JP2017108893A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from being discouraged.SOLUTION: Mode performance execution means, when a specific display result is derived and displayed during execution of a second mode performance, executes a mode performance so as to be controlled in a second state at a higher ratio than that when the specific display result is derived and displayed during execution of a first mode performance, and when a suggestion performance is executed by suggestion performance execution means, restricts that a mode performance being executed is changed from the second mode performance to the first mode performance by mode performance change means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention performs variable display when a start condition is satisfied, and includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in such a state.

  Conventionally, when the variable display is performed based on the start winning prize, and the jackpot symbol that is a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result, the number of balls that are the game value that can be acquired by the player is small A game machine in which a two-round jackpot and a 10-round jackpot or a 16-round jackpot with a larger number of balls than the two-round jackpot are generated. When a high percentage is controlled in Mode A and it is determined that a 10-round big hit or a 16-round big hit will occur at the time of starting winning, a high percentage is controlled in the production mode B. The one that suggests whether the big hit is 2 rounds or the big hit that occurs is 10 rounds or 16 rounds That (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-157500 A

  However, in the case of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the case where the change of the effect mode (game state) is possible in order to improve the gaming interest in the effect mode (game state), for example, control to the effect mode B is performed. If the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode A after suggesting whether the effect of the game is the 10th round or the 16th round, there is a problem that the player is discouraged.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from being discouraged.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
When the start condition is satisfied (for example, when a start winning occurs), the variable is displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result, the first state (for example, a probable big hit) B or a non-probable big hit game state) and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state (for example, a promiscuous big hit A big hit gaming state) Pachinko machine 1)
Hold storage means for storing variable display for which start conditions have not yet been established as hold storage (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S109 and S110 of the start winning process),
In the variable display performed before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage, the suggestion effect (for example, the hold display notice effect) suggesting that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage becomes the specific display result is executed. Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes the hold display update process after the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display notice effect determination process);
A mode different from the suggestion effect, including a first mode effect (for example, an effect of displaying a daytime image as a background image) and a second mode effect (for example, an effect of displaying a night image as a background image) Mode effect execution means for executing the effect (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the background image switching process);
Mode effect changing means for changing the mode effect being executed by the mode effect executing means to a different mode effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes background image switching processing S308, S311, S315, S317, Part of switching the image from the day image to the night image or from the night image to the day image),
With
The mode effect execution means derives and displays the specific display result when the first mode effect is being executed when the specific display result is derived and displayed when the second mode effect is being executed. The mode effect is executed so that it is controlled to the second state at a higher rate than when the image is displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the background image switching processing in steps S312 to 318 so that the night image is used as the background image. When the background image is a big hit without changing from the night image to the daytime image, the big hit gaming state of the probability big hit A is higher than the big hit game of the probability variable big hit B or the non-probable big hit. Part to be controlled),
When the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means, changing the mode effect being executed from the second mode effect to the first mode effect by the mode effect change means is limited (for example, When the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the night image is displayed as the background image in S305 or S316 of the background image switching process, there is an entry in which the hold display flag is set to 1 or 2 in S310a or S316a. (The part which does not perform the process which switches a background image from a night image to a day image in S311 or S317 by having determined, ie, having determined that the hold display notice effect is being performed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from the second mode effect to the first mode effect when the suggestion effect is being executed.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) when the mode effect is being executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol changing process as a change display of the super reach change pattern. Part)
The specific effect is a first mode (for example, an effect pattern in which character A or character B appears as a teammate character) or a second mode different from the first mode (for example, an effect pattern in which character C appears as a teammate character). The first specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (K), which indicates whether the first state or the second state is controlled by executing the B, the part displaying either character C)
