JP2016171924A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabled to improve the interest of a game by determining whether or not it is proper to select a performance in accordance with the period, for which the performance is executed.SOLUTION: A selection of a music is made possible for periods 1R to 6R; the music selection is made impossible for 7R; and the music selection is made possible for 8R to 15R.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is an advantage that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display (hereinafter also referred to as variable display) becomes the specific display result (big hit display result). There were things that could be controlled in the state (big hit gaming state).

  In such a gaming machine, there is one in which an effect selection screen during the advantageous state is displayed at an early stage during the advantageous state period, and an effect during the period can be selected by a player's operation. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-28364 A

  In Patent Document 1 described above, it is only possible to select an effect at an initial stage during the advantageous state period, and it is not possible to select an effect at a subsequent stage.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by determining whether or not to select an effect according to the period in which the effect is executed. Is to provide.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, probability variation state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of effects by the player (the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for displaying an effect selection screen (music selection screen) in S928 in FIG. 22, a push button 120, etc.);
Suggestion effect execution means (production control microcomputer 100, FIG. 14) for executing an suggestion effect (V winning effect or the like) indicating whether or not it is advantageous to the player (whether or not a high probability state is reached after the big hit). (D), (e), processing for executing S942 to S945 in FIG.
A first period (such as a period from 1R to 6R shown in FIG. 13) in which the effect is executed, a second period (such as 7R shown in FIG. 13) in which the suggestive effect is executed after the first period, and the second A third period (8R to 15R shown in FIG. 13) in which the presentation is executed after two periods is provided,
The acceptance by the selection accepting means is allowed in the first period, the acceptance by the selection accepting means is prohibited in the second period (a process of deleting the effect selection screen (music selection screen) in S938 in FIG. 22), Production selection control means that permits acceptance by the selection acceptance means in the third period (the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to select music during the period from 1R to 6R, and 7R is music selection. The selection is impossible, and 8R to 15R can select music).

  According to such a configuration, the first period and the third period are periods in which an effect can be selected by the player, and the player cannot select an effect in the second period in which the suggestion effect is executed. Since it is a period, whether or not to select an effect can be determined according to the period in which the effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Informing means for notifying that acceptance by the selection accepting means is permitted (microcomputer 100 for effect control, selection display 9c shown in FIGS. 14B, 14C, 14F, and 14G), FIG. 22 S930 to S932, etc.)
The notification means performs the notification in the first period and the third period, and does not perform the notification in the second period (the period control microcomputers 100, 1R to 6R, and 8R to 15R have a musical composition period). Selection display is performed, and music selection display is not performed during the period 7R (FIG. 13).

  According to such a structure, the entertainment of a game can be improved by alerting | reporting according to the period when an effect is performed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
In the second period, the effects executed in the first period and the third period are deleted (the process of deleting the effect selection screen (music selection screen) in S938 in FIG. 22, 7R as shown in FIG. 13). In this case, it is impossible to select a song (no selection display).

  According to such a configuration, the effect is erased according to the period in which the effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3),
The second period is a period in which the suggesting effect is executed based on a second operation different from the first operation for selecting an effect by the selection receiving means (7R is different from the music selecting operation). Based on an operation aiming at the V winning area, a period in which the V winning effect is executed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from failing to perform the second operation of concentrating on the first operation for selecting an effect and executing the suggestion effect in the second period.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state by passing through a specific area based on the second operation in the second period (the V winning effect is In 7R, based on an operation aiming at the V winning area, an effect suggesting that the game ball is controlled to be in a probable change state by passing through the V winning area).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game in the second period in which the suggestion effect is executed can be improved by the second operation.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4) or (5),
The informing means informs the execution of the second operation before the second period (as shown in FIG. 14, aiming at the V winning area before the V winning effect is started in 6R). (The process of S922 in FIG. 22, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is informed that the second operation is to be performed in advance, so that the second operation can be prepared.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows an advantageous state. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between each round and the selection of a music in a special winning opening. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display in the big hit round in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball as a game medium is driven into the game area 7 and is played. An outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and an inner side of the outer frame And a game frame attached to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls (game media) that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. ing. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball (game medium) that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In addition, although the example which provided the stick controller was shown as an operation means which a player can operate, it is not restricted to this, Other operation means, such as a mere push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial, are not limited to this. It may be provided.

  When viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided at the center of the game area 7, the left game area 7 is referred to as the left game area or the first game area, and the right game area 7 is referred to as the right game area or the second game area. Called. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails. When a game ball that is launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) according to the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area (in the case of a left hit), For example, by guiding the first route along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area (right-handed), for example, the game ball cannot be guided to the left game area by being guided along the second path along the array of game nails. It becomes difficult to guide.

