JP2016153102A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately increase a sense of expectation toward a remaining period until completion of a high-probability state.SOLUTION: According to the number of a difference between a count value of the number of jackpots indicated by the remaining number of times of limiter actuation and the upper-limit value in that a probability variable limiter operates, a type of a specific variation period is set to either a specific variation period A or a specific variation period B. During the specific variation period, a variation pattern is determined so as to execute a ready-to-win performance of a normal length not executed in a period other than the specific variation period. According to whether the type of a specific variation period is the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B, a determination ratio regarding whether a variation display mode of a decorative pattern is set to be a ready-to-win mode, a performance mode of a ready-to-win performance executed after the variation display mode of a decorative pattern becomes a ready-to-win mode, and the like are made different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, after the big hit gaming state ends, the special gaming state such as a high probability state (probability change state) is controlled, and when the predetermined numerical data indicating the number of big hits reaches a predetermined value, the special gaming state is ended. There is something. And, for example, after the end of the big hit gaming state in which a player, such as a 15R big hit, can easily obtain a prize ball, the high-frequency state is set until the special gaming state is ended, and the start condition is easily established (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2011-115503 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, a table for determining a variable display pattern corresponding to a high probability state or a high frequency state is selected regardless of the remaining period until the high probability state ends. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends cannot be appropriately increased.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately enhance expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to a player. Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps SS243 and S244), and after the advantageous state ends, Numerical data based on the control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S327) that can be controlled to a high probability state that has a high probability of being in an advantageous state, and that the determination means determines that the advantageous state is controlled. Update means (e.g., the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S248), and the numerical data Initial data setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S324) for setting initial data to the numerical data based on the fact that the numerical value data has been reached, and the control means is configured such that the numerical data is the predetermined value. Based on the fact, the low-probability state is controlled after the advantageous state ends (see, for example, the case of Yes in step S323), and an effect is produced according to the number of differences between the numerical data and the predetermined value. An effect (for example, reach effect) during variable display is executed so that the selection ratios of the modes are different (see, for example, FIGS. 9 to 13).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately increase the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and improve the interest of the game.

(1) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols or decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result. And a special display result that is a big hit symbol corresponding to a jackpot type corresponding to “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, for example, as a display result of the identification information. When a combination decoration pattern is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a normal open big hit state), and the display result of the identification information is different from the specific display result. (For example, a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit symbol corresponding to a big hit type of “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, a fixed special symbol that becomes a small hit symbol And a game that controls to a special game state (for example, a short-term open big hit state or a small hit game state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game state. A machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), whether the display result of identification information is the specific display result, whether the special display result is used, and a plurality of types of the special display results that are determined in advance Predetermining means for determining before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps S245 to S249), It is more likely that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result than the low probability state (for example, the low probability state such as the normal state) after the specific gaming state is finished. Is controlled to a high probability state (for example, a high probability state such as a probability variation state), and is controlled to either the low probability state or the high probability state after completion of the special gaming state (for example, step S117, CPU 103 that executes the process of S120) and the determination by the pre-determining means as the specific display result or the special display result of the type controlled to the high probability state. Numerical value updating means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S248) for updating predetermined numerical data (for example, the number of big hits), and the predetermined numerical data is a predetermined value (for example, “7” that is an upper limit value). ), The initial data is set in the predetermined numerical data, and the game probability control means High probability state control prohibiting means for prohibiting control to the probability state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S323 to S326, S332, and S333) and the predetermination means are determined to be the specific display result. Based on this, at least until the predetermined numerical data is controlled to the specific game state where the predetermined value is set to the predetermined value, advantageous game control that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game control after the end of the specific game state or the special game state Advantageous game control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S332 and S333) that performs (for example, time reduction control and high opening control), and a variable display pattern determination table for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information Variable display pattern determination table storage means for storing a plurality of types (for example, ROM 102) ), Variable display pattern determination table selection means for selecting the variable display pattern determination table stored in the variable display pattern determination table storage means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S261 to S267), and the variable Using the variable display pattern determination table selected by the display pattern determination table selection means, variable display pattern determination means (for example, step) for determining one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display times of identification information CPU 103 that executes the process of S268) and variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the processes of steps S112 and S113) CPU 103 to execute The variable display pattern determination table selection means includes a normal game specific pattern determination table (for example, a low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A, when the normal game control is performed after the end of the special game state) 132B or the like) can be selected as the variable display pattern determination table (for example, the part in which the process in step S266 is executed after executing the specific variation period setting process in step S291), and the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value Depending on the number of differences, the type of the special display result for the variable display pattern determination table selection means to select the normal game specific pattern determination table may be different (see, for example, FIG. 16).
In such a configuration, whether or not the normal game specific pattern determination table is selected according to the remaining number of times that the specific display result is obtained until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value when the normal game control is performed. By making these settings different, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and improve the interest of the game.
(2) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. And a special display result that is a big hit symbol corresponding to a jackpot type corresponding to “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, for example, as a display result of the identification information. When a combination decoration pattern is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a normal open big hit state), and the display result of the identification information is different from the specific display result. (For example, a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit symbol corresponding to a big hit type of “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, a fixed special symbol that becomes a small hit symbol And a game that controls to a special game state (for example, a short-term open big hit state or a small hit game state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game state. A machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that determines whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result, whether or not to use the special display result, the specific display result and the special display result in advance. Predetermining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executing the processing of steps S245 to S249) that determines which one of the plurality of types is determined before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. CPU103 etc.) and the display result of the identification information before the low probability state (for example, the low probability state such as the normal state) after the end of the specific gaming state Game probability control for controlling to a high probability state (for example, a high probability state such as a probability variation state) having a high probability of being a specific display result, and controlling to either the low probability state or the high probability state after the special gaming state ends If the specific display result is determined to be the specific display result by the means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S117 and S120) and the pre-determining means, or the special display result is of the type controlled to the high probability state. Based on the determination, numerical value updating means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S248) for updating predetermined numerical data (for example, the number of big hits) and the predetermined numerical data are set to a predetermined value (for example, an upper limit value). The initial value is set in the predetermined numerical data, and the game probability is High probability state control prohibiting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S323 to S326, S332, and S333) that prohibits the control to the high probability state by the rate control means, and the predetermining means include the specific display result Based on the determination, at least until the predetermined numerical data is controlled to the specific gaming state where the predetermined value is set to the predetermined value, the player rather than the normal game control after the end of the specific gaming state or the special gaming state Advantageous game control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S332 and S333) that performs advantageous game control advantageous to the user (for example, time reduction control and high opening control), and a variable display pattern for the identification information Variable display pattern determination table storage means for storing a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination tables ROM 102, for example), and variable display pattern determination table selection means for selecting the variable display pattern determination table stored in the variable display pattern determination table storage means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S261 to S267). Variable display pattern determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns having different variable display times of identification information using the variable display pattern determination table selected by the variable display pattern determination table selecting means Based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S268) and the like, variable display control means (for example, steps S112 and S113) that controls the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means. Processing The variable display pattern determination table selection means when the advantageous game control is performed after completion of the specific game state or the special game state (for example, a high game specific pattern determination table). Base specific variation pattern determination table 133A, 133B, etc.) can be selected as the variable display pattern determination table (for example, the portion of step S267 after executing the specific variation period setting processing of step S291). Depending on the number of differences between predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value, the type of the specific display result or the special display result from which the variable display pattern determination table selection means selects the advantageous game specific pattern determination table differs ( For example, see FIG. 16).
According to such a configuration, whether the advantageous game specific pattern determination table is selected according to the remaining number of times that the specific display result is obtained until the predetermined numerical data reaches the predetermined value when advantageous game control is performed. By changing the setting of “no”, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), effect execution means for executing an effect based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination table (for example, an effect mounted on the effect control board 12) The variable display pattern determination means is selected when the normal game specific pattern determination table or the advantageous game specific pattern determination table is selected as the variable display pattern determination table by the variable display pattern determination table selection means. Furthermore, it is possible to determine a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern PB2-1, PB2-2, PB3-1, PB4-1, etc. with a normal long reach effect), and the specific gaming state or the special gaming state Until the number of executions of variable display reaches a specific number after Until the specific variation count reaches the end of period determination value), the variable display pattern is determined using the selected normal game specific pattern determination table or advantageous game specific pattern determination table. Based on the fact that the specific variable display pattern has been determined by the pattern determining means, a transition is made to a specific effect mode in which a specific effect can be executed (for example, a part that executes the process of step S553 based on the process of step S504). May be configured.
In such a configuration, it is possible to shift to the specific effect mode by the specific variable display pattern before the number of executions of the variable display reaches the specific number of times, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the variable display pattern determination table selecting means is at a different rate depending on the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value. The normal game specific pattern determination table or the advantageous game specific pattern determination table may be selected as the variable display pattern determination table (see, for example, FIG. 16).
In such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by noting the player during the remaining period until the high probability state corresponding to the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value ends.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the variable display pattern determination table selection means may change the variable according to the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value. A display pattern determination table is determined as one of a plurality of types (see, for example, FIG. 16), and the variable display pattern determination unit is responsive to the variable display pattern determination table selected by the variable display pattern determination table selection unit. Whether the variable display state of the identification information is set to the reach state and the reach variable display pattern for executing the reach effect is determined at different ratios (for example, see FIGS. 10 to 13).
In such a configuration, by changing the ratio of the reach effect to be executed according to the remaining period until the high probability state corresponding to the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is completed, Interest can be improved.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the variable display pattern determination table selection means may change the variable according to the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value. A display pattern determination table is determined as one of a plurality of types (see, for example, FIG. 16), and the variable display pattern determination unit is responsive to the variable display pattern determination table selected by the variable display pattern determination table selection unit. Even when the variable display state of the identification information is changed to the reach state at a different ratio, the reach effect mode after the change is determined to be one of a plurality of types of reach variable display patterns (see, for example, FIGS. 10 to 13). Good.
In such a configuration, the ratio to be one of a plurality of types of reach production modes is varied according to the remaining period until the high probability state corresponding to the number of differences between the predetermined numerical data and the predetermined value is completed. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), a first state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a first state) that is more advantageous than the first state 2) a special winning means (for example, a special variable winning) that can be changed to any one of a third state that is more advantageous than the second state (for example, an open state according to the first changing mode). Ball device 7 and the like, and when the first specific display result of a plurality of types of specific display results is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information, the special winning means is set to the third state in the specific gaming state. When the special display result is derived and displayed, the special winning means is changed to the second state in the special gaming state, and the second specific display result among the plurality of types of specific display results is derived and displayed. Was In the specific gaming state, the special winning control means for controlling the special winning means to change to the third state after changing the special winning means to the second state (for example, change of the big prize opening as shown in FIG. 22) CPU 103 that performs control) and the display result of the identification information by the variable display control means when the pre-determining means decides not to be the specific display result and the first specific display result Before the derivation display is performed, a special effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach, etc.) is executed, and when it is determined to be the second specific display result and when it is determined to be the third specific display result, It may be configured to include special effect execution means for executing the special effect when the special winning means is changed to the first state in the second specific mode.
In such a configuration, it is difficult to grasp whether or not the second specific display result or the third specific display result is derived and displayed, thereby making the player pay attention to the gaming state and improving the interest of the game. Can do.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a probability change fall lottery result. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of jackpot type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the normal fluctuation pattern determination table for low bases. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the normal variation pattern determination table for high bases. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific variation pattern determination table for low bases. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific variation pattern determination table for high bases. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific fluctuation period setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a specific fluctuation period. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of alerting | reporting time. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the open setting of the big prize opening in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect process in a modification. It is a timing diagram which shows the opening period of the special winning opening in a modification, and the execution period of reach production.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. 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". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

