “pseudo-continuous” than when there is “no pseudo-continuous”. become. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed.

  Also, in this setting example, in the case of “with quasi-continuous”, whether or not the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, and the left symbol stop sound effect is determined according to how many times the pseudo-variable variation is performed. When executing, the determination ratio of which of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is output is different. For example, in this setting example, the left symbol stop sound effect is executed at a higher rate when the number of times of pseudo continuous variation is “3 times” than when it is “2 times”. Also, in this setting example, when paying attention to the same type of left symbol stop sound, a higher rate is output when the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is “3 times” than when the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation is “2 times”. Will be. Further, as described above, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is set such that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed with the number of times of the pseudo-variable variation that is likely to result in a “big hit” variable display result. There is a high possibility of being.

  Also, in this setting example, whether the background image displayed during the variable display of decorative designs is “Spring background”, “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, or “Winter background”, and “Slip” variable Whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the display effect, whether or not it is “with pseudo sequence” that executes the variable display effect of “pseudo sequence” when it is “with slip”, and “with pseudo sequence” When the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, the determination ratio of which of the plurality of types of the left symbol stop sound is output differs depending on how many times the pseudo continuous variation is performed. For example, in the case of “Spring Background”, in this setting example, when “No Slip” is selected, only “Wood Squeeze” can be output. In the case of “with slip” and “pseudo continuous variation (twice)”, it is possible to output a warbler's cry and “drum sound”, and with “slip” “pseudo continuous variation (three times)” In this case, any of “Buzzer's cry”, “Taiko's sound”, and “Buzzer's violent call” can be output. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the “sliding” variable display effect is executed or whether the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed according to the type of the left symbol stop sound to be output. The variable display stop mode such as “no” is different. Also, as in this embodiment, the rate at which the “sliding” variable display effect is executed is different, the rate at which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations are internally set. The difference is that the variable display stop mode is different.

  Also, in this setting example, whether the background image displayed during the variable display of decorative designs is “Spring background”, “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, or “Winter background”, and “Slip” variable Whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the display effect, whether or not it is “with pseudo sequence” that executes the variable display effect of “pseudo sequence” when it is “with slip”, and “with pseudo sequence” Depending on how many times the quasi-continuous fluctuation occurs, the decision rate of which of the multiple types of left symbol stop sound is output when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed is different. In addition, if “sliding” is present, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Depending on whether or not it is The proportion of or reach demonstration of is executed is different. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the number of pseudo-continuous changes is “3”, the “super-reach” reach effect can be executed after the “slip” and “pseudo-ream” variable display effects are executed. On the other hand, when the number of pseudo-variation fluctuations is “2”, the “super-reach” reach effect is not executed after the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed, and the “normal reach” reach effect is executed. Is executable. In the case of “no quasi-continuous”, the reach effect is not executed after the variable display effect of “slip” is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound that is output, the ratio of which type of reach effect is subsequently executed is also different.

  Also, in this setting example, whether the background image displayed during the variable display of decorative designs is “Spring background”, “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, or “Winter background”, and “Slip” variable Whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the display effect, whether or not it is “with pseudo sequence” that executes the variable display effect of “pseudo sequence” when it is “with slip”, and “with pseudo sequence” Depending on how many times the quasi-continuous fluctuation occurs, the decision rate of which of the multiple types of left symbol stop sound is output when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed is different. In addition, if “sliding” is present, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Depending on whether or not it is, the variable display result will be a “big hit”, “ Koatari "level, or the proportion of whether the" loss "is different. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is “3 times”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the control can be made to the 15R big hit state, whereas the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is “2 times”. ”, The variable display result does not become“ big hit ”but becomes“ surprise ”or“ small hit ”, and can be controlled to the 2R big hit state or the small hit gaming state. In the case of “no quasi-continuous”, the variable display result is “lost” after the “slip” variable display effect is executed, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not controlled. Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on the type of left symbol stop sound to be output, which one of a plurality of advantageous states such as 15R big hit state, 2R big hit state, and small hit gaming state is controlled. The ratio of is also different.

  Following the processing of step S541 in FIG. 27, a pattern to be used is selected and set from among a plurality of presentation control patterns prepared in advance (step S542). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 may select any one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern specified by the data stored in the variation pattern buffer. Moreover, you may select either of the production control patterns prepared in order to perform a variable display production and a notice production.

  After executing the processing of step S542, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the stored data of the variation pattern buffer (step S542). S543). By setting the initial value of the production control process timer in this way, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the display of the final stop symbol as the display result until the end of the variable display is set. Just do it. And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S544). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern in step S542 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S545), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the background effect setting process executed in step S539 in FIG. In the background effect setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a background to be displayed as a background effect based on the number of background display times indicating how many variable displays the currently displayed background continues to be displayed. It is determined whether or not to change the image (step S121). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to change the background image to be displayed as the background effect at a determination ratio corresponding to the number of times of background display. Here, the background display count may be specified by referring to the count value of the background display count counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 for counting the background display count, for example. For example, the count value of the background display count counter is configured to count the background display count by counting up each time the decorative symbol variable display is executed.

  As an example of the processing in step S121, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining background change updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, It may be determined whether or not to change the background image to be displayed as the background effect by referring to a predetermined background change determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the background change determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining the background change may be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to change the background image according to the number of times of background display. Whether or not to change the background image to be displayed as the background effect according to whether the determined value that matches the random number for determining the background change is assigned to “no change” or “with change”. It only needs to be determined.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30, the determination ratio of whether to change the background image to be displayed as the background effect differs depending on the number of times of background display. For example, in this setting example, the background image is changed at a higher rate when the background display count is 11 times or more and 20 times or less than when the background display count is 10 times or less. Further, in this setting example, the background image is changed at a higher rate when the background display count is 21 times or more and 30 times or less than when the background display count is 11 times or more and 20 times or less. Therefore, in this embodiment, the background image is changed at a higher rate as the number of times of background display is larger.

  In this setting example, when the number of times of background display is 31, the background image is always changed. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the background image is not changed until the number of times of background display reaches 30, it is always changed when the number of times of background display becomes 31 times.

  Following the determination in step S121, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “changed” for changing the background image (step S122). If there is a change in step S122 (step S122; YES), a setting for changing the currently displayed seasonal background image to the next seasonal background image is performed (step S123). In the process of step S123, for example, the setting for changing the background image is performed by updating the value of the background flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Here, the background flag is a flag in which a value corresponding to the displayed background is set. In this embodiment, “1” is set in the background flag when “spring background” is displayed, “2” is set in the background flag when “summer background” is displayed, and “autumn background” is displayed. If “Winter background” is displayed, “4” is set in the background flag. That is, in the process of step S123, the setting for changing the background image is performed by updating the background flag value by adding one. For example, since “1” is set in the background flag when “spring background” is displayed, in the process of step S123, the background flag value is incremented by 1 and updated to “2”. Setting for updating to “summer background” corresponding to the flag value being “2” is performed.

  After executing the process of step S123, the background display number counter is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S124), and the background effect setting process is terminated. As described above, when the process of step S124 is performed and the setting for changing the background image of the currently displayed season to the background image of the next season is made, the number of times of background display is set. The count value of the background display number counter for counting is reset.

  If there is no change in step S122 (step S122; NO), settings are made so that the currently displayed seasonal background image is continuously displayed (step S125), and the background effect setting process is terminated. To do. In the process of step S125, for example, a setting for continuously displaying the background image is performed by not updating the value of the background flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. For example, since “1” is set in the background flag when “spring background” is displayed, in the process of step S125, the value of the background flag is not updated, but remains “1”. A setting is made to continuously display “spring background” corresponding to the value of the background flag being “1”. As described above, when the setting for continuously displaying the seasonal background image displayed as it is is performed by executing the process of step S125, the number of times of background display is counted. The count value of the background display number counter is not reset, and is counted up every time the decorative symbol variable display is executed thereafter.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the re-variation effect setting process executed in step S540 of FIG. In the revariation effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not “there is a quasi-continuous” that executes the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (step S131). In the process of step S131, whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” is “executed” by executing the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” by referring to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Can be determined.

  In the case of “with quasi-continuous” in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is specified by the number of times of quasi-continuous variation execution corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The number of temporary stops of the decorative design is set to a variable M (step S132). The number of pseudo-reams here is the number of executions of variable display executed in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream” until the definitive decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, including the initial variation. I just need it.