A ratio of executing the first specific effect in the first mode and a ratio of executing the first specific effect in the second mode differ between the first mode effect and the second mode effect ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) to 20 (D), the fifth effect pattern, which is a super reach effect pattern in which the character C appears, can be determined only during the display of the night image as the background image. (The part that cannot be determined while the daytime image is displayed as the background image)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be focused on whether the first specific effect of the first aspect or the second aspect is executed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) when the mode effect is being executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol changing process as a change display of the super reach change pattern. Part)
The specific effect is executed in a first mode (for example, an effect pattern in which character A appears as a teammate character) or in a second mode (for example, an effect pattern in which character B appears as a teammate character). The first specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (L), which indicates whether the first state or the second state is controlled) C) and a third mode (for example, an effect pattern in which the character X appears as an enemy character) or a fourth mode different from the third mode (for example, a character Y appears as an enemy character). 2nd specific performance which suggests that it is controlled by the 1st state or the 2nd state by being performed by a production pattern) (E.g., as shown in FIG. 23 (K), the portion of displaying the character X or character Y as an enemy character) is characterized in that it comprises a.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the combination of the aspect of the first specific effect and the aspect of the second specific effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The specific effect execution means can be executed in combination with the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, a friend that the effect control CPU 120 appears in S404, S405, S407, and S408 of the process table selection process) The part that can determine the production pattern by the combination of character and enemy character),
In the case where the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed in a special combination, the second state is set more than in the case where the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed in a normal combination. The rate of control is high or the rate of control to the first state or the second state is high (for example, the fifth effect pattern in which character C appears as a teammate character and character X appears as an enemy character) When a reach effect is executed, the fluctuation display result is always a big hit, and the part that is always controlled to the big hit gaming state of the probability variable big hit A)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the first specific effect and the second specific effect that are disadvantageous to the player are executed, the player's expectation can be maintained.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
Determination means for determining that the first state is controlled before being controlled to the first state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S128 and S129 of the random number determination process at the time of winning),
The suggestion effect executing means does not execute the suggestion effect when the determination means determines that the second mode effect is controlled to the first state (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). If it is determined in S244a that the jackpot type is not a probable change hit A in S244a of the hold display notice effect determination process and it is determined in S244b that a night image is being displayed as a background image, the hold display flag is set as no hold display notice in S250. The part that sets “0”)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the suggested advantageous state can be prevented from being mistaken.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to means 4,
It is possible to execute variable display by a re-variable display pattern in which variable display is started again after the display result is temporarily derived and displayed in one variable display (for example, the variable display is performed in a variable pattern in which the CPU 103 executes a pseudo-continuous effect). Part to execute),
Determination means (for example, the CPU 103 determines a winning random number value when determining to be controlled to the first state and to be controlled to the second state before being controlled to the first state or the second state. Part for executing S128 and S129 of the process),
The mode effect executing means can execute the first mode effect or the second mode effect even when variable display is not executed (for example, there is no hold storage and variable display is executed). Part of the day and night images that are still displayed as background images)
The mode effect changing means changes the mode effect being executed to the first mode effect or the second mode effect according to the determination result of the determining means during execution of variable display by the re-variable display pattern ( For example, as shown in FIG. 25 as the first modification, when the variation display result is a big hit, when the temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol is executed at a higher rate than the case where the variation display result is lost. Switching the background image from the day image to the night image)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the variable display by the re-variable display pattern is newly started in the non-variable display state, the mode effect being executed in the non-variable display and the determination result of the determining means are inconsistent. In addition, the mode effect to be executed can be changed to eliminate the mismatch.

