JP2017099660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine can control a state to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and comprises: specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance at a first timing or a second timing which is after the first timing, when the state is controlled to the advantageous state, at a ratio higher than that when the state is not controlled to the advantageous state; suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance for suggesting whether or not the specific performance is executed; and special performance execution means capable of executing a special performance at a special timing since execution of the suggestion performance until the second timing, when the suggestion performance is executed before the first timing, but the specific performance is not executed at the first timing. The special performance execution means can execute the special performance when the specific performance is executed at the second timing, at a ratio higher than that when the specific performance is not executed at the second timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  Some conventional gaming machines can execute a specific effect at a higher rate when controlled to the advantageous state than when not controlled to the advantageous state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-156296 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to increase the expectation for starting the specific effect until the specific effect is started, and it is advantageous when the specific effect is not executed. There is a problem that a sense of expectation for being controlled by the state cannot be maintained, and the gaming interest cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
When the advantageous state is controlled, a specific effect (for example, “hot!” Display is executed on the sub-effect display device 34 in the push button 31 as a change notice effect at a higher rate than when the advantageous state is not controlled. At the first timing (for example, the first mode change timing of the push button 31) or the second timing after the first timing (for example, the second mode change timing of the push button 31). Executable specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the change notice effect determination process and the change notice effect execution process);
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect indicating whether or not the specific effect is executed (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 executes S407 or S413 of the change notice effect determination process, the change notice effect execution process is executed). Part to execute)
When the specific effect is not executed at the first timing even though the suggestion effect is executed before the first timing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 pushes the push button in S403 of the change notice effect determination process) After the number of mode change times of 31 is determined to be 2 times, when the route mode of the push button 31 is determined to be one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission in S412), Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect at a special timing up to two timings (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes a change notice effect determination process and a change notice effect execution process);
With
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect at a higher rate when the specific effect is executed at the second timing than when the specific effect is not executed at the second timing. (For example, when “hot!” Display is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the push button 31 has a higher rate than the case where green light emission or blue light emission is determined as the final mode of the push button 31. Part where red light emission is determined as a transit mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the specific effect will be executed by the suggestion effect, and even if it is suggested that the game effect is improved and the specific effect is not executed. , The expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state can be maintained, and the gaming interest can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the specific effect is not executed at the first timing despite the suggestion effect being executed, the specific effect can be executed at the second timing without executing the suggestion effect again. (For example, after the production control CPU 120 determines the number of mode changes of the push button 31 to 2 in S403, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to be “hot!” In S411, and the push button 31 of the push button 31 is determined in S412. When the transit mode is determined as one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be one in S413, after the suggestion effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the push button 31 One of blue, green, and red light is emitted without displaying the “Hot!” Display. It is, the part that "hot!" Display is executed in the push button 31 without being suggested production is performed again)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the specific performance will be executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the case where the specific effect is not executed at the first timing despite the suggestion effect being executed, the suggestion effect is executed from the first timing to the second timing, and the second timing is executed. The specific effect can be executed at (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of mode changes of the push button 31 at S403, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to be “hot!” Display at S411. In S412, the way of passing the push button 31 is determined to be one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission, and when the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined twice in S413, the suggestion effect as the pre-reading notice effect After the operation is executed, blue light is emitted without executing the “hot!” Display on the push button 31. Color light-emitting, the part that is running one of the red-light-emitting, "hot!" Display is executed in the push button 31 after it has been executed suggested directing again)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the specific performance will be executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Provided with an operation section (for example, push button 31 shown in the modification) that can be operated by a player and can be changed to one of a plurality of forms having different internal forms,
The specific effect executing means performs an effect in which the internal form of the operation unit is specified as the specific effect (for example, the player visually recognizes the specific effect surface by rotating the rotating body 220 as the change notice effect. The part in which the shape in the push button 31 is changed from a possible state to a state where the player can visually recognize the special performance surface)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the specific effect is executed by the internal form of the operation unit becoming the specific form.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The internal configuration of the operation unit is a first configuration (for example, a state in which a player can visually recognize a specific effect surface of the rotating body 220) and a second configuration (for example, a modification) different from the first configuration. As shown in the example, the rotating body 220 is repeatedly rotated between a state where the specific effect surface is visible from the player and a state where the special effect surface is visible from the player, or the rotating body 220 is moved from the player. Including a state in which the specific effect surface or the special effect surface is rotated until it can be visually recognized)
In the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the specific effect is executed by changing the internal form of the operation unit from the first form to the second form (for example, as shown in the modified example, the rotation The body 220 is repeatedly rotated between a state where the specific effect surface is visible from the player and a state where the special effect surface is visible from the player, or the rotating body 220 is rotated from the player to the specific effect surface or the special effect surface. The portion that suggests that the special effect surface of the rotating body 220 becomes visible to the player by rotating until the timing at which the player can visually recognize the player)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the specific performance is executed.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 4,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at at least two different timings before the first timing (for example, as shown as a modification, the first mode change timing of the push button 31) (Providing multiple execution timings for suggesting effects to be executed before
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the variation of the production increases, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 5,
The specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect at a third timing after the second timing when the specific effect is not executed at the first timing and the second timing (for example, As shown as a modified example, the part of the push button 31 can be changed from 1 to 3 times.
When the specific effect is executed at the third timing, the suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect from the second timing to the third timing (for example, as shown as a modification) , A portion that makes it possible to execute a suggestive effect corresponding to the third change timing of the push button 31 between the second change state timing of the push button 31 and the third change state timing)
The special performance execution means
The special effect can be executed in an aspect including a first aspect (for example, blue light emission or green light emission) and a second aspect (for example, red light emission) different from the first aspect,
If the specific effect is not executed at any timing, the special effect is executed at the special timing in the first mode at a higher rate than the second mode (for example, the first to third times). When the “hot!” Display is not executed at any of the aspect change timings, the push button 31 is set to be higher than the red light emission from the execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the first aspect change timing to the second aspect change timing. Part emitting blue or green light at a rate)
When the specific effect is executed at the second timing, the special effect can be executed at the special timing in the second mode at a higher rate than the first mode (for example, the second time When the “hot!” Display is executed at the mode change timing, the push button 31 is used for blue light emission or green light emission from the execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the first mode change timing to the second mode change timing. Part that emits red light at a high rate)
When the specific effect is executed at the third timing, the suggestion effect is executed from the second timing to the third timing (for example, “hot!” Is displayed at the third mode change timing). In the case of being executed, a part that executes the suggestive effect corresponding to the third mode change timing from the second mode change timing to the third mode change timing),
When the specific effect is executed at the third timing, the special effect is executed at the special timing in the first mode, and the suggestion effect is executed after the second timing. The special effect can be executed in the second mode at the special post-timing up to the third timing (for example, the mode change count of the push button 31 is displayed 3 times, and the final mode of the push button 31 is displayed as “hot!”. If determined, the push button 31 emits blue light or green light at the first mode change timing of the push button 31 and the push button 31 emits red light at the second mode change timing of the push button 31)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the suggestive effect that the specific effect may be executed is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to improve the game entertainment and the specific effect is executed even if the specific effect is not executed. Can maintain a sense of expectation and an expectation for an advantageous state, and can improve the amusement of the game.