  After that, the combination of the decorative symbols that become the M-th temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 (step S133). As described above, as an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as shown in FIG. 32A in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative pattern that is one of a plurality of types of losing combinations predetermined as pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 of a special combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the process of step S133, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the next left symbol to be stopped or temporarily stopped after the M-th temporary stop is determined according to whether it is an odd number or an even number. The combination of the decorative symbols that become the temporary stop symbols for the second time may be determined as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  As an example of the processing in step S133, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance item updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, by referring to a predetermined pseudo consecutive chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, the combination of the decorative symbols to be the Mth temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. do it.

  In the quasi-continuous chance determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the quasi-continuous chance is one of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 depending on whether the next left symbol is an odd number or an even number. As long as it is assigned to. Then, the decoration which becomes the M-th temporary stop symbol corresponding to which of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 is assigned the determined value that matches the random value for determining the pseudo-continuous chance item It suffices if the combination of symbols can be determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33 (A), the combination of the decorative symbols to be the M-th temporary stop symbols is changed to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC1 depending on whether the next left symbol is an odd number or an even number. The determination ratio for selecting GC8 is different. For example, in this setting example, when the next left symbol is an even number, the combination of the decorative symbols to be the M-th temporary stop symbol is any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC2, GC4, GC6, GC8 whose left symbol is an even number. It will definitely be decided. As described above, in this embodiment, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are probability variation symbols. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be expected that the left symbol that is expected to become a probability variation symbol will become a probability variation symbol as a pseudo variation chance after re-fluctuation after the odd-number pseudo variation chance eye is temporarily stopped. It is made so that the pseudo-chance chances with no left symbols are not temporarily stopped, so that the game entertainment is not lowered.

  After executing the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1” (step S134). At this time, if the value of the variable M is other than “1” (step S134; NO), the value of the variable M is updated so as to be subtracted by 1 (step S135), and then the process returns to the process of step S133.

  By executing such processing, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), “Left”, before each re-variable display is executed, depending on whether the next left symbol is odd or even. A special decorative symbol may be finally stopped by setting the decorative symbols temporarily stopped in all of the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. it can.

  If the value of variable M is “1” in step S134 (step S134; YES), the variable display effect of “slip” is displayed before any of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation. Is executed, the pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-pre-slip is determined (step S136), and the re-variation effect setting process is terminated. As an example of the processing in step S136, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), determines whether the temporary stop symbol in the first change is the pseudo-continuous chance GC1-GC8. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number as the symbol number of the left symbol of the chance is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the decorative symbol with the symbol number 2 larger than the symbol number of the left symbol is “ The pre-slip temporary stop symbol is determined so that the temporary stop display is performed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5L. Here, in this embodiment, since the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are used, the decorative symbol having the symbol number “1” has a symbol number higher than that of the symbol number “8”. Treated as a decorative symbol with one larger symbol number. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the symbol number of the left symbol is “7”, the ornament symbol with the symbol number “1” is the ornament “right” as the ornament symbol with the symbol number 2 larger than that. The pre-slip temporary stop symbol is determined so that the temporary stop display is performed in the symbol display area 5R. Similarly, when the symbol number of the left symbol is “8”, the ornament symbol with the symbol number “2” is displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5R with the symbol number “2” being larger than that. The pre-slip temporary stop symbol is determined so that the temporary stop is displayed. With such a setting, the “sliding” variable display effect is executed before the first variation is executed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, and the decorative display variable display state is once set to the “left” decorative design. In the display area 5L, the decorative symbol of symbol number N is temporarily stopped and displayed, and in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol of symbol number N + 2 is temporarily stopped and displayed. After the variable display is executed, as a pseudo-continuous chance, the decorative symbol of the symbol number N is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the decorative symbol of symbol number N + 1 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  If “no quasi-continuous” is found in step S131 (step S131; NO), it is determined whether or not “slid” is present to execute a variable display effect of “slip” (step S137). In the process of step S137, by referring to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not “sliding” is executed to execute the “slip” variable display effect. do it. When it is “no slip” (step S137; NO), the re-variation effect setting process is terminated.

  In the case of “with slip” in step S137 (step S137; YES), the “slid” variable display is performed before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed without executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-reamless slip where the effect is executed is determined (step S138), and the re-variation effect setting process is terminated. As an example of the process in step S138, the CPU 120 for effect control, depending on whether the symbol number of the right symbol of the final stop symbol is “1” to “8”, as shown in FIG. An ornament symbol with the same symbol number as the symbol number of the right symbol of the final stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the “right” ornament symbol display area 5R, and the ornament symbol with a symbol number two smaller than the right symbol is “left”. The temporary stop symbol before slipping is determined so that the temporary stop display is performed in the decorative symbol display area 5L. As described above, in this embodiment, since the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are used, the decorative symbol having the symbol number “1” is displayed more than the symbol “8”. The number is treated as a decorative symbol with a symbol number one larger. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the symbol number of the right symbol is “1”, the ornament symbol with the symbol number “7” is the ornament “left” as the ornament symbol with the symbol number two smaller than that. The pre-slip temporary stop symbol is determined so as to be temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 5L. Similarly, when the symbol number of the right symbol is “2”, the ornament symbol with the symbol number “8” is displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5L with the symbol number “8” as the ornament symbol with the symbol number “2” smaller than that. The pre-slip temporary stop symbol is determined so that the temporary stop is displayed. With this setting, the “sliding” variable display effect is executed before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed without the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect being executed. After the decorative symbol of symbol number N is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the decorative symbol of symbol number N + 2 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. After the re-variable display in the variable display effect “slip” is executed, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display in-process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first controls the effect operation that becomes the background effect (step S551). In the process of step S551, for example, based on the value of the background flag or the like, any background image of “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, and “winter background” is displayed in the image display device 5. Display as a background during variable display of decorative designs.

  Subsequent to the process of step S551, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S552). As an example, in the process of step S552, the production control process timer value is updated, and is variable when an end code is read out from the special-figure production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. It may be determined that the display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S552; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the re-variation effect period specified by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the re-change effect. (Step S553). At this time, if it is within the period of the re-variation effect period (step S553; YES), the effect operation that becomes the re-change effect is controlled (step S554).

  When it is not the re-variation effect period in step S553 (step S553; NO), or after executing the process of step S554, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, the variable display of the decorative design After controlling the other effect operations related to the operation (step S555), the variable display effect processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S552 (step S552; YES), it is determined whether or not a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S556). At this time, if the decorative symbol stop command is not received (step S556; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the decorative symbol stop command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the decorative symbol stop command normally. It may be executed.

  If the decorative design stop command is received in step S556 (step S556; YES), for example, a decorative display variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S557, the final stop symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed. In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving a start command designation command (step S558). Then, the background display count value which is a stored value of the background display count counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is updated so as to be counted up by, for example, adding 1 (step S559), and the effect process. After updating the value of the flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S560), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the re-change effect operation control process executed in step S554 in FIG. In the re-variation effect operation control process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first produces an effect control pattern or the like as a timing for temporarily stopping the left symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is the left symbol temporary stop timing designated by (step S181).

  If it is the left symbol temporary stop timing in step S181 (step S181; YES), it is determined whether or not it is the first variation effect period specified by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the first variation effect (step S182). ).

  If it is within the first variation effect period in step S182 (step S182; YES), it is determined whether or not execution of the left symbol stop sound effect is specified by the effect control pattern or the like (step S183).

  If execution of the left symbol stop sound effect is specified in step S183 (step S183; YES), control of the effect operation that becomes the left symbol stop sound effect is performed (step S184). In the process of step S184, for example, the rendering operation is controlled so that the left symbol stop sound determined in the process of step S541 of FIG. 27 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  When execution of the left symbol stop sound effect is not specified in step S183 (step S183; NO), after executing the process of step S184, the “left” decoration in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. An effect operation for temporarily stopping the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol in the symbol display area 5L is performed (step S185), and the re-variation effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S185, for example, an effect operation for temporarily stopping the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol determined in the process of step S136 or step S138 of FIG. 31 is performed. If the pseudo consecutive chance eye is temporarily stopped following the variable display effect of “slip”, the same symbol as the left symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance is used as the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stopping symbol in step S185. Temporarily stopped.

  Thus, in this embodiment, before the variable display is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5, any one of a plurality of types of left symbol stop sounds is transmitted to the speaker. The left symbol stop sound effect output from 8L and 8R is executed.

  In this way, after the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped by the process of step S185, the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects are executed, and the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is further executed. Each time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt until the left symbol temporary stop timing corresponding to the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous” is reached. In step S181, it is determined that it is not the left symbol temporary stop timing.