  The game balls guided by the first route in which the game balls in the left game area are easily guided and the second route in which the game balls in the right game region are easily guided are gathered near the center below the effect display device 9. It has become. Then, the game balls that have not won a prize or the like are taken into an out port 26 provided at the lower center of the game area 7.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Further, a gate 32 is provided as a structure into which only the game balls hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. A gate switch 32 a is provided inside the gate 32. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  A first special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15 as a structure into which only the game balls hit into the right game region of the game region 7 can enter. A second special variable winning ball device 87 is provided at the upper right position of the first special variable winning ball device 20. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15 but is driven into the left game area by a game nail (not shown) planted in the game area 7. Game balls won't win. It should be noted that, when left-handed, a game ball may be awarded to the first special variable winning ball device 20, but from the viewpoint of gaming, the possibility is that the game ball divided into the left game area is It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility of entering them.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a reserved storage display unit (total reserved storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). Provided. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. In each of the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of reserved memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  In the pachinko machine 1, depending on the game situation, the game ball can be changed by firing the game ball so that the player can use “left-handed” for the left game area and “right-handed” for the right game area. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. In a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than the big hit game), the player hits the left and launches a game ball aiming at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Then, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the player starts right-handed. During the big hit game state, the first special variable winning ball device 20 and the second special variable winning ball device 87 are aimed and fired.

  The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate. When the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit) is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open / close plate to be in an open state, so that the first big prize opening that becomes the winning area is in an open state. . A game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, repeated continuation control is performed in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round (hereinafter also referred to as R). Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, there is a round in which the second special variable winning ball device 87 is opened in order to determine whether or not to control to the probability variation state during the period in which the round control is executed.

  The second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 22 during the period in which the round control is executed, so that the second big prize opening serving as a winning area is opened. It becomes a state. Inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87, a V winning area as a specific area and other areas are provided. Of the game balls that have entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87, only the gaming balls that have entered the V winning area are detected by the V winning switch 87a. The V winning is a winning that occurs when a game ball that has entered the V winning area is detected by the V winning switch 87a. Further, all the game balls that have entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 are detected by the count switch 87b. Note that the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 may always pass through the V winning area and be detected by the V winning switch 87a.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 shows an advantageous state. In the figure showing the advantageous state, for each advantageous state in the big hit, the winning condition, the presence or absence of V winning, the big hit probability after the big hit gaming state, the base after the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation after the big hit gaming state ends The display time, the number of times of opening in jackpot (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, Alternatively, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  The V winning big hit or the V winning big hit is generated when the display result of the special symbol becomes a big win symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (determination per special symbol). When the big hit occurs and the big hit gaming state is reached, by opening the second special variable winning ball device 87 in a predetermined round (seventh round) in the round in the big hit gaming state, the gaming ball can be in a V winning state, The gaming state is controlled to a state for determining whether or not there is a V prize. If no V prize is generated, a V prize-free big hit is obtained, and if a V prize is generated, a V-winning big hit is obtained.

  In the V winning big hit, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the special gaming state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal gaming state which is not the probability variation state). The state changes to a high probability state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state). In the V prize-free big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is not controlled to the high probability state, but is controlled to the low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit. In this way, the predetermined round (seventh round) in which the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 is opened and the game ball is in a state in which V winning can be achieved is a probability change for determining whether or not to give a probability change state. It is a decision round.

  Further, in the V winning big hit, it is controlled to the short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. By controlling the probability variation state, the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases. Moreover, since the display time for changing the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened by shifting to the time-saving state, an effective start winning is likely to occur when the time-saving state is reached.

  In addition, in the V winning big hit, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning of the device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric Chu support control, normal symbol variation display time (time from the start of variation display until display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed early (normal symbol shortening control), normal Control for increasing the probability that a symbol that is stopped is a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is released Control to increase (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In the normal gaming state, the low probability low base state. In the V prize-free big hit, the game is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-precision high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In addition, in the V winning big hit, after the 15 round big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a probability change state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (high accuracy high base state).

  With regard to the V prize-free big hit, whichever is earlier, either the short-time state or the electric-chu support control state, the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit is generated It continues for the period until this condition is satisfied. In addition, the V winning big hit is a condition that the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times that the variable display is executed 100 times, and a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for the period until whichever condition is satisfied. Here, the number of variable displays in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. Further, after the end of the V prize-winning big hit, it may be controlled to a non-probability changing state, a non-time-saving state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, and the count switch 87b to the game control microcomputer 560. Is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms the first large winning opening, and a second special variable winning ball that forms the second large winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 22 for opening and closing the device 87 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The CPU 560 pays out a payout control command (a payout control command) indicating the number of winning balls in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the count switch 87b being turned on. A prize ball number signal) is output to the payout control board 37. The payout control board 37 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer, and controls the ball payout device 97 to be paid out in accordance with a payout control command so as to pay out a prize ball.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation display time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (5) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In this embodiment, whether or not to make a big hit as an advantageous state is determined based on the value of the random number for random determination (random 1). At this time, the jackpot symbol may be determined based on a random 1 value. And the big hit probability after the big hit differs depending on the presence or absence of V winning in the big hit round.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the variation patterns are classified into a normal reach variation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach variation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of detachment, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation display time, such as normal variation pattern types, is set to be high). Thus, the fluctuation display time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. It is set as a judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1). If it matches the big hit judgment value, it is decided that the special symbol will be a big hit (usually big hit or probability variation big hit). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  The command 8C01 (H) is a display result 1 designation command (outage designation command) indicating that it is determined to be out of place. The command 8C02 (H) is a display result 2 designation command (big hit designation command) indicating that the big hit has been determined.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Command 9000 (H) is a command for designating initialization (designation for displaying an initial screen when power is turned on) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is a command for designating restoration of a power failure (designation of displaying a power failure restoration screen) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is resumed. The command 9F00 (H) is a command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XX (H) is a first grand prize opening opening designation command indicating a display during the first big prize opening opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX. However, in the present embodiment, since the second big prize opening is controlled to open in the seventh round of the big hit round, the first big prize opening opening designation command indicating the seventh round is not transmitted. . A 107 (H) is a second big prize opening opening designation command indicating a display during the second big prize opening opening of the number of times (round) indicated by 07 (H). Thus, in the seventh round, a command for designating the opening of the second big prize opening is transmitted.