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

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

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

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

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol with symbol numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol with a symbol number “2” is a small bonus symbol, A special symbol indicating a symbol “-” with a symbol number “0” is defined as a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost 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 hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in the predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, A round game that is continuously released (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is any one of “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit B” is included. . For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a big hit symbol with a symbol number of “7” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “15R big hit A” and the big hit symbol with a symbol number of “3” Is displayed, the jackpot type is “15R jackpot B”, and when the jackpot symbol with the symbol number “5” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is “2R jackpot A” and the symbol number is “1”. When the jackpot symbol with is displayed and displayed, the jackpot type is “2R jackpot B”. When the jackpot type is “15R jackpot A” or “15R jackpot B”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (the jackpot is opened) A normal open round is executed in which the upper limit time (state) is relatively long (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “2R jackpot A” or “2R jackpot B”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot opening state is opened). A short-term open round is executed in which the upper limit time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening jackpot state or a second specific gaming state.

  Hereinafter, when the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, the variable display result may be collectively referred to as “15R big hit B”, and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”. In some cases, the variable display result is “2R big hit”.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit A”, the upper limit time (large) for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round. The upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the prize opening door) is the second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal opening round. When a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”), which is the number of normal open rounds. ) It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Accordingly, the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) based on the fact that the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” has become the big hit type “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”. The game state is more disadvantageous to the player than the big hit gaming state based on the above (normally open big hit state). In particular, the short-term open big hit state in this embodiment is included in a special game state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal open big hit state. Among the cases where the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbol with the symbol number “1” derived and displayed corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “2R big hit A”, or the big hit type is “ The jackpot symbol with the symbol number “5” derived and displayed corresponding to the case of “2R jackpot B” is included in the special display result.

  Thus, in the normal open big hit state, the control is performed to change the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. On the other hand, when in the short-term open big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big prize opening.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, “2”). After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”. Accordingly, the small hit game state is a disadvantageous game state for the player than the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) based on the fact that the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”.

  After the big hit gaming state is completed, one or both of time reduction control (time reduction control) and probability variation control (probability change control) are performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special symbol variable display time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. Further, by performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state.

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

  In this embodiment, a gaming state in which neither the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is referred to as a low base state. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is referred to as a high base state. A gaming state in which probability variation control is not performed is called a low probability state (also referred to as a low probability state or a normal probability state), and a gaming state in which probability variation control is performed is a high probability state (also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state). ). A gaming state (normal state) in which none of the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high release control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. A gaming state in which high opening control or time-shortening control is performed and probability variation control is not performed is referred to as a low probability high base state. In addition, a gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed is referred to as a high probability low base state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is referred to as a high probability high base state. When at least one of short-time control, high-open control, or probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special-figure game can be executed frequently, and the variable display result in each special-figure game is “big hit” Is increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state or an advantageous gaming state. In this embodiment, the time reduction control and the high opening control are advantageous game controls that make the player more advantageous than the normal game controls.

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

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

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

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

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R When the same decorative symbols are displayed together and stopped and displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination may be derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, it is on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. When a decorative symbol constituting a predetermined chance of opening is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. Further, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, after the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is obtained. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decoration constituting the opening chance eye is the same as when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”. There may be a case in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result is derived and displayed when the symbol is stopped and displayed, or a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, a high probability state in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that a predetermined probability variation control condition is satisfied after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “big hit” is completed. It is controlled to the certain change state. For example, if the special status display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” when the gaming state is low probability low base state, After the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a high-accuracy high-base state in which time-shortening control (high opening control associated therewith) and probability variation control are performed. In addition, when the game state is a low probability low base state and the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, After the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the high probability low base state in which the time variation control is not performed but the probability variation control is performed. In this way, when the probability variation control is started after the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit”, the count of the big hit count is started. Thereafter, every time the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” when the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed is updated so that the number of big hits is incremented by one.

  The number of jackpots counted in this way is initialized and set to “0” when the predetermined upper limit value “7” is reached or when it is determined that the winning lottery will be won by the probability variation falling lottery. In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, a big hit number may be counted using a big hit number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). Whenever the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the CPU 103 updates the big hit count value which is the stored value of the big hit count counter so as to add one. When the updated big hit count value reaches an upper limit value such as “7”, initialization may be performed by setting a count value of “0” as initial data in the big hit count counter.

  If the number of big hits reaches "7" as the upper limit without winning the chance change lottery after shifting to the probability change state, the transition to the probability change state by the probability change control is limited (prohibited) after the big hit gaming state ends. ) As described above, the fact that the number of big hits reaches the upper limit value and the transition to the probability changing state is prohibited is also referred to as “the probability changing limiter is activated”. Therefore, when controlled to the probability variation state, if the number of big hits wins the probability variation falling lottery without reaching the upper limit value, it shifts to the low probability state, while the number of big hits is the upper limit without winning the probability variation falling lottery. When the value is reached, the probability variation limiter is activated, and the control to the probability variation state is prohibited, thereby shifting to the low probability state. “7”, which is the upper limit value of the number of big hits at which the probability variation limiter operates, may be determined in advance as the limiter operation determination value.

  Note that the probability variation control is temporarily ended when a condition that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if the number of big hits has not reached the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter does not operate, the probability variation control is restarted until the special figure display result becomes a “big hit” or the probability variation falls. Until the lottery is won, the probability variation control is continuously performed. The short-time control and the high-open control in the high-accuracy high-base state are temporarily ended when the condition that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. . Then, at the end of the big hit gaming state, if the number of big hits has not reached the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter does not operate, the time reduction control and the high release control are restarted until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. Or, the time-saving control and the high opening control are continuously performed until winning the chance change lottery.

  In this embodiment, when the number of big hits reaches the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter operates, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability variation control is not performed, but the time probability control and the high release control are performed. Transition to high base state. In this low-accuracy high-base state, the time-shortening control and the high-opening control are performed when it is determined that the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state has reached a predetermined high base end judgment value. The process ends when any one of the conditions in which the display result is “big hit” is satisfied first.

  If the special figure display result is a “big hit” when in the low probability high base state, the time reduction control and the high release control are started together with the probability variation control after the big hit gaming state is finished, regardless of the big hit type. Shift to a high-accuracy high-base state. If the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” in the high-accuracy base state, it means that the number of big hits has not reached the upper limit. As a condition, the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state, which is a short-term open big hit state, is completed. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” in the high accuracy low base state, the number of big hits has not reached the upper limit. On the condition, after the big hit gaming state that becomes the short-term open big hit state is finished, the high probability low base state is controlled again. Therefore, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit A”, the short time control and the high release before and after the big hit gaming state is reached unless the number of big hits reaches the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter is activated. The presence or absence of control does not change.

  Thus, based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “15R jackpot A” or “15R jackpot B”, at least until the jackpot gaming state in which the count value of the jackpot count reaches the upper limit “7” is controlled. Is set so as to be in a high base state in which time-shortening control and high opening control are performed after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished. In this embodiment, in response to the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control such as the high accuracy high base state and the high accuracy low base state is performed, the variable symbol display is started. A probability variation falling lottery for determining whether or not to terminate the probability variation control is performed. Therefore, even if the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, even if the high hit base state with the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high release control is shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state. The probability variation control may end by winning the probability variation drop lottery before the count value of the big hit count reaches the upper limit value and the limiter is activated. At this time, with the end of the probability variation control, the count value of the number of big hits is initialized and set to “0”. Further, the time-shortening control and the high opening control are also ended along with the end of the probability variation control. In this case, at least until the winning count of lottery is won and the count value of the number of big hits is initialized to “0”, the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished. What is necessary is just to be able to become a high base state.

  Note that the jackpot type that becomes the short-term open big hit state may include one that changes the presence / absence of the short-time control and the high-open control before and after the big hit gaming state. In addition, the type of big hit that becomes short-term open big hit state includes those that do not change the presence or absence of short-time control and high open control before and after the big hit gaming state even if the number of big hits reaches the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter operates. It may be.