  If it is not the left symbol temporary stop timing in step S181 (step S181; NO), the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether or not (step S186).

  If the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is not temporarily stopped in step S186 (step S186; NO), the right symbol is temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether it is the right symbol temporary stop timing designated by the effect control pattern or the like as the timing (step S187).

  If it is the right symbol temporary stop timing in step S187 (step S187; YES), it is determined whether or not it is the first variation effect period designated by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the first variation effect (step S188). ).

  If it is within the first variation effect period in step S188 (step S188; YES), it is determined whether or not the “slip” variable display effect has not yet been executed (step S189).

  If it is “before slip” in step S189 (step S189; YES), the rendering operation of temporarily stopping the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 Is controlled (step S190), and the re-change effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S190, for example, an effect operation for temporarily stopping the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol determined in the process of step S136 or step S138 of FIG. 31 is performed. In this embodiment, as described above, when the decorative symbol with the symbol number N is temporarily displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the “right” decorative symbol is used as the right symbol of the temporary stop symbol before sliding. In the symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol of symbol number N + 2 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Thus, when the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped by the process of step S190, when the variable display effect processing is executed in the effect control process according to the next timer interrupt occurrence. In step S186, it is determined that the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped.

  If the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in step S186 (step S186; YES), “right” of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R that are temporarily stopped. In the decorative symbol display area 5R, a variable display effect of “slip” for changing the decorative symbol again is executed (step S191), and the re-variation effect operation control process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “left” and “right” After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R that are temporarily stopped are displayed. At 5R, a variable display effect of “slip” is performed to change the decorative design again.

  Here, when the variable display effect of “sliding” is executed after the “sliding” variable display effect is executed, the variable display effect of “sliding” is executed by the process of step S191. Each time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interruption until the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, the process is repeated at step S553 in FIG. It is determined that it is not the fluctuating production period.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern is such that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed after the “slide” variable display effect is executed, the “slide” variable display effect is executed by the process of step S191. Each time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interruption until the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, the process is repeated at step S553 in FIG. It is determined that it is a variable production period. In that case, it is determined in step S186 that the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is not temporarily stopped, it is determined in step S187 that it is the right symbol temporary stop timing, and in step S188, the initial variation effect period is reached. And it is determined in step S189 that it is not “before slip”.

  If it is not “pre-slip” in step S189 (step S189; NO), an effect operation of temporarily stopping the right symbol of the pseudo-continuous chance in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. Control is performed (step S192), and the re-change effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S192, for example, an effect operation for temporarily stopping the right symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance determined in the process of step S133 of FIG. 31 is performed. In this embodiment, as described above, when the decorative symbol of the symbol number N is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the “right” decorative symbol is displayed as the right symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance. The decorative symbol of symbol number N + 1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in area 5R.

  In this way, after the right symbol of the quasi-continuous chance is temporarily stopped by the process of step S192, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and further, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Every time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt until the right symbol temporary stop timing corresponding to the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous” is reached, step S187 is executed. Therefore, it is determined that it is not the right symbol temporary stop timing.

  If it is not the right symbol temporary stop timing in step S187 (step S187; NO), the timing control pattern or the like is used as the timing for temporarily stopping the middle symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is the designated intermediate symbol temporary stop timing (step S193).

  If it is the middle symbol temporary stop timing in step S193 (step S193; YES), the rendering operation of temporarily stopping the middle symbol of the pseudo-continuous chance in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 Is controlled (step S194), and the re-variation effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S194, for example, an effect operation for temporarily stopping the middle symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance determined in the process of step S133 of FIG. 31 is performed. In this embodiment, as described above, when the decorative symbol of the symbol number N is temporarily displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the “middle” decorative symbol is displayed as the right symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance. In the area 5C, the decorative symbol of symbol number N + 1 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Thus, after the middle symbol of the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped by the process of step S194, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and further, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Every time the variable display effect processing is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt until the middle symbol temporary stop timing corresponding to the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous” is reached, step S193 is performed. It is determined that it is not the middle symbol temporary stop timing.

  If it is not the middle symbol temporary stop timing in step S193 (step S193; NO), as a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, re-variation that causes the decorative symbols to be changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is determined whether or not it is the re-variation effect timing specified by the effect control pattern or the like as the effect execution timing (step S195).

  If it is not the re-variation effect timing in step S195 (step S195; NO), the re-variation effect operation control process is terminated to wait until the re-change effect timing is reached.

  If it is the re-variation effect timing in step S195 (step S195; YES), the effect of re-variing all the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. Display is executed (step S196).

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the “slip” variable display effect is executed, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed in which the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Here, if the variation pattern is such that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed again after the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed by the process of step S196. 34, every time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interruption until the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, the process of step S553 in FIG. It is determined that it is not the re-variation effect period.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern is such that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed again after the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed by the process of step S196. 34, every time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interruption until the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, the process of step S553 in FIG. It is determined that it is a re-variation effect period. In that case, it waits until it becomes the left symbol temporary stop timing corresponding to the variable display effect of the “pseudo train” to be executed again.

  If it is the left symbol temporary stop timing in step S181 (step S181; YES), it is determined whether or not it is the first variation effect period designated by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the first variation effect ( Step S182).

  In this case, since it is not within the first variation effect period in step S182 (step S182; NO), the left symbol of the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5. The effect operation to be performed is controlled (step S197), and the re-variation effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S197, for example, an effect operation for temporarily stopping the left symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance determined in the process of step S133 of FIG. 31 is performed.

  In this way, after the left symbol of the quasi-continuous chance is temporarily stopped by the processing in step S197, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and further, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Every time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt until the left symbol temporary stop timing corresponding to the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous” is reached, step S181 is executed. Therefore, it is determined that it is not the left symbol temporary stop timing.

  In this case, when the effect process during variable display is executed in the effect control process according to the next timer interruption, it is determined in step S181 that it is not the left symbol temporary stop timing, and the slip occurs in step S186. It is determined that the right symbol of the previous temporary stop symbol is not temporarily stopped, it is determined in step S187 that it is the right symbol temporary stop timing, and it is determined in step S188 that it is not within the initial variation effect period.

  If it is not within the first variation effect period in step S188 (step S188; NO), the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is simulated in step S192 in the same manner as the processing in the first variation. Control of the rendering operation for temporarily stopping the right symbol of the consecutive chance is performed. After that, in the same manner as the process in the first variation, in step S194, the rendering operation is controlled to temporarily stop the middle symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5. In step S196, as the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display for re-variing all the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect corresponding to the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations indicated by the variation pattern is executed.

  Next, a specific example of “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects, which are re-variation effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, will be described. FIG. 36 shows a variable display of “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” as a re-variation effect after playing “a warbler cry” as a left symbol stop sound effect when “spring background” is displayed as a background effect. The example of the production | presentation operation | movement which performs production is shown. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 36A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined that “spring background” is displayed as a background effect by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27, and “pseudo-continuous” variable display is performed by the process of step S133 of FIG. It is determined that the combination of the decorative symbols that are temporary stop symbols in the production is the pseudo-continuous chance GC4, and the pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-pre-slip by the processing of step S136 in FIG. It is determined to be the left symbol of “4” and the right symbol of symbol number “6”, and it is determined by the processing of step S541 in FIG. 27 that “squeak of warbler” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect. Shall.

  Subsequent to the variable display as shown in FIG. 36 (A), by the process of step S184 in FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. Output from 8R. As a result, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, and the variable display result may be “big hit”. ”Is notified to the player.

  Subsequent to the execution of the left symbol stop sound effect as shown in FIG. 36 (B), by the process of step S185 in FIG. 35, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), for example, The left symbol “4” of the temporary stop symbol before sliding is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5L. As described above, when the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are temporarily stopped following the variable display effect of “slip”, in step S185, the left symbols of the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are used as the left symbols of the pre-slip temporary stop symbols. The same symbol is temporarily stopped.

  Following the temporary stop of the left symbol “4” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 36 (C), an image display device, for example, as shown in FIG. The right symbol “6” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area 5. As a result, the pre-slip temporary stop symbols are temporarily stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R.

  Following the temporary stop of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol by temporarily stopping the right symbol “6” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the process of step S191 in FIG. As shown in 36 (E), the “slip” that causes the decorative symbol to be changed again in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R among the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R temporarily displayed. The variable display effect is executed.

  Following the “slip” variable display effect as shown in FIG. 36 (E), by the process of step S192 in FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the “right” in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The right symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5R.