  A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Command A301 (H) is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, as a command for specifying the number of reserved memories, a case of transmitting a combined reserved memory number specifying command for specifying the total reserved memory number is shown, but the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory, It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 10), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  The command C400 (H) is a V winning designation command for designating that there has been a V winning. The V winning designation command is a command transmitted when a gaming ball enters the V winning area of the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a. Command C 401 (H) is a V winning start notification designation command for designating notification that the V winning effect will be started. The V winning start notification designation command is a command transmitted to notify that the V winning effect is started in six rounds before the seventh round when the V winning effect is started.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern determination. A random number for use (random 3) is stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Before starting variable display for which the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area is read at the time of start winning and the variable display result is predicted to be a “big hit”, etc. It may be used for pre-reading notice effects that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total reserved memory number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Sent. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, and the count switch 87b are input via the input driver circuit 58, State determination is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the count switch 87b (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation display time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) is a variation in the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b when the variation display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation display time timer. This is a process of stopping the display and deriving and displaying the stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for performing control or the like for opening the big winning opening in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 or the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 in the case of a big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 stores the sum hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Then, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, the big hit determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B) (see FIG. 7B). S1227). In the process of S1227, the big hit determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 7A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer (S52). When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53). When the first data set in the hold specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”, that is, there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer) (S52). N), the CPU 56 indicates “second” in the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Data is set (S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1. Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total reserved memory number counter which is formed in the RAM 55 and counts the total reserved memory number (S59). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S62. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. The probability variation flag is set based on a probability variation determination flag that is set when the V winning switch 87a is turned on in the large winning opening opening process (S306 in FIG. 9). Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 9) when the probability variation determination flag is set, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the display result of losing. When the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is satisfied, the display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S63 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) matches the jackpot determination value in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S62). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S63). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol is set as a special symbol stop symbol. For example, “3”, which is a jackpot symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S64).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command is set in the production control microcomputer 100 (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139.

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (S134). Next, a big hit start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S135).

  Further, referring to the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the release mode such as the number of releases (for example, 15 times), the release time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time between rounds (for example, 0.5 seconds), etc. Is set in a predetermined storage area (S136). Specifically, after opening the first special variable winning ball device 20 in the first to sixth rounds, the second special variable winning ball device 87 is opened in the seventh round, and the first special variable winning ball device 87 is again in the eighth to fifteenth rounds. An opening mode for opening the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is stored in a predetermined storage area. The number of times of opening (15 times) data is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S137). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S133 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S139). When the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S146. If the time reduction flag is set, the counter value of the time reduction counter indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S140). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S141). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, it is determined that the duration of the time reduction state has ended, and the time reduction flag is reset (S142). As a result, the gaming state shifts from the short-time state to the non-short-time state when the variable display resulting in the display error in the short-time state is performed a specific number of times (100 times). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 in S141, the process proceeds to S146.

  After S142, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S143). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S144). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to the change of the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal state (low probability / low base state) (S145), and proceeds to S146. . If the probability variation flag is not set in S143, the process proceeds to S145 without performing the process in S144. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S146), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between each round in the special winning opening and the selection of music. In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 or the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 performs repetitive control that repeats an open state and a closed state. When the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state, the first big prize opening serving as the winning area is in the open state. Further, when the opening / closing plate of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 is controlled to be in the open state, the second large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. Of the 15 rounds in the big hit game, 1 to 6R have the first grand prize opening open, and 7R has the second big winning opening open. Furthermore, in 8-15R, the control which makes a 1st big winning opening open again is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a standby state where the fluctuation display is not performed for a predetermined time, when a game ball is thrown by the player and the fluctuation starts, reproduction of a predetermined music is started. The predetermined musical piece is a musical piece that flows in a normal state (low probability low bass state). Music different from such a predetermined music flows in a high base state during the jackpot game and after the jackpot game ends (meaning that sound is output, sound is played, and so on).

  There are a period during which the player can select music during the big hit game and a period during which the player cannot select music. A plurality of songs are prepared in advance, and the player can select any one of the songs during the big hit game. Then, the selected music piece flows from the speaker 27 in the big hit game and in the game state (short time state) after the big hit game ends. In addition, the selection of the music is such that the selection of the production by the operation (operation) of the player is accepted by displaying the music selection screen on the screen of the production display device 9. The player can switch the music to be selected by pressing the push button 120 during a period in which the music can be selected. Specifically, when the push button 120 is pressed once, the music can be changed to the next music different from the current music.