  After the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the gaming state before the special figure display result becomes “small hit” is maintained. That is, if the game state before the special figure display result is “small hit” is a probable change state (high probability state) such as a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, even after the small hit game state ends Probability change control is performed, and a probability change state (high probability state) is established. On the other hand, if the gaming state before the special figure display result is “small hit” is a low probability state such as a low probability high base state or a low probability low base state, the low probability state will be determined even after the small hit gaming state ends. Become. Note that when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, the special figure display result is not determined to be “big hit”, so the count value of the number of big hits is not updated (added by 1).

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

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

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 determines which of the processes in steps S110 to S120 depending on the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute.

  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, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. 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. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is one of a plurality of types such as “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit B”. To decide. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission control of the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “4”. Update to "". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission control of the effect control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set. Is updated to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this processing, for example, the period in which the big prize opening is opened corresponding to any of the big hit types “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, and “2R big hit B”. You may make it set the upper limit of. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”. You can do so. On the other hand, a short-term open round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”. What should I do? When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of 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. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or “2”, etc.) Processing that waits until the next round game is started when the number of times has not been reached is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed and processing to perform various settings to start one or both of probability variation control and time-shortening control (including high opening control) in response to success or failure of probability variation control conditions ing. When the probability variation control or the time reduction control is set, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1”. By setting to “second”, it is only necessary to set the small hit gaming state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. The opening mode of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state is the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) due to the big hit type being “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”. Although it may be the same as the above, it may be similar to the open mode, but some open modes such as the number of open times and the open time may be different. As an example, when the jackpot type is “2R jackpot A” or “2R jackpot B”, the upper limit number of round games to be executed is set to “2”, and the prize winning opening is opened up to two times. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening is set to “3”, and the big winning opening is opened up to three times. It may be a small hit gaming state.

  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. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  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 presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation 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 has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability variation flag or the high base flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S239). The probability variation flag indicates that the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control such as the high probability low base state or the high probability high base state is performed is controlled, and when the probability variation limiter does not operate, Set to be on. On the other hand, at the start of the big hit gaming state or when winning the probability variation falling lottery, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off. If the probability variation flag is on in step S239 (step S239; Yes), a probability variation falling lottery is performed (step S240). For example, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for a predetermined probability variation falling lottery from a random counter and refers to a predetermined probability variation falling lottery table based on the extracted random value, thereby winning the probability variation falling lottery. Determine whether or not.

  In the probability variation drop lottery table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for the probability variation drop lottery may be assigned to the “winning” or “decision” decision result in the probability variation drop lottery. FIG. 5 shows an example of determining the probability variation drop lottery result by the process of step S240. In this way, it is only necessary to determine whether to win or lose the probability variation falling lottery at a predetermined ratio using the random number for probability variation falling lottery or the probability variation falling lottery table. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5, it is determined as a result of winning the probability variation falling lottery at a rate of 1/80, and determined as a result of winning at the probability variation falling lottery at a rate of 79/80.

  Based on the processing in step S240, it is determined whether or not the probability variation falling lottery is won (step S241). Then, if the result of winning the probability variation falling lottery is obtained (step S241; Yes), for example, a probability variation falling flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step). S242). Then, the count value of the number of big hits is initialized, and the value is set to “0” (step S242A). In this way, when the probability variation drop lottery is won, the count value of the number of big hits is initialized to “0” even before the probability variation limiter is activated.

  When the probability variation flag is off in step S239 (step S239; No), after executing the processing of step S242A, a special ratio corresponding to the low probability state in which the probability variation control is not performed is a low probability state. The figure display result is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost” (step S243). As an example, in the process of step S243, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to low accuracy prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected, and the use table for determining the special figure display result is selected. Set. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The special figure display result may be assigned to the determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table for the low probability based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation. do it.

  FIG. 6A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S243. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is the numerical data or the special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. In the determination example shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the fluctuation special symbol is the first special symbol (the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A), the second special symbol (the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B). The special figure display result is determined as “small hit” at a higher rate than in the case of “symbol”. When the variation special chart is the second special chart, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”. The CPU 103 determines that the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, and the fluctuation special figure is the first when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. What is necessary is just to determine with 2 special figures.

  When the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed, the normally variable winning device 6B is set in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). When such a high opening control is performed, the game is restricted by making it difficult for the special figure display result to be determined as “small hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. It is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the delay.

  When it is determined in step S241 that the probability variation drop lottery is to be lost (step S241; No), the special figure display result is displayed as a “big hit” at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the high probability state in which the probability variation control is performed. "," Small hit ", or" lost "is determined (step S244). As an example, in the process of step S244, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to a high-accuracy time prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected, and the use table for determining the special figure display result is selected. Set. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the high-precision special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read from the variation random number buffer. do it.

  FIG. 6B shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S244. In the determination example shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the determination example at the low probability shown in FIG. Therefore, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a big hit game state than in the low probability state in which probability variation control is not performed. Cheap.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the processes of steps S243 and S244 is “big hit” (step S245). Then, when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S245; Yes), for example, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S246). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S247). As an example, in the process of step S247, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S247. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” at a predetermined ratio, while the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. Is set so that the big hit type is not determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”. As a result, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” at a higher rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Is done. With such settings, different jackpot types can be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so as not to be determined to be “2R jackpot A” or “2R jackpot B”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. If the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is set so that it is difficult to be determined as “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” (set to be decided with low probability). May be. In such a setting, it is possible to determine the predetermined jackpot type at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  After executing the process of step S247, the count value of the big hit count is updated to be incremented by 1 (+1) (step S248).

  When it is determined in step S245 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S245; No), it is determined whether or not the determined special figure display result is “small hit” (step S245). S249). When the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” (step S249; Yes), for example, a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S250).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S249 (step S249; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S248 and S250, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S251). As an example, when the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”, for example, a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol indicating “−” symbol with “0” as the symbol number is determined as a confirmed special symbol. To do. On the other hand, when the special symbol display result is determined to be “small hit”, for example, the special symbol that becomes the small hit symbol with “2” as the symbol number is determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined as the determined special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type by the processing of step S247. Just decide.

  After executing the process of step S251, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” (step S252), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S252, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S253), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a specific variation period flag provided, for example, in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S261). . The specific variation period flag is determined with a specific variation period in step S403 of the specific variation period setting process shown in FIG. 15 based on the special chart display result being “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, it is set to the on state by the process of step S406. After that, when it is determined in the process of step S410 that the number of changes in the specific change period (the number of executions of the special figure game) has reached the period end determination value, the specific change period flag is cleared by the process of step S407. Off. In other words, there may be a specific variation period from the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state to the execution of a predetermined number of special figure games. In this specific variation period, the specific variation period flag is turned on.

  When such a specific variation period flag is OFF (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the high base control in which the high opening control is performed according to the time reduction control is being performed (step S262). The CPU 103 can determine that the high base control is being performed when the high base flag is on, and can determine that the high base control is not being performed when the high base flag is off. When the high base control is not being performed (step S262; No), the low base normal variation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. 10 is selected as the use table for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design (step S263). . On the other hand, when the high base control is being performed (step S262; Yes), the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A or the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11B. 131B is selected (step S264). In the process of step S264, the CPU 103 determines whether the probability variation fall flag is off or on. If it is off, the CPU 103 selects the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131A, and if it is on. The high base normal variation pattern determination table 131B may be selected.

  Even when the specific variation period flag is on (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the high base control is being performed (step S265). If the high base control is not being performed (step S265; No), the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A or FIG. 12 is used as a use table for determining the symbol variation pattern. The low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B shown in (B) is selected (step S266). In the process of step S266, the CPU 103 reads, for example, a specific variable period buffer value stored in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, and which type of the specific variable period is a plurality of types? Determine. In this embodiment, a specific variation period A and a specific variation period B are prepared in advance as a plurality of types of specific variation periods. In the case of the specific variation period A, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A is selected, while in the case of the specific variation period B, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B may be selected.

  If the high base control is being performed in step S265 (step S265; Yes), the high base specific fluctuation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A or the high base specific fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 13B. The decision table 133B is selected (step S266). In the process of step S266, the CPU 103 reads the specific fluctuation period buffer value and the like, and if it is the specific fluctuation period A, selects the high base specific fluctuation pattern determination table 133A, whereas if it is the specific fluctuation period B, The high base specific variation pattern determination table 133B may be selected.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” or the big hit type is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” or a variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”.

  After selecting the variation pattern determination table to be the use table, the variation pattern is determined using the table (step S268). The CPU 103 refers to the variation pattern determination table selected as the use table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, thereby selecting one of the plurality of variation patterns as the variation pattern. You just have to decide.

  In the low base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. 10 and the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A, the variable symbol display result (special graphic display result) is “lost”. In addition, the determination rate of the variation pattern is set to be different according to the total number of reserved memories. In addition, when the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “losing”, if the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “5”), it is less than the predetermined number. A determined value is assigned at a high rate so that the variable display mode of decorative symbols is determined as a non-reach variation pattern that does not use the reach mode. As described above, when the predetermined number of special figure reservations is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. The game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be promoted by reducing the suspension of the launching (so-called “stopping”). It should be noted that the reach mode is not limited to whether or not the total reserved memory number has reached a predetermined number, depending on whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has reached a predetermined number. The determination ratio of whether or not to be different may be varied.

  In the low base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. 10 and the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A, the variable symbol display result (special graphic display result) is “lost”. Furthermore, the reach ratio of the reach production in which only the normal reach production such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed and the super reach production is not executed is the reach ratio of the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 to the fluctuation pattern PA2-4. Is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be executed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “15R big hit”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of the loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (big hit reliability) is increased.