  Subsequent to the temporary stop of the right pattern “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the image display device 5 is processed by the process of step S194 in FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (G). The right symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area. As a result, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC4 is temporarily displayed.

  Following the temporary stop of the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC4 by the temporary stop of the middle symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIG. 36 (G), the process of step S196 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 36 (H), the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In this way, as reported in the left symbol stop sound effect by the reproduction of the “warming voice” that the variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo ream” may be executed, A variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed.

  In FIG. 37, when “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, “squeak of warbler” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect, and then only the “slip” variable display effect is executed as the re-variation effect. A production operation example is shown. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 37A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27 that the “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, and the process of step S138 of FIG. It is determined that the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is the left symbol of symbol number “4” and the right symbol of symbol number “6”, and the processing of step S541 in FIG. ”Is determined to be reproduced.

  As in the example of the production operation of FIG. 36, in this production operation example, following the variable display as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the left symbol stop sound production as shown in FIG. ”, A temporary stop of the left symbol“ 4 ”of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 37C, and a temporary design of the right symbol“ 6 ”of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. By stopping, the temporary stop of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol and the “slip” variable display effect as shown in FIG. 37 (E) are sequentially performed.

  Unlike the effect operation example of FIG. 36, in this effect operation example, following the variable display effect of “slip” as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the process in step S557 of FIG. ) And (G), the right symbol “6” having the same symbol number as the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. After that, the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination are derived and displayed.

  In this way, although the “slip” and “pseudo-ream” variable display effects may be executed, the left symbol stop sound effect due to the reproduction of the “warbler's cry” is reported, Only the variable display effect of “slip” may be executed.

  FIG. 38 shows an example of an effect operation in which the re-variation effect is not executed after the “warbler cry” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect when “spring background” is displayed as the background effect. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 38A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined that “spring background” is displayed as the background effect by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27, and “left symbol stop sound effect is displayed by the process of step S541 of FIG. It is assumed that it has been decided to reproduce the warbler's call.

  Following the variable display as shown in FIG. 38 (A), for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), “squeak of warbler” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as the left symbol stop sound effect. As a result, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, and the variable display result may be “big hit”. ”Is notified to the player.

  Following the execution of the left symbol stop sound effect as shown in FIG. 38 (B), for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5, The left confirmed decorative symbol “4” having the same symbol number as the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is stopped.

  Following the stop of the left determined decorative symbol “4” as shown in FIG. 38C, for example, as shown in FIG. 38D, the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In addition, the right confirmed decorative symbol “6” having the same symbol number as the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is stopped.

  Subsequent to the stop of the right confirmed decorative pattern “6” as shown in FIG. 38D, the process of step S557 in FIG. 34 is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38E, for the final stop constituting the non-reach combination. A symbol is derived and displayed.

  In this way, although the “slip” and “pseudo-ream” variable display effects can be executed, the left symbol stop sound effect by the playback of the “warbler's cry” is reported, In some cases, the fluctuating effect is not executed.

  When the “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, as shown in the example of the production operation in FIGS. 36 to 38 and the setting example of the ratio for determining the left symbol stop sound in FIG. When "warbler cry" is played as a stop sound effect, the variable display effect of "sliding" and "pseudo-continuous" is not always executed, and the variable display effect of "pseudo-continuous" is not executed In addition, neither the “slip” nor the “pseudo-ream” variable display effects may be executed. Therefore, when “Spring background” is played as the left design stop sound effect while “Spring background” is displayed as the background effect, “Slip” and “Pseudo-ream” variable display effects are executed. It is notified that there is a possibility of being performed. This means that when “summer background” is displayed as the background effect, “semi squeal” is played as the left symbol stop sound effect, or “autumn background” is displayed as the background effect. In addition, when “Suzumaki squeak” is played as the left design stop sound effect, or when “Winter background” is displayed as the background effect, “Woodish sound” is played as the left design stop sound effect. The same applies to the case.

  FIG. 39 shows a variable display of “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” as a re-variation effect after “Drum Sound” is reproduced as a left symbol stop sound effect while “Spring Background” is displayed as a background effect. The example of the production | presentation operation | movement which performs production is shown. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 39A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined that “spring background” is displayed as a background effect by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27, and “pseudo-continuous” variable display is performed by the process of step S133 of FIG. It is determined that the combination of the decorative symbols that are temporary stop symbols in the production is the pseudo-continuous chance GC4, and the pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-pre-slip by the processing of step S136 in FIG. It is determined to be the left symbol of “4” and the right symbol of symbol number “6”, and it is determined by the process of step S541 in FIG. 27 that “drum sound” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect. Shall.

  Following the variable display as shown in FIG. 39 (A), by the process of step S184 of FIG. 35, for example, as shown in FIG. Output from 8R. As a result, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, and the variable display result may be “big hit”. ”Is notified to the player.

  Similar to the example of the effect operation of FIG. 36, in this example of the effect operation, the temporary stop of the left symbol “4” of the temporary stop symbol before slip as shown in FIG. 39C, the slip as shown in FIG. The temporary stop of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol by temporarily stopping the right temporary symbol “6” of the previous temporary stop symbol, the variable display effect of “slip” as shown in FIG. 39 (E), and FIG. 39 (F) Such a temporary stop of the right pattern “5” of the pseudo-continuous chance and a temporary stop of the middle pattern “5” of the pseudo-continuous chance as shown in FIG. After the temporary stop is sequentially performed, the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIG. 39 (H).

  As described in the left symbol stop sound effect by the reproduction of the “taiko sound” that the variable display effect of “sliding” and “pseudo-ream” may be executed in this way, A variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed.

  In FIG. 40, when “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, after “drum sound” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect, only the “slip” variable display effect is executed as the re-variation effect. A production operation example is shown. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27 that the “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, and the process of step S138 of FIG. It is determined that the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is the left symbol of symbol number “4” and the right symbol of symbol number “6”, and the processing of step S541 in FIG. ”Is determined to be reproduced.

  As in the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 39, in this example of the effect operation, following the variable display as shown in FIG. 40 (A), “Drum sound” as the left symbol stop sound effect as shown in FIG. 40 (B). The temporary stop of the left symbol “4” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 40 (C), the temporary stop of the right symbol “6” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 40 (D) As a result, the temporary stop of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol and the “slip” variable display effect as shown in FIG. 40 (E) are performed.

  Unlike the example of the effect operation of FIG. 39, in this example of the effect operation, following the variable display effect of “slip” as shown in FIG. 40 (E), the process of step S557 in FIG. ) And (G), the right symbol “6” having the same symbol number as the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. After that, the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination are derived and displayed.

  In this way, although the “sliding” and “pseudo-ream” variable display effects can be executed, the “sound of drums” has been reported in the left design stop sound effect, but “ Only the variable display effect of “slip” may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, and in the setting example of the ratio for determining the left symbol stop sound in FIG. 28A, when the “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, When “Taiko Sound” is played as a stop sound effect, the variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” is not always executed, and the variable display effect of “slip” is always executed. However, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may not be executed. Therefore, if “Drum Sound” is played as the left symbol stop sound effect while “Spring Background” is displayed as the background effect, the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect may be executed. In addition, it is notified that the variable display effect of “slip” is always executed. This also applies to the case where “Drum sound” is played as the left symbol stop sound effect when any of “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, or “Winter background” is displayed as the background effect. It is.

  In FIG. 41, when “spring background” is displayed as a background effect, “scream” and “pseudo ream” are variable as a re-variation effect after playing “violent warp of warbler” as a left symbol stop sound effect. The example of the production | presentation operation | movement which performs a display production is shown. In this effect operation example, variable display in which the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is started. When this variable display is started, it is determined that “spring background” is displayed as a background effect by the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 27, and “pseudo-continuous” variable display is performed by the process of step S133 of FIG. It is determined that the combination of the decorative pattern that becomes the first temporary stop symbol in the production is the pseudo-continuous chance GC4, and the combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the second temporary stop symbol in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is determined. The pseudo-continuous chance GC5 is determined, and the pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pre-slip is obtained by performing the process of step S136 in FIG. 31 with the symbol number "4" on the left symbol and the symbol number "6". The right symbol is determined to be played, and by the processing of step S541 in FIG. 27, it is determined to reproduce “violent warp of warbler” as the left symbol stop sound effect. And what it was.

  After variable display in which the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is started, the process of step S184 in FIG. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), “a loud squeak of warbler” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a left symbol stop sound effect. As a result, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” may be executed, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, and the variable display result may be “big hit”. ”Is notified to the player.

