JP2017060609A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of offering a sense of expectation for a period set to be in a temporary stop mode.SOLUTION: A period for setting a decorative pattern to be in a temporary stop mode differs according to a type of a variation pattern. For example, the period is set to 0.1 second (the number of rocking times is 0) in unready-for-win losing, 1 second (the number of rocking times is 1) in normal ready-to-win losing, 2 seconds (the number of rocking times is 2) in character-ready-to-win losing, 3 seconds (the number of rocking times is 3) in super-ready-to-win losing, and 4 seconds (the number of rocking times is 4) in a remedy jackpot after the super-ready-to-win losing. A relief performance can be executed after temporary stop of the decorative pattern. Thus, a player observes the temporary stop mode of the decorative pattern closely while expecting execution of the relief performance. More specifically, a sense of expectation can be offered for a period when the decorative pattern is set to be in a temporary stop mode, and fun of a game can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

  In Patent Document 1, for example, variable display is performed (In Patent Document 1, a third symbol as an effect symbol is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 81). The variable display is started (in Patent Document 1, the three symbols of the left, middle, and right are started to be displayed in a variable manner), and a temporary stop mode with a predetermined action (in Patent Document 1, all of the third symbols are displayed). It is disclosed that the variable display is fixed and stopped (in Patent Document 1, the third symbol is fixed and stopped) through a mode in which the fluctuation fluctuates.

JP 2014-30451 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the timing of the start of fluctuation fluctuation and the number of times the fluctuation fluctuation is executed differ depending on the length of the fluctuation time (see paragraph “0697” of Patent Document 1). When the design symbol (the third symbol in Patent Document 1) is confirmed and stopped is not the center of shaking, it is delayed until the next center of shaking is displayed (paragraph “0703” in Patent Literature 1). )). In other words, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the timing is merely adjusted so as to display the fixed stop when the effect symbol is located at the swing center, and there is a sense of expectation during the period when the variable display is temporarily stopped. I can't have it.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can give a sense of expectation during a period of temporary stop mode.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Variable display executing means for executing variable display by any one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, the plurality of types shown in FIG. 5A by the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process in step S15 and the command control process in step S17). Based on the variation pattern instructed from the main substrate 11 by the main substrate 11 instructing one of the types of variation patterns, and the effect control CPU 120 executing the command analysis process in step S74 and the effect control process in step S75. Including an effect control board 12 that executes a variable display of decorative patterns)
The variable display execution means starts variable display and undergoes a temporary stop mode (for example, a temporary stop mode with swinging decorative symbols) with a predetermined operation (for example, the swing motion shown in FIG. 25). First means for confirming and stopping the variable display (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processes of steps S545A, S545B, S548, etc.);
After starting variable display and executing a specific effect (for example, a relief effect such as a countdown relief effect, an accessory action relief effect, or a display relief effect shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D) through a temporary stop mode. Second means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes processes such as steps S545A to S545D, S548, etc.) for confirming and stopping the variable display,
The period of the temporary stop mode varies depending on the type of variable display pattern (for example, the temporary stop period varies depending on the type of reach as shown in FIG. 5B).
According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be given during the period of temporary stop mode.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined operation is a swinging operation performed at a constant cycle (for example, a swinging operation performed at a constant cycle (for example, one second cycle shown in FIG. 25)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the variable display is being performed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes processing such as steps S115 and S116) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
The specific effect can be executed when controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 that determines the fluctuation pattern PB5-3 shown in FIG. 5A by executing the special symbol process in step S15) When it is determined to be the pattern PB5-3, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of S545D or the like, the specific effect is not executed when not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, execution of the special symbol process process of step S15) Thus, the CPU 103 that determines a variation pattern other than the variation pattern PB5-3 shown in FIG. 5A and the CPU 120 for effect control that does not execute the S545D process when the variation pattern other than the variation pattern PB5-3 is determined. Such).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation of the specific performance.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The plurality of types of variable display patterns are controlled to be more advantageous than the first variable display pattern (for example, a normal reach variation pattern) capable of executing a first reach effect (for example, a normal reach effect) and the first reach effect. A second variable display pattern (for example, a character reach variation pattern or a super reach variation pattern) capable of executing a second reach production (for example, a character reach production or a super reach production) having a high ratio
Period of temporary stop mode in variable display based on the second variable display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B), the temporary stop period of character reach (losing) is 2 seconds, For example, the temporary stop period is 3 seconds). The period of the temporary stop mode in the variable display based on the first variable display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the temporary stop period of normal reach (lost) is 1). Longer than a second).
According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific performance can be effectively obtained.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
As shown in FIG. 5B, for example, a temporary stop mode in variable display in which the specific effect is executed (for example, “super reach (losing) → relief effect (big hit)” shown in FIG. 5B). The temporary stop period is 4 seconds), for example, in the variable display in which the specific effect is not executed (for example, normal reach (losing), character reach (losing), super reach (losing), etc. shown in FIG. 5B). It is longer than the period of stop mode (for example, the temporary stop period is 1 to 3 seconds as shown in FIG. 5B).
According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific performance can be effectively obtained.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted in a main board | substrate. (A) is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern, (B) is a figure which illustrates the frequency | count of a rocking | swiveling at the time of a temporary stop for every kind of reach, and a temporary stop period. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of each variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of a super reach loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the temporary stop aspect in which a decorative design rocks up and down. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of the relief jackpot after super-reach loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows production | presentation aspects, such as a relief production which continues after the temporary stop shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of a super reach big hit. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern of the modification 1. It is a figure which illustrates the feature part of the variation pattern of modification 2. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows an example of each production | generation pattern determination table in the case of selecting the frequency | count of unreachable swing on the production control board side in the modification 3. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect pattern selection process in Modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern in the modification 4 in the case of a decoration symbol swinging in the temporary stop at the time of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display (in this embodiment, the temporary stop period varies depending on the type of reach as shown in FIG. 23 described later), and the display result in the variable display is displayed deterministically. Although it is not, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

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

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I and displayed. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 that is used for the large winning opening door, and the large winning winning as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21. After the start condition is established, for example, based on the fact that the general figure start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous general game, is established, the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is performed. Is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, for example, the special figure of the previous time Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game or the big hit gaming state is finished, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, for example, the previous time The special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the completion of the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the player wins a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state (advantageous state) in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Be controlled. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of round executions may be a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “16”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one having a short winning opening period compared to the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that opens the big prize opening. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 16 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

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

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

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, character reach, and super reach are set in advance. Note that the character reach is a super reach constituted by an effect mainly of a character, and is called, for example, a character-type super reach or a character action reach. And when the reach form of a character reach or a super reach appears, possibility that a variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation degree) becomes high compared with the case where the reach form of a normal reach appears.