  In the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A, when the variable display result is “losing” as compared with the low base normal variation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. Is set to be determined at a high rate in a short fluctuation pattern. Thereby, during the high base control in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed, the average variable display time is shortened compared with the low base state. In addition, by performing the high opening control, it is possible to promote the execution of the special game by changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode.

  In the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern PA2-4 for executing the super C reach effect is not determined. ing. On the other hand, the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. 11B is set to be determined as the variation pattern PA2-4 when the variable display result is “lost”. When the variable display result is “15R big hit”, the super C reach effect is executed at a predetermined rate in both the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131A and the high base normal variation pattern determination table 131B. The variation pattern PA3-4 is set to be determined. Also in the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A and the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B, the super C reach effect is produced at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display result. It is set so as to be determined by the variation pattern to be executed.

  In the reach effect of Super C executed corresponding to the variation pattern PA2-4 or the variation pattern PA3-4, for example, an effect in which the teammate character and the opponent character perform a battle is executed. For example, at the start of the battle, the possibility of the special figure display result to be a “hit” and the probability change state due to the display of an effect image that notifies the message of “big hit if winning” or “falling if defeated”, etc. What is necessary is just to suggest to the player that there is a possibility of both ends. When the variation pattern PA2-4 is determined, a defeat effect such that the teammate character is defeated by the battle is performed, and the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination (losing combination) are derived. On the other hand, when it is determined to be the variation pattern PA3-4, a victory effect such that the teammate character wins in the battle is performed, and the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are derived. In this way, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the probability variation state ends due to the occurrence of the probability variation fall, and when the special figure display result becomes “big hit” in the probability variation state, a super By executing the reach effect of C, the player pays attention to the aspect of the battle effect executed in the reach effect of Super C, and expects the teammate character to win and enter the big hit game state. In this way, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived by executing a common effect between the case where the probability changing state ends due to the occurrence of the probability changing fall and the case where it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interests due to the discrepancies that the player grasps the probability fall before.

  The low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A, the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A, and the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B. Then, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern PB2-1 for executing the reach effect of the normal long L1 is set at a predetermined ratio. Further, in the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern PB2-2 for executing the reach effect of the normal long L2 is determined at a predetermined ratio. Is set to be. Even when the variable display results are “15R big hit”, “2R big hit”, and “small hit”, the fluctuation pattern for executing the normal long reach effect is determined at a predetermined ratio in the specific fluctuation period. . On the other hand, in the low base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. 10, the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 11A, and the high base normal fluctuation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. The variation pattern for executing the normal long reach production is set so as not to be determined. Thereby, when it is a specific fluctuation period, a fluctuation pattern can be determined so that the normal long reach effect which is not executed when it is not the specific fluctuation period is executed.

  For example, in the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A and the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B, the decoration is displayed when the variable display result is “lost”. The determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the symbol variable display mode is the reach mode is different. Thereby, depending on whether the type of the specific variation period is the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B, it is possible to vary the determination ratio as to whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set as the reach mode. .

  In the case of the specific fluctuation period A, the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect of the normal long L1 is determined at a predetermined ratio, while in the case of the specific fluctuation period B, the fluctuation of executing the reach effect of the normal long L2 The pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio. As a result, depending on whether the type of the specific variation period is the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B, the reach aspect of the reach effect executed after the variable display aspect of the decorative symbol becomes the reach aspect is different. Can be made.

  In addition, it is not limited to the thing which changes the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern made into a reach aspect according to the fluctuation pattern determination table selected when it is in a low base state, and the thing which makes the production aspect of reach production different, and a high base Depending on the variation pattern determination table selected in the state, the determination ratio of the variation pattern as the reach mode may be varied, or the reach mode of the reach effect may be varied. As an example, the high base specific variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S267 shown in FIG. 8 may be made different depending on whether the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B. In such a high-base specific variation pattern determination table, for example, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern determination ratio in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode, or the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode. It is only necessary that a determined value is assigned to any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns so that the effect mode of the reach effect executed after becoming different.

  After determining the variation pattern in step S268, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S269). If the probability variation flag is on (step S269; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation fall flag is on (step S270). When the probability fall flag is off (step S270; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S271).

  If the probability variation fall flag is on in step S270 (step S270; Yes), the probability variation fall flag is cleared (step S272). When it is determined in step S271 that the big hit flag is on (step S271; Yes), after executing the process of step S272, it is determined whether or not the high base control is being performed (step S273). When the high base control is being performed (step S273; Yes), it is determined whether the big hit type is a 2R big hit such as "2R big hit A" or "2R big hit B" (step S274). If it is a 2R big hit (step S274; Yes), for example, a high base continuation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S275).

  If it is determined in step S274 that it is not a 2R big hit (step S274; No), after executing the process of step S275, the probability variation flag and the high base flag are cleared and both are turned off (step S276). In accordance with this, settings are made to end the time-varying control and the high opening control in the high base state and the probability variation control in the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S277).

  When the time-varying control and the high-release control in the high base state are terminated when the probability variation control in the probability variation state (high probability state) is terminated, the probability variation control is terminated by winning the certain variation falling lottery, and the big hit gaming state When the probability variation control is terminated correspondingly, the time-shortening control or the high opening control is terminated. When the high opening control associated with the time-shortening control is being performed, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an advantageous change mode, and the second start winning opening is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (closed). State or normal open state). In this case, tentatively, the timing for ending the time-shortening control and the high-opening control based on the winning of the probability variation falling lottery is different from the timing for ending the time-shortening control and the high-opening control in response to the big hit gaming state. If the player observes the change mode of the second start winning opening, there is a possibility that the result of the probability change falling lottery or the inconvenience of being able to determine whether or not the big hit gaming state is brought about may occur.

  As an example, when opening a variable display of a special figure game, etc., the high release control is terminated based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be a “big hit” while the high release control is terminated in accordance with the winning in the probability variation falling lottery. If the end is not performed at the start of the variable display, the second start winning opening is not in the advantageous open mode during the variable display, and the special figure display result is “losing” and the probability variation control is terminated. Can be identified, and the interest of the game is reduced. Therefore, when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, if the winning change lottery is won, the special symbol in the special figure game will be displayed. What is necessary is just to perform the setting for ending the probability change control together with the time reduction control and the high opening control at the time of the start of the special figure change when the variable display (special figure change) is started. As a result, it is difficult or impossible to determine whether the player has won the chance change lottery or the special figure display result is determined to be a “big hit” simply by observing the change mode of the second start winning opening. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of

  When the probability change fall flag is on, the probability change control is terminated when variable display such as a special figure game is started, while the time reduction control and the high opening control are not shown in the special figure game. It may be terminated when derived. In this way, even when the setting for ending the time-shortening control or the probability variation control is performed when the big hit flag is on in response to the end of the special figure game, the player can By simply observing the change mode, it can be made difficult or impossible to determine whether the winning lottery has been won or whether the special figure display result has been determined to be “big hit”. However, if the variable speed control and the high opening control are continued until the end of the variable display while the variable control is terminated when the variable display is started, a certain condition that a certain variable fall has occurred is satisfied. Regardless, depending on the result of determining the variable display time such as the special figure change time, the period during which the second start winning opening is changed in an advantageous change mode may vary greatly, which may impair the fairness of the game. is there. Therefore, when variable display such as the start of special figure change is started, the probability variation control is terminated together with the time reduction control and the high opening control, thereby preventing the gaming interests from deteriorating and ensuring the fairness of the game. Can do.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 sets a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time (step S278). The special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S278, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S279). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S279 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S280). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

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

  After executing the process of step S280, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S281), and then the variation pattern setting process ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S281, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first executes a specific variation period setting process (step S291). FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific variation period setting process executed in step S291.

  In the specific variation period setting process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S401). If the big hit flag is off (step S401; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S402).

  When the big hit flag is turned on in step S401 (step S401; Yes), or when the small hit flag is turned on in step S402 (step S402; Yes), whether or not the specific variation period is set is specified. The presence / absence of the fluctuation period and the type of the specific fluctuation period when the specific fluctuation period is set are determined (step S403). As an example, in the process of step S403, a specific variation period determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence and type of the specific variation period. In the specific variation period determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value for determining the specific variation period is specified according to the special figure display result of the big hit type or “small hit” and the remaining limiter operation count It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to set the variable period. Here, the jackpot type corresponds to the symbol number of the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. The remaining limiter operation count is the number of jackpots left until the probability variation limiter is operated, and indicates the number of differences between the count value of the jackpot count and a predetermined limiter operation determination value. Furthermore, the specific variation period determination table only needs to include setting data in which the type of the specific variation period is either the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B in accordance with the limiter operation remaining number. The CPU 103 refers to the specific variation period determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the specific variation period extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 104 or a random counter of the game control counter setting unit. What is necessary is just to determine the presence or absence and type.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the specific variation period in the process of step S408. In this determination example, whether the big hit type is “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit A”, or whether the special figure display result is “small hit” In addition, the determination ratio of whether or not to set the specific variation period is varied according to the remaining number of limiter operations. More specifically, in the first determination example shown in FIG. 16A, when the limiter operation remaining number is “2”, if the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “2R big hit A”, While it is always decided not to have a specific fluctuation period (decision ratio is 0/100), if the big hit type is “15R big hit B” or “2R big hit B”, it is always decided to be a specific fluctuation period. (Decision ratio is 100/100). When the remaining limiter operation count is “1”, if the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “2R big hit A”, it is always determined to be the specific fluctuation period (the determination ratio is 100/100), if the big hit type is “15R big hit B” or “2R big hit B”, it is determined that the specific variation period is not always set (the determination ratio is 0/100). With such a setting, it is possible to vary the big hit type (type of big hit symbol) as the specific variation period according to the remaining limiter operation remaining number which is the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number and the limiter operation determination value. .