  Subsequent to the execution of the left symbol stop sound effect as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the processing in steps S185 and S190 in FIG. 35 results in the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 41 (B), for example. The left symbol “4” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. The right symbol “6” is temporarily stopped. As a result, the pre-slip temporary stop symbols are temporarily stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. As described above, when the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are temporarily stopped following the variable display effect of “slip”, in step S185, the left symbols of the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are used as the left symbols of the pre-slip temporary stop symbols. The same symbol is temporarily stopped.

  Following the temporary stop of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol by temporarily stopping the right symbol “6” of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the process of step S191 in FIG. As shown in 41 (C), “sliding” in which the decorative symbol is changed again in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R among the temporarily displayed “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The variable display effect is executed.

  Subsequent to the “slip” variable display effect as shown in FIG. 41C, the processing in step S192 in FIG. 35 causes the “right” in the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The right symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5R.

  Subsequent to the temporary stop of the right pattern “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the processing of step S194 in FIG. 35 is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The right symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area. As a result, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC4 is temporarily displayed.

  Following the temporary stop of the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC4 by the temporary stop of the middle symbol “5” of the pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIG. 41E, the process of step S196 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 41 (F), the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Following the re-variation of all decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the processing of steps S197, S192, and S194 in FIG. 35 is performed to display the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 41 (G), for example. The left symbol “4” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the region, and the pseudo consecutive chance symbol is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display region of the image display device 5. The right symbol “6” is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol “6” of the pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5 C in the display area of the image display device 5. As a result, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC5 is temporarily stopped.

  Following the temporary stop of the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC5 as shown in FIG. 41 (G), all the decorative symbols are displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (H), for example, by the process of step S196 in FIG. The decorative symbols are changed again in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In this way, as reported in the left design stop sound effect by the reproduction of the “violent cry of warbler” that the variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo-ream” may be executed, Variable display effects of “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” are executed.

  As shown in the example of the effect operation in FIG. 41 and the setting example of the ratio for determining the left symbol stop sound in FIG. 28A, when the “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, the left symbol stop sound effect As a result, a variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo ream” is always executed. In that case, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is always three. Therefore, when “spring background” is displayed as the background effect, and “violent warp of warbler” is reproduced as the left symbol stop sound effect, the “pseudo continuous variation” is 3 times. It is notified that the variable display effect of “is always executed. This means that when “summer background” is displayed as the background effect, “semi-sounding cry” is played as the left symbol stop sound effect, or “autumn background” is displayed as the background effect. Sometimes, when “Suzumaki screaming” is played as the left design stop sound effect, or when “Winter background” is displayed as the background effect, “Strong sound of tree wilt” is displayed as the left design stop sound effect. The same applies to the reproduction.

  42 to 45 are diagrams showing modifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this modification, a transparent gaming board 2T is detachably attached to the back surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The transparent game board 2T is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the transparent game board 2T and various components attached to the plate-like body. In this modification, the game board is formed of an acrylic resin or the like provided with a translucent part having translucency. In addition, a game area in which a game ball that has been driven can flow down is formed in front of the transparent game board 2T.

  Further, an image display device 51 is provided behind the transparent game board 2T as variable display means for displaying various effects. Here, in this modification, the image display device 51 is configured to be provided with a liquid crystal display device on substantially the entire surface except for the upper and lower sides of the game area. As described above, since almost the entire game area can be used as a liquid crystal display device, various effect displays can be performed over the entire surface of the transparent game board 2T having a translucent portion having translucency. Then, the player can visually recognize various effects and various variation displays executed on the image display device 51 behind the transparent game board 2T. Note that a decorative member 47 is provided so as to surround the central portion of the image display device 51, and a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is variably displayed inside the decorative member 47. In a normal variation such as normal reach, a decorative pattern is variably displayed in the central portion of the image display device 51. Therefore, a portion surrounded by the decorative member 47 is referred to as a normal region 51A.

  In addition, an area surrounded by the game nails 19 as an obstacle member is formed at the lower left of the normal area 51A formed in the image display device 51 in order to limit the entry of the game ball as the game medium. Thus, the area where the winning of the game ball is restricted is referred to as a restricted area 19A. Note that the game nails are arranged over the entire surface of the transparent game board 2T in order to guide the game balls launched on the transparent game board 2T to the first start winning opening, etc. In FIGS. Only the game nails 19 arranged at the lower left of the normal area 51A in order to limit the entry of the game balls are shown in the drawing. In the present modification, the game balls do not enter the restricted area 19A because the interval between the game nails 19 is narrower than the width of the game balls, but the game balls may enter rarely. In this way, “restricted” may include not only a thing that does not necessarily enter at a rate of 100% but also a concept that includes a thing that a game ball enters at a certain probability. In the restricted area 19A, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 38A and 38B for displaying a fourth symbol after a decorative symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this modified example, the 4th symbol display area 38A for the 1st special diagram in which the 4th symbol variable display for the 1st special diagram is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the 1st special diagram, A fourth symbol display area 38B for the second special symbol is provided in which variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display. In addition, although the game nail 19 is arrange | positioned besides the circumference | surroundings of the restriction | limiting area | region 19A, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, a plurality of restricted areas 19A may be provided in another place where the image display device 51 is provided in the game area.

  In this modification, the decorative symbol variable display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variable display. However, when performing an effect using the image display device 51, for example, the effect content including the variable symbol variable display There are a variety of effects such as an effect that disappears from the screen for a moment. For this reason, even when viewing the display screen on the image display device 51, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in a variable display state. In this modification, variable display of the fourth symbol is further performed in the restricted area 19A. The player can surely recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display state by checking the state of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Note that the 4th symbol for the first special figure and the 4th symbol for the second special figure are sometimes collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 38A for the first special figure and the second special figure. The 4th symbol display area 38B for illustration may be named generically as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 38A and 38B are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38A for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 38B for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, it remains lit in the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 38A for the first special symbol. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth special symbol display area 38B for the second special symbol is kept lit in the display color reminiscent of the big hit.

  In this modification, the 4th symbol display areas 38A and 38B corresponding to the 1st special drawing and the 2nd special drawing are provided, but they are common to the 1st special drawing and the 2nd special drawing. You may make it provide a 4th symbol display area in a part of display screen of the image display apparatus 51. FIG. In this case, when the variable display of the 4th symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special figure, and when the variable display of the 4th symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special figure, For example, the variable display of the 4th symbol is distinguished and executed by displaying different display colors repeatedly at regular time intervals. Further, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special figure, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special figure, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals.

  Further, in the restricted area 19A, a first reserved memory display area 38C indicating the first special figure reserved memory number with numbers and colors and a second reserved memory display indicating the second special figure reserved memory number with numbers and colors. An area 38D is provided. In the first reserved storage display area 38C, in synchronization with the start winning storage display area 5H, in accordance with the winning to the first starting winning opening, the numbers 0 to 4 and the color corresponding to the first reserved storage are used. Display control of the hold memory is executed. Further, in the second reserved storage display area 38D, in synchronization with the start winning storage display area 5H, in accordance with the winning to the second starting winning opening, the numbers corresponding to the numbers 0 to 4 and the second reserved storage, Display control of the second reserved memory is executed. It should be noted that the hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening in the start winning storage display area 5H, the first hold storage display area 38C, and the second in the start winning storage display area 5H. The on-hold storage display and the second on-hold storage display area 38D generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing through the start winning opening are displayed in the same color. By displaying in this way, it is easy to recognize how many reserved memories there are in the first and second special symbols.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during a game in the modified example. 42A and 42B show a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a modified example in an enlarged manner. As described above, the image display device 51 can display effects over the entire surface of the transparent game board 2T. As shown in FIG. 42 (A), when variable display is started, in the normal area 51A surrounded by the decoration member 47 of the image display device 51, each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is displayed. In the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols are variably displayed. Also, below the decoration member 47, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed as the number of reserved memories increases or decreases.

  Further, within the restricted area 19A surrounded by the game nails 19, the fourth symbol display area 38A and the fourth symbol display are synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In area 38B, variable display of the fourth symbol is executed. Corresponding to the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of reserved memories, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory in the first reserved memory display area 38C and the second reserved memory display area 38D. Memory display control is executed.