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

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

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Until the final determined decorative symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily displayed (here The temporary stop display is also different from the temporary stop display before the final stop), and then the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo continuous variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times. (For example, up to 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result (the temporary stop display here is also different from the temporary stop display before the final stop). Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination (the temporary stop display here is also before the final stop). Then, the predetermined reach effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols as the reach state. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, voice output, lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed, based on the variable display change pattern and variable display result, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” is being changed. The notice effect is to be executed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can perform what is called a pre-reading notice effect separately from this notice effect during a change.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state (advantageous state) such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed later is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

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

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

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  As a confirmed special symbol in a special game, a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit”. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the chances of opening correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, a decorative symbol that is a normal big hit combination is temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 (the temporary stop display here). Is different from the temporary stop display before the final stop), for example, the same decorative pattern is arranged in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, it is changed again, and any one of a decorative symbol (probability variable symbol) that becomes a probable big hit combination and a decorative symbol (normal symbol) that becomes a normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5A shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Multiple variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result (special display result) is “small hit”. . The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach of super reach such as a character reach or super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the temporary stop display (that is, the number of swings of the decorative symbol and the temporary stop period during the temporary stop) differs depending on the type of reach. For example, in non-reach (losing), the number of swings at the time of temporary stop of the decorative symbol is 0, and the temporary stop period is 0.1 second. In normal reach (losing), the number of swings of the decorative design during temporary stop is 1 and the temporary stop period is 1 second. In the character reach (losing), the number of swings of the decorative design during the temporary stop is two, and the temporary stop period is 2 seconds. In super reach (losing), the number of times the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped is 3 times, and the temporary stop period is 3 seconds. In the relief jackpot after the loss of super reach, the number of swings of the decorative symbol during temporary stop is 4 times, and the temporary stop period is 4 seconds. In addition, the number of swings corresponding to the type of reach is also applied to each variation pattern with pseudo-continuations.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5A may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols.

  As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach You may divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (a character reach is included) is included. Also, variation patterns with super reach are classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of reach production (for example, the type of super reach as if it is a character reach or a super reach other than character reach). You may be made to do. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type. The CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. 7) in a big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 8 described later). Thus, the value of “0” is stored in the case of “non-probability change”, “1” in the case of “probability change”, and “2” in the case of “probability”. You can do it.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  In addition, the ROM 101 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a special figure display result, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern. A variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member provided in the production model, etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S211, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Settings for transmitting the number notification command are performed (step S212). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second hold) Two commands (memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are established (first special figure holding memory) In the case where the hold data is stored in the part 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B), control for preferentially establishing the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the winning order (both the winning order digestion). Say).

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of opening of the mouth to “16 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal opening big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “16 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “16 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 13 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to be able to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step) S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the first special figure display result determination table 130A (see FIG. 6A) or the second special figure display result determination table 130B prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. (See FIG. 6B) is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “ It is only necessary to assign to the determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” according to the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). . In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the special figure display result. It is only necessary to assign the result of determining whether to be “big hit” or “losing” according to the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure is shown at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, for example, the probability variation control is currently performed based on the fact that the probability variation flag is set to the ON state in response to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation” by the jackpot end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. When the probability variation state is performed, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to result in a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit) If it is assigned to the decision result of “probability change”, “non-probability change”, “surprising accuracy”, or in the case of the second special figure, “probability change” or “non-accuracy change”) Good (see FIG. 7). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the special game of this time is the first Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure is used or the second special figure is used, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random value is determined depending on whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random value MR2 is “85”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined by which of the processes in steps S232 and S236 has been performed.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (if the process in step S232 has been carried out), then “ ”Is determined (selected) as a jackpot type, and if this special figure game uses the second special figure (when the process of step S236 is performed),“ probability change ”is determined as the jackpot type. (select.

  In FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not “accurate”. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the gaming state is a short-time state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. Note that when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “surprising” than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, “non-probability change as shown in FIG. 7) in a big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). "0" in the case of "," "1" in the case of "probability change", and "2" in the case of "probability"), the jackpot type may be stored.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 15 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the main image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 15 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, as the variation pattern in which the variable display result is “losing” and designating “non-reach”, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1 for normal time (non-short time) are designated. -5 and fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 for time reduction are prepared. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the non-reach (loss) variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-5, the number of swings of the decorative design temporarily stopped by the non-reach loss combination is “0”.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. In the following, specific explanation will be given by dividing into normal reach, character reach and super reach.

  A fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA4-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. In addition, variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-2 (for loss) and variation patterns PB4-1 to PB4-2 ("big hit") that specify that normal reach is executed after pseudo continuous variation are prepared. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-2 of the normal reach (losing), the number of swings of the decorative design temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination is “1”. Yes.

  A fluctuation pattern PB3-1 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PB5-1 ("big hit") are prepared that designate execution of the character reach. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA5-1 ("big hit") that specify that the character reach is executed after the pseudo-continuous fluctuation are prepared. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the variation pattern PA3-1 and PB3-1 of the character reach (losing), the number of swings of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped by the reach / losing combination is “2 times”.

  A fluctuation pattern PB3-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA5-2 ("big hit") that specify execution of super reach after pseudo-continuous fluctuation are prepared. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the super-reach (losing) variation patterns PA 3-2 and PB 3-2, the number of swings of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination is “3 times”.

  In addition, a fluctuation pattern PB5-3 ("big hit") is prepared that designates execution of super reach and execution of a relief effect (specific effect) after the temporary stop of the super reach loss. The relief effect is an effect that it is determined that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, for example. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the fluctuation pattern PB5-3 for the relief jackpot after the loss of super reach indicates that the number of swings of the decorative symbol temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination is “4 times”, and then the relief is performed. The effect is executed and the final winning combination is displayed. It should be noted that a fluctuation pattern ("big hit") that becomes a relief big hit after a super-reach out of pseudo-ream (eg, fluctuation pattern PA5-2) may be prepared.

  In addition, it is specified that the chance to open is derived and displayed as the variation pattern selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. Fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are prepared. Fluctuation patterns PC1-4 to PC1-5 are prepared for designating that a normal decorative is executed and a definite decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 15, a big hit variation pattern is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown). As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer) The numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Good.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 15, the small hit variation pattern is determined using a small hit variation pattern determination table (not shown). In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the common variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is “surprising”. As a result, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” and the big hit type will be “surprise” according to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern and the reach effect in the variation pattern, and the probability change state will be entered after the big hit gaming state ( (Expected expectations) can be varied.

  Of the variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”, the variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is “small hit” (see FIG. 5A). Although the fluctuation patterns PC1-4 to PC1-5) shown are included, they may not be included. Alternatively, the variation pattern that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine (select) a fluctuation pattern as a fluctuation pattern used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 15, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time-short state and the time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is in the OFF state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using a loss fluctuation pattern determination table other than the time reduction not shown. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the on state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table of the time reduction during the time not shown.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 15, a special figure changing time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, variation pattern command, variable display result notification command, first hold from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start command, a variation pattern command, a variable display result notification command, and a second hold from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the main image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265) such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a special symbol variable display result (“big hit”, “small hit”, “losing”, or what kind of big hit type based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. Is an effect control command for designating. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (determination) of the decorative symbol variation to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, as the processing in step S302, processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-short flag to turn off, processing for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of special game executed in the high base, etc. May be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S303), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

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

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309). After executing one of the processes in steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is to be ended (step S310), and then the special symbol stop process is ended. . For example, in the process of step S310, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S310 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , It is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined initial count value (for example, “100”, etc.) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the number of time reductions. Set to counter. If the big hit type is “Sudden”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 18 as the effect control process. The effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

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

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

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

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

  The small hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S170 of FIG. 19 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651). When the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 in the command analysis process (step S74) shown in FIG. 18, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 Sets the variation pattern designation command reception flag (turns on). If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651; Yes), the variation pattern designation command reception flag is reset (step S661). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step S662), the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set (that is, the variation pattern designation command has not been received) (step S651; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Is confirmed (step S652). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is determined by setting a customer waiting demonstration display flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in step S656 to be described later. In S652, it may be confirmed whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set.