  In the second determination example shown in FIG. 16B, when the remaining limiter operation count is “3 or more” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the specific fluctuation period The ratio determined in the specific variation time increases as the ratio determined in (2) decreases and the number of limiter operation calculations decreases. As the remaining period until the probability variation limiter operates becomes shorter in this way, it becomes easier to determine the specific variation period. An effect based on a variation pattern peculiar to (a variation pattern with a normal long reach effect) can be executed. Thereby, the expectation (or feeling of frustration) with respect to the remaining period until the probability variation limiter operates can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the combination of the limiter operation remaining number of times and the jackpot type as the specific variation period can be arbitrarily changed, and is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not “there is a specific variation period” as the specific variation period (step S404). When it is determined that there is a specific variation period (step S404; Yes), a setting for setting the specific variation period is made after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is completed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 sets the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed before the end of the specific variation period as the period end determination value. At this time, the CPU 103 may set a predetermined period end determination value (for example, “10”) prepared in advance. Alternatively, the CPU 103 may determine a period end determination value from a plurality of special figure game times prepared in advance. In this case, a period end value determination table prepared in advance is selected and set in the use table. In the period end value determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value for determining the period end value only needs to be assigned to a plurality of special figure game times. The CPU 103 determines the period end by referring to the period end value determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the period end value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the special figure game frequency used as a value. Further, in the process of step S405, the count value of the specific variation number indicating the number of executions of the special figure game in the specific variation period may be initialized to “0”.

  After the setting for setting the specific fluctuation period in step S405, the specific fluctuation period flag is set to the on state (step S406). If it is determined in step S404 that there is no specific fluctuation period, which is not a specific fluctuation period (step S404; No), the specific fluctuation period flag is cleared and turned off (step S407).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S402 (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not the specific variation period flag is on (step S408). If the specific variation period flag is off (step S408; No), the specific variation period setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the specific variation period flag is ON (step S408; Yes), the count value of the specific variation number is updated to be incremented by 1 (+1) (step S409). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated specific fluctuation count has reached the period end determination value (step S410). If the period end determination value has not been reached (step S410; No), the specific variation period setting process ends.

  When the specific variation count reaches the period end determination value in step S410 (step S410; Yes), settings for ending the specific variation period are performed (step S411). As an example, the CPU 103 clears the count value of the specific fluctuation count and initializes the value to “0”. Further, the stored data of the period end determination value may be deleted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407, where the specific variation period flag is cleared and turned off.

  When low base state such as low probability low base state or high probability low base state, after the short-term open big hit state based on the big hit type “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” is finished, or the special figure display result After the small hit gaming state based on “small hit” is completed, the low base state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are not performed is set. At this time, if the specific variation period flag is set to ON in the process of step S406 based on the determination of the specific variation period by the process of step S403, the process of step S261 shown in FIG. It is determined that the specific variation period flag is on, and it is determined that the high base control is not being performed in the process of step S265. Thus, in the process of step S266, if the type of the specific variation period is the specific variation period A, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the type of the specific variation period is the specific variation period B, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. In the process of step S403, as shown in FIG. 16A, the big hit type determined in the specific variation period is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” according to the remaining number of limiter operations. The setting is made different. Therefore, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B and the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B are selected in accordance with the number of differences between the count value of the big hit count indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the upper limit value at which the probability variation limiter operates. The type of jackpot symbol (symbol number) for which is selected is different.

  Regardless of the gaming state prior to the big hit gaming state, the count value of the number of big hits is the upper limit after the normal open big hit state based on the big hit type of “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” ends. On the condition that “7” has not been reached, the high-accuracy and high-base state in which the time-shortening control and the high-opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is obtained. After the short-term open big hit state based on the big hit type “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” ends in the high-accuracy base state, the count value of the big hit number is set to “7” which is the upper limit value. On the condition that it has not reached, it is controlled (continued) again to the high-accuracy base state. After the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result “small hit” is completed in the high accuracy and high base state, the high accuracy high base state is again controlled (continued). At this time, if the specific variation period flag is set to ON in the process of step S406 based on the determination of the specific variation period by the process of step S403, the process of step S261 shown in FIG. It is determined that the specific variation period flag is ON, and it is determined in step S265 that the high base control is being performed. Thus, in the process of step S267, the high base specific fluctuation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A or the high base specific fluctuation shown in FIG. 13B according to the state (off or on) of the probability change fall flag. The pattern determination table 133B is selected. In the process of step S403, as shown in FIG. 16A, the big hit type determined in the specific variation period is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” according to the remaining number of limiter operations. However, a setting is made so as to make a difference between “2R big hit A” and “2R big hit B”. Therefore, the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133A or the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133B is selected in accordance with the number of differences between the count value of the big hit count indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the upper limit value at which the probability variation limiter operates. The type of jackpot symbol (symbol number) for which is selected is different.

  An effect control command indicating the presence / absence of the specific variation period and the determination result of the type by the process of step S403 illustrated in FIG. 15 may be transmitted to the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence or type of the specific variation period and perform the effect operation control for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the determination result. For example, the effect mode in the jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the big hit gaming state may be determined as any one of a plurality of types of effect modes at different ratios depending on the presence or type of the specific variation period. Alternatively, at least a part of the content of the game in the big hit gaming state may be different depending on the presence or type of the specific variation period, or the content of the production is different at a ratio depending on the presence or type of the specific variation period, You may determine in any one of several types of production contents.

  After executing the specific variation period setting process as described above in step S291 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S292). When the big hit flag is on, the big hit notification time is determined as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance (step S293). Thereafter, transmission settings such as an effect control command corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state are performed (step S294). As an example, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command having different EXT data according to the jackpot type to the effect control board 12. In addition, an effect control command that can specify the jackpot notification time determined by the process of step S293 may be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Note that the jackpot notification time may be set to be specified by the EXT data of the hit start designation command. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S292 (step S292; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S300). When the small hit flag is on (step S300; Yes), the small hit notification time is determined to be one of a plurality of types prepared in advance (step S301). Thereafter, transmission settings such as an effect control command corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state are performed (step S302). As an example, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command that becomes EXT data corresponding to the small hit gaming state to the effect control board 12. In addition, an effect control command that can specify the small hit notification time determined by the process of step S301 may be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Note that the small hit notification time may be specified by the EXT data of the hit start designation command. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S303). When the small hit flag is OFF in step S300 (step S300; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S304).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S305). If the probability variation flag is on (step S305; Yes), the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the probability variation flag is off (step S305; No), it is determined whether or not the high base control is being performed (step S306). If the high base control is not being performed (step S306; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the high base control is being performed (step S306; Yes), the count value of the high base medium fluctuation count is updated so as to add 1 (+1) (step S307). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of high base medium fluctuations after the update has reached a predetermined high base end determination value (step S308). If the high base end determination value has not been reached (step S308; No), the special symbol stop process is ended. When the high base end determination value is reached (step S308; Yes), settings are made to end the time-shortening control and the high opening control in the high base state (step S309).

  If it is determined in step S305 that the probability variation flag is on, the special symbol stop process is terminated so that the process in step S309 is not executed. Therefore, the time-shortening control and the high opening control in the high-accuracy high-base state are continuously performed until the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game becomes “big hit” next and the big hit gaming state is reached. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S305 that the probability variation flag is off and it is determined in step S306 that high base control is being performed, the high base medium fluctuation count is terminated in step S308. When it is determined that the determination value has been reached, a setting for ending the high base state is performed by the process of step S309. Therefore, the short-time control and the high-open control in the low-accuracy high-base state are performed in the high base state even before the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game becomes “big hit” and becomes the big hit gaming state. When the number of executions of the special-purpose game at has reached a predetermined number corresponding to the high base end determination value, the game ends.

  In the processing of steps S293 and S301, a notification time determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the notification time to be the big hit notification time or the small hit notification time. In the notification time determination table, the notification time determination result may be set in correspondence with the special chart display result of the big hit type or “small hit” and the limiter operation remaining number of times. Here, the jackpot type corresponds to the symbol number of the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol. The remaining number of limiter operations is the number of jackpots left until the probability variation limiter is operated, and indicates the number of differences between the count value of the jackpot count and the limiter operation determination value. The CPU 103 may determine the big hit notification time or the small hit notification time as one of a plurality of types by referring to such a notification time determination table.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the notification time in the processes of steps S293 and S301. In this determination example, whether the big hit type is “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit A”, or whether the special figure display result is “small hit” Or, the determination result of the notification time is made different according to the number of remaining limiter operations. For example, if the remaining limiter operation count is “3 or more” or “1”, the notification time is longer when the big hit type is “2R big hit B” than when the big hit type is “2R big hit A”. To be determined. On the other hand, if the remaining limiter operation count is “2” or “0” (when the probability variation limiter is operating), the big hit type is “2R big hit B” when the big hit type is “2R big hit A”. The notification time is determined to be longer than the case. By such setting, according to the limiter operation remaining number which is the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number and the limiter operation judgment value, the notification time of becoming the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, It can be made different depending on the special display result of big hit type (type of big hit symbol) or “small hit”. Note that the combination of the notification time corresponding to the limiter operation remaining number and the specific display result of the big hit type or “small hit” can be arbitrarily changed, and is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 17, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, or when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the big hit type is “15R big hit A”. "Or" 15R big hit B "is determined to be a longer notification time. With such a setting, even if the time for controlling the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state is short and the performance time during the big hit or the small hit cannot be sufficiently secured, Ensuring sufficient notification time enables execution of various effects, thereby improving the fun of the game. In addition, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, or when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the notification time becomes longer as the number of remaining limiter operations decreases. Determined to be easy. As the remaining time until the probability variation limiter operates in this way is shortened, the notification time becomes longer, so that the execution time of the effect that entails the end of the probability variation control in the high accuracy and low base state is sufficiently secured by the operation of the probability variation limiter. The Thereby, the expectation (or feeling of frustration) with respect to the remaining period until the probability variation limiter operates can be appropriately increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the big hit notification time and the small hit notification time corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state differ depending on the big hit type and the special figure display result of “small hit” according to the remaining number of limiter operations. Ending effect time such as big hit end notification time and small hit end notification time corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, for example, depending on the remaining number of limiter operation, You may make it differ for every special figure display result of "small hit". Also in this case, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” or when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit. The notification time may be set to be longer than that in the case of “B”. As a result, even if it is not possible to secure sufficient performance time during big hits or small hits due to the short time that is controlled in the short-term open big hit state or small hit game state, the big hit end notification time or small hit end notification By securing sufficient time, it is possible to execute various effects and improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, or when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the notification time becomes longer as the number of remaining limiter operations decreases. What is necessary is just to set so that it may be determined easily. Thereby, the expectation (or feeling of frustration) that the probability variation control in the high accuracy and low base state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter can be appropriately enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 3 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 3, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. A 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 the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S321; No), the execution of the big hit end processing is terminated and the system waits.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321; Yes), the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S322). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the count value of the big hit count has reached the limiter operation determination value (step S323). When the limiter operation determination value is reached (step S323; Yes), the count value of the big hit count is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S324). Also, the count value of the high base middle fluctuation count is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S325). Subsequently, a high base end determination value is set (step S326). At this time, the CPU 103 may set a predetermined high base end determination value (for example, “70”) prepared in advance. Alternatively, the CPU 103 may determine a high base end determination value from among a plurality of special figure game times prepared in advance. In this case, for example, the high base end determination value may be determined as one of a plurality of types at a different rate depending on the jackpot type. Alternatively, the high base end determination value may be determined as one of a plurality of types at a common rate regardless of the jackpot type.