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. 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 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 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 an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the mode change frequency | count determination ratio of the push button in S403. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the last aspect of a push button in S406, (B) is a figure which shows the execution frequency determination ratio of the suggestion effect in S407. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the last aspect of a push button in S411, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the way aspect of a push button in S412, (C) is execution of the suggestion effect in S413 It is a figure which shows the frequency | count determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a timing chart which shows a change notice effect execution period and a push button operation reception period. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the effect display apparatus 5 and the push button 31 in the change display which performs a change notice effect. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the effect display apparatus 5 and the push button 31 in the change display which performs a change notice effect. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the effect display apparatus 5 and the push button 31 in the change display which performs a change notice effect. It is a figure which shows the rotary body pivotally supported within the push button in a modification.

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

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display 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 4A and the second special symbol display 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 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

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

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

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

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

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

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 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 game area, the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball paid out by lending is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher. A dish (a hit ball supply dish) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A member that forms the lower plate is provided with a push button 31 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31 should just be comprised so that the pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 33 that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31 may be provided inside the main body of the push button 31. In addition, a sub-effect display device 34 composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like is provided inside the main body of the push button 31. On the display screen of the sub-effect display device 34, “PUSH” or the like is visible so that it can be visually recognized by the player in the period from the start timing of execution of a change notice effect to be described later to the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31 ends. Is displayed (see FIG. 21). In the present embodiment, a character string such as “PUSH” is displayed on the display screen of the sub-effect display device 34 in a period from the start timing of execution of a change notice effect described later to the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31 ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a character string such as “PUSH” is an operation reception period of the push button 31 from the execution start timing of a change notice effect to be described later. Regardless of whether or not it is during the period up to the timing of ending, it may always be displayed. A plurality of decoration LEDs 32 are installed around the sub-effect display device 34 inside the main body of the push button 31. In the present embodiment, these decoration LEDs 32 are LEDs that can emit light in any one of the three colors of blue, green, and red, and the push button 31 is decorated by the player by the light emission of the decoration LED 32. It can be visually recognized by the luminescent color of LED32.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. 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 produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off. An LED driver circuit or the like 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. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 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.

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

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

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

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

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

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

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “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 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 4B is established.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot. The non-reach big hit expectation is the ratio that the fluctuation display result is a big hit without executing reach, and the ratio that the fluctuation display result is a big hit without executing reach and the fluctuation display without executing the reach. It is the value divided by the sum of the percentages that result in outliers. Normal reach jackpot expectation ratio is the ratio at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit when normal reach is executed, the ratio at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit when normal reach is executed, and the ratio at which the fluctuation display result is out of the normal reach. The value divided by the sum of The super-reach α jackpot expectation is the rate at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit by executing super reach α, the rate at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit by executing super reach α and the super reach α. It is a value obtained by dividing by the sum of the ratios where the fluctuation display result is out of sync. The super-reach β jackpot expectation is the ratio at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit by executing super reach β, the ratio at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit by executing super reach β and the super reach β It is a value obtained by dividing by the sum of the ratios where the fluctuation display result is out of sync.

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

  Note that the variation pattern of the super reach α and the super reach β in the present embodiment is also a variation pattern for executing a change notice effect and an operation effect of the push button 31 described later during the change display. The operation effect of the push button 31 in the present embodiment is a display that prompts the player to press the push button 31 on the effect display device 5, and the effect symbol is a big hit according to the press operation of the push button 31. Or it is the effect displayed by the combination which shows a gap. Further, the change notice effect in the present embodiment is an effect executed between the start timing of the reach effect and the timing until the start of accepting the operation of the push button 31 (see FIG. 21). When the operation effect is executed, the mode of the push button 31 is changed to a mode in which the ratio of the effect symbols displayed in the combination indicating the big hit (the display of “hot!” Executed in the sub effect display device 34) is changed. This is an effect suggesting the change in the light emission color of the push button 31 (light emission color of the decoration LED 32), or suggesting the ratio of the effect symbol displayed in a combination indicating a big hit by the light emission color of the push button 31. In this embodiment, the push button 31 is configured such that the decoration LED 32 in the push button 31 emits light in any one of a plurality of emission colors or the decoration LED 32 does not emit light. This is a combination of “PUSH” display and “hot!” Display on the sub-effect display device 34 in the button 31. The push buttons 31 are configured such that the decoration LED 32 does not cause the push button 31 to emit light in any of the colors blue, green, and red, and the sub-effect display device 34 does not display “hot!” The push LED 31 emits light in any one of blue, green, and red by the decoration LED 32, and the “PUSH” display is executed on the sub effect display device 34, and the decoration LED 32 And the push button 31 does not emit light in any of blue, green, and red, and the sub effect display device 34 is displaying “hot!”.