  If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed (step S652; No), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S653). When the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (that is, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received) (step S653; Yes), the production control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the elapsed time after 30 seconds has passed (step S654). Whether or not the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 30 seconds is set, for example, by setting the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag in the command analysis processing (S74) shown in FIG. (Ie, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in a predetermined timer, and it is confirmed in step S654 whether or not the timer has timed out. do it.

  If 30 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer-waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 120 resets the customer-waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S655), and the image display device 5 waits for a predetermined customer. A demonstration display is started (step S656). For example, as a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display, a character string such as “Demo display” is displayed, a predetermined initial appearance (for example, a combination of symbols such as “123” or a big hit such as “777”) is associated. A combination of symbols to be displayed), a predetermined character may be displayed, or a logotype of a gaming machine manufacturer may be displayed.

  When the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S652; Yes), when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (step S653; No), the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command is 30 seconds. If it has not elapsed (step S654; No), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is started at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command (that is, after the variable display is interrupted) is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started when 20 seconds or one minute has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Further, for example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started immediately upon reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 19 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the opening chance eyes by referring to. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect is determined and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed (Step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, a pre-change changing notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number value for the changing notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, whether the variable display result is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, whether there is a changing notice effect It is only necessary to change the determination rate of the changing notice pattern. By doing so, it becomes possible to notify and suggest that the variable display result will be a “hit” or reach depending on whether or not the changing notice is executed and the pattern (effect mode).

  After executing the process of step S529, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode may be performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. Specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect of a predetermined mode such as an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect of displaying a predetermined effect image.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. For example, when a setting for executing a character notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 19 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). . The notice effect period may be determined in advance for each changing notice pattern selected in step S529 of FIG. When it is a notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the notice effect control pattern corresponding to each changing notice pattern is used. In response to this, various commands are created and displayed in order to perform predetermined presentation operations including some or all of the production image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, and production model operation. It may be transmitted to the unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; No), after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S544). . The reach effect period may be determined in advance in the reach effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; Yes), production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the reach production period at step S544 (step S544; No), after executing the process of step S545, the production control CPU 120 moves the decorative design to a predetermined operation (for example, up and down shown in FIG. 25 described later). It is determined whether or not it is a temporary stop period in which the temporary stop mode is accompanied by a dynamic motion (step S545A). The temporary stop period of the decorative symbol is determined in advance for each type of reach as shown in FIG. 5B, for example. When it is a temporary stop period in step S545A (step S545A; Yes), temporary stop display control is performed to execute a temporary stop in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by a combination of misses (step S545B).

  When it is not the temporary stop period in step S545A (step S545A; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a relief effect execution period for executing the relief effect (step S545C). When it is the relief effect period in step S545C (step S545C; Yes), operation control of the relief effect executed after the temporary stop period of the decorative symbol is performed (step S545D). The relief effect is an effect that, for example, is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the relief effect is a countdown relief effect as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D described later.

  When it is not the relief effect period in step S545C (step S545C; No), after executing the process of step S545B, or after executing the process of step S545D, for example, special-fluctuation effect control at the time of fluctuation corresponding to the change pattern Based on the setting in the pattern and the like, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S546), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S547; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S548). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S549). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S550), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Here, the contents of each variation pattern shown in FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of each variation pattern for the relief jackpot after non-reach, normal reach, character reach, super reach, and super-reach out.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the non-reach deviation variation pattern PA1-1 temporarily stops when the decorative design is non-reachable, and the decorative design at the time of temporary stop does not swing (that is, during temporary stop). This is a variation pattern of the content that immediately determines the symbol. Specifically, in synchronization with the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display starts. Then, the decorative symbol in the symbol display area 5L (hereinafter abbreviated as “left symbol” as appropriate) is stopped, and then the decorative symbol in the symbol display area 5R (hereinafter abbreviated as “right symbol” as appropriate). Is suspended. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol are not aligned, and the display mode is non-reach. Thereafter, the decorative symbols in the symbol display area 5C (hereinafter abbreviated as “middle symbols” as appropriate) are stopped and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-reach lose combination. The temporary stop is continued for a few seconds (for example, 0.1 second), and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command. In addition, since the non-reach temporary stop is a few seconds of commas, it seems to the player that the fixed stop is made immediately after the temporary stop of the decorative symbol for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the normal reach deviation variation pattern PA2-1 temporarily stops at the normal reach of the decorative pattern, and all of the decorative patterns at the time of the temporary stop swing up and down once (that is, , The number of times the decorative symbol is oscillated (the number of oscillations is 1) at the time of the temporary stop), and the variation pattern of the content that is determined by the symbol. Specifically, in synchronization with the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display starts. Then, the left symbol in the symbol display area 5L is variably stopped, and then the right symbol in the symbol display area 5R is variably stopped. At this point, the left display and the right design are in a reach display mode. After that, the middle symbols in the symbol display area 5C are suspended and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination. In this temporary stop, after the three decorative symbols integrally swing up and down once, the decorative symbols of the reach-losing combination are confirmed and stopped based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (C), the variation pattern PB3-1 of the character reach is temporarily stopped by the character reach, and all of the ornament designs at the time of the temporary stop are swung up and down twice. (That is, the number of times the decorative symbol is swayed (the number of swaying times) is 2 at the time of temporary stop), and the variation pattern of the content that is determined as a symbol. Specifically, in synchronization with the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display starts. Then, the left symbol in the symbol display area 5L is variably stopped, and then the right symbol in the symbol display area 5R is variably stopped. At this point, the left display and the right design are in a reach display mode. After that, the middle symbols in the symbol display area 5C are suspended and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination. In this temporary stop, after the three decorative symbols integrally swing twice up and down, the decorative symbols of the reach-losing combination are confirmed and stopped based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (D), the variation pattern PB3-2 of the super reach is temporarily stopped by the super reach, and all the decorative symbols at the time of the temporary stop are swung up and down three times integrally. (That is, the number of times the decorative symbol is swung (the number of times of shaking) is 3 at the time of temporary stop). Specifically, in synchronization with the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display starts. Then, the left symbol in the symbol display area 5L is variably stopped, and then the right symbol in the symbol display area 5R is variably stopped. At this point, the left display and the right design are in a reach display mode. After that, the middle symbols in the symbol display area 5C are suspended and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination. In this temporary stop, after the three decorative symbols integrally swing up and down three times, the decorative symbols of the reach-losing combination are confirmed and stopped based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (E), the variation pattern PB5-3 for the relief jackpot after the loss of super reach is temporarily stopped by the super reach, and all of the decorative patterns at the time of the temporary stop are integrally moved up and down four times. (That is, the number of times the decorative symbol is oscillated (the number of oscillations is 4) at the time of temporary stop), and after that, the relief effect is executed to determine the big hit symbol. Specifically, in synchronization with the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display starts. Then, the left symbol in the symbol display area 5L is variably stopped, and then the right symbol in the symbol display area 5R is variably stopped. At this point, the left display and the right design are in a reach display mode. After that, the middle symbols in the symbol display area 5C are suspended and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the reach-losing combination. In this temporary stop, the relief effect is executed after the three decorative symbols integrally swing up and down four times, and the decorative symbol of the big hit combination is confirmed and stopped based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command.