  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. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about a big hit hold memory, (B) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about an off hold storage. 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 background image switching process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of execution / non-execution of switching to the night image of a background image, (B) is the determination ratio of execution / non-execution of switching to the day image of a background image It is a figure which shows the example of. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process table selection process. (A)-(D) is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of each pattern of a super reach production, (E) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each pattern of a super reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the jackpot expectation degree about each character, and the probability variation jackpot A expectation degree. FIG. 11 shows a display example in the effect display device 5. FIG. 11 shows a display example in the effect display device 5. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the effect display apparatus 5 in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the background image switching process in a modification. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the execution ratio of execution / non-execution of the switching to the night image of the background image in a modification, (B) is execution of the switching to the daytime image of the background image in a modification. -It is a figure which shows the example of the non-execution decision ratio. FIG.

  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 effect display device 5 in the present embodiment, a day image and a night image can be displayed as a background image. Although these day images and night images will be described in detail later, they may be switched at the start of variable display. In addition, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit during the display of the night image in the present embodiment, the type of the big hit is likely to be a probable big hit A, and during the display of the daytime image in the present embodiment, the fluctuation display result is a big hit. The big hit type is likely to be a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit.

  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 sufficient to display the variation of the 4th 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.

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

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

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

  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 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 command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. In addition, as the symbol designating command in this embodiment, the first symbol designating command (C400H) indicating that the winning determination result is “out of”, the winning determination result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “probable big hit A second symbol designating command (C401H) indicating "A", a third symbol designating command (C402H) indicating that the winning determination result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability big hit B", A fourth symbol designation command (C403H) indicating that the winning determination result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit” is provided. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  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. 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 in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software, so that the random numbers MR1 to MR4 are updated. Numerical data indicating a part 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 fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is executed. is there. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β, normal reach γ, etc. A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, four or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach δ, etc. may be provided in addition to super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ.

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

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach γ, super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the degree of jackpot expectation. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach γ is executed in the present embodiment is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the effect symbol is re-variable after temporarily stopping the effect symbol before executing the reach effect of super reach γ. It is also a variation pattern to execute.

  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.

  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. And the second special figure may use separate display result determination tables.

  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. 7A, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” Assignment of judgment value to 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 judgment 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 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter setting unit, A game control buffer setting unit is provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet 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 establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 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 result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win 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 game control flag setting unit 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 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 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 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updateable by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, 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 are periodically updated according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically 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 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 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.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 8A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 8A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 8B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. ) And a storage area corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize include a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, A storage area (entry) is provided for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in association with the hold memory number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the display pattern determination associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect is not yet determined in the hold display notice effect determination process (FIG. 14) described later. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start win, the display pattern has not yet been decided due to the newly stored start slot win designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, pending storage number notification command Corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, a display undecided flag indicating the presence and a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the hold display notice effect determination process described later. Thus, when the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Includes “1” (square (◇)) or “2” (star) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. (*)) Is set, a special storage mode display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first storage screen display area 5D and the second storage screen display area 5U. Corresponding fluctuation display Stomach, it is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit is adapted to be notice.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tails “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 8B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8B, when the variation display of the effect symbol of the first special figure hold memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number “1” is deleted. Each command stored in “” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  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 the predetermined display result 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 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. Note 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-probability variable jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. 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. In addition, you may stop-display a probable big hit combination as a definite production symbol, without performing reach production. 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. In addition, you may stop-display a probable big hit combination as a definite production symbol, without performing reach production. 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 becomes 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, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  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. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 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 display are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B, 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. 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 a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the 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. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of 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, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and the start winning process is performed. finish. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 10 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” by the special symbol normal processing (S22 in FIG. 9) described later. It is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 9) described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 10 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made at the time of variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set. When the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table is selected. D is selected and set (S127).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a variation pattern determination table for deviation that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S130).

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, at least when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation category that becomes the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storage. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 9, 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.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of a main process (not shown) 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 an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag. 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 and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs a command analysis process (FIG. 12) for analyzing the received effect control command and setting a flag according to the received effect control command. 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 (FIG. 13). 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, and then the above-described timer interrupt flag is set (turned on). The process proceeds to the determination step.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in S221 (S221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command (S222). ). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (S222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 Good.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (S224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (S224; Y), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S225). For example, in the process of S225, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in S224 (S224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in S226 (S226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (S227). If the received command is not a variable category command in S227 (S227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (S228). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (S228; Y), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (S229).

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in S228 (S228; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (S230). If the command is the second pending storage count notification command (S230; Y), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (S231).

  Then, after executing any one of the processes of S229 and S231, “1” indicating that the pending display mode is undecided is set in the display undecided flag of the stored entry (S232).

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in S227 (S227; Y), or execute the processes of S223, S225, and S232 After that, the reception command is stored at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of start winning (S233), and the process returns to S221.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in S230 (S230; N), after setting according to other received commands (S234), the process returns to S221.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (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. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 13 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and determines whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undetermined flag (S242).

  If there is no entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag (S242; N), the hold display notice effect determination processing is terminated, and there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. In this case (S242; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry is the first symbol designating command, that is, whether or not the symbol designating command is a command indicating a deviation (S243). If the symbol designating command of the entry is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or non-probable big hit) (S243; N), The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command (S244). Specifically, in S244, when the symbol designating command of the entry is “C401H”, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the jackpot type “probable variation jackpot A” and the symbol designating command of the entry is “C402H”. If there is, the jackpot type is specified as “probability variable jackpot B”, and if the symbol designation command of the entry is “C403H”, the jackpot type is specified as “non-probable variable jackpot”.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is a probable variation big hit A (S244a), and if it is a probable big hit A (S244a; Y), the process proceeds to S245, but if it is not a probable big hit A (S244a; N). ), It is determined whether or not a night image having a probability variation big hit A suggestion as a background image is being displayed (S244b).