  In addition, 7R in which the second grand prize opening is opened is a V winning effect round in which a V winning effect is executed. The V winning effect is an effect (suggesting effect) that suggests whether or not the game ball passes through the V winning area to be in a promising state that is advantageous to the player. Before 7R in which the V winning effect is executed, a V winning effect start notification is executed to urge the player to win the game ball in the V winning area. The V winning effect start notification is notified from the start of 6R until the start of 7R. Thereafter, in 7R, a V winning effect is executed.

  In FIG. 13, the period from the start of 1R to the end of 6R is set to a period during which the player can select a song (a period during which a song selection display is present). The period from the end of 6R to the start of 8R is set to a period during which the player cannot select music (a period in which no music selection display is displayed). Furthermore, from the start of 8R to the end of 15R, a period during which the player can select music again (a period in which music selection display is present) is set.

  As described above, during the period from 1R to 6R in which the V winning effect is not executed, the music can be selected, 7R in which the V winning effect is executed cannot select the music, and 8R to 15R in which the V winning effect is not executed. The music can be selected. Therefore, since it is determined whether or not the music can be selected according to the period during which the effect (V winning effect) during the big hit game is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the music selection display is performed during the periods 1R to 6R and 8R to 15R, and the music selection display is not performed during the period 7R. Therefore, in the period of 7R, since the display of the V winning effect is not hindered by the selection display of the music, the selection display (notification) according to the period during which the effect during the big hit game is executed, the game Can improve the interest of

  Note that music selection is not possible from the end of 6R to the start of 8R, but it is not possible to select a music only during the period from the start of 7R to the end of 7R. Good. Further, the music may be selected in at least one period from the end of 6R to the start of 7R and from the end of 7R to the start of 8R.

  Further, the start notification of the V winning effect may be notified from the middle of 6R instead of from the start of 6R. Further, the start notification of the V winning effect may be notified from the end of 6R to the start of 7R. Further, the start notification of the V winning effect may be notified before the start of 6R.

  FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram showing a display example during the big hit round on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 14A, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 become “777” symbols, and when a big hit is made, the big hit gaming state is started. During the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 14B, a round display 9 a indicating the current round is displayed at the upper right on the screen of the effect display device 9. In FIG. 14B, a round display 9a indicating that the current round is the fifth round is displayed.

  Also, on the left side of the screen, a previously prepared music is displayed as a music display 9b that displays selectable music such as music A, music B, and music C in the vertical direction on the screen. For such a music display 9b, an arrow indicating which music is currently being played and an arrow for accepting a change of the music by the player are displayed. Such an arrow indicates, as the selection display 9c, that one of the plurality of songs displayed on the song display 9b is selected by the position of the selection display 9c. In FIG. 14B, the music piece A is shown by the selection display 9c as an initial value. In 1-4R, the display as shown in FIG. 14B is repeated.

  FIG. 14C shows the time when the 6Rth game is executed in the big hit gaming state. The round display 9a displays that the current round is the 6Rth. A selection display 9c is displayed at the position of the music B with respect to the music display 9b. This is because the position of the selection display 9c is changed by the player operating the push button 120. After the position of the selection display 9c changes in the order of the music A, the music B, and the music C in accordance with the operation of the push button 120, the position of the music A becomes the position of the music A again in accordance with the operation of the push button 120. Change.

  In FIG. 14 (c), a V winning start display 9 d that is a display notifying that the V winning effect is started is displayed on the lower right on the screen of the effect display device 9. The V winning start display 9d is a display for notifying that the V winning is started in the next round (7 rounds). For example, in FIG. 14C, the character “Aim for V in the next round!” Is displayed as the V winning start display 9d in such a manner that it stands out to the player.

  FIG. 14D shows the time when the 7R-th game is executed in the big hit gaming state. The round display 9a displays that the current round is the 7th round. In 7R, the music display 9b and selection display 9c displayed in 6R are deleted. In addition, in the center portion of the screen of the effect display device 9, a V prize suggestion display 9e for aiming the V prize area to the player is displayed in order to pass the game ball to the V prize area by the V prize effect at 7R. For example, in FIG. 14D, the letter “Aim at the V region!” Is displayed as the V prize suggestion display 9e in such a manner that it stands out to the player.

  If the game ball passes the V winning area by the player in the state displayed as shown in FIG. 14D, the game is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. A V winning area passing display 9f indicating that the ball has passed the V winning area is displayed. For example, in FIG. 14E, the character “V Winning GET!” Is displayed as the V winning area passing display 9f in such a manner that it stands out to the player. In the present embodiment, when the player passes the game ball to the V winning area at the 7th eye, the V winning area passing display 9f is displayed, and the gaming state after the big hit is a high probability state (probability changing state). It is controlled to become.

  As shown in FIG. 14F, at the 8th eye, as shown in FIG. 14B, the music display 9b and the selection display 9c are displayed again. Then, the music display 9b including the round display 9a and the selection display 9c are displayed up to 15R shown in FIG. The player can select music from 8R to 15R.

  As shown in FIGS. 14C to 14F, in 6R, the music display 9b and the selection display 9c are displayed, but in 7R, these displays are erased and the V winning indication 9e is displayed. The In this way, the music selection effect is erased in accordance with the period during which the V winning effect in 7R is executed, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, 1 to 6R and 8 to 15R are periods in which a first operation for changing the position of the selection display 9c by operating the push button 120 and changing the music displayed on the music display 9b is performed. On the other hand, 7R is a period in which the V winning effect is executed by the operation of adjusting the rotation angle of the handle in order for the player to aim the game ball in the V winning area. In this way, it is possible to prevent the user from failing to perform the operation for performing the V winning effect while concentrating on the operation for selecting the music.