  Next, as a specific effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect mode in the case of super-reaching will be described. FIG. 24 shows a super-reaching effect mode displayed on the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, in the decorative symbol display area (5L, 5C, 5R), variable display of decorative symbols is executed in a normal manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 24B, after the left symbol is stopped, the right symbol is stopped, and a reach display mode in which the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned is obtained. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, a battle effect (reach effect) included in the super reach effect is started. Specifically, in this battle effect, the character is changed to a background image BG2 different from the background image BG1 in the normal mode shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, and a character advantageous to the player under the background image BG2. A battle effect in which the CA and the character CB disadvantageous to the player fight is started. At this time, the decorative pattern of the reach display mode is reduced and displayed at the upper right portion of the display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the character CA is defeated, and as shown in FIG. 24 (E), the decorative pattern displayed in a reduced scale is displayed in an up-and-down swing state with a reach-losing combination, resulting in a battle effect. Ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (F), the display returns to the background image BG1 in the normal mode, the decorative design is returned from the reduced display to the normal mode display under the background image BG1, and the decorative design is temporarily stopped in the reach lose combination. (For example, a temporary stop with a reach loss combination of “787”), a swinging operation (vertical swinging) of the decorative symbol at a fixed period at the time of the temporary stop is started. Specifically, from the state in which the upper end of the decorative design coincides with the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 24F, the decorative design descends toward the lower end of the display screen, and the decorative design is displayed as shown in FIG. The upper end of the symbol is in a state that matches the lower end position Low. Then, on the contrary, the decorative design rises toward the upper end of the display screen and returns to the state matching the reference position Ref shown in FIG. Up to this point corresponds to one up and down swing.

  Here, one up and down swing of the decorative design will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, the predetermined operation is, for example, a temporary stop mode with vertical swinging at a constant cycle. Specifically, a descent operation (outward movement operation) in which the decorative symbol at the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 25A is directed toward the lower end of the display screen is started, and after an intermediate position shown in FIG. 25B, FIG. To the lower end position Low shown in FIG. In this way, it takes “0.5 seconds” for the decorative design to reach the lower end position Low from the reference position Ref as shown in FIG. On the contrary, a rising operation (returning operation) is started for the decorative symbol at the lower end position Low shown in FIG. 25C toward the upper end of the display screen, and the intermediate position shown in FIG. It rises to the reference position Ref shown in E). In this way, it takes “0.5 seconds” for the decorative design to reach the reference position Ref from the lower end position Low as shown in FIG. From the above, the operation for one up and down swing of the decorative design (the operation for one set) takes 1 second (1 second = 0.5 second + 0.5 second). The operation for one set may be a time other than one second.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when such up-and-down swing is executed up to three times, on the basis of the reception of the symbol confirmation command, the decorative symbol of the reach-losing combination is displayed at the reference position Ref as shown in FIG. Confirmation stop display is performed (for example, a decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped by a reach loss combination of “787”).

  The reference position Ref is not only a decorative pattern swing start position, but also a decorative symbol fixed stop display position as shown in FIG. In this way, the decorative symbol can always be confirmed and stopped at the reference position Ref, and the decorative symbol confirmed and stopped display can be easily seen by the player. For example, if the decorative symbol confirmation stop display position is different, it is difficult to know where to confirm and stop, and there is a possibility of causing a sense of incongruity with respect to the decorative symbol confirmation display. There is no such thing. In addition, since the decorative symbol temporary stop position and the fixed stop display position are common, the decorative symbol display position can be unified between temporary stop and fixed stop, and the decorative symbol temporary stop display and fixed stop display can be understood. Can be made easier.

  Next, as a specific effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect mode in the case of a rescue jackpot after a loss of super reach will be described. FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 show the effect of the relief jackpot after the super reach loss displayed on the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the effect of the relief jackpot after the loss of super reach is one more up and down the number of times the decorative symbol is swung up and down during the temporary stop than the effect of the loss of super reach shown in FIG. There are many (a total of four up and down swings), and after that, the relief effect is executed and the jackpot is confirmed and displayed (see FIG. 27). For this reason, such a difference is demonstrated and the description is abbreviate | omitted about FIG. 26 (A)-(H) which is the same as that of the effect aspect of a super reach deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (H), after the first up-and-down swing of the decorative symbol at the time of temporary stop is completed, the vertical swing of the decorative symbol is continuously executed for the second and third times, and further up to the fourth time. . Here, the number of swings is four, but it may be other than four. In other words, it is not limited to “the number of times of loss (3 times) +1”, but more than the number of times of loss (3 times) (for example, 3 times to 4 times such as 3.1 times and 3.5 times). The number of times of a decimal value between times may be sufficient, and the number of times more than 4 times (for example, 5 times, 6 times, etc.) may be sufficient.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27A, for example, a countdown relief effect is started as the relief effect. As shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D, the countdown relief effect is an effect in which countdown format numerical values are displayed in order of “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. It should be noted that the decorative symbol is not displayed during the countdown relief effect shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D, but the decorative symbol is displayed at, for example, the upper right portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 even during the countdown relief effect. A reduced display may be performed. Such a decorative symbol is still in a state of being displayed in a variable state (that is, a state before the stop of confirmation), and for example, “787” is continuously displayed during the countdown relief effect shown in FIGS. Alternatively, “777” may be continuously displayed. Further, “777” may be displayed in the middle of the countdown relief effect. For example, the display screen shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C is reduced to “787”, and FIG. ) May be reduced and displayed as “777”.

  In this embodiment, the countdown relief effect is exemplified as the relief effect that is an example of the specific effect. However, the relief effect may be a count-up-type relief effect, or may be a simple design slip. It may be a relief production. For example, an accessory placed on the game board 2 (movable accessory) moves to a position where it overlaps the display screen of the image display device 5 (dropping action, advancing action, appearance action, merging action, etc.) An accessory (movable accessory) is operated such that an accessory placed in the frame 3 operates (dropping operation, advancement operation, appearance operation, coalescence operation, etc.) around the gaming machine frame 3. It may be an accessory action relief effect. In addition, a display effect such as a specific display (specific character, specific character, etc.) appearing on the display screen of the image display device 5, a step-up display effect (SU effect) that suggests that the display content will step up, an image It may be a display relief effect including a light effect display effect in which a part or all of the display screen of the display device 5 is lit and displayed. In addition, the specific effect may be other than the above-described relief effect for which the big hit is determined. For example, it may be one that develops to a reach production with a higher expectation level, or a stunning production.

  Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command, as shown in FIG. 27E, the big hit combination decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped and displayed at the reference position Ref (for example, “777” big hit combination decorative symbol is confirmed. Stop displayed).

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the period (temporary stop period) in which the decorative design (design for effect) is temporarily stopped varies depending on the type of the variation pattern (variable display pattern). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the period of the temporary stop mode is a few seconds of commas when the non-reach is off (the number of swings is 0), and 1 second when the normal reach is off (the number of swings is 1). The reach is 2 seconds (the number of swings is 2), the super reach is 3 seconds (the number of swings is 3), and the relief hit after the super reach is 4 seconds (the number of swings is 4). ). A relief effect (specific effect) can be executed after the decorative design is temporarily stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 26H, the countdown relief effect shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D is executed after the temporary stop in which the decorative symbol swings four times. As a result, the player watches the temporary stop mode of the decorative design while expecting the execution of the relief effect. In other words, it is possible to give a sense of expectation during the period in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, regardless of the type of variation pattern (variable display pattern), it is possible to temporarily stop by a temporary stop mode including a common operation (for example, vertical swinging as shown in FIG. 25). Even if there is, it is easy to understand the temporary stop of the decorative design (design for production).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23D, when the relief effect (specific effect) is not executed, the temporary stop mode is continued until the symbol fixed stop. In other words, whether or not the period of the temporary stop mode of the effect symbol leads to an advantageous result (that is, whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state) is determined as a relief effect after the temporary stop (FIG. 23E). Can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Also, in the temporary stop of the decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 25, the decorative symbol is in a temporary stop mode in which the decorative symbol is swung at a constant cycle. It can be easily recognized that the display is variable.

  Further, since the relief effect is an effect (a countdown relief effect shown in FIG. 27) that is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state (advantageous state), it is possible to improve the expectation of the relief effect.

  In addition, a plurality of types of variation patterns (variable display patterns) include a normal reach variation pattern (first variable display pattern) capable of executing a normal reach effect (first reach effect), and a big hit gaming state (advantageous state) than normal reach. Character reach variation patterns and super reach variation patterns (second variable display patterns) capable of performing character reach production and super reach production (second reach production) that are controlled at a high rate are included. The period (for example, 2 to 4 seconds) used as the temporary stop mode in the variation display based on the reach variation pattern is longer than the period (for example, 1 second) used as the temporary stop mode in the variation display based on the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, it is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the relief effect by lengthening the period of the temporary stop mode in the variable display based on the high expectation variation pattern (the variation pattern of the character reach or the super reach).

  Also, the relief effect is made by making the period of temporary stop mode (for example, 4 seconds) when the relief effect is executed longer than the period of temporary stop mode (for example, 1 second) when the relief effect is not executed. You can effectively get a sense of expectations.

  In the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol at the time of temporary stop is swung in the case of the relief big hit after the reach (losing) and the super reach, but in the case of the big hit (also called the big hit without relief) Also, the swinging operation may be performed. Here, for example, the case where the decorative design at the time of temporary stop in the case of a super reach big hit is caused to swing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 shows the effect of super reach jackpot displayed on the image display device 5.

  The super-reach jackpot production mode is the same as the above-described super-reaching production mode until the reach production is started, and therefore, description thereof is omitted for FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the character CA wins, and as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the reduced-decorated decorative symbols are displayed in a swing-up state with a big hit combination, and the battle effect ends. To do.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28F, the display returns to the background image BG1 in the normal mode, the decorative design is returned from the reduced display to the normal mode display under the background image BG1, and the decorative design is temporarily stopped in the jackpot combination. (For example, a temporary stop with a big hit combination of “777”), a swinging operation (vertical swinging) of the decorative symbol at a fixed period at the time of the temporary stop is started. Specifically, from the state in which the upper end of the decorative design coincides with the reference position Ref shown in FIG. 28F, the decorative design descends toward the lower end of the display screen, and the decorative design is displayed as shown in FIG. The upper end of the symbol is in a state that matches the lower end position Low. Then, on the contrary, the decorative design rises toward the upper end of the display screen and returns to the state matching the reference position Ref shown in FIG. Up to this point corresponds to one up and down swing. Then, after the first up-and-down swing of the decorative symbol at the time of the temporary stop is completed, the vertical swing of the decorative symbol is continuously executed as the second and third times.

  When such up-and-down swinging is executed up to three times, on the basis of the reception of the symbol confirmation command, as shown in FIG. 28 (I), the big hit combination decoration symbol is confirmed and stopped at the reference position Ref ( For example, a decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped with a jackpot combination of “777”).

  In the case of the fluctuation pattern per super reach big hit (PB5-2 shown in FIG. 5), the number of swings is three times, and in the case of the fluctuation pattern per character reach big hit (PB5-1 shown in FIG. 5), The number of swings is two, and in the case of the fluctuation pattern per normal reach big hit (PA4-1 shown in FIG. 5), the number of swings is one, and the number of swings may vary depending on the type of reach. It may be good (for example, the number of swings may be the same as when the reach is lost).

  Further, at the time of big hit, the number of swings may be uniformly n (n is a natural number). For example, the number of oscillations n may be 5 times, for example, 5 times. By setting the number of swings exclusively for big hits, it is possible to further improve the fun of the period of temporary stop mode.

  Further, in addition to the case of big hit without relief as described above, the temporary stop period (period of temporary stop mode) at the time of small hit and sudden hit may be varied depending on the type of reach.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 1 will be described. In the above-described embodiment, only the super-reaching variation pattern (the variation pattern PB5-3 shown in FIG. 5A) has a relief effect. However, in the first modification, as shown in FIG. And the relief pattern is given to the fluctuation pattern of the character reach.

  Specifically, the ROM 101 of the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 1 stores table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. . In addition to the variation pattern of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 (A), the variation pattern of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 29 includes a variation pattern PA4-2 (“big hit”) after the loss of normal reach, A relief big hit variation pattern PB5-4 ("big hit") after loss of reach is prepared.

  The fluctuation pattern PA4-2 ("big hit") is a fluctuation pattern that specifies that a normal reach is executed and a relief effect (specific effect) is executed after a temporary stop of the normal reach loss. In detail, the variation pattern PA4-2 is, in detail, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the normal reach loss combination, the decorative pattern is oscillated “twice” at the temporary stop, and then the relief effect is executed and the big hit This is a variation pattern of a relief jackpot after a normal reach loss, in which the combination is determined and displayed.

  Further, the fluctuation pattern PB5-4 ("big hit") is a fluctuation pattern that specifies that the character reach is executed and the relief effect (specific effect) is executed after the character reach lose is temporarily stopped. In detail, the variation pattern PB5-4 is, in detail, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the combination of character reach miss, the number of times the decorative symbol is swung “3 times” at the temporary stop, and then the relief effect is executed and the big hit This is a variation pattern of the relief jackpot after the character reach loss, which is confirmed and displayed in combination.