  When the night image is being displayed (S244b; Y), the process proceeds to S250. On the other hand, when the night image is not being displayed (S244b; N), that is, when the daytime image is being displayed, based on the fact that the variable display result is a big hit, a hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) is used. The execution / non-execution of the hold display notice effect and the display pattern for execution are determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit type specified in S244, the on-hit hold display notice on the big hit is not shown. By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern when the hold display notice effect is executed (S245).

  In S245, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 15A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect and the determination pattern of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the jackpot type specified in the process of S244.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect. Among these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold memory display is a white star (☆) and the first hold memory display area 5D or the second hold memory display. Displayed in area 5U.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the hold display notice effect (determined as either display pattern α or display pattern β) is higher than the non-execution of the hold display notice effect. Although it has been determined (when the variable display result is a big hit, execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 90% and non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%), the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the hold display notice effect may be determined without fail.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, the display pattern α is determined as the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type). It is set higher than the percentage. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit”, the rate at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the rate at which the display pattern α is determined. It is set low.

  With this setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is greater than when the display pattern α is displayed. Becomes a probability variation big hit A, and a player's expectation for becoming a probability variation big hit A can be increased.

  In S243, when the symbol designating command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designating command, that is, a command indicating a deviation (S243; Y), a new The change category indicated by the change category designation command of the entry that has been stored is specified (S247). Specifically, if the change category designation command of the entry is C600H, it is specified as a category of “non-reach” variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of “super-reach” variation pattern. If it is specified and it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of “other” variation pattern including normal reach.

  Then, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation pattern category specified in S247, an unillustrated deviation is shown. By referring to the time-hold display notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) when the hold display notice effect is executed (S248).

  In S248, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 15B, the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the category of the variation pattern specified in the process of S247. Yes.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types). Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) is determined as the display pattern β, the reserved storage display is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the second reserved storage display area 5U as a white star (☆). . When the hold display notice effect is determined to be non-executed, the hold storage display is displayed in a round shape (◯) in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the variation display result is “out of” and the variation pattern category is “other”, the variation display result is “out” and the variation pattern category is “out”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set higher than in the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “super reach”, the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “other”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided when the fluctuation display result is “out”, the fluctuation pattern category is “other” than when the fluctuation pattern category is “non-reach”. Also, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. In addition, when the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the variation pattern category is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation pattern category is “non-reach” when the variation pattern category is “other”. When the display pattern β is determined to be higher than the case where the variation pattern category is “Super Reach”, the display pattern β is set to “other” than the variation pattern category. The rate at which β is determined is set high.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the ratio that the hold display notice effect is determined not to be executed regardless of the variation pattern category “non-reach”, “other”, or “super reach” Is set to the highest, the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed, and the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the pending display notice effect is determined at 10%, which is the smallest ratio of non-execution (no notice effect). At the same time, the display pattern α or the display in the category of any of the variation patterns when the variation display result is “out” is determined as the ratio at which the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined. The pattern β is set higher than the ratio to be determined.

  Further, when the execution result of the hold display notice effect is determined in the case where the fluctuation display result is “out (non-reach)”, “out (super reach)”, or “out (other)”, the display pattern α Is determined to be higher than the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit (probable big hit A)”, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the display pattern α is determined as the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined. It is set higher than the percentage.

  With this setting, when the display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect, the display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed). There is a high possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “big hit”. In addition, when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the rate at which the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A” increases, which increases the expectation of the player. Can do. When the display pattern α is executed (displayed), the percentage of the fluctuation display result being “big hit” and the big hit type being “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit” increases. Can increase the degree of expectation. In other words, the display pattern α in the present embodiment is a display pattern that suggests that the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit” when the variation display result is a big hit. The display pattern β is also a display pattern that suggests that the big hit type is “probable big hit A” when the variation display result is the big hit.

  After the execution of S248, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined in S248, that is, whether or not the display pattern (notice type) is determined as either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Is determined (S249).