  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 and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depend on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Allocation of judgment value for jackpot type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be 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 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be 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 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. 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.

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

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

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

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

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α variation variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of reach β out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α variation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-shortening non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1). The non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time than -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. When the start prize is won, it becomes difficult to generate useless start prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and there is no non-reach fluctuation By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time for the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to 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 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

  The 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 general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for 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 which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 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.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used for controlling effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored 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, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  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 It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer includes a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to a maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory, and a second Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of reserved memories in the special figure storage are provided, and each storage area is started. Data indicating presence / absence of a winning (specifically, “0” indicating no start winning and “1” indicating start winning) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. While being updated in the hold display update process in the process (S72, see FIG. 16), the hold in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U based on the updated start winning buffer data The stored display is updated.

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

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present 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 symbol “−” is the off symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both of the special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or an off 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.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit 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 different from the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

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

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

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Note that the reach effect includes not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  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 variation display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

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

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

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

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the variation display production such as the reach production, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, voice output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the presentation operation different from the fluctuation display operation, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may be in the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a warning is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

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

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation symbol display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” 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 reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, 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 ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, 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 (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

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

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 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 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

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

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process use the special symbol and the effect symbol by using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This 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 fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. 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 S28 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 processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

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

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

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

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of line”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “out of line” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” If it is not applicable, it is determined as “out of”. Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, it is determined as “out of place”. Is determined.

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

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” matches, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a loss symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “miss”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 10 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

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

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

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

  If the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether or not the total reserved memory number is 5 or more (S167).

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

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

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

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

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 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 on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage contents of the effect control buffer setting unit. The hold display update process for updating to the display is executed (S72).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), various commands stored in association with the buffer numbers “2” to “4” of the first special figure hold memory in the start winning buffer Data and various flags are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “3” of the special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2”, and the buffer number of the first special figure hold memory Various command data and various flags stored in association with “4” are shifted so as to be stored in association with buffer number “3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2” to “4” in the second special figure reservation memory in the winning buffer are shifted up by one buffer number (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2” in the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “3” of the special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2”, and the buffer number of the second special figure hold memory is stored. Various command data and various flags stored in association with “4” are shifted so as to be stored in association with buffer number “3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the change notice effect determination process (S277), and then selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the change pattern designation command (S281). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a change notice effect determination process (S277) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the change notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the change pattern and the change display result from the change pattern designation command and the change display result notification command (S401). Then, it is determined whether or not the specified variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (S402). If the identified variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S403, and if the identified variation pattern is a normal reach or non-reach variation pattern, the change notice effect determination processing is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is a super-reach fluctuation pattern that executes an operation effect, the change notice effect is uniquely determined, and the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern that does not execute an operation effect. If so, the non-execution of the change notice effect is determined.

  In S403, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of mode changes of the push button 31 based on the variation display result specified in S401. The change in the mode of the push button 31 in the present embodiment refers to the light emission / non-light emission (light-off) of the decoration LED 32, the light emission color change, and the “PUSH” display on the sub-effect display device 34 to the “hot!” Display. This means that at least one of the phenomena occurs. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when the variation display result specified in S401 is a big hit, the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and 2 at a rate of 70%. Decide on times. Further, when the variation display result specified in S401 is out of place, the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is determined once at a rate of 70% and twice at a rate of 30%. That is, in the change notice effect in the present embodiment, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is large (twice in this embodiment), the variation display result is a big hit compared to the case where the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is small. The ratio becomes higher. In the present embodiment, the mode in which the number of mode changes of the push button 31 can be determined from once and twice is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the push button 31 The number of changes may be determined from three or more times.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of mode changes of the push button 31 determined in S403 is one (S305). When the number of mode change of the push button 31 determined in S403 is 1, the process proceeds to S406, and when the number of mode change of the push button 31 determined in S403 is 2, the process proceeds to S411.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final mode of the push button 31 based on the change display result specified in S401 and the mode change count of the push button 31 (once in S406). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the variation display result is a big hit, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to emit blue light at a rate of 10%, and green light is emitted at a rate of 20%. The red light emission is determined at a rate of 30%, and the “hot!” Display is determined at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to emit blue light at a rate of 40%, determined to emit green at a rate of 30%, and determined to emit red at a rate of 20%. And “hot!” Is displayed at a rate of 10%. In the present embodiment, when the “hot!” Display is not executed, one of the blue light emission, the green light emission, and the red light emission of the push button 31 is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited, and when the “hot!” Display is not executed, a case where none of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission of the push button 31 is executed may be provided. The suggestion effect may be executed even when the “hot!” Display is not executed and the blue light emission, the green light emission, and the red light emission of the push button 31 are not executed.