  As described above, when the number of swings at the time of losing reach is one time larger, a relief effect is executed and a relief big hit may occur. In this way, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the period in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the variation pattern of other reach other than super reach (for example, normal reach, character reach, etc.) Can be improved.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Modification 2 will be described. The number of oscillations in the relief big hit variation patterns PA4-2 and PB5-4 shown in FIG. 29 added in the first modification is two and three, respectively. In the second modification, as shown in FIG. In addition, the relief jackpot is fixed to 4 fluctuations in common with the variation pattern, and the number of oscillations can be selected from 1 to 3 in any of the reach out of normal reach, out of reach, and out of super reach. ing.

  Specifically, the table data stored in the ROM 101 of the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 2 (table data constituting a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns) is as shown in FIG. Variation patterns are included. The variation pattern of Modification 2 shown in FIG. 30 includes the variation pattern PA4-2 (“big hit”) and variation pattern PB5-4 (“big hit”) of Modification 1 shown in FIG. Are changed to four times, and instead of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1-1, PA2-1 are shifted from the normal reach and the number of oscillations is once, twice, and three times. -2, PA2-1-3, and instead of the fluctuation pattern PB3-1, the fluctuation patterns PB3-1-1, PB3-1-2 are out of character reach and the number of oscillations is once, twice, and three times. , PB3-1-3, and instead of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2, the fluctuation pattern PB3-2-1, PB3-2-2, PB3 with the super-reach shift and the number of swings of once, twice, and three times -2-3 is included. In each reach deviation, a predetermined selection ratio for each number of swings (for example, the number of swings 1 to 3 is an equal selection ratio, or the selection ratio is decreased as the number of swings increases, Or vice versa). It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern PA2-1-1 with one swing is easily selected when the normal reach is off, and the fluctuation pattern PB3-1-2 with two swings is easily selected with the character reach off, and the super reach is off. Then, the distribution may be such that the fluctuation pattern PB3-2-3 having the number of swings of 3 is easily selected.

  In the variation pattern PA4-2, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped by the normal reach / losing combination, the decorative pattern is oscillated “4 times” at the temporary stop, and then the relief effect is executed and is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot combination. This is the fluctuation pattern of the relief jackpot after normal reach loss. In the variation pattern PB5-4, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the combination of character reach and loss, and the number of times the decorative symbol is swayed “4 times” at the time of temporary stop is executed. It is a fluctuation pattern of the relief jackpot after the character reach loss that is displayed.

  As described above, when the number of swings at the time of the detachment is four, the relief effect is executed and the relief hit is made. In this way, since the relief jackpot is common to the variation patterns and the number of oscillations is fixed to four, it is easy to understand that the relief jackpot is a relief jackpot. In addition, the number of swings of 1 to 3 can be selected for any of the reach out of normal reach, out of character reach, and super reach out, so the number of swings in the temporary stop is 4 in any reach. It can be expected that it will become a relief jackpot. In other words, in the variation pattern of all types of reach (for example, normal reach, character reach, super reach, etc.), it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the period when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Modification 3 will be described. In the second modification, the selection of the number of swings (that is, as shown in FIG. 30, normal reach deviation fluctuation patterns PA2-1-1, PA2-1-2, PA2-1 as shown in FIG. 30). -3, or any one of the fluctuation patterns PB3-1-1, PB3-1-2, PB3-1-3 of the swing of 1 to 3 swings, Alternatively, any one of the fluctuation patterns PB3-2-1, PB3-2-2, and PB3-2-3 of the super-reach with the number of oscillations of 1 to 3 is performed on the main substrate 11 side. However, it is performed on the side of the effect control board 12 as in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modification 3 (for example, changing the number of times of swinging by adjusting the time until the reach effect ends even with the same type of variation pattern) It is possible.

  Specifically, in the second modification, one variation pattern is selected from the plurality of variation patterns on the main substrate 11 side (in this case, for example, the variation pattern PA2-1 that is out of normal reach with two oscillations). -2 (see FIG. 30) is selected), a variation pattern command indicating the selected variation pattern (for example, PA2-1-2) is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 uses the change pattern command as a change pattern command. Based on this, it is configured such that the decorative symbol variation display (for example, the normal reach deviation variation display with two swings) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the third modification, the main board 11 selects one fluctuation pattern from the plurality of fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 5 (in this case, for example, normal reach with one oscillation frequency) Until the variation pattern command indicating the selected variation pattern (for example, PA2-1) is transmitted to the effect control board 12, it is the same as in the above-described embodiment. However, the effect control board 12 uses the determination table shown in FIG. 31 according to the received variation pattern command (in this case, the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31A because it is a normal reach (losing) instruction). One effect pattern is selected by lottery (for example, performance) from the same type of effect pattern (normal reach (lost) effect pattern shown in FIG. 31A). Suppose that the pattern PE1-2 is selected by lottery), and the decorative pattern change display (for example, the normal reach effect (lost) shortened by 1 second) by the determined effect pattern (for example, the effect pattern PE1-2). (Variation display in which the number of oscillations is two) is executed.

  Regarding the lottery determination of the production pattern, the numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the production pattern depends on the type of reach (for example, normal reach, character reach, super reach, etc.) It is only necessary that the number of movements is assigned once, every two times, and every three times, and the lottery determination of the production pattern is, for example, a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 31A is a normal reach (loss) determination table used when the effect control board 12 receives an instruction of the variation pattern PA2-1 from the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 has a special figure fluctuation time of 20000 ms. That is, it can be said that the period from the start of decoration pattern change to the fixed stop display is 20000 ms. Specifically, from the start of the decorative pattern change, the temporary stop is performed with the normal reach loss combination, and the decorative pattern at the time of temporary stop swings up and down once (1000 ms for one swing) and receives the symbol confirmation command. The time until the fixed stop is displayed is 20000 ms.

  For this reason, when the number of swings is changed to 2 due to a loss of normal reach, the number of swings increases by 1 (increase by 1000 ms), and therefore the normal reach production is shortened by that amount (increase by 1000 ms). Thus, a normal reach effect 1 second shortened effect pattern PE1-2 (an effect pattern in which the number of swings during temporary stop is two after a normal reach effect (losing) shortened by 1 second) is prepared in advance. In addition, when the number of swings is changed to 3 times due to a loss of normal reach, the number of swings will increase 2 times (2000 ms increase), so the normal reach effect will be shortened by that amount (2000 ms increase). Thus, a normal reach effect 2-second shortened version effect pattern PE1-3 (an effect pattern in which the number of swings during temporary stop is 3 times after a normal reach effect (losing) shortened by 2 seconds) is prepared in advance. In order to shorten the reach effect, various shortening methods may be used, such as thinning out a part of the content of the reach effect, or a mode in which a part of the reach effect is fast-forwarded and reproduced.

  Note that when the normal reach is out and the number of swings is one, the effect pattern PE1-1 corresponding to the variation pattern PA2-1 instructed from the main board 11 may be selected. The contents of the effect pattern PE1-1 are the same as the contents of the variation pattern PA2-1 instructed from the main board 11. That is, the special figure fluctuation time remains 20000 ms, there is no increase / decrease, and the number of swings is one.

  FIG. 31B is a character reach (loss) determination table used when the effect control board 12 receives an instruction of the variation pattern PB3-1 from the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 has a special figure fluctuation time of 43000 ms. That is, it can be said that the period from the start of decoration pattern change to the fixed stop display is also 43000 ms. Specifically, from the start of the decorative pattern change, the temporary stop is performed with the combination of character reach and miss, and the decorative pattern at the time of temporary stop swings up and down twice (2000 ms for 2 swings) and receives the symbol confirmation command. The time until the fixed stop display is 43000 ms.