  If the count value of the big hit number does not reach the limiter operation determination value in step S323 (step S323; No), the setting for starting the probability variation control and setting the probability variation state (high probability state) is performed (step S323). S327), the probability variation flag is set to the ON state (step S328). Thus, when the probability variation limiter does not operate based on the number of big hits, it is possible to shift to a probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Following the processing in step S328, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 2R big hit such as “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” (step S329). If it is a 2R big hit (step S329; Yes), it is determined whether or not the high base continuation flag is on (step S330). If the high base continuation flag is on (step S330; Yes), the high base continuation flag is cleared and turned off (step S331).

  If it is determined in step S329 that 2R is not big hit (step S329; No), or after the processing of steps S326 and S331 is executed, the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is started to set the high base state. Is set (step S332), and the high base flag is set to the ON state (step S333). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S334), and the execution of the big hit ending process is ended. If the high base continuation flag is off in step S330, the process proceeds to step S334 without executing the processes in steps S331 to S333.

  When it is determined in step S329 that the big hit type is 2R big hit, when the high base continuation flag is on in step S330, the processing in steps S331 to S333 is executed, thereby After completion, shift to the high base state by the time-shortening control and the high opening control. On the other hand, when the high base continuation flag is off in step S330, the processing of steps S331 to S333 is not executed, and therefore the low base state in which the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed after the big hit gaming state ends. . Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” in the high base state, the short-term limiter is activated except when the probability variation limiter is activated. After the big hit gaming state that becomes the open big hit state is completed, the high base state before the big hit gaming state continues. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state which becomes the normal open big hit state based on the big hit type being determined to be “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, the time base control and the high open control are started and the high base state In this case, at least until the number of big hits reaches the limiter activation judgment value and the probability variation limiter is activated, after the big hit gaming state is ended regardless of the big hit type, the high advantage that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state The base state can be controlled.

  FIG. 18 shows processing for determining whether or not the count value of the big hit count has reached the limiter operation determination value, and processing for initializing the count value of the big hit count to “0” when it is determined that it has reached. It is not limited to what is included in the jackpot end processing performed, for example, included in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 shown in FIG. In addition, these processes may be executed. Alternatively, for example, these processes may be executed at the time of derivation display of a big hit symbol corresponding to the special jackpot display result included in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. Or, for example, these processes are executed during the control to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “big hit”, which is included in the big hit open process of step S115 shown in FIG. Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S179 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this variable display stop process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, 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 set to “4” corresponding to the big hit display process. Update. 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 effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit display process. Update to a certain “7”. 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 jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The small hit display process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. The big hit display process includes a process for executing a big hit notification effect for notifying the start of the small hit gaming state. When the execution of the small hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. Further, in the small hitting effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “9” in response to reception of a small hitting end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example.

  The small hit end effect process in step S179 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “9”. 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, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the case corresponding to the big hit gaming state is distinguished from the case corresponding to the small hit gaming state, and processing corresponding to each gaming state is selected and executed. On the other hand, processing corresponding to a part of the big hit gaming state and processing corresponding to the small hit gaming state may be made common. As an example, when a big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, the same processing as steps S174 to S176 is executed. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” and when the small hit gaming state is entered, steps S177 to 179 are performed. The same processing may be executed.

  FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 19 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20 (A), the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S501). As the processing of step S501, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “15R big hit”, “2R big hit / small hit” are displayed as variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result. is there. The “15R big hit” is a case where the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” among the cases where the special figure display result is “big hit”. “2R big hit / small hit” means that if the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the special figure display result is “small hit” ".

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach / losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. . When the variable display content is “15R big hit”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. When the variable display content is “2R big hit / small hit”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, but the fixed decorative symbol constituting the opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is There may be “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, when the variable display content is “2R big hit / small hit”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “big hit” Or “small hit”.

  FIG. 20B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The left confirmation that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols by referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Determine the decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “15R big hit”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the display area of the image display device 5 are aligned. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed is determined.

  When the variable display content is “2R big hit / small hit”, a decorative symbol that constitutes an opening chance eye in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas is used as the final stop symbol. decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the opening chance that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to a release opportunity eye determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a combination of determined decorative symbols to be one of a plurality of types of release chance eyes prepared in advance is determined. Similarly to the case where the variable display content is “reach (loss)” in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (for example, variation pattern PB4-1 with a normal long reach effect), the reach is reached. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed ornament symbol used as a combination.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S501, it is determined whether or not a normal long reach effect is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S502). For example, in the setting of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9, the normal long reach effect is executed in the fluctuation pattern PB2-1, fluctuation pattern PB2-2, fluctuation pattern PB3-1, and fluctuation pattern PB4-1. The effect control CPU 120 may determine that a normal long reach effect is executed when any of these variation patterns is designated.

  When the normal long reach effect is executed (step S502; Yes), the mode change state in which the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has shifted to the specific effect mode different from the normal mode that is the effect mode at the normal time is being performed. It is determined whether or not (step S503). For example, a mode transition flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control flag setting unit), and the mode transition flag may be set to an on state when the mode is changed to the specific effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 may determine that the mode is changing when the mode changing flag is on. If the mode is not being changed (step S503; No), a setting for starting the transition to the specific effect mode is performed in accordance with the variation pattern in which the normal long reach effect is executed (step S504). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the address setting of the effect control pattern read from the ROM 121 (base register value for the base address, etc.) to the storage address corresponding to the specific effect mode, thereby variably displaying decorative symbols. It is only necessary to be able to switch the production mode in various productions including. The start setting of the specific effect mode may be performed after the mode transition effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the normal long reach effect is not executed (step S502; No), if it is determined in step S503 that the mode is being changed (step S503; Yes), or the processing in step S504 is performed. After the execution, the notice effect is determined (step S504). In the process of step S504, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect or the effect mode when the notice effect is executed is determined using the notice effect determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. Good. In the notice effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the notice effect may be assigned to the presence / absence of the notice effect or the determination result of the effect mode according to the variable display content. . The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notice effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine an aspect.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S506). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a mode transition effect control pattern for executing a predetermined mode transition effect, and sets it as a use pattern in response to the setting of mode transition start by the process of step S504. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may select one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the result of determination of the notice effect by the process of step S504 and set it as a use pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S506, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S507). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S508). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S506 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the like. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S509), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 19 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is the mode transition effect execution period for executing the mode transition effect (step S552). The mode transition effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the mode transition effect control pattern selected in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. When it is a notice effect execution period in step S552 (step S552; Yes), effect control for executing a mode transition effect such as display of an effect image that becomes a predetermined animation image or moving image is performed (step S553). . In the process of step S553, for example, the effect control execution data is read from the mode transition effect control pattern selected in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Accordingly, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or, it is only necessary that the mode transition effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not the mode transition effect execution period (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, whether or not it is the notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect. Is determined (step S554). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. When it is the notice effect execution period in step S554 (step S554; Yes), effect control for executing the notice effect such as display of an effect image that becomes a predetermined character image is performed (step S555). In the process of step S555, for example, the effect control execution data is read from the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Accordingly, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or, it is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  If it is determined in step S554 that it is not the notice effect execution period (step S554; No), after executing the process of step S555, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Determination is made (step S556). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern selected in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S556 (step S556; Yes), effect control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S557). When it is determined in step S556 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S556; No), after executing the process of step S557, for example, the special figure change time effect control pattern selected corresponding to the change pattern Based on the setting in, etc., the other effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S558), and the execution of the variable display effect process is terminated.