  In this embodiment, blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission of the push button 31 are executed by the light emission of the decoration LED 32, and the “hot!” Display of the push button 31 indicates the sub-button in the push button 31. In this mode, the display of “PUSH” on the effect display device 34 is changed to “hot!”. In other words, when the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is 1, the highest hit expectation is obtained when the final mode of the push button 31 is “Hot!”, And then the big hit expectation is expected in the order of red light emission and green light emission. The blue light emission has the highest degree of expectation of the big hit (the big hit expectation degree of the final mode of the push button 31: “hot!” Display> red light emission> green light emission> blue light emission). In other words, in this embodiment, even when the “hot!” Display is not executed as the final mode of the push button 31, the push button 31 emits red light, so that the player emits blue light or Since it is possible to recognize that the fluctuation display result is a big hit at a higher rate than when green light is emitted, so that the player's expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state can be easily maintained It has become.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree when the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!” Is displayed with the final mode of the push button 31 being “hot!” As a change notice effect. The ratio at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the ratio of the fluctuation display result to be a big hit and the final change of the push button 31 as the change notice effect are executed as the change notice result. It is a value obtained by dividing the mode by the sum of the ratios that are executed with the display of “hot!” And the fluctuation display result is out of sync. The big hit expectation degree when the final mode of the push button 31 is red light emission is the ratio at which the final display mode of the push button 31 is executed with red light emission and the variable display result is a big hit as the change notification effect. The sum of the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with red light emission and the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with red light emission and the fluctuation display result is out as a change notice effect. The value divided by. The big hit expectation degree when the final mode of the push button 31 is green light emission is the ratio that the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with green light emission and the variation display result is a big win as the change notification effect. The sum of the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with green light emission and the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with green light emission and the fluctuation display result is out as a change notice effect The value divided by. The big hit expectation degree when the final mode of the push button 31 is blue light emission is the ratio at which the final display mode of the push button 31 is executed with green light emission and the variation display result is a big hit as the change notice effect. The sum of the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with blue light emission and the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the ratio at which the final mode of the push button 31 is executed with blue light emission and the fluctuation display result is out as a change notice effect The value divided by.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of executions of the suggestion effect based on the final mode of the push button 31 (S407). In addition, the suggestion effect in a present Example is an effect which suggests that the aspect of the push button 31 changes as a part of change notice effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the final mode of the push button 31 is blue light emission, the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined to be 0 (non-executed) at a rate of 90%. The number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 2 at a rate of 0%. When the final mode of the push button 31 is green light emission, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 50%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 1 at a rate of 35%. Then, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 2 at a rate of 15%. When the final mode of the push button 31 is red light emission, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 20%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%. Then, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be twice at a rate of 50%. When the final state of the push button 31 is “Hot!”, The number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 10%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect at a rate of 90%. Is determined once and the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined twice at a rate of 0%. When the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined as one, the suggestion effect is executed at a timing before the mode of the push button 31 is changed to the final mode. In addition, when the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be twice, the suggestion effect is determined at a timing before the mode of the push button 31 is changed to the final mode and a timing after the mode of the push button 31 is changed to the final mode. Executed.

  That is, in this embodiment, when a mode with a high jackpot expectation is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the ratio determined for execution of the suggestion effect (once or twice) is high, and the suggestion effect is high. The ratio determined as non-execution (0 times) is low. On the other hand, when a mode with a low expectation degree of jackpot is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the ratio determined for the execution of the suggestion effect (one or two times) is low, and the suggestion effect is not executed (0 (The number of times) is determined (the execution decision ratio of the suggestive effect for each final mode: “hot!” Display> red light emission> green light emission> blue light emission).

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), when the “hot!” Display is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the highest hit expectation is the highest, and then the red hit, the green hit, and the blue hit in the order. Since the degree of expectation is high, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variation display result is lost (the suggestion effect). Execution decision rate: big hit> off).

  When attention is paid to the case where the final mode of the push button 31 is blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission, the ratio of determining the number of executions of the suggestive effect to be twice is the case where the red light emission with the highest expectation level of jackpot is given. The ratio of determining the number of executions of the suggested effect to be twice is the lowest when the blue light emission is the highest and the expectation degree of jackpot is low (ratio of determining the number of executions of the suggested effect for each final mode to be twice: Red light emission> green light emission> blue light emission).

  In addition, since the “hot!” Display is the final mode of the push button 31 with the highest expectation level for jackpots, the number of executions of the suggested effect when the mode change count of the push button 31 is determined to be 1 is uniquely determined. It is decided once. In other words, after the “hot!” Display is executed, the suggestion effect is not executed after that, and if the mode of the push button 31 further changes from the “hot!” Display, it is misunderstood by the player. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, the form in which the case where the mode of the push button 31 changes without executing the suggestion effect is illustrated, the present invention is limited to this. However, when the mode of the push button 31 changes, the suggestion effect may be executed immediately before the change of the mode of the push button 31.

  After execution of S407, the effect control CPU 120 selects the change notice effect process table corresponding to the final mode of the push button 31 determined in S406 and the number of executions of the suggested effect determined in S407, and proceeds to S409 (S408). .