  In addition, the V winning effect is an effect suggesting that the game ball is controlled to be in a probable change state by passing the V winning area based on an operation aiming at the V winning area in 7R. Therefore, the interest of the game in 7R where the V winning effect is executed can be improved by the operation aiming at the V winning area in 7R.

  Further, in 6R before 7R when the V winning effect is started, an effect of notifying that the V winning area is aimed before the V winning effect is started is performed. Therefore, since it is notified that the operation for aiming at the V winning area is performed in advance before the start of 7R, it is possible to prepare for the operation aiming at the V winning area.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the round being executed is the seventh round (7R) (S403). In S403, the number of rounds starting from the value of the number-of-opening counter that is subtracted and updated for each round is confirmed (for example, when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds that is subtracted and updated from “15” is “15”, “1st round”, “14” means “second round”, and “13” means “third round”).

  In S403, if the value of the number-of-opening counter is not a value indicating the seventh round, the solenoid 21 is driven to control the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to be in the open state. Is released (S404). Next, a first large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S405), and the process proceeds to S408. In S403, if the value of the number-of-opening counter indicates the seventh round, the solenoid 22 is driven to control the open / close plate of the second special variable winning ball device 87 to be in the open state. The winning opening is opened (S406). Next, a second large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S407), and the process proceeds to S408.

  Thereby, the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in 1-6 rounds and 8-15 rounds. In addition, the control for opening the second special variable winning ball apparatus 87 is executed in the seventh round, and a state where a V winning can be made is obtained.

  In S408, the release number counter for counting the number of rounds is set to -1 (subtraction update) (S408). Next, based on the opening pattern data (for example, the data stored in the RAM 55 by S136), the CPU 56 sets the maximum winning opening control timer according to the maximum time that the large winning opening can be opened (big winning opening opening time). A special winning opening opening time (29 seconds) is set (S409). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S410), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the process proceeds to S434. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening is being opened (S422). Whether or not the first grand prize opening is open may be determined based on the value of the open counter. If the first big prize opening is open, it is determined whether it is the sixth round (S423). Whether or not it is the sixth round may be determined by the value of the number-of-opening counter. If it is not the sixth round, the process proceeds to S427.

  In S423, if it is the sixth round, it is determined whether or not the start notification flag is set (S424). The start notification flag is a flag indicating that the V winning effect will be started in the next round, and is set in S426 described later. When the start notification flag is set, the process proceeds to S427. If the start notification flag is not set, a V winning start notification designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S425), and the start notification flag is set (S426). Next, the process proceeds to S427. Therefore, the start notification flag is always set when the control of the sixth round is started.

  In S422, if the first big prize opening is not open, that is, if it is the seventh round in which the second big prize opening is opened, it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination flag is set (S430). The probability variation determination flag is a flag that is set when a game ball fired by the player is detected by the V winning switch 87a provided in the V winning area. The probability variation determination flag indicates that it is determined that the probability variation is made after the big hit game. If the probability variation determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S427. If the probability change determination flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 87a is turned on (S431). If the V winning switch 87a is not turned on, the process proceeds to S427. If the V winning switch 87a is turned on, the probability variation determination flag is set (S432). Next, a V winning designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S433), and the process proceeds to S427.

  In S427, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count switch 23 or the count switch 87b is turned on (S427). If the count switch is not turned on, the process is terminated. If the count switch is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning hole or the second big winning hole is incremented by one (S428). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 9) (S429). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 21 to close the first big prize opening, or drives the solenoid 22 to close the second big prize opening. Any one of these is controlled (S434). Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of clearing (setting to 0) the value of the winning number counter (S435). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the opening number counter is 0 (S436).

  If the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, a jackpot end designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S437), and a jackpot end time is displayed in the jackpot control timer (for example, an effect display indicating that the jackpot game has ended). A value corresponding to the notification time in the device 9 is set (S438), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S439), and the process is terminated.

  In S436, if the value of the number-of-opens counter is not 0, a designated command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 after opening the big prize opening (S440), and the next prize opening control timer is set to the next after the round is finished. A value corresponding to the interval time until the round starts is set (S441). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S442), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S450). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S451). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the big hit flag is reset (S452).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability variation determination flag that is set by passing through the V winning area is set (S453). If the probability change determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S457. If the probability variation determination flag is set in S453, the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set is set (S454). Next, a probability variation state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S455), the probability variation determination flag is reset (S456), and the process proceeds to S457.