  In the state of FIG. 42 (A), when the variable display currently being executed is a super reach with a high expectation degree of jackpot, a super reach production as shown in FIG. Develop. In the case of development to a super reach effect, the image display device 51 executes display control of the effect across the normal area 51A. In this modified example, for example, the character 94 is displayed in a large area in the central portion of the image display device 51 together with the character 95 of the super reach, and the present variable display is an effect that indicates the effect of the super reach with a high degree of expectation of the big hit. Display is executed. That is, an effect display or the like that is less important than the information displayed in the restricted area 19A, such as a reach effect display, may be displayed in an area overlapping the flow path of the game ball.

  As a predetermined condition, a display control in which a decorative design moves in the restricted area 19A in a reduced form as a display of the decorative design displayed in the normal area 51A in accordance with the execution of the super reach effect display. Is executed. The design in a reduced form of the decorative design is referred to as a small design 38E. As shown in FIG. 42 (E), the player easily confirms what decoration design is being used to reach the currently performed super reach according to the contents displayed on the small symbol 38E. be able to. In this modified example, since the small symbol 38E is displayed as “7 ↓ 7”, it can be confirmed that the effect display of super reach is being executed with the symbol “7”.

  Also, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth symbol display area 38A and the fourth symbol display area 38B in the fourth symbol display area 38B are synchronized. Variable display is executed. With such a variable display of the fourth symbol, the player can determine whether the currently displayed super reach effect display is an effect corresponding to the first special figure or an effect corresponding to the second special figure. Can be recognized.

  Further, when the effect by super reach is executed, the display of the start winning memory display area 5H is erased. Even in such a case, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are stored in the restricted area 19A. Display control of the corresponding first hold storage display area 38C and second hold storage display area 38D is executed. Therefore, even if the display of the start winning memory display area 5H disappears from the normal area 51A, the player can recognize the current number of reserved memories.

  As described above, when the effect by the image display device 51 is executed behind the transparent game board 2T having translucency, the effect display can be executed using substantially the entire surface of the game board. Even when the effect display is executed on the entire surface of such a game board surface, the restricted area 19A is surrounded by the game nails 19, so that a game ball as a game medium is restricted from entering. Further, since the inside of the restricted area 19A functions as a translucent part having translucency, the player can confirm the display in the restricted area 19A from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which it is difficult to visually recognize the display in the restricted area 19A due to the game ball falling.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during the big hit round in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 43, during the big hit round, the image display device 51 executes display control of effects across the normal area 51A. In this modification, for example, the character 94 is displayed large in the central portion of the image display device 51 together with the display 96 of the current round number. During the round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, and the game ball is easily won.

  During such a big hit round, a right-handed display 38F is displayed in the restricted area 19A so as to prompt the player to aim at the right side of the game area and launch a game ball. In addition, a jackpot symbol display 38G indicating which decorative symbol is the current jackpot is displayed. Further, a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7, and a winning appearance display 38 </ b> H that is paid out in accordance with the game ball detected by the count switch 23 is displayed. The player can obtain information on the big hit by viewing various displays in the restricted area 19A. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 43, it can be confirmed that the right hit must be made in the current big hit, the big hit symbol is a “7” symbol, and the winning ball is a “1350” ball. . The displayed number of winning balls is the number of balls that are displayed by adding a value corresponding to the number of winning balls when the game ball that has won the big winning opening passes the count switch 23. It is a certain number of payouts. Instead of such a display, the actual winning ball after subtracting the number of game balls that have been thrown into the game area may be displayed.

  In the present modification, the case where the 4th symbol display area 38A, the 4th symbol display area 38B, the first reserved storage display area 38C and the second reserved storage display area 38D are erased during the big hit round is shown. However, these effect displays may be executed continuously even during the big hit round. Moreover, you may make it display any one or both of a 4th symbol display area and a pending | holding memory | storage display area. In addition, a round number display for displaying the number of rounds in a big hit may be performed.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing various displays during a game in the modified example. In the above-described example, when the super reach effect is executed, the decorative design in the normal area 51A is deleted, and the small design 38E is displayed in the restricted area 19A. However, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the normal region 51A, and the small symbol 38E corresponding to the decorative symbol is always the restricted region 19A. May be displayed. The display condition of the small symbol 38E in such a case where it is always displayed is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The small symbol 38E may be displayed only during the variation of the decorative symbol, or may be displayed during the variation of the decorative symbol and at the time when the variation is stopped as shown in FIG. .

  In such a case, when the super reach effect is executed, the start winning storage display area 5H displayed in the normal area 51A may not be erased. In this way, the player can always check the hold storage display in the normal area 51A.

  In such a case, within the restricted area 19A, the fourth symbol display area 38A, the fourth symbol display area 38B, the first reserved memory display area 38C, and the second reserved memory display area 38D are used. A display corresponding to the display is executed. Further, since the small symbol 38E is also displayed, various displays are performed in both the normal area 51A and the restricted area 19A, so that the player can check the current gaming state in any area. It becomes possible.

  In this modified example, a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 51 by transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the game control microcomputer 100 side to the effect control microcomputer side, etc. May be executed. When such a demonstration display is executed, the normal area 51A may be switched to a demonstration display effect, and any one of various displays in the restricted area 19A may be deleted. A plurality may be erased, or all may be erased.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a game ball and a game nail in a modified example. In the above-described example, the interval between the game nails 19 for restricting the entry of the game balls in order to form the restricted area 19A is narrow, and thus the game balls are configured not to enter the restricted area 19A. However, as shown in FIG. 45, the space between the game nails 19 may be widened so that the game balls enter at a low frequency. In such a case, when the game ball passes through the restricted area 19A, either display may be hidden, but the ratio is sufficiently low compared to the case where the game nail 19 is not provided. However, there is little influence on the player's visual recognition of various displays.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and includes a plurality of variable display units (for example, “ Variable display means capable of executing variable display in the left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute variable display of decorative symbols. Etc.) and specific effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects in relation to the stop of variable display in the first variable display part among the plurality of variable display parts. The CPU 120 temporarily displays the variable display of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. In association with the stop, the left design stop sound effect that causes any one of a plurality of types of left design stop sounds to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc.) Depending on the type of the specific effect, the variable display stop mode in the second variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is different (for example, “slip” is variable depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound to be output). Ratio of variable display effects such as whether or not display effects are executed, whether or not variable display effects of “pseudo-continuous” are executed, and variable display effects of “slip” are executed Etc., the rate at which the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed, the number of times of pseudo-ream fluctuation, etc. are internally different).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect to be executed.

  Also, information display means for displaying information related to the game (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 51 information such as the 4th symbol, the number of reserved memories, the small symbol, the right-handed display, the big hit symbol, the winning ball, etc. Etc.) may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the game situation can be easily recognized.

  The variable display means temporarily displays the identification information again after temporarily stopping all of the plurality of variable display sections from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the production control CPU corresponds to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once) In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying all the decorative symbols in a temporary stop, all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are subjected to a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” that is displayed a predetermined number of times. Etc.) The re-variable display execution means executes the re-variable display after temporarily stopping in the predetermined temporary stop mode in the second variable display section, and then changing to a temporary stop mode different from the predetermined temporary stop mode. Yes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then two or more decorative symbols. Temporarily stop display of decorative symbols in the display area, and then stop display after changing the decorative symbols again in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas of the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display areas. A variable display effect of “slip” for performing an effect display for changing the decorative design to be performed, etc.), depending on the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means. stop May be different rate of change mode (for example, depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound is output, the ratio of the variable display effect of "quasi continuous" is executed differ).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect.

  Further, the specific effect executing means may be able to execute any of the plurality of types of specific effects according to the displayed background of the plurality of types of backgrounds (for example, during variable display of decorative symbols) The left design that can be output when the left design stop sound effect is executed depending on whether the background image displayed on the screen is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background” The type of stop sound is different).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  Further, the specific effect executing means may be capable of executing a common specific effect regardless of the displayed background of the plurality of types of backgrounds (for example, the displayed background image is “spring background” ”,“ Summer background ”,“ autumn background ”, and“ winter background ”, for example, it is possible to output a common left symbol stop sound such as“ drum sound ”).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

  In addition, a game member including a game area in which game media flow (transparent game board 2T or the like in which a game area into which a game ball that has been poured can flow is formed) and information display means for displaying information related to the game (for example, production) The control CPU 120 further includes, for example, displaying on the image display device 51 information such as a fourth symbol, the number of reserved memory, a small symbol, a right-handed display, a big hit symbol, a winning ball symbol, and the like, It is provided in a manner that restricts the entry of game media and has a light-transmitting part (for example, surrounded by game nails 19 as obstacle members to restrict the entry of game balls as game media, The information display means may display information relating to the game so as to be visible through the translucent part (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes a fourth symbol, Pending storage , Small symbols, right-handed display, big hit symbol, it displays the information such as the ball exits acquired within a limited region 19A and the like).