  After execution of S245 or when execution of the hold display notice effect is determined (S249; Y), a flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set in the hold display flag of the entry (S246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in S245 or S248 is a display pattern α in which the stored storage display is indicated by “◇”, “1” is set to the hold display flag of the entry, and S245 or S248 is set. If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step S is the display pattern β indicating the reserved storage display as “☆”, “2” is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the process proceeds to S251.

  In addition, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in S249 (S249; N) and when it is determined in S244b that an image is being displayed as a background image (S244b; Y), the entry is displayed on hold. After “0” indicating white “◯” is set in the flag (S250), the process proceeds to S251.

  After execution of S250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to “0” (S251), and ends the hold display notice effect determination process. Thus, in the present embodiment, when a night image is being displayed as a background image, even if a pending storage occurs in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit, and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit, The hold display notice effect is not executed in the hold display corresponding to the hold storage.

  In the present embodiment, the execution / non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the start winning is determined on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the start winning in S242. Since the start winning to the start winning opening and the start winning to the second start winning opening have occurred at the same time, there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in both the first special figure and the second special figure in S242. If it is determined, that is, if there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag exists in both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory, both entries are held and displayed. It is a decision target for execution and non-execution of the notice effect. Execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect for both the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning in the first special figure is newly stored and the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning prize in the second special figure is newly stored In the case of determination, if there is no entry of “1” or “2” hold display flag indicating the execution of the hold display notice effect, the hold display of the hold memory of the first special figure and the hold of the second special figure There is a case where the hold display notice effect is simultaneously executed in both of the displays.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time, the command at the start winning in the first special drawing is new. Both the stored storage stored in FIG. 2 and the stored storage newly storing the command at the time of the start winning in the second special drawing are the targets of execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect. In such a case, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure, and execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second figure are not limited. May be determined by only one of them.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold storage in the first special figure and the determination of non-execution are held in the second special figure. This is prioritized over the execution or non-execution of the hold display notice effect in memory. Then, when the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure is decided. If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a short state (highly accurate high base state / low accurate high base state) when high release control is performed, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure Is determined in preference to the execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure. When the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure.

  Subsequent to the hold display notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display update process. In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B100 (H) indicating the first start prize opening is used as the start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. ) ”Is stored on the basis of the number of stored commands, the number of reserved storage corresponding to the first start winning (first special figure reserved storage number) is specified, and the reserved storage in the first reserved storage display area 5D at that time is specified. It is determined whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories. If they match in the determination (when the number of reserved memories does not change), the start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. Based on the number of stored “B200 (H)” commands indicating the second start winning opening, the reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the second start winning prize is specified, It is determined whether or not the specified second special figure reserved memory number matches the display number of the reserved memory in the second reserved memory display area 5U.

  On the other hand, if the specified first special figure reserved memory number does not coincide with the display number of the reserved memory in the first reserved memory display area 5D at that time (if there is a change in the reserved memory number), the first Display buffer data for displaying the hold memory display area 5D is specified by the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display in the first reserved storage display area 5D is updated by overwriting and updating the display data of the mode.

  Then, as the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 8B, the number “B200 (H)” indicating the second start winning opening is stored. Based on the number of reserved memory (second special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the second start winning, based on whether or not it matches the display number of the reserved memory in the second reserved memory display area 5U at that time, That is, it is determined whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories. If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process ends. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the second reserved memory display The display buffer data for displaying the area 5U is displayed in the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. By updating the data by overwriting, the display in the second reserved storage display area 5U is updated, and then the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of reserved memories, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is updated, and the number of reserved memories changes. In the case where there is not, the mode in which the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is not updated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the increase or decrease in the number of reserved memories Regardless of the display, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be updated, or when the number of reserved memories decreases, that is, the display of the reserved memory is the center side. In the case of sliding to, the display of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is greatly changed, so that all the displays of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U are displayed. Temporarily disappear (Display buffer data is erased) and then the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in the respective entries of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A The display data of the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be changed by drawing the display data in the display buffer data.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. Based on the hold memory of the start command received command buffer 194A after the shift, the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is also shifted and displayed. When there is a new hold storage, in the above-described hold display notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process, the display pattern of the hold storage is determined and set to the hold display flag, In a display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area Made to appear in the U.