  In S457, a time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (S457). Next, 100 is set in the time-count counter (S458). Next, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S459). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S460), and ends the process. The effect control microcomputer 100 side can recognize whether the game state is in the probability variation, time reduction, or normal state by the probability variation state designation command transmitted from the CPU 56 or the like.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (such as various random numbers including) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, Is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold memory display unit is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of the fluctuation display time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing the reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit) The information necessary for designating the variable display mode such as is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at the fluctuation display time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag after performing the prefetching notice process in S500. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. However, the control related to the variable display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special display. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Pre-reading notice process (S500): Pre-reading determination such as whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed, and determination of the production mode when the pre-reading notice is executed are performed. Here, the pre-reading notice refers to a special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage) is reached. This is a technique for determining the contents of the change display of the previous and predicting the change display of the special symbol in the future at a stage prior to that. For example, when the hold information to be digested fourth is a big hit, in the variable display of each special symbol based on the hold information digested first to third, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur later A kind of effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect form is performed as a prefetch notice. The variable display based on the hold information that is the subject of the pre-read notice is referred to as “target variable display”.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation time timer for timing the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation display time counted by the variation time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the variable display time has ended or an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is set to end the variable display. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) It is controlled so that numerical data indicating each of the random number values SR1-3 for determination and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is cyclic within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the stored process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a variable display time in the variable display mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation display mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, processing contents of the jackpot display process (S804) in the jackpot gaming state will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process in the effect control process.

  In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the first big prize opening opening designation command reception flag indicating that the first big prize opening opening designation command is newly received is set. (S901). When the first grand prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S902), and the effect device (effect display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) are executed (S903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays an effect symbol combination that results in a jackpot display and displays a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S904), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, the process timer is started (S906), and the process is terminated. In S904, if the process timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  If the first big prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set in S901, the first big prize opening opening designation command reception flag is reset (S907), and the process data corresponding to the effect during round is selected. (S908). Then, the process timer is started (S909), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S910).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the mid-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S920). Here, a flag such as a jackpot end designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 when a received command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in the ROM 102, and a predetermined jackpot game is terminated. It is erased at the timing.

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the V winning start notification designation command reception flag is set (S921). When the V winning start notification designation command reception flag is set, as shown in FIG. 14C, a V winning start display 9d is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, and the next round receives a V winning. A notification is made that the target round (V winning effect round) is to be reached (S922). Then, the process proceeds to S923. If the V prize start notification designation command reception flag is not set in S921, the process proceeds to S923 without performing the process in S922.

  In S923, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received (S923). When the designation command reception flag after the big prize opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S924). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S925). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. At the same time, a control signal is output. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets whether or not the probability variation determination round flag indicating whether or not the current round is the seventh round which is the probability variation determination round for determining whether or not to give the probability variation state. Is determined (S926). If the probability variation determination round flag is not set, it is determined whether or not an effect selection screen flag, which is a flag set when displaying the music selection screen, is set (S927). If the effect selection screen flag is set, the process proceeds to S930.

  If the effect selection screen flag is not set in S927, an effect selection screen (music selection screen) is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (S928). Specifically, the music display 9b and the selection display 9c shown in FIG. 14B and the like are displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (S928). Next, the effect selection screen flag is reset (S929). Thereby, the effect selection screen (music selection screen) is displayed in rounds other than the seventh round.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an effective operation for music selection is detected (S930). The operation effective for music selection here is an operation in which the ON state is detected continuously for a predetermined period (0.1 second or the like). When the player pushes the push button 120 continuously for a predetermined period (0.1 second or the like), an effective push operation is detected by the push sensor 124, and the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. The When the effect selection screen (music selection screen) is displayed, the effect control CPU 101 that determines that an effective operation has been detected by receiving this signal is shown in FIGS. 14B to 14C. Then, the position of the selection display 9c is changed with respect to the music display 9b (S931). Next, the production control CPU 101 changes the music to the selected music (S932). Next, the process proceeds to S933. In S930, if a valid operation is not detected, the process proceeds to S933.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S933). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S934). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S935). Then, the process ends. If the process timer has not timed out in S933, the processing is terminated as it is.

  In S926, when the probability variation determination round flag is set, that is, when it is determined that the V winning effect is the seventh round in which the V winning effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 selects an effect for erasing the effect selection screen. It is determined whether the screen erased flag is set (S936). If the effect selection screen erased flag is set, the process proceeds to S940. If the effect selection screen erased flag is not set, the V winning start notification designation command reception flag is reset (S937). Next, the effect selection screen (music selection screen) is deleted (S938). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c) to (d). The music display 9b and the selection display 9c are deleted. Next, the effect selection screen erased flag is set (S939), and the effect screen selection flag is reset (S940).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the V winning notification flag that is set when there is a V winning is set (S941). If the V winning notification flag is set, the process proceeds to S933. If the V winning notification flag is not set, as shown in FIG. 14D, the V winning area is displayed by displaying the V winning suggestion display 9e so that the game ball passes through the V winning area by the V winning effect. Is notified to the player (S943). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the V winning designation command reception flag is set based on the V winning designation command transmitted when the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a (S943). ). If the V winning designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S933.

  If the V winning designation command reception flag is set, the V winning area passing display 9f is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. (S944). Next, a V winning notification flag is set (S945). Then, the process proceeds to S933.

  In the process of S923, if the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (S946). Next, an interval effect (effect for performing interval display according to the number of rounds) is selected, and process data corresponding to the selected interval effect is selected (S947). Then, the process timer is started (S948), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806) (S949). Then, the process ends.