  On the other hand, in S411, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final mode of the push button 31 (the second time of the push button 31) based on the change display result specified in S401 and the mode change count of the push button 31 (2 times in S411). Change mode). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the variation display result is a big hit, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to emit green light at a rate of 10%, and red light is emitted at a rate of 30%. And “hot!” Is displayed at a rate of 60%. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display result is out of place, the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to emit green light at a rate of 60%, red light is determined at a rate of 30%, and “hot!” At a rate of 10%. Decide on display. That is, when the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is 2, when the final mode of the push button 31 is “Hot!”, The highest jackpot expectation is the highest, and the green light emission has the lowest jackpot expectation. (The expectation of jackpot in the final mode of the push button 31: “Hot!” Display> Red light emission> Green light emission) That is, in this embodiment, even when the “hot!” Display is not executed as the final mode of the push button 31, the push button 31 emits red light, so that the player can emit light more than when the push button 31 emits green light. In addition, since it can be recognized that the fluctuation display result is a big hit at a high ratio, it is possible to easily maintain the player's expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the transit mode of the push button 31 (the first change mode of the push button 31) based on the change display result specified in S301 and the final mode of the push button 31 determined in S311 ( S412). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the final mode of the push button 31 is green light emission, the way of passing the push button 31 is determined to be blue light emission at a rate of 100%, and 0% The manner in which the push button 31 is routed is determined to emit green light at a ratio, and the manner in which the push button 31 is routed is determined to emit red light at a rate of 0%. When the final mode of the push button 31 is red light emission, the via mode of the push button 31 is determined to be blue light emission at a rate of 40%, and the via mode of the push button 31 is determined to be green light emission at a rate of 60%. The way of passing the push button 31 is determined to emit red light at a rate of 0%. When the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!”, The via mode of the push button 31 is determined to emit blue at a rate of 10%, and the mode of transit of the push button 31 is changed to green at a rate of 30%. The mode of passing through the push button 31 is determined to emit red light at a rate of 60%. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 2, when the via mode of the push button 31 emits red light, “push!” Is displayed as the final mode of the push button 31. When the rate of change is high and the way of passing through the push button 31 emits blue light, the rate of change to the “hot!” Display is the lowest as the final mode of the push button 31 (in the final mode of each way through) Ratio of change to “hot!” Display: red light emission> green light emission> blue light emission). That is, when the “hot!” Display is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the route mode is set at a higher rate than the case where green light emission or blue light emission is determined as the final mode of the push button 31. Red light emission is determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of executions of the suggestion effect based on the final mode of the push button 31 (S413). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the final mode of the push button 31 is green light emission, the execution number of the suggested effects is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 50%, The number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. When the final mode of the push button 31 is red light emission, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 25%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 1 at a rate of 50%. Then, the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%. When the final state of the push button 31 is “Hot!”, The number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 0 (non-execution) at a rate of 10%, and the number of executions of the suggestion effect at a rate of 20%. Is determined once, and the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined twice at a ratio of 70%. When the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined as one, the suggestion effect is executed at a timing before the mode of the push button 31 is changed to the final mode. In addition, when the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be twice, the suggestion effect is determined at a timing before the mode of the push button 31 changes to the transit mode and a timing before the mode of the push button 31 changes to the final mode. Executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is 2 and a mode with a high expectation level for the big hit is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, execution of the suggestive effect (once or 2) The ratio determined to non-execution of the suggestive effect (0 times) is low. On the other hand, when a mode with a low expectation degree of jackpot is determined as the final mode of the push button 31, the ratio determined for the execution of the suggestion effect (one or two times) is low, and the suggestion effect is not executed (0 (The number of times the mode change of the push button 31 is 2 times). The execution determination rate of the suggestive effect for each final mode: “hot!” Display> red light emission> green light emission> Blue light emission). In addition, when determining the execution of the suggestive effect (once or twice), the ratio in which the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined to be twice when the final mode is the “hot!” Display with the highest expectation degree of jackpot Is high and the final mode is the green light emission with the lowest expected degree of jackpot, the ratio of determining the number of executions of the suggestive effect is the lowest (when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 2) The ratio at which the number of executions of the suggestion effect for each final aspect is determined to be “hot:” display> red light emission> green light emission). That is, when the suggestion effect is executed, the mode of the push button 31 is likely to change to a mode with a high jackpot expectation rate at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is not executed.

  After the execution of S413, the effect control CPU 120 uses the final mode of the push button 31 determined in S411, the route mode of the push button 31 determined in S412 and the change notice effect according to the number of executions of the suggested effect determined in S413. The process table is selected, and the process proceeds to S409 (S414).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a change notice effect start waiting timer and ends the change notice effect determination process (S409). Note that the period until the start of the change notice effect may be set in the change notice effect start wait timer.

  In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the change notice effect determination process, the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is determined to be 2 in S403, and the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!” In S411. ”Is displayed, and the mode of the push button 31 is determined to be blue light emission, green light emission, or red light emission in S413, and the number of executions of the suggested effect is determined once in S414. After the effect is executed, any one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission is executed without executing the “hot!” Display on the push button 31. Then, the “hot!” Display is executed on the push button 31 without the suggestion effect being executed again. In other words, in this embodiment, even when the suggestion effect is executed during the change notice effect, even if the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31, the suggestion effect is then passed again. Since there is a case where the “hot!” Display is executed on the push button 31 without being performed, even if the suggestive effect is executed and the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31, the push button 31 is subsequently executed. Can maintain a sense of expectation that the “Hot!” Display will be executed, and can improve the amusement of the game.

  In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the change notice effect determination process, the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is determined to be 2 in S403, and the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!” In S411. ”Is displayed, and the mode of the push button 31 is determined to be blue light emission, green light emission, or red light emission in S413, and the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined to be two in S414. After the effect is executed, any one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission is executed on the push button 31 without executing the “hot!” Display. Then, after the suggestion effect is executed again, the “hot!” Display is executed on the push button 31. That is, in this embodiment, even if the suggestion effect is executed during the change notice effect, even if the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31, the suggestion effect is executed again thereafter. Since the “hot!” Display may be executed on the push button 31, the suggestion effect is executed and the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the “Hot!” Display will be executed, and to improve the gaming entertainment.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is determined to be two, the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31 even though the suggestion effect is executed, and blue light emission is performed. After either green light emission or red light emission is executed, a pattern in which either “green light emission” or red light emission is executed without executing the “hot!” Display on the push button 31 even though the suggestion effect is executed again. Even after the suggestion effect has been executed, the display of “hot!” Is not executed on the push button 31 and any one of blue light emission, green light emission, and red light emission is executed, and then again through the suggestion effect of the suggestion effect. There is also a pattern in which either “green light emission” or “red light emission” is executed without executing “hot!” Display on the push button 31 without performing it.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

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

  Next, a change notice effect execution process is executed based on the change notice effect process table determined in the change notice effect determination process and the change notice effect process timer (S309a). In the processing of S309a, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the change notice effect start wait timer by 1, and determines whether or not the change notice effect start wait timer has timed out. If the change notice effect start waiting timer has timed out, the change notice effect process timer is started, and the change notice effect process timer in the process data 1 of the process table for change notice effect selected in S408 or S414 is set. Start it. Thereafter, every time the process of S309a is executed, the value of the process timer for change notice effect is decremented by 1, and the process data is changed every time the process timer for change notice effect is timed out. The display device may be controlled based on display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like.

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

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), when the variation control timer has not timed out (S310; N), after execution of S312, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation time timer has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

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

  Next, aspects of the effect display device 5 and the push button 31 in the variable display for executing the change notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the reach effect is started in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach, the image of the push button 31 is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the change notice effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, an effect is performed in which the character attacks (acts) the push button 31 image displayed on the effect display device 5 as the suggestive effect.