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

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S559 (step S559; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) as a display result is performed (step S560). Subsequently, for example, by checking whether or not the mode transition flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the mode transition to the specific effect mode is in progress (step S561). When the mode is being changed (step S561; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined return condition is satisfied in order to return to the normal performance state (step S562). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the return condition is satisfied when the number of variable displays in the specific effect mode reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”). As another example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to establish the return condition at a predetermined rate each time variable display in the specific effect mode is executed or each time the variable display count in the specific effect mode reaches a predetermined number. Such a determination may be made. As another example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the return condition is satisfied when the end of the specific variation period is specified based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  When the return condition is satisfied in step S562 (step S562; Yes), setting for returning the effect mode from the specific effect mode to the normal mode is performed (step S563). As an example, in the process of step S563, the mode transition flag is cleared and turned off. Also, the effect control CPU 120 changes the address setting (base register value for base address, etc.) of the effect control pattern read from the ROM 121 from the memory address corresponding to the specific effect mode before the return to the memory address corresponding to the normal mode. By changing the above, it is only necessary that the production mode in various productions including the variable display of decorative symbols can be restored to the normal production mode.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S467), and then the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, a specific operation example in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball that has been driven into the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The More specifically, the special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening and the first start prize is generated. The game is executed. Also, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start winning is generated, a special figure game using the second special figure is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. Then, when a big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the special symbol display result, which is the variable symbol display result, becomes "big hit", the big winning game is opened by controlling the big hit game state. When the round game that changes to is performed, it becomes an advantageous state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls (or corresponding scores).

  After the big hit gaming state, based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the special figure display result is controlled to a probability change state (high probability state) with a higher probability of being determined as “big hit” than the normal state. Sometimes. In this embodiment, the probability variation control condition is satisfied when the count value of the big hit count does not reach a predetermined value (upper limit value) predetermined as a limiter operation determination value.

  In the processing of steps S243 and S244 shown in FIG. 4, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”, and in the processing of step S247, when the big hit type is determined as “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the big hit It is controlled to a short-term open big hit gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player than the normal open big hit state when the type is determined to be “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit A”. Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state that is the same as or close to the short-term open big hit gaming state. Then, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 16A, the jackpot type determined with the specific variation period is varied according to the remaining limiter operation number. When the specific fluctuation period is reached in the low base state in which the short-time control and the high-open control are not performed after the end of the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, in step S266 shown in FIG. The low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A or the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B illustrated in FIG. 12B is selected. In this manner, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A and the low base are used in accordance with the number of differences between the count value of the big hits indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value (upper limit value) at which the probability variation limiter operates. The symbol number of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type selected in the specific variation pattern determination table 132B is varied. In this way, there is a predetermined relationship between the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the short-term open jackpot state and the number of jackpots left until the probability variation state (high probability state) is terminated by the operation of the probability variation limiter. By having it, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the process of steps S243 and S244 shown in FIG. 4, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. In the process of step S247, when the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, It is more advantageous for the player than the short hit game state when the type is determined as “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” and the small hit game state when the special figure display result is decided as “small hit” Normally controlled to the open big hit state. Then, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 16A, the jackpot type determined with the specific variation period is varied according to the remaining limiter operation number. After the end of the normal open big hit state, at least until the big hit count value reaches “7” which is the upper limit (or until the big hit count value is initialized to “0” by the probability variation falling lottery) Then, after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the high base state in which the short time control and the high opening control are performed is set. When the specific fluctuation period is reached in such a high base state, the high base specific fluctuation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A or the high base use shown in FIG. 13B in step S267 shown in FIG. The specific variation pattern determination table 133B is selected. Also, when the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” in the high base state, the limiter operation is performed as shown in FIG. 16A in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. Depending on the number of times, the jackpot type determined with a specific variation period is varied. In this way, depending on the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value (upper limit value) at which the probability variation limiter operates, the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133A and the high base use The symbol number of the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type selected in the specific variation pattern determination table 133B is varied. In this way, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the type of jackpot symbol that triggered (starts or continues) the high base state and the probability variation state (high probability state) remains until the probability variation limiter is activated. By giving a predetermined relationship to the number of hit jackpots made, it is possible to appropriately increase the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and improve the interest of the game.

  When it is the specific variation period, every time the special figure game is executed, the specific variation number is incremented by 1 in step S409 in FIG. 15, and it is determined by the processing in step S410 that the period end determination value has been reached. End the specific variation period. When it is determined to be a variation pattern that executes a normal long reach effect, such as the variation pattern PB2-1 illustrated in FIG. 9, for example, during such a specific variation period, the variation pattern PB2-1 illustrated in FIG. For example, the mode transition start setting is performed by the process of step S504, and the transition is made to the specific rendering mode different from the normal rendering mode. In this way, by shifting to the specific effect mode with the specific change pattern that executes the normal long reach effect, the effect of the specific change period is enhanced and the specific change period is easily recognized. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, the big hit type shown in FIG. 16 is any one of “15R big hit A”, “15R big hit B”, “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit B”. The specific variation period is determined at a different rate depending on the remaining number of limiter operations. Therefore, the ratio at which the specific variation pattern determination table for the low base or the high base is selected is the difference between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the number of remaining limiter operations and the predetermined value (upper limit) at which the probability variation limiter operates Depending on the number, the ratio will be different. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter, and to improve the interest of the game.

  If the specific variation period A is in the low base state such as the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state, the low base specific variation pattern shown in FIG. 12A is obtained by the processing in step S266 shown in FIG. The decision table 132A is selected as the usage table. On the other hand, if it is the specific fluctuation period B, the low base specific fluctuation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B is selected as the use table in the process of step S266 shown in FIG. Whether the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B is set is determined based on the count value of the number of big hits indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and a predetermined value (upper limit value) at which the probability variation limiter operates in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. And is determined according to the number of differences. Thus, for example, variable display is performed according to the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A and the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B selected according to the difference between the count value of the big hit count and the predetermined value. When the result is “losing”, the determination ratios of the variation patterns in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode are different. Accordingly, the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter is changed according to the ratio at which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode in the specific variation period. Can improve the interest of

  Further, when the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A is selected corresponding to the specific variation period A, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the normal long L1 is determined at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B is selected corresponding to the specific variation period B, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the normal long L2 is determined at a predetermined ratio. As described above, according to the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A and the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B, which are selected according to the number of differences between the big hit count value and the predetermined value, The reach effect mode after the variable table mode is set as the reach mode is determined as one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Thereby, the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter is changed according to the reach production mode after the decorative display variable display mode is set to the reach mode in the specific variation period. In this way, the interests of the game can be improved.

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

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, the presence / absence and type of the specific variation period as in the determination example shown in FIG. 16A or FIG. At the same time, the big hit notification time and the small hit notification time as in the determination example shown in FIG. 17 are determined by the processing in steps S293 and S301 shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. One of the big hit symbols and the control different for each small bonus symbol may be executed and the other may not be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, a constant rate regardless of the number of remaining limiter operations. In the above description, it is determined that the variable period is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special figure display result is “small hit” according to the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value at which the probability variation limiter is operated. In some cases, it may be set to vary whether or not the specific variation period is set. Alternatively, depending on the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value at which the probability variation limiter is activated, whether or not the specific fluctuation period is set when the special figure display result is “small hit” The determination ratio may be set differently. In addition, corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, a plurality of types of small hit types are provided, and the count value of the big hit count indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value at which the probability variation limiter operates Depending on the number of differences, the small hit type determined with the specific variation period may be set differently. As a result, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A and the low base specific variation pattern determination table are selected according to the number of differences between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the remaining limiter operation count and the predetermined value at which the probability variation limiter operates. The symbol numbers of the small hit symbols corresponding to the small hit types for which 132B is selected are made different. In this way, there is a predetermined relationship between the type of the small hit symbol that triggered the small hit gaming state and the number of big hits left until the probability variation state (high probability state) is terminated by the operation of the probability variation limiter. By providing the above, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, after the normal open big hit state corresponding to the big hit type “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, the advantageous game control that makes the player more advantageous than the normal game control is reduced in time. The control and the high opening control (transition control to the high base state) are described as being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any game control that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game control can be the advantageous game control. As an example, time-saving control and high-open control are performed by normal game control until the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit game state reaches “10”, while after the end of the big hit game state by advantageous game control The time-shortening control and the high opening control may be performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again and the big hit gaming state is controlled. As another example, the ratio of determining the special figure display result as “small hit” by the normal game control is a ratio as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B (specifically, 2/345, etc.). While the control is performed, the advantageous game control is performed such that the determination rate that the special figure display result is “small hit” is higher than the normal game control (specifically, 100/345 or the like). It may be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the difference between the count value of the big hit number indicated by the remaining number of limiter operations and the predetermined value (upper limit value) at which the probability variation limiter operates. In the above description, the type of the specific variation period is determined to be either the specific variation period A or the specific variation period B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific variation period is set to one of a plurality of types at a different rate depending on the number of differences between the count value of the big hit count and the predetermined value (upper limit value) at which the probability variation limiter operates. It may be determined. For example, according to the number of limiter operations, the ratio determined for the specific variation period A may be different for each special figure display result of the big hit type or “small hit”. Thereby, the game for the remaining period until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter according to the reach effect mode after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode or the reach mode in the specific variation period. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the expectation of the player.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of big hits at which the probability variation limiter operates is described as “7”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the probability variation limiter operates with an arbitrary number of big hits such as “20” or “30”.

  As a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, a special open big hit state may be provided in addition to the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state. In the special open big hit state, as the first round game (the first round), after changing the big prize opening to the open state and the closed state in the same open mode as the short-term open round, it is normally open for the remaining period As with the round, the grand prize opening is continuously changed to the open state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit B”, the first round is executed with the number of big winning opening being “1”. Sometimes, when 0.1 second elapses after the grand prize opening is first opened, the special prize opening is closed. Thus, when 0.1 second elapses after closing the big prize opening, the big prize opening is opened. When 0.1 second elapses after the grand prize opening is opened again, the special prize opening is closed. Furthermore, when 0.1 second elapses after closing the big prize opening again, the big prize opening is made open. Thereafter, when a predetermined period (29.1 seconds after the third prize opening is opened for the third time, that is, 29.5 seconds after the first prize opening is opened) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) When the game ball of () enters the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the round game as the first round may be ended.