  For this reason, when the number of swings is changed to 3 due to a loss of character reach, the number of swings increases by 1 (increase by 1000 ms), so the character reach production is shortened by that amount (increase by 1000 ms). As a result, an effect pattern PE2-3 of a 1-second shortened version of the character reach effect (a movie of an effect pattern in which the number of swings during a temporary stop is 3 times after the character reach effect (losing) shortened by 1 second) is prepared in advance. ing. In addition, when changing the number of swings to 1 due to a loss of character reach, the number of swings will be reduced by 1 (decrease by 1000 ms), so the character reach production will be extended by that amount (by 1000 ms decrease). By doing this, the effect pattern PE2-1 of the extended version of the character reach effect 1 second (the effect pattern in which the number of swings at the time of temporary stop after the character reach effect (lost) extended by 1 second) is prepared in advance. As an extension of the reach effect, various extension methods may be used, such as adding a part of the content of the reach effect or a mode in which a part of the reach effect is played slowly.

  Note that, when the number of swings is selected twice due to the deviation of the character reach, the effect pattern PE2-2 corresponding to the variation pattern PB3-1 instructed from the main board 11 may be selected. The contents of the effect pattern PE2-2 are the same as the contents of the variation pattern PB3-1 instructed from the main board 11. That is, the special figure fluctuation time remains 43000 ms, there is no increase / decrease, and the number of oscillations is two.

  FIG. 31C is a super reach (loss) determination table used when the effect control board 12 receives an instruction of the variation pattern PB3-2 from the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 has a special figure fluctuation time of 53000 ms. That is, it can be said that the period from the start of decorative pattern change to the fixed stop display is also 53000 ms. Specifically, from the start of the decorative pattern change, the temporary stop is performed with a super reach loss combination, the decorative pattern at the time of temporary stop swings up and down three times (three times of swinging is 3000 ms), and a symbol confirmation command is received. The time until the fixed stop display is 53000 ms.

  For this reason, when the number of swings is changed to 1 due to a loss of super reach, the number of swings decreases twice (2000 ms decrease), so the super reach production is extended by that amount (2000 ms decrease). As a result, a super-reach effect 2 second extended effect pattern PE3-1 (an effect pattern in which the number of swings during temporary stop is 1 after the super-reach effect (lost) extended by 2 seconds) is prepared in advance. . In addition, when the number of swings is changed to 2 due to a loss of super reach, the number of swings is decreased by 1 (decrease by 1000 ms), so that the super reach production is extended by that amount (reduced by 1000 ms). As a result, a super-reach effect 1-second extended effect pattern PE3-2 (an effect pattern in which the number of swings during temporary stop is 2 times after the super-reach effect (lost) extended by 1 second) is prepared in advance.

  Note that when the number of swings is selected three times due to super-reach, the effect pattern PE3-3 corresponding to the variation pattern PB3-2 instructed from the main board 11 may be selected. The contents of the effect pattern PE3-3 are the same as the contents of the variation pattern PB3-2 instructed from the main board 11. That is, the special figure fluctuation time remains 53000 ms, there is no increase / decrease, and the number of oscillations is three.

  As described above, in the case of normal reach (losing), as shown in FIG. 31A, the ratio determined to the effect pattern PE1-1 corresponding to the instructed variation pattern PA2-1 is, for example, 90%. Yes, the ratio determined for the effect pattern PE1-2 of the normal reach effect 1 second shortened version is, for example, 7%, and the ratio determined for the effect pattern PE1-3 of the normal reach effect 2 second shortened version is, for example, 3%. For this reason, in the case of normal reach (losing), it is difficult to determine the variation pattern of each shortened version in which the number of swings increases.

  On the other hand, in the case of character reach (losing), as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the proportion determined to the effect pattern PE2-2 corresponding to the instructed variation pattern PB3-1 is, for example, 65%. The ratio determined for the effect pattern PE2-3 of the character reach effect 1 second shortened version is, for example, 30%, and the ratio determined for the effect pattern PE2-1 of the character reach effect 1 second extension version is, for example, 5%. It is. For this reason, in the case of character reach (losing), it is easy to determine the production pattern of the shortened version in which the number of swings is increased, and the effect pattern in which the number of swings is large for the character reach that has a higher expectation level than the normal reach. Can be easily selected, and the expectation for the relief effect can be enhanced, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in the case of super reach (losing), as shown in FIG. 31C, the ratio determined to the effect pattern PE3-3 corresponding to the instructed variation pattern PB3-2 is, for example, 90%. The ratio determined for the effect pattern PE3-2 of the super reach effect 1 second extension is, for example, 7%, and the ratio determined for the effect pattern PE3-1 of the super reach effect 2 seconds extension is, for example, 3%. In the case of super reach (losing), the effect pattern PE3-3 corresponding to the instructed variation pattern PB3-2 is easily determined, and it is difficult to determine the effect pattern of the extended version in which the number of swings is reduced. Therefore, an effect pattern with a large number of swings can be easily selected for a super reach with a high expectation degree of jackpots, and a sense of expectation for a relief effect can be enhanced, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third modification, an effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 32 is executed instead of “select an effect control pattern” in step S531 shown in FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an effect pattern selection process in the third modification.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the instructed variation pattern is PA2-1 (step S771). For example, if it is the variation pattern PA2-1 indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main board 11 (step S771; Yes), the normal reach deviation effect patterns PE1-1 to PE1- in the determination table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is selected from among the three by lottery, and this process is terminated. Thus, even when the variation pattern PA2-1 is instructed from the main board 11, the effect pattern PE1-2 of the normal reach effect 1 second shortened version and the effect pattern PE1-3 of the normal reach effect 2 second shortened version are It can be selected on the production control board 12 side.

  If the variation pattern is not PA2-1 (step S771; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the instructed variation pattern is PB3-1. For example, if the variation pattern PB3-1 indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main board 11 (step S773; Yes), the effect pattern PE2-1 for character reach (loss) in the determination table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is selected by lottery from -PE2-3, and this process ends. Thus, even when the variation pattern PB3-1 is instructed from the main board 11, the effect pattern PE2-3 of the character reach effect 1 second shortened version or the effect pattern PE2-1 of the character reach effect 1 second extended version However, it can be selected on the production control board 12 side.

  If the variation pattern is not PB3-1 (step S773; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the instructed variation pattern is PB3-2. For example, if the variation pattern PB3-2 indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main board 11 (step S775; Yes), the super-reach (losing) effect pattern PE3-1 in the determination table shown in FIG. One effect pattern is selected by lottery from -PE3-3, and this process ends. Thus, even when the variation pattern PB3-2 is instructed from the main board 11, the superreach effect 1 second extended effect pattern PE3-2 and the character reach effect 2 second extended effect pattern PE3-1. However, it can be selected on the production control board 12 side.

  If the pattern is not the variation pattern PB3-2 (step S775; No), the effect control CPU 120 selects the instructed variation pattern (step S777) and ends this process.