  For example, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 1, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is 1, and the final mode of the push button 31 is determined to be “hot!” Display, After the execution, as shown in FIG. 22C, “hot!” Display is executed on the sub effect display device 34 in the push button 31 as the mode change timing of the push button 31 (first mode change timing). At the same time, the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display device 5 changes to an image corresponding to the mode of the push button 31 (in this case, an image corresponding to the “hot!” Display).

  On the other hand, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 1 or 2 and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 2, as shown in FIG. As the mode change timing of the push button 31 (first mode change timing), the push button 31 emits blue, green, or red light by the light emission of the decoration LED 32 (in the example shown in FIG. 22D, it is blue). At the same time, the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display device 5 changes to an image corresponding to the mode of the push button 31 (in this case, an image corresponding to blue light emission).

  Next, after the light emission is started by the push button 31, as shown in FIG. 23E, the character is displayed on the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display device 5 as the second suggestion effect. An effect (action effect) for applying an attack is executed.

  For example, the number of changes in the mode of the push button 31 is 2, the number of executions of the suggestion effect is 2, and the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot! ”Display is determined, after the execution of the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 23F, the second effect change timing of the push button 31 is displayed on the sub effect display device 34 in the push button 31. While the “hot!” Display is executed, the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display device 5 is changed to an image corresponding to the mode of the push button 31 (in this case, an image corresponding to the “hot!” Display). Change.

  On the other hand, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 1 and the number of executions of the suggestion effect is determined to be 2, after the execution of the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. The form of 31 is maintained unchanged from the aspect changed in FIG. 22D (blue light emission).

  After the end of the change notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 24 (H) and 24 (J), acceptance of pressing operation of the push button 31 is started as an operation effect, and the push button 31 is pressed on the effect display device 5. A message indicating an instruction to operate is displayed. Note that an instruction to press the push button 31 is displayed only during the period during which the push button 31 is pressed, and is not displayed before the period during which the push button 31 is pressed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 24I and 24K, when the player depresses the push button 31, the effect display unit 5 displays the effect symbols in a combination indicating a big hit or a loss. In the present embodiment, the push button 31 is pressed as an operation effect, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit or miss. However, the push button 31 is pressed by the player. When the acceptance period of the push-down operation of the push button 31 is completed without being operated, the effect design may be displayed in a combination indicating a big hit or miss.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24I, when the effect symbol is displayed in a combination indicating a big hit, the mode in which the mode of the push button 31 is maintained as the final mode determined by the change notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effect symbol is displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot, the timing at which the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot, or the timing Later, the mode of the push button 31 may be changed to a mode (for example, the push button 31 emits light in gold or 7 colors (rainbow)) indicating that the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the “hot!” Display is executed by the suggestion effect, and the game entertainment is improved. Even when the “hot!” Display is not executed, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the game will be controlled to the big hit gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Moreover, when the light emission mode of the decoration LED 32 is red, green, or blue, it is possible to easily maintain the expectation that the player is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, since the suggestion effect can be executed at a plurality of timings, the variation of the effect increases, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, so that the game entertainment can be improved. Even if the mode of the push button 31 does not change to “hot!” Once in the suggestion effect, the mode of the push button 31 is “hot”. "!" Not only can maintain the expectation that the display will be changed, but it can also maintain the expectation that it will be a big hit gaming state, it can improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, each time the suggestion effect is executed, red light emission or green light emission of the push button 31 is executed in stages, so that even if the “hot!” Display is not executed on the push button 31, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The expectation to be done can be maintained, and amusement interest can be improved.

  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 modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the mode of the push button 31 is changed by changing the display on the sub effect display device 34 in the push button 31 from “PUSH” to “HOT!” As the change notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 25 as a modified example, the special effect surface printed with “PUSH” and “hot!” Printed inside the push button 31. The aspect of the push button 31 may be changed as a change notice effect by pivotally supporting a rotating body having an effect surface with respect to the pivot 211 and rotating the rotating body 220 by driving the drive motor 240. . In addition, when rotating the rotator 220 by driving the drive motor 240 in this way, by rotating the rotator 220 as a change notice effect, the player can make a special appearance from a state where the player can visually recognize the specific effect surface. What is necessary is just to change the shape in the push button 31 to the state which can visually recognize an effect surface. Thus, by changing the internal shape of the push button 31 by the rotation of the rotating body 220, the “hot!” Display is executed on the push button 31, that is, the rate at which the fluctuation display result is a big hit. It becomes easier for the player to recognize that the highest state has been reached.

  Further, when the change notice effect is executed using the push button 31 shown in the modified example, the specific effect surface is visually recognized from the player and the special effect surface is visually recognized from the player as the suggestion effect. The rotating body 220 can be moved from the player by repeatedly rotating between the possible states or rotating the rotating body 220 until the player can make the specific effect surface or the special effect surface visible. What is necessary is just to make a player pay attention by suggesting whether it changes to the state which can visually recognize a special production surface. As described above, the rotating body 220 is repeatedly rotated between the state where the specific effect surface is visible from the player and the state where the special effect surface is visible from the player, or the rotating body 220 is specified from the player. By rotating until the timing at which the effect surface or the special effect surface is visible, the player can more easily recognize that the special effect surface becomes visible.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which can determine the mode change frequency of the push button 31 from 1 time and 2 times was illustrated as a change notice effect, this invention is not limited to this, A modified example As an example, the number of mode changes of the push button 31 may be three or more. As described above, when the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is determined to be 3 times or more (for example, 3 times), the push button 31 is changed between the second mode change timing of the push button 31 and the third mode change timing. The suggestion effect corresponding to the third change timing of 31 may be executed. Note that after the suggestion effect is executed, the push button 31 may emit blue light or green light at a higher rate than red light emission. In addition, as each light emission mode at this time, blue light emission has the highest execution ratio, and red light emission has the lowest execution ratio.