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that visual recognition is prevented by passage of a game medium.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the pseudo continuous chance may be temporarily stopped following the variable display effect of “slip”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, following the variable display effect of “sliding”, it develops to the second chance of opening, the look-ahead opportunity that suggests that the notification effect will be executed later, and reach. Reach development opportunity that suggests, pseudo-continuous design that is not used in normal fluctuations and is used only when pseudo-continuous production is executed, or that is not used in normal fluctuations and is pending change production There may be a case in which a pending change symbol used only when is executed, a confirmed decorative symbol that is a reach combination, or the like is stopped. Thereby, the variation of the symbols that are stopped or temporarily stopped following the variable display effect of “slip” increases, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, any of the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects is executed and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects are executed The ratio of whether it develops to reach is different, depending on the type of left symbol stop sound, whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, or when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed It has been described that the ratio of the number of times of pseudo-continuous change is different, and the ratio of which reach is developed depends on the type of left symbol stop sound. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the left symbol stop sound may be determined according to the type of reach to be developed. Even with such a process, it is possible to change the ratio of which reach is developed depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, any of the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects is executed and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects are executed The ratio of whether or not the jackpot is controlled is different, depending on the type of left symbol stop sound, whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, or when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed It has been described that the ratio of which jackpot is controlled differs depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound by changing the ratio of the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation in. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of left symbol stop sound may be determined according to the type of jackpot to be controlled. Even with such processing, the ratio of which jackpot is controlled can be varied depending on the type of the left symbol stop sound.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side is to execute the “slip” variable display effect, the “pseudo-continuous” variable display on the effect control board 12 side. Execute the left symbol stop sound effect at a decision rate that depends on whether or not there is “pseudo-continuous” for performing the effect, and if it is “pseudo-continuous”, and how many times the pseudo-continuous change occurs. It has been described that it is determined whether or not to output one of a plurality of types of left symbol stop sound when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side does not include the presence or absence of execution of the “slip” variable display effect on the effect control board 12 side. To determine whether or not to execute the “slip” variable display effect, and whether the determination result is “with slip” or “with slip” to execute the “slip” variable display effect. Whether or not the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed on the effect control board 12 side, and whether or not the number of times of pseudo-ream fluctuation is “pseudo-ream”. It may be determined whether to execute the left symbol stop sound effect at a determined ratio, and which of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is output when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed. . As a result, even if a variation pattern is set regardless of whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed, the variable display effect by the variation pattern that executes the “slip” variable display effect for each variation pattern is set. Can be executed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the type of left symbol stop sound that can be determined differs depending on whether it is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background”. , “Spring background”, “Summer background”, “Autumn background”, “Winter background”, the rate at which the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, or 3 when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed. The ratio of which type of left symbol stop sound is determined is assumed to be the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio at which the left symbol stop sound effect is executed depending on which one is “spring background”, “summer background”, “autumn background”, or “winter background”. Or, when executing the left symbol stop sound effect, the ratio of which of the three types of left symbol stop sounds is determined may be varied. For example, in the case of “Spring Background”, the determination ratio is such that the variable display effect of “slip” is more easily executed when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed than in the case of other backgrounds, or “Winter Background”. In such a case, it is conceivable that, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, the ratio that the re-variation effect is not executed is lower than in the case of other backgrounds. Thereby, when the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, it can be noted which background it is.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped twice, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is performed three times including the initial fluctuation is executed, The description has been given on the assumption that the left symbol stop sound effect is executed before the first pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” in which three consecutive pseudo-variations including the initial variation are performed, the left symbol stop sound effect is executed. It is also possible to determine whether the pseudo continuous chance is to be temporarily stopped for the first time or to be stopped for the second time. In that case, the ratio at which the left symbol stop sound effect is executed may be varied depending on the number of temporary stops. Thereby, even if the left symbol stop sound effect is not executed at the time of the first fluctuation, it is possible to continue the expectation that the left symbol stop sound effect is executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped twice, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is performed three times including the initial fluctuation is executed, It has been described that the “slip” variable display effect is executed before the first pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in which two or more pseudo-continuous fluctuations including the initial fluctuation are performed is executed, the second and subsequent pseudo-continuous chances are performed. Even if the eyes temporarily stop, a “slip” variable display effect may be executed before that. In that case, the process of step S136 of FIG. 31 may be repeatedly executed every time a combination of decorative symbols that become temporary stop symbols is determined. Alternatively, the variable display effect may be such that the “slip” variable display effect is executed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, and the second pseudo consecutive chance is temporarily stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the game interest for the temporary continuation of the second and subsequent pseudo consecutive chances.

  Further, in the above embodiment, before the variable display temporarily stops in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5, any of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is connected to the speaker 8L, It demonstrated as the left symbol stop sound effect output from 8R being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the variable display temporarily stops in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of types can be obtained after the temporary stop. You may make it perform the left symbol stop sound effect which outputs either the left symbol stop sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In that case, whether or not the “sliding” variable display effect is executed or the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed regardless of at which timing the left symbol stop sound effect is executed. Whether the variable display effect of “sliding”, the rate of execution of the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the number of times of pseudo-continuous change, etc. It may be different. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention also to which timing the left symbol stop sound production is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the left symbol stop sound effect in which any one of the plural types of left symbol stop sounds is output from the speakers 8L and 8R has been described as the plural types of specific effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one of a plurality of types of left symbol stop sounds is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and one of a plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5. An action in which the lighting mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 changes according to any one of the effects and a plurality of lighting modes, and the action of the accessory placed on the game board surface according to any of the plurality of types of operating modes. An effect such as an effect in which the aspect changes or a combination of these effects may be used. In particular, when an effect in which an effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 or an effect in which an accessory moves on the game board surface is executed, an effect in which the display image or the accessory acts on a decorative design. It is good. Also, depending on the combination of effects executed as a specific effect, whether or not the “sliding” variable display effect is executed, whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, The variable display effect such as the rate at which the variable display effect is executed, the rate at which the variable display effect is executed, and the number of times the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed may be different. . Thereby, attention can also be paid to a combination of effects executed as a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the “sliding” variable display effect is executed or whether the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed according to the type of the left symbol stop sound to be output. The variable display stop mode is different, the rate at which the “sliding” variable display effect is executed, the rate at which the “pseudo-run” variable display effect is executed, and the number of pseudo-continuous changes As described above, the variable display stop mode is also different from the fact that is different internally. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display stop mode is different, for example, depending on the type of left symbol stop sound that is output, whether or not the chance eye is stopped, or the chance eye is stopped. The ratio is different, the stop sound when the variable display temporarily stops in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and the symbol when the variable display temporarily stops in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. It may be that the effect such as turning off or darkening is different. Thereby, the production aspect of the production corresponding to the execution of the left symbol stop sound production is enriched, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when determining the pre-slip temporary stop symbol corresponding to the pseudo-pre-slip in the process of step S136 of FIG. 31, not only the right symbol in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In the above description, the left symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is determined together. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a variable display effect of “slip” is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R as in this embodiment, temporary stop before slipping is performed. As a symbol, only the right symbol in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R may be determined. Further, the “slip” variable display effect may be such that the decorative symbols are changed again in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Thereby, the production mode of the “slip” variable display effect is enriched, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, following the temporary stop of the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol, the right symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. It was described as being temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, following the temporary stop of the left symbol of the pre-slip temporary stop symbol, the pre-slip temporary stop is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. The right symbol of the symbol may be displayed at a reduced speed. Thereby, the production mode of the “slip” variable display effect is enriched, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the “first variable display portion” in the present invention, and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R It has been described as corresponding to the “second variable display portion” in the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L corresponds to the “first variable display portion” in the present invention, and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C corresponds to “ The “right variable” decorative symbol display area 5R corresponds to the “second variable display portion”, the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R corresponds to the “first variable display portion” in the present invention, and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the present invention. The “first variable display portion”, such as the one corresponding to the “second variable display portion”, may be a decorative symbol display area other than the decorative symbol display area where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. May be a decorative symbol display area in which the decorative symbol temporarily stops after the “first variable display portion”. Further, in this embodiment, in the decorative symbol display area that is a variable display portion divided into three, the decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified are variably displayed. For example, a decorative symbol display area that becomes a variable display part divided into a plurality of variable display parts, such as a decorative symbol display area that becomes a variable display part divided into four or more, or a decorative symbol display area that becomes a variable display part divided into two. If it is. In that case, depending on which variable display section the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed or whether the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is Variable display such as whether or not it is executed, the rate at which the variable display effect of “slip” is executed, the rate at which the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, and how many times the pseudo-continuous change is performed The stop mode may be different. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention also in which variable display part the left symbol stop sound production is performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, according to the kind of left symbol stop sound output, it demonstrated that the ratio of which kind of reach production is performed after that changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, if an effect other than reach such as a notice effect or a simple lively effect can be executed, these effects are executed. The ratio may be different. Thereby, it can be made to notice what kind of effect is performed by performing the left symbol stop sound effect.