  Specifically, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is displayed in the display mode of “O” which is the normal mode. When the flag value of “1” is “1”, it is displayed in a special mode “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, the special mode “☆” is displayed. "Is displayed. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays corresponds to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is three, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the first special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “◯”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the second special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is in accordance with the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. For example, the first hold storage display is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U in the display mode of “◯” and the display mode of 1 hold storage display of “☆”. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays is in accordance with the flag value set in the corresponding hold display flag of the hold memory. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U.

  Each time the variable display is executed, the hold storage display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (the center direction of the screen in this embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold storage.

  FIG. 16 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), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  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 “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” 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 “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  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 the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the background image switching process shown in FIG. 17 to determine whether or not to switch the background image and to switch the background image (S277).

  In this background image switching process, as shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a background image switching prohibition flag to be described later is set (S301). When the background image switching prohibition flag is set (S301; Y), the background image switching process is terminated. When the background image switching prohibition flag is not set (S301; N), the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked (S302), and it is determined whether or not there is an entry storing a symbol designation command indicating a big hit (S303). If there is an entry storing a symbol designation command indicating a big hit (S303; Y), the process proceeds to S312. If there is no entry storing a symbol designation command indicating a big hit (S303; N), the process proceeds to S305. move on.

  In S <b> 305, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect display device 5 is displaying a night image as a background image. When a night image is being displayed as a background image (S305; Y), the process proceeds to S309, and when a day image is being displayed as a background image (S305; N), the process proceeds to S306. In S306, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to switch the background image to the night image based on the fact that the day image is being displayed as the background image (switch execution / non-execution) as shown in FIG. Determine the ratio as shown in. Specifically, in S306, as shown in FIG. 18A, it is determined to switch the background image to the night image (execution of switching) at a rate of 10%, and the background image is converted to the night image at a rate of 90%. Decide not to switch (switch not executed).

  After execution of S306, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not switching of the background image to the night image is determined in S306 (S307). When switching of the background image to the night image is determined in S306 (S307; Y) executes the process for switching the background image to the night image and ends the background image switching process (S308), and when the switching of the background image to the night image is not determined in S306 (S307; N) Finishes the background image switching process without going through S308.

  In S309, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to switch the background image to the daytime image based on the fact that the night image is being displayed as the background image (switching execution / non-execution). The ratio is determined as shown in (B). Specifically, in S309, when a night image is displayed as a background image, as shown in FIG. 18B, it is determined to switch the background image to the night image at a rate of 50% (switch execution). Then, it is determined that the background image is not switched to the day image at a ratio of 50% (switching is not executed).

  After the execution of S309, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not switching of the background image to the daytime image is determined in S309 (S310). When the switching of the background image to the daytime image is determined in S309 (S310; Y) proceeds to S310a, and if the switching of the background image to the daytime image is not determined in S310 (S310; N), the background image switching process is terminated.

  In S310a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in which 1 or 2 is set as the hold display flag in the entry of the start winning reception command buffer 194A, that is, whether or not the hold display notice effect is being executed. Determine whether. When there is an entry in which 1 or 2 is set as the hold display flag in the entry in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S310a; Y), the background image switching process is terminated, and the entry in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A If there is no entry in which 1 or 2 is set as the hold display flag, the process for switching the background image to the daytime image is executed, and the background image switching process is terminated (S311).

  In step S312, the effect control CPU 120 determines an image to be displayed as a background image based on the jackpot type indicated by the symbol designation command stored in the entry at a ratio as shown in FIG. Specifically, in S306, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the image to be displayed as the background image is determined as a day image at a rate of 20%, and 80% Determine the night image at the rate of. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit, the image to be displayed as the background image is determined as a day image at a rate of 80% and is determined as a night image at a rate of 20%. As described above, in this embodiment, when there is a pending storage in which the variable display result is a big hit (when there is an entry in which a symbol designation command indicating a big hit is stored in the start command received command buffer 194A), the big hit type If is a probable big hit A, the image to be displayed as a background image at a higher rate than the case where the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit is determined as a night image, and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit. If there is, the image to be displayed as the background image is determined to be the daytime image at a higher rate than when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the image to be displayed as the background image is determined as the night image in S312 (S313). If the image to be displayed as the background image is determined to be the night image in S312 (S313; Y), the process proceeds to S314. If the image to be displayed as the background image is determined to be the daytime image in S312 (S313; N), the process proceeds to S316. move on.