  In addition, when the “hot!” Display is not executed at any of the first to third mode change timings, the push is performed after execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the first mode change timing to the second mode change timing. The button 31 may emit blue light or green light at a higher rate than red light emission. In addition, as each light emission mode at this time, blue light emission should have the highest execution ratio and red light emission should have the lowest execution ratio. Then, from the execution of the suggestion effect corresponding to the second mode change timing to the third mode change timing, the change from the execution of the suggestion effect corresponding to the first mode change timing to the second mode change timing The mode may be changed to a different mode (excluding “hot!” Display) from the mode that has been performed, or the mode that has changed from the execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the mode change timing of the first time to the mode change timing of the second time. May be maintained.

  When the “hot!” Display is executed at the second mode change timing, the push button 31 emits blue light after execution of the suggestive effect corresponding to the first mode change timing until the second mode change timing. It is sufficient to emit red light at a higher rate than that for green light emission. When the “hot!” Display is executed at the third mode change timing, the suggestion effect may be executed from the second mode change timing to the third mode change timing.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 3 and the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!”, The push button 31 is lit blue or green at the first mode change timing of the push button 31. By emitting light, the push button 31 emits red light at the second mode change timing of the push button 31 (when the push button 31 emits blue light at the first mode change timing, green light emission or red light emission), The player may be focused on the fact that the “hot!” Display is executed at the third mode change timing of the push button 31.

  That is, in this modification, when it is determined that the number of mode changes of the push button 31 is 3 and the final mode of the push button 31 is “hot!”, The push button 31 is pushed at the first mode change timing of the push button 31. After the button 31 emits blue light or green light, the push button 31 is pushed at the third mode change timing at the second mode change timing of the push button 31 than the mode at which the push button 31 is changed at the first mode change timing. At 31, the “hot!” Display is changed step by step to a higher rate.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when performing the change notice effect, although the form which performs the suggestion effect before the first mode change timing of the push button 31 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modification, a plurality of execution timings of suggestion effects to be executed before the first mode change timing of the push button 31 are provided, and at any execution timing according to the variation display result and the final mode of the push button 31 It may be determined whether the suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when providing the execution timing of the suggestion effect performed before the 1st aspect change timing of the push button 31, you may perform the suggestion effect in any one timing, and at several timings. The suggestion effect may be executed. Furthermore, when the suggestion effect is executed at a plurality of timings before the first mode change timing of the push button 31, the push button 31 is executed by executing the suggestion effect executed last among these suggestion effects. May emit light or display “hot!”.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the push button 31 emits light as a change notice effect (blue light emission, green light emission, red color) at a higher rate than when the variation display result is out of sync. In this example, the suggestion effect is executed at a high rate. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the variable display result is a big hit, the variable display result is lost. Compared with the case where it becomes, it is good also only to make the push button 31 light-emit as a change notice effect at a high rate, or to perform only a suggestion effect at a high rate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an operation effect is always executed if the variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Among them, a variation pattern that does not execute the operation effect may be included. In this case, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern that does not execute the operation effect, the non-execution of the change notice effect may be determined.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs an operation effect when a fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of a super reach is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, An operation effect is a fluctuation pattern. It may be executed in the case of normal reach or non-reach.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the execution aspect of the suggestion effect was so high that the final aspect of the push button 31 was an aspect with a high jackpot expectation degree, this invention is not limited to this, A push button The execution ratio of the suggestion effect may be lowered as the final aspect of 31 has a higher degree of expectation of jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the aspect of the push button 31 as a specific effect in this invention was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a specific effect in this invention, game effect LED9 The light emission mode, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the display on the effect display device 5 and the like may be changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the aspect of both the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display apparatus 5 and push button 31 itself was illustrated as a specific effect in this invention, this invention does to this. The specific effect is not limited, and only one of the image of the push button 31 displayed on the effect display device 5 and the mode of the push button 31 itself may be changed. In other words, the specific effect according to the present invention only needs to execute one or both of the change of the effect mode suggesting the mode of the operation unit or the operation period.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the form of the push button 31 as a special effect in this invention was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a special effect in this invention, game effect LED9 The light emission mode, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the display on the effect display device 5 and the like may be changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as described above, when the push button mode is not changed as the specific effect or the special effect, the push button operation effect is not executed during the change of the super reach change pattern. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which can determine a final mode as a mode of a push button 31 and a final mode as a mode with higher expectation degree of big hits than this mode of routing was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. Instead, as the final mode of the push button 31, a mode having a lower degree of jackpot expectation than the via mode may be determined.

  In the embodiment, both the case where the suggestion effect is executed and the case where the suggestion effect is not executed both when the mode of the push button 31 changes to the via mode and the final mode and when the mode does not change to the via mode and the final mode. Although an embodiment including a pattern has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the push button 31 may be changed to the via mode or the final mode whenever the suggestion effect is executed.