  In the process of S920, if the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set jackpot end designation command flag (S950). Next, a process table corresponding to the ending effect is selected (S951). Then, the next process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S952). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (S953). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S954), and ends the process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 receives a first grand prize opening opening designation command reception flag or a second big prize opening opening designation command indicating that the first big prize opening opening designation command has been received. It is determined whether or not a second large prize opening opening designation command reception flag indicating reception has been set (S960). When none of the special winning opening opening designation command reception flags are set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S961).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of process data n (display control execution data n) (S962). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the interval effect on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. Output a control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. In this case, for example, in the interval period between rounds, effect control for displaying a predetermined interval image is performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S963), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S964). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S965), and the process is terminated. In S963, if the process timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  In S960, when the first grand prize opening opening designation command reception flag or the second big prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second big prize opening opening designation command reception flag. It is determined whether it is set (S966). When the second big prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S968. When the second large prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the probability variation determination round flag indicating the seventh round in which the V winning effect is executed is set (S967), and the process proceeds to S968. .

  In S968, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first grand prize opening opening designation command reception flag or the second big prize opening opening designation command reception flag. Next, process data corresponding to the in-round performance in the next round is selected (S969). Then, the process timer is started (S970), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S971), and the process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S980). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect period timer has become 0 (S981).

  If the value of the big hit end effect period timer is not 0, the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S973). Next, in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), processing for controlling the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (S983). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the ending effect on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. Output a control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S984). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S985). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S965), and the process is terminated. In S963, if the process timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. Thus, the ending effect is executed in the big hit end effect process after the end of the round process. By executing the ending effect in this manner, the gaming state after the end of the big hit is notified.