  In S314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the night image is already being displayed as the background image. When the night image is already being displayed as the background image (S314; Y), the process proceeds to S318. When the day image is being displayed as the background image (S314; N), the background image is switched to the night image. The process is executed and the process proceeds to S318.

  In S316, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the day image is already being displayed as the background image. If the day image is already being displayed as the background image (S316; Y), the process proceeds to S318, and if the night image is being displayed as the background image (S316; N), the process proceeds to S316a.

  In S316a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in which 1 or 2 is set as the hold display flag in the entry of the start winning reception command buffer 194A, that is, whether or not the hold display notice effect is being executed. Determine whether. If there is an entry in which 1 or 2 is set as the hold display flag in the entry of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S316a; Y), the process proceeds to S318, and the hold display flag is set in the entry of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. If there is no entry for which 1 or 2 is set, processing for switching the background image to the daytime image is executed, and the process proceeds to S318 (S317).

  Then, in S318, the effect control CPU 120 sets a background image switching prohibition flag for prohibiting switching of the background image, and ends the background image switching process (S318). Note that the background image switching prohibition flag may be cleared by the effect symbol fluctuation stop process executed when the fluctuation display result is a big hit.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing of S312 to S318 is executed, so that the night image is displayed as the background image, and the background image is a big hit without changing from the night image to the day image. If the background image switching flag is set, the background image will not be switched from the night image until the variation display in which the variation display result is a big hit is completed, rather than the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B or the non-probable big hit bonus. However, at a high rate, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the probability big hit A. In addition, when a day image is displayed as a background image and the background image is a big hit without changing from a day image to a night image, the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B or non- The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state with a promising big hit. That is, the day image in the present embodiment is an image that suggests that the big hit type of the big hit is the probability variation big hit B or the non-probable big hit when the day image is displayed, and the night image is When the big hit is made during the display of the night image, this is an image suggesting that the big hit type of the big hit is a probable big hit A.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is being executed, the night image is being displayed as the background image, and when the hold display notice effect is being executed, the background image is changed from the night image to the day image. Switching to the background image is switched from the night image to the day image when the hold display is being displayed with the display pattern β suggesting a probable big hit A as a hold display notice effect. Even if the variation display result of the variation display that is the target of the notice effect is a big hit, the player can be prevented from being discouraged if the big hit type is not the probable big hit A.

  In this embodiment, when there is no hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit, and the hold display notice effect is not executed, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18A, and 18B, the variable display is performed. It is determined whether or not the background image is switched from the day image to the night image or from the night image to the day image each time is started. In this embodiment, the ratio of the background image switching from the day image to the night image is set lower than the ratio of the background image switching from the night image to the day image. In other words, when there is no hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit and the hold display notice effect is not executed, the daytime image is easy to be displayed continuously as a background image over a plurality of times of change display, The image is less likely to be displayed as a background image continuously than the daytime image over a plurality of variable displays.

  Further, in this embodiment, the background image is switched only at the time when the variable display is started. Therefore, the daytime image and the night image are displayed in the background even when there is no reserved storage and the variable display is not executed. It is displayed continuously as an image.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after the notice effect determination process in S277, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process table selection process shown in FIG. 19 in S281.

  In the process table selection process, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display to be executed is the variation pattern of the super reach (S401). If it is a super reach variation pattern (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S402. If it is a normal reach or non-reach variation pattern (S401; N), a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected and a process table selection process is performed. Is finished (S410).

  In S402, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a night image is being displayed as a background image. When the night image is being displayed as the background image (S402; Y), the process proceeds to S403, and when the day image is being displayed as the background image (S402; N), the process proceeds to S406. In S403, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation display result of the variation display is a big hit. When the variation display result is a big hit (S403; Y), the process proceeds to S404, and when the variation display result is out of order (S403; N), the process proceeds to S405.

  In S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines the super reach effect pattern according to the display of the night image and the jackpot type. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of A% as the super reach effect pattern, and the second effect pattern is B% is determined, the third effect pattern is determined at C%, the fourth effect pattern is determined at D%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at E% (A + B + C + D + E = 100). ).

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, as the super reach production pattern, the first production pattern is determined at the rate of F%, the second production pattern is decided at the rate of G%, and the third production pattern is determined. The fourth effect pattern is determined at a rate of I%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at a rate of 0% (F + G + H + I = 100).