  In the embodiment, both the case where the suggestion effect is executed and the case where the suggestion effect is not executed both when the mode of the push button 31 changes to the via mode and the final mode and when the mode does not change to the via mode and the final mode. Although an embodiment including a pattern has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the push button 31 may not be changed to the via mode or the final mode when the suggestion effect is not executed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although CPU120 for production | presentation illustrated the form which determines individually the last aspect of a push button 31, and a via | veering aspect in S411 and S412 of a change notice production | presentation determination process, this invention does this. It is not limited, and a plurality of change patterns in which the final mode and the via mode of the push button 31 are determined in advance are prepared, and the effect control CPU 120 determines these change patterns to be pushed in one process. You may determine the last aspect and via | transit aspect of the button 31. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the change notice effect is executed in the period from the start timing of the reach effect to the timing of starting the operation of the push button 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. The change notice effect may be an effect that is executed in a period before the timing at which the operation of the push button 31 is started. For example, the change notice effect may be executed in a period from the start of change to the start timing of the reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the change notice effect is executed in the period from the start timing of the reach effect to the timing of starting the operation of the push button 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution period of the change notice effect may be other than the reach effect or other than the change display. In addition, as a period other than during the execution of the variable display as the period for executing the change notice effect, for example, a big hit game is being executed. When a change notice effect is executed during a big hit game, an operation effect that operates the push button 31 can be executed, and whether or not the game state is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game ends as a result of the operation effect. In addition, it is possible to notify the presence / absence of a reserved resort, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the like. As the change notice effect, the mode of the push tabon 31 may be changed according to the notification content in the operation effect before the operation effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the aspect of the push button 31 to a final aspect or a via | transit aspect as a change notice effect during one fluctuation | variation display was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A plurality The mode of the push button 31 may be changed to the final mode or the relay mode over the fluctuation display.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the light emission of any one of red, green, and blue and the “hot!” Display are executed by the same object (push button 31) is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The object to be executed may be different from the light emission and the “hot!” Display. For example, the push button 31 may emit light in any one of red, green, and blue, while the “hot!” Display may be executed on the effect display device 5, and the game effect LED 9 may be displayed in red, green, and blue. While the light is emitted by any one of the colors, the “hot!” Display may be executed by the sub effect display device 34.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 24H and 24J, when the “hot!” Display is executed as the final mode of the push button 31, light emission in any one of red, green, and blue colors occurs. Although the form which performs the operation effect of the same aspect is illustrated with the case where it is performed, this invention is not limited to this, A "hot!" Display is performed as the last aspect of the push button 31 The size and color of the image displayed on the effect display device 5 in the operation effect, and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound emission and game effect LED 9 may have different light emission modes.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the change notice effect, the display displayed on the sub effect display device 34 in the push button 31 is changed from the “PUSH” display to the “hot!” Display. Is not limited to this, and as the change notice effect, the shape around the push button 31 may be changed, the push button 31 may be protruded or immersed, or the shape of the push button 31 itself may be changed. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provides the push button 31 in the pachinko game machine 1 was illustrated as an operation part which a player operates during a fluctuation display, this invention is not limited to this, This push An operation unit different from the button 31 may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 separately. In the case where two or more operation units are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, when the player operates the other operation units during the variable display, the player can push the push button during the variable display. In the case of operating 31, the variation display result may be a big hit at a higher rate.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the light emission color of the display of the sub production | presentation display apparatus 34 in the push button 31 and the decoration LED 32 in the push button 31 was illustrated as a change notice effect, this invention does this. The change notice effect is not limited, and may be executed by a change in the form of a specific effect image in the effect display device 5.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which determines the frequency | count of mode change of the push button 31 from 1 time and 2 times in the change notice effect determination process was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Push The case where the mode of the button 31 does not change (that is, the mode change count 0 times) may be determined. In such a case, if the variation display result is a big hit, it is easier to determine the number of mode change times once or twice than when the variation display result is out of order, and the dynamic display result is out of range. If there is, it is only necessary to make it easier to determine the number of mode changes to be 0 than once or twice than when the variation display result is a big hit. Thus, when the mode of the push button 31 does not change (when the mode change count is determined to be 0, that is, when the mode of the push button 31 does not change), the mode of the push button 31 changes ( The rate at which the variation display result is a big hit may be lower than when the number of mode changes is determined once or twice (that is, when the push button 31 performs light emission and “hot!” Display).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the change notice effect processing, the final mode and the route mode of the push button 31 are exemplified from the blue light emission, the green light emission, the red light emission, and the “hot!” Display. However, the push button 31 may be determined to maintain the mode of the push button 31 (that is, there is no change in the light emission mode). In the case where the final mode of the push button 31 can determine that there is no change in the light emission mode as the via mode, there is no change in the light emission mode at a lower rate than the case where the variable display result is out of order when the variable display result is a big hit. When the variation display result is a big hit, the number of mode changes may be determined once or twice at a higher rate than the case where the variation display result is lost.

  In the embodiment, when the mode of the push button 31 is changed, the mode of the push button 31 is terminated and changed to a new mode (for example, when the push button 31 emits red light, However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the push button 31 emits blue light, the blue light emission is performed. In addition to executing “hot!” Display or when the push button 31 emits green light, executing “hot!” Display in addition to the green light emission or when the push button 31 emits red light In addition to the red light emission, a “hot!” Display may be executed. As described above, when the mode of the push button 31 is changed a plurality of times, the mode of the push button 31 is changed from any mode by changing the mode of the push button 31 while taking over the mode immediately before the push button 31. Can be recognized by the player. Further, in this embodiment, since the rate at which the variation display result is a big hit differs depending on which mode the push button 31 has changed, the player can change depending on which mode the push button 31 has changed. Makes it easier to recognize the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provides the push button 31 in the pachinko game machine 1 was illustrated as an operation part in this invention, this invention is not limited to this, As an operation part provided in the pachinko game machine 1 May be a lever, dial, handle or the like. Furthermore, as a change of the aspect of the operation part in this invention, the aspect visually recognized by a player should just change, for example, what is necessary is just a part or combination of a shape change, a color change, etc.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provides the decoration LED 32 and the sub effect display apparatus 34 in the push button 31 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The outside of the push button 31 and the push button 31 Changing the mode of the push button 31 may be realized by providing the decoration LED 32 and the effect display device 34 in the vicinity.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the decoration LED32 was light-emitted as a special effect in this invention, and the form which performs a "hot!" Display on the sub effect display apparatus 34 as a specific effect in this invention was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special effect and the specific effect in the present invention are executed by the same effect device. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be 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.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

1 Pachinko machine 31 Push button 32 Decoration LED
34 Sub-effect display device 120 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect at a first rate or a second timing after the first timing when controlled to the advantageous state at a higher rate than when not controlled to the advantageous state. When,
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect indicating whether or not the specific effect is executed;
A special timing from the execution of the suggestion effect to the second timing when the specific effect is not executed at the first timing even though the suggestion effect is executed before the first timing. Special production execution means that can execute special production at,
With
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect at a higher rate when the specific effect is executed at the second timing than when the specific effect is not executed at the second timing. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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