  Also, in the above embodiment, depending on the type of left symbol stop sound that is output, it is controlled to one of a plurality of advantageous states such as 15R big hit state, 2R big hit state, and small hit game state. The ratio was explained as different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the left symbol stop sound effect is executed, the ratio of whether or not it becomes a probable big hit, the percentage of a non-probable big hit, the ratio of whether or not it becomes a timed big hit, The ratio of the number of time reductions in the case of a big hit may be different. This also makes it possible to focus on the type of left symbol stop sound that is output.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change” are provided as big hit types, and when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change” or “probability change”, control is made to 15R big hit state. In the above description, it is assumed that when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, the 2R big hit state is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, the number of times the big prize opening is opened, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. As an example, a plurality of types of jackpot types may be provided in which the number of times the jackpot opening in the jackpot gaming state is “12”, “24”, or “36”.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is provided. The present invention can also be applied. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with three or more special symbol display devices.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control mounted in the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what enables execution of a background effect, a re-change effect, and a left symbol stop sound effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various rendering operations may be performed by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided for controlling the rendering operations.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various fluctuation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU loads the RAM into the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU An output operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU can execute a background effect or a re-variation effect based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. It may be. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  In addition, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit, the lamp control circuit, and the like mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and a display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern or the like is sent by the effect control CPU 120. To the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. Any combination of execution may be used.

  In the above-described modification, the transparent gaming board 2T has translucency over the entire surface, but the entire surface does not have translucency, and is limited by at least the game nail 19. The region 19A may have a light transmitting property. Further, even if the game board is formed of a non-transparent veneer material that does not transmit light, a hole may be formed in the restricted area 19A so that various displays on the back side of the game board can be seen.

  Moreover, although the transparent game board 2T has shown the case where it was formed from the transparent resin which has translucency in the modification mentioned above, transparent may be not only colorless and transparent but a colored transparent thing. For example, it may be reddish transparent or translucent.

  In the above-described modification, a warp passage having an opening formed so as to be able to receive a game ball may be provided on the left side of the decoration member 47. The warp passage may be formed of a transparent resin, has an opening with a width that allows one game ball to pass therethrough, and has a structure that prevents the game ball from entering. The game ball that has entered the warp passage may be guided to a stage portion that is provided at the lower portion of the decoration member 47, receives the game ball that falls in the game area, rolls it, and then releases it to the game area again. In the center of such a stage portion, it is only necessary to provide a hole portion where the game ball falls toward the upper position of the first start winning opening. In addition, a ball stopper plate formed of a transparent resin protruding upward at the rear of the stage part is provided at the lower part of the decoration member 47 so that the game ball rolled on the stage part does not fall backward. That's fine.

  In the above-described modification, the restricted area 19A is an area where the entry of the game ball surrounded by the game nails 19 is restricted. However, a warp passage through which the game ball rarely enters functions as the restricted area. Alternatively, a ball stop plate in which a game ball rarely passes through the front surface may function as a restricted area. In the warp passage and the ball stop plate, the game ball hardly enters, so that the game display is visually recognized by the game ball by executing the display related to the game by the image display device 51 at the position on the back side of these members. A difficult state can be suppressed. When such display is executed, the game board itself may not have translucency.

  In the above-described modification, the area surrounded by the game nail 19 as the obstacle member is the restriction area 19A. However, the area where the entry of the game ball is restricted may be formed by another obstacle member. Good. For example, when a resin integrally molded with the transparent game board 2T plays the same role as the game nail 19 instead of the game nail 19, the game ball may be difficult to enter the area surrounded by the resin. . In addition, as the obstacle member, various members arranged on the game board surface such as an accessory placed on the game board surface, a passageway for a game ball, a decoration member, a winning opening, a windmill, and the like can be considered.

  In the modified example described above, the 4th symbol display area 38A, the 4th symbol display area 38B, the 1st reserved memory display area 38C, the 2nd reserved memory display area 38D, the small symbol 38E, the right-handed pattern in the restricted area 19A. Although the case where the display 38F, the jackpot symbol display 38G, and the winning appearance display 38H are displayed is shown, a display different from these may be executed. For example, there is a gaming machine that is capable of playing a game in a game mode that reflects a past game history of the player by selection of the player. A game mode executed by such a gaming machine is called a “portable interlocking mode”, and in order to play a game, a mobile terminal or the like is used to connect to a management server, and the player's own ID is issued in advance. In response, the player can change the game mode to the portable interlocking mode by performing a predetermined operation such as ID input in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when starting the game. In such a portable interlocking mode, the current game level is displayed when various mission clear conditions according to the progress of the game are satisfied. These displays related to the mobile link may be displayed in the restricted area 19A. Specifically, the display related to mobile interlocking is a display that changes depending on the game situation, such as the display of the mission currently being challenged, the display of the completed mission, the display of the character, in addition to the current game level. is there. Further, the restricted area 19A can be made wider than the areas shown in FIGS. 42 to 45. When the restricted area 19A is wide as described above, information on the game history and information on the explanation of the game Etc. may be displayed in the restricted area 19A. Furthermore, any one of these displays described above may be displayed, or any combination may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described modification, display related to various games is executed only within the restricted area 19A, but display related to the game is executed across the restricted area 19A where the game ball is difficult to enter and the area outside the restricted area 19A. You may make it do.

  In the above-described modification, the display related to the game displayed in the restricted area 19A is visible when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, but is not the position directly in front, but the transparent game board 2T. You may make it visible when approaching and angled.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the case where the small symbol 38E is displayed in the restricted area 19A based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is received is shown. However, the small symbol 38E may be displayed together with other reach. Further, the size of the effect displayed on the image display device 51 may be changed according to the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit in the super reach. In such a case, the effect increases when the super reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed, and at that time, the display of the small symbol 38E is executed in the restricted area 19A. May be.

  In the above-described modification, the 4th symbol is displayed at the same position in the restricted area 19A. However, in the case of non-reach loss or normal reach, the 4th symbol is displayed at a different position and a super reach effect is executed. Only in such a case, it may be displayed in the restricted area 19A. By doing this, since the fluctuation time is short for normal fluctuations, it is not displayed unless the 4th symbol is confirmed with particular consciousness, the fluctuation time is long, and either the first special figure or the second special figure is changed. In the case of a super-reaching effect that it is desired to confirm whether or not reach is being performed, the fourth symbol can be confirmed.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the start winning memory display area 5H for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided, and the first reserved memory display area 38C and second corresponding to the respective reserved memory displays are provided. The reserved storage display area 38D was provided in the restricted area 19A. However, the hold storage display may not always be performed in the normal area 51A. Further, in the case of fluctuations other than the super reach production, the reserved memory area is not displayed in the restricted area 19A, the reserved memory number is displayed only in the normal area 51A, and the restricted area 19A is displayed only when the super reach effect is executed. The hold storage display may be performed within.

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

  In the above-described modification, an active hold display area for displaying information related to active hold may be provided in the restricted area 19A. In that case, in the active hold display area, the display mode may be changed according to the expected degree of active hold.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the case where the small symbol 38E in a reduced form of the decorative symbol moves into the restricted area 19A and the start winning memory display area 5H is erased at the timing when the effect of super reach is executed. Indicated. In such a case, the timing at which the small symbol 38E returns to the normal area 51A or the timing at which the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed may be during the change of the super reach effect or the end of the super reach effect. It may be a later timing, a timing when the fluctuation ends, or a timing when the next fluctuation starts. If the next change is also a super reach change, control may be performed so that these displays are not returned to the normal area 51A.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change time and the change pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. The second command may transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, send the second command after a predetermined period of time has passed. May be. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined by (1). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display in a plurality of variable display units;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects in connection with stopping variable display in the first variable display part of the plurality of variable display parts,
The gaming machine characterized in that a variable display stop mode in the second variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units differs according to the type of the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising information display means for displaying information relating to a game.

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