  Then, based on the variation pattern selected in the effect control pattern selection process (step S531) shown in FIG. 32, the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. For example, when the effect pattern PE1-2 is selected in step S772 of the effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 32, the normal reach effect shortened by 1 second in the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. After (losing), the decorative symbol variation display is executed so that the number of swings during the temporary stop is two. If the effect pattern PE2-3 is selected in step S774 of the effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 32, the character reach shortened by one second in the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. After the production (losing), the decorative symbol variation display is executed in which the number of swings during the temporary stop is three. In addition, when the effect pattern PE3-3 is selected in step S776 of the effect control pattern selection process shown in FIG. 32, in the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. Later, the decorative symbol variation display is executed in which the number of swings during the temporary stop is three.

  As described above, in the case of the modification 3, the number of swings can be selected on the effect control board 12 side. That is, on the effect control board 12 side, the number of swings can be changed by adjusting the time until the reach effect ends even with the same type of variation pattern.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Modification 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 4 enables the quasi-continuous fluctuation temporary stop mode to perform the same swinging motion as the temporary stop mode after the reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (A), the number of swings in the temporary stop mode during the quasi-continuous operation is common regardless of the variation pattern and whether or not it is correct. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA3-2 (losing) is a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (three times) → superreach (losing). In the fourth modification, FIG. As shown in the figure, the number of times the decorative symbol is swung is set to one at the time of temporary stop in each quasi-continuous fluctuation. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern PA5-2 (big hit) is a fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (three times) → super reach (big hit). In the case of 2 (big hit), the number of swings of the decorative symbol is set to 1 each at the time of a temporary stop in each quasi-continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33B, the number of swings in the temporary stop mode during the quasi-continuous operation may change (for example, increase with the quasi-continuous operation). In the variation pattern PA3-2 (loss) shown in FIG. 33B, the number of swings of the decorative pattern at the temporary stop in the first pseudo continuous variation is one, and the temporary pattern variation in the second pseudo continuous variation is temporary. The number of swings of the decorative symbol at the time of stop is two, and the number of swings of the decorative symbol is three at the time of the temporary stop at the third pseudo continuous variation.

  According to the modified example 4, since the decorative symbols oscillate at the time of temporary stop in each quasi-continuous change, the fun of the temporary stop mode in the quasi-continuous state is also increased, so that the fun of the game is improved. Can do. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the number of swings in the temporary stop mode in the pseudo continuous mode is the same regardless of the variation pattern and whether it is correct or not, it may be a temporary stop in the pseudo continuous mode. It is easy to understand. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the number of swings in the temporary stop mode during the quasi-continuous period increases with the number of quasi-continuous periods, the period in which the decorative symbol during the quasi-continuous period is set as the temporary stop mode. Can be used effectively.

  In FIG. 33 (A), the number of swings (for example, 1 time) in the temporary stop mode in the quasi-continuous mode is set to be smaller than the number of swings (for example, 3 times) after the reach effect. Good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, although the decorative design is temporarily stopped by the temporary stop aspect accompanied by predetermined operation | movement (for example, up-and-down rocking | swiveling), a temporary stop aspect is not limited to this. For example, the decorative design may swing left and right, the decorative design may repeat scaling, or may not operate repeatedly. What does not repeat the operation may be an operation indicating that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (still changing), such as an operation in which the decorative symbol gradually increases (or decreases) and stops at a predetermined size. In addition, the above-mentioned “predetermined movements of decorative symbols (including those that repeatedly operate and those that do not repeatedly operate)” are not limited to the number of swings or the number of operations, but may include temporary stop time ( For example, a relief effect may be started after 5 seconds, which is a temporary stop time).

  Further, the temporary stop mode may be selected depending on the type of variation pattern. In addition, the type of the variation pattern and the temporary stop mode may be associated with each other in advance, and the temporary stop mode may be selected by lottery every time. Further, the repair execution rate may be different depending on which temporary stop mode is selected.

  In addition, for game machines where the degree of advantage of the gaming state after big hit (proportion or period of probability variation control or time-shortened control) differs depending on whether the first special figure is a big hit or the second special figure is a big hit The present invention may be applied. For example, the advantage level of the big hit gaming state is more advantageous in the first special figure, but the gaming state after the big hit is a big hit in the gaming machine in which the second special figure is advantageous. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the time of change and it is found that there is hold data of the first special figure that becomes “big hit”, whether or not the hold data of the first special figure is to be digested is determined. Gameability that can be selected according to preference is born, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that executes the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure at the same time, the variation time of the second special figure is extremely long in the low-accuracy state ( For example, the second variation time may be short (for example, 5 seconds) in the high probability state (special game state). In this case, in the highly accurate state (special game state), the variation time of the first special figure is extremely long (for example, 10 minutes), so that the variable display of the second special figure is frequently executed in the highly accurate state. be able to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B causes the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening and generate a start winning (second starting winning), but has not yet started. The hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure is stored, but the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure may not be stored. In this case, when the second start prize is generated during the stoppage time of the second special figure, the variable display of the second special figure is executed even when there is the hold data of the first special figure. Good.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached (reach is not reached), such as presence / absence of quasi-continuity, presence / absence of sliding effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous variation pattern designation command) indicating the variation time and variation mode (for example, the previous variation pattern) of the second stop) is transmitted. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern designation command) indicating a variation time or a variation mode (for example, a post-variation pattern) after reaching reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time (variation time) derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A game machine that controls to a specific game state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but uses a game score when the game score is not 0 Then, the game ball enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area Accordingly, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

  In addition, the present invention may be applied to liquid crystal effects (display effects) in two types (so-called feathers) and three types (so-called rights) pachinko gaming machines, gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In addition, regarding the variable display of symbols, only one type of off-line symbol may be displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly turned on and off during the fluctuation. , Only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed as the display result).

  In addition, as a configuration for executing the pre-reading effect, a pre-reading determination (for example, a winning random number determination process between steps S211 and S212) is provided on the main board 11 side, and a command of a pre-reading determination result on the main board 11 is transmitted. (For example, the command control process in step S17), the prefetching notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the received command (for example, the prefetching notice setting process and the prefetching notice execution in the effect control process of FIG. 19). For example, a process may be provided. As another configuration, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating a random value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes a command indicating a winning random number), and the effect control board 12 performs a big hit determination (for example, a prefetch determination). Effect control CPU 120 to be executed) and a pre-read notice effect on the effect control board 12 side (effect control CPU 120 to execute the pre-read notice setting process and the pre-read notice execution process) may be employed. That is, the prefetch determination may be performed not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the fluctuation is determined. Round mode) is determined only (specify by type of jackpot, etc.), and the jackpot game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the jackpot game state. The game state after the state may be changed to the “probability change state”.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 14 includes “probability variation”, and the probability variation control condition is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability variation”. It has been described that it is established and controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The probability winning attacker's big prize opening (second big prize opening) can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display by any of a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
The variable display execution means includes
First means for starting variable display, and finally stopping variable display through a temporary stop mode with a predetermined operation;
A second means for starting the variable display and confirming and stopping the variable display after executing the specific effect through the temporary stop mode,
The period of the temporary stop mode varies depending on the type of variable display pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by that.