  If the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the big winning opening is opened for 0.1 seconds as the first round. After the round game is executed, it is only necessary to execute a round game in which the grand prize opening is closed for 0.1 seconds and then the grand prize opening is opened for 0.1 disease as the second round.

  In this way, in the special open big hit state, the variable prize winning operation for changing the big prize opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player over the second period (for example, 0.1 second) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is performed. After having been performed twice, by continuously changing the big prize mouth to the first state (open state), after making it appear as a short-term open big hit state, the big prize mouth is opened in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. It can be in an open state. A jackpot that is in a special open jackpot state is also called a "spoof jackpot".

  When the special open big hit state is provided, while the first round in the normal open big hit state performs the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit, the variable winning action is performed twice in the first round in the special open big hit state. In a predetermined period or a short-term open big hit state, a directing operation of reach production that becomes super reach may be executed.

  In this case, processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23 may be executed as the big hit effect processing in step S175 shown in FIG. In the big hit effect processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). If a winning end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect, etc. performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S602), and the value of the presentation process flag is set as the ending effect. After updating to “7” corresponding to the process (step S603), the big hit effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the short-term open big hit state is controlled (step S604). The production control CPU 120 determines whether the normal open big hit state, the short-term open big hit state, or the special open big hit state based on the hit start designation command or the big prize opening opening designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It only needs to be identified.

  If it is controlled in the short-term open big hit state in step S404 (step S604; Yes), settings are made to execute a variable effect display of a decorative symbol and a reach effect that becomes super reach (step S605). As an example, in the process of step S605, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And transmitting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., to execute a reach effect that is a variable display of a decorative design and a super reach. After executing the processing of step S605, the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the short-term open big hit state is not controlled (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not the special open big hit state is controlled (step S606). When the special open big hit state is controlled (step S606; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds, which is the number of round games executed in the special open big hit state, is “1” (step S607). . The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to specify the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  When the number of rounds is “1” in step S607 (step S607; Yes), the decorative display is variably displayed and the reach effect that is a super reach is executed to stop and display the confirmed decorative pattern. Settings are made to execute an effect operation that is an effect (step S608). As an example, in the process of step S608, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And the like, by transmitting a decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., after executing the variable effect display of the decorative symbol and the reach effect that becomes the super reach and stopping the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination Then, an effect operation that is an effect during the big hit is executed. After executing the processing of step S608, the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the special open big hit state is not controlled (step S606; No), or if it is determined in step S607 that the number of rounds is other than “1” (step S607; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit according to the number of rounds (step S609). As an example, in the process of step S609, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S609, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the effect operation in the image display device 5 when a fake big hit is provided.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing” and is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with a super reach reach effect, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), after the super reach reach effect is executed, At the timing when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. In this way, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the special effect including the variable display of the decorative pattern and the reach effect of the super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. The

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit A”, in the case of a normal open big hit state, as shown in FIG. At the timing when the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit A” and the control is set to the normally open big hit state, the decoration is displayed before the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. Special effects including variable symbol display and super reach reach effects are executed.

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, when reaching the short-term open big hit state, as shown in FIG. In the middle of the process, the big winning symbol with the symbol number “1” or “5” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the big winning opening for the second period (for example, 0.1 second). A round game that changes to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed twice. After that, the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B” and controlled to the short-term open big hit state, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. When changing to the first state (open state) in the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning ball device 7 in the special variable winning ball device 7, including the variable display of decorative symbols and the reach effect of super reach Special effects are executed.

  Based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “15R big hit B”, in the case of a special open big hit state, as shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol with the symbol number “3” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state (open) that is advantageous to the player for a second period (for example, 0.1 second). The variable prize-winning operation for changing to (status) is performed twice. After that, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In this way, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R big hit B” and the special open big hit state is controlled, the special special winning ball is displayed after the confirmed special symbol is stopped. When the device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) in the second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening in the device 7, special effects including variable display of decorative symbols and reach effect of super reach are executed. The

  As described above, the special effect such as the super-reaching reach effect is executed only during the special symbol variable display, and after the special symbol variable display is finished, the first effect is displayed in the short-term open big hit state or the special open big hit state. And a case where it is executed when the special winning opening is changed to the open state in a second change mode which is more disadvantageous to the player than the change mode. This makes it difficult to grasp whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol that triggers the short-term open big hit state or the special open big hit state has been derived and displayed. Can be improved.

  In this case, for example, based on the setting of the determined value in the variation pattern determination table used to determine the variation pattern, the reach effect of super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the ratio that is controlled to the normal open big hit state is changed in the second change mode, the super reach reach effect is executed, and the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, it may be set to be higher than the ratio controlled to the special open big hit state. Therefore, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed before the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is higher than when the reach effect of super reach is executed when the special winning opening changes in the second change mode. In proportion, the game ball changes to the first state (open state) in a first change mode in which the game ball can easily pass through the winning prize opening. As a result, when the reach reach effect of the super reach is executed before the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal open big hit state advantageous to the player over the short-term open big hit state is achieved. The player's expectation can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition to the low base state and the high base state, an intermediate base state in which the short time control may or may not be performed may be provided. Note that the middle base state may be a gaming state in which only the high opening control is performed, or a gaming state in which only the time reduction control is performed. A gaming state in which only the high opening control is performed and the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not performed is referred to as a low probability middle base state. Then, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state is controlled regardless of the big hit type. Good.

  In the high probability low base state, the number of big hits from the low probability low base state is counted, and when the predetermined upper limit value (for example, “7”) is reached or when the probability variation falling lottery is won, the number of big hits is “0”. It is initialized to. If the number of big hits reaches the upper limit without winning the chance variation lottery after being controlled to the high probability low base state, the probability variation limiter is activated and the low probability medium base is over after the big hit gaming state ends. Control to the state. After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low-probability base state, the high-probability high-base state may be controlled regardless of the big hit type.

  In the high-accuracy and high-base state, the number of big hits from the low-probability middle base state is counted. It is initialized to. When the probability variation drop lottery is won in the high accuracy and high base state, the time variation control and the high release control may be continued while the probability variation control is ended, and the low accuracy and high base state may be controlled. If the number of big hits reaches the upper limit without being won by the probability variation drop lottery after being controlled to the high probability high base state, the probability variation limiter is activated and the low probability low base is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. Control to the state. As a result, when the player is in the high probability low base state, the player is expected to reach the upper limit value and the probability variation limiter operates without winning the probability variation drop lottery, while in the high probability high base state. In some cases, it is expected that the number of jackpots will be won in the probabilistic falling lottery without reaching the upper limit. In this way, depending on whether the low base state or the high base state is controlled, it is possible to attach a tension to the game so that the player's expectations are different and improve the interest of the game. .

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display 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 arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device or the like in advance It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage 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 execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 16A, the jackpot type determined for the specific variation period is varied according to the remaining number of limiter operations. For example, when the specific variation period is reached in the low base state after the end of the short-term open big hit state based on the big hit type “2R big hit A” or “2R big hit B”, the process of step S266 shown in FIG. By executing the processing, the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A or the low base specific variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B is selected. This gives a predetermined relationship between the type of jackpot symbol and the remaining period until the probability variation limiter operates, and appropriately increases the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, The interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, in the case where the specific fluctuation period is reached in the high base state after the normal open big hit state based on the big hit type “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”, the processing of step S267 shown in FIG. As a result, the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A or the high base specific variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B is selected. This gives a predetermined relationship between the type of jackpot symbol and the remaining period until the probability variation limiter operates, and appropriately increases the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In the specific variation period until it is determined by the process of step S410 shown in FIG. 15 that the specific variation count has reached the period end determination value, the variation pattern for executing the normal long reach effect is determined. Based on the processing in step S504 shown in FIG. 20A and the processing in step S553 shown in FIG. 21, a transition is made to a specific performance mode different from the normal performance mode. Thereby, the production effect in a specific fluctuation period can be improved and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the determination ratio of the specific fluctuation period as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the specific fluctuation period is different at a ratio depending on the number of jackpots left until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter. The specific variation pattern determination table for the low base or the high base is selected. By changing the table selection ratios as described above, it is possible to appropriately enhance the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends, and improve the interest of the game.

  As in the determination example shown in FIG. 16 (A), by changing the type of the specific variation period according to the number of jackpots left until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter, The determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the variable display mode is the reach mode is varied. Thereby, the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends can be made different, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the reach production mode after the variable display mode of the decorative design is changed to the reach mode by changing the type of the specific variation period according to the number of jackpots left until the high probability state is ended by the operation of the probability variation limiter Different determination ratios of different types of variation patterns are used. Thereby, the player's expectation for the remaining period until the high probability state ends can be made different, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When a special open big hit state that is a fake big hit such as “15R big hit B” shown in FIG. 22 is provided and the special figure display result is “lost” or when the normal open big hit state is reached When the special effect such as the super reach reach effect is executed before the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first change mode is used when the short-term open big hit state or the special open big hit state occurs. A special effect such as a super-reach reach effect is executed when the special winning opening is changed to an open state in a second change mode that is more disadvantageous to the player. This makes it difficult to recognize whether the special symbol variable display result corresponding to the big hit type “2R big hit A”, “2R big hit B”, or “15R big hit B” has been derived and displayed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the player.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Control means capable of controlling to a high probability state that has a higher probability of becoming the advantageous state than the low probability state after the advantageous state ends;
Updating means for updating numerical data based on the decision made by the decision means to control to the advantageous state;
Initial data setting means for setting initial data to the numerical data based on the numerical data having reached a predetermined value,
The control means controls the low probability state after the end of the advantageous state based on the numerical data becoming the predetermined value,
Depending on the number of differences between the numerical data and the predetermined value, the effect during variable display is executed so that the selection ratio of the effect mode is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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