  When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0 in S981, if the predetermined flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the predetermined flag (S987). The flags that are reset in the process of S987 are, for example, flags such as a V prize start notification designation command reception flag, a probability change determination round flag, a V prize notification flag, and the like, which are unnecessary in subsequent control.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the music selected in the mid-round process as the music played after the big hit game ends (S988). As a result, the music selected in the mid-round process flows after the big hit game ends. As described above, the music continues to flow for a period until the time shortening ends. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S989), and ends the process.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 13, during the period from 1R to 6R in which the V winning effect is not executed, the music can be selected, and in the 7R in which the V winning effect is executed, the music cannot be selected. 8R to 15R that are not executed allow selection of music. Therefore, since it is determined whether or not the music can be selected according to the period during which the effect (V winning effect) during the big hit game is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 13, the music selection display is performed during the periods 1R to 6R and 8R to 15R, and the music selection display is not performed during the period 7R. Therefore, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing the selective display (notification) according to the period during which the effect during the big hit game is executed.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 14C to 14F, in 6R, the music display 9b and the selection display 9c are displayed. In 7R, these displays are erased, and the V winning indication 9e is displayed. Is displayed. In this way, the music selection effect is erased in accordance with the period during which the V winning effect in 7R is executed, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 14, 1-6R and 8-15R change the position of the selection display 9c by operating the push button 120, and change the music displayed on the music display 9b. This is the period during which the operation is performed. On the other hand, 7R is a period in which the V winning effect is executed by the operation of adjusting the rotation angle of the handle in order for the player to aim the game ball in the V winning area. In this way, it is possible to prevent the user from failing to perform the operation for performing the V winning effect while concentrating on the operation for selecting the music.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14, the V winning effect suggests that the game ball is controlled to be in a probable change state by passing the V winning area in 7R based on an operation aiming at the V winning area. Production. Therefore, the interest of the game in 7R where the V winning effect is executed can be improved by the operation aiming at the V winning area in 7R.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 14, in 6R before 7R when the V winning effect is started, an effect of notifying that the V winning area is aimed before the V winning effect is started is performed. Therefore, since it is notified that the operation for aiming at the V winning area is performed in advance before the start of 7R, it is possible to prepare for the operation aiming at the V winning area.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the V winning start display 9d displayed at the start of 6R may be displayed until the end of 6R, or may be displayed until the start of 7R. Further, from the end of 6R to the start of 7R, the V winning indication 9e may be displayed instead of the V winning start display 9d. Further, the V winning start display 9d may be displayed in the middle of 6R.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, music selection is possible from the start of 6R to the end of 6R, but the start notification of the V winning effect is notified. The music selection may be disabled from the start of 6R. In such a case, the music display 9b may not be displayed in 6R. Moreover, although the music display 9b is displayed, the selection display 9c may not be displayed. Further, although the music display 9b and the selection display 9c are displayed, the position of the selection display 9c may not be changed even if the push button 120 is operated.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the music is changed to the selected music in S932 of the mid-round process, but is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 along with the change of the music. The image may be changed. Specifically, the screen during the jackpot or after the jackpot ends may change for each song. For example, when music A is selected, display corresponding to the character A may be performed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the music is changed by a one-step operation in which the push button 120 is pressed by the player. However, the music may be changed not by a single step operation but by two or more step operations. For example, by operating the stick controller 122 as the first stage operation, a predetermined music is selected, and the music being played is changed by operating the push button 120 as the second stage operation. Also good.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, in 7R where the V winning effect is executed, it is impossible to select a music piece. However, after the V winning switch 87a detects that the V winning is detected, It may be possible to select music.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the V prize winning effect has been described as the suggesting effect suggesting whether or not it is advantageous to the player. However, the suggestion effect may be an effect other than the V prize. For example, an effect in which a premium image that is not normally displayed is displayed may be used as an indication effect. The premier image may be generated under various conditions such as, for example, five consecutive big hits, and the music selection may be disabled during the period in which the premier image is displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent missing a premium image.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the V winning effect has been described as the suggesting effect that suggests whether or not it is advantageous to the player. However, as a suggestion effect, a reservation continuous notice may be executed. The holding continuous notice is a so-called holding consecutive notice that there is something that prefetches the holding memory at the time of the big hit display result and the holding memory during the big hit game and generates a new big hit in the holding memory. This is a notice that it has occurred. During the period in which such a reservation continuous notice is being executed, selection of music may be disabled. In this way, it is possible to prevent a missed reservation notice from being missed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the V prize winning effect has been described as the suggesting effect indicating whether or not it is advantageous for the player. However, a rank-up bonus may be executed as a suggestion effect. Rank-up bonus is a big hit that ends in 2 rounds, a big hit that ends in 7 rounds, a big hit that ends in 15 rounds, etc. It is a bonus (big hit) that makes it appear as if it was a short big hit of rounds or 7 rounds, and then makes the rank up and makes the round continue. During the period in which such effects are executed, the selection of music may be disabled. In this way, attention can be paid to the execution of the rank-up bonus.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the V prize winning effect has been described as the suggesting effect indicating whether or not it is advantageous for the player. However, as the suggestion effect, a sound different from the normal sound may be played, or an image different from the normal sound may be displayed. For example, a music different from a normal music may be played in 7R, and during that period, it may not be possible to change to another music. In this way, attention can be paid to the effect performed in 7R.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, instead of selecting music, another effect may be selected. For example, in a period in which the effect can be selected, one mode may be selected from the A mode, the B mode, the C mode, and the like. When such a mode is changed, the character or background corresponding to the mode may be changed. Then, it is only necessary to prevent these modes from being changed during a period in which the selection of the production is impossible.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an effect of changing music as a selectable effect has been described. And the case where the music changed not only during the jackpot but also after the jackpot was explained. However, the selectable effects may be changed only during a period such as during a big hit. Further, the selectable effects may be changed only in the period after the big hit ends. Further, it may change during the big hit and may change after the big hit. In addition, it is possible to select a production (selection of music) even after the end of the big hit.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the music display 9b and the selection display 9c are erased during the round, and the music display 9b is displayed again after the period in which the V winning effect is executed. And the selection display 9c are controlled to be displayed. In such a case, depending on whether the V winning effect executed as the suggesting effect is successful, the effect after the end of the V winning effect may be different. For example, if the V prize production is successful and the game ball passes the V prize area, the number of songs that can be selected thereafter may be increased, or a special song that cannot normally be selected can be selected. Also good. In addition, when the V winning effect fails and the game ball cannot pass through the V winning area, the number of songs selected thereafter may be the same, or the number of songs selected may be reduced. Good.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of periods during which a song cannot be selected may be provided during the round. Further, the period during which the plurality of suggestion effects are executed may be a continuous period or a discontinuous period. For example, in addition to the V winning effect, the reserved continuous notice may be executed as a suggestion effect in a period different from the period in which the V winning effect is executed, and the music selection may be disabled in these two periods. Further, it may be possible to select music that is advantageous to the player when the two effects are successful. For example, based on the fact that the V winning effect has been successful and the reserved continuous notice has been generated, it may be possible to select a premium tune that cannot normally be selected.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the round in which the V winning effect is executed as the suggestion effect may be different depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in one big hit, the seventh round may be the execution period of the V winning effect, and in the other big hit, the twelfth round may be the execution period of the V winning effect. If it does in this way, the execution period (period in which selection of a music cannot be performed) of V prize production can be changed with the kind of jackpot, and the variation of a game improves.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed before the suggestion effect is performed, and then the suggestion effect is executed. May be. For example, in the roaring effect, when the player pushes the push button 120 repeatedly, an effect that breaks the screen is executed, and when the suggestive effect is executed, the screen is displayed as if the screen is broken and the suggested effect is executed If not, display may be performed so that the screen breaks back. The display related to the selection of music may be erased even during the squealing effect different from the suggestion effect, and the music selection may be disabled.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change display time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the change display time and change mode before the stop) is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case of reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation display time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. May be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (21) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are provided as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols. An example of variable display (variable display) is shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers such as “0” to “9” and “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised from the symbol etc. which show "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Further, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during variable display of normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Repeating alternately is also included in the variable symbol display. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (25) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production display device, 9a round display, 9b music display, 9c selection display, 9d V winning start indication, 9e V winning indication display, 9f V winning area passing display, 20 first special variable winning ball device, 87 second special variable winning ball device, 87a V winning switch, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Selection accepting means for accepting a selection of production by the player;
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect indicating whether or not it is advantageous for the player,
A first period in which the effect is executed, a second period in which the suggestive effect is executed after the first period, and a third period in which the effect is executed after the second period,
An effect selection control means that permits acceptance by the selection acceptance means in the first period, prohibits acceptance by the selection acceptance means in the second period, and permits acceptance by the selection acceptance means in the third period. Equipped with a gaming machine.

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