  When the big hit type is a non-probable big hit, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of J%, the second effect pattern is determined at a rate of K%, and the third effect pattern is determined as a super reach effect pattern. L% is determined, the fourth effect pattern is determined at a rate of M%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at a rate of 0% (J + K + L + M = 100).

  As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the first effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the character A who is a teammate character and the character X who is an enemy character battle each other as a super reach effect. The second effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the character A who is an ally character and the character Y who is an enemy character battle each other as a super reach effect, and the character A wins. The third effect pattern is a super reach effect. The character B that is a teammate character and the character X that is an enemy character battle each other and the character B wins, and the fourth performance pattern is a super-reaching effect of a character B that is a teammate character and an enemy character. Character B wins against a certain character Y It is an out pattern, the fifth effect pattern is, as a super reach demonstration, a performance in which the character X is the character C and the enemy character is an ally character is the character C to competition processes. As will be described later, the fifth effect pattern, which is an effect pattern in which the character C appears as a teammate character, is an effect pattern that can be determined only while a night image is being displayed as a background image.

  In S405, the effect control CPU 120 determines the super reach effect pattern in response to the display of the night image and the fluctuation display result being out of place. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the night image is being displayed and the variable display result is out of place, the sixth effect pattern is set as a super reach effect pattern at a rate of N%. The seventh effect pattern is determined at a rate of P%, the eighth effect pattern is determined at a rate of Q%, and the ninth effect pattern is determined at a rate of R% (N + P + Q + R = 100). As shown in FIG. 20E, the sixth effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the character A who is a teammate character and the character X which is an enemy character battle each other, and the character A loses. Is an effect pattern in which the character A as an ally character and the character Y as an enemy character battle each other and the character A loses, and the eighth effect pattern includes a character B as an ally character and a character X as an enemy character. Is an effect pattern in which character B is defeated, and the ninth effect pattern is an effect pattern in which character B who is a teammate character and character Y who is an enemy character face each other and character B is defeated.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation display result of the variation display is a big hit. When the variation display result is a big hit (S406; Y), the process proceeds to S407, and when the variation display result is out of order (S406; N), the process proceeds to S408.

  In S407, the effect control CPU 120 determines the super reach effect pattern according to the fact that the day image is being displayed and the jackpot type. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of a% as the super reach effect pattern, and the second effect pattern is determined. The third effect pattern is determined at a rate of c%, the fourth effect pattern is determined at a rate of d%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at a rate of 0% (a + b + c + d = 100). ).

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, as the super reach effect pattern, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of e%, the second effect pattern is determined at the rate of f%, and the third effect pattern is determined. The fourth effect pattern is determined at a rate of h%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at a rate of 0% (e + f + g + h = 100).

  When the big hit type is non-probable big hit, the first production pattern is determined at a rate of i%, the second production pattern is decided at a rate of j%, and the third production pattern is determined as a super reach production pattern. The fourth effect pattern is determined at a rate of m%, and the fifth effect pattern is determined at a rate of 0% (i + j + k + m = 100).

  In S <b> 408, the effect control CPU 120 determines the super reach effect pattern according to the fact that the daytime image is being displayed and the fluctuation display result is out of place. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), when the daytime image is being displayed and the variable display result is out of place, the sixth effect pattern is used as a super reach effect pattern at a rate of n%. The seventh effect pattern is determined at a rate of p%, the eighth effect pattern is determined at a rate of q%, and the ninth effect pattern is determined at a rate of r% (n + p + q + r = 100).

  Note that the determination ratios (A% to R% and a% to r%) of these super reach effects patterns in the present embodiment are character C as super reach effects among characters A to C, as shown in FIG. When the character appears (when the fifth effect pattern is determined), the expectation of the big hit is the highest, and when the character A appears as the super reach effect (the first effect pattern, the second effect pattern, the sixth effect pattern) , When one of the seventh effect patterns is determined) is set such that the expected degree of jackpot is the lowest (the expected degree of jackpot in characters A to C: character C> character B> character A). In particular, the fifth effect pattern in this embodiment is an effect pattern that can be determined only when a night image is displayed as a background image, as shown in FIGS.

  Note that the expectation degree of the big hit of character A is the ratio that character A appears as a super reach effect and a big hit, the ratio that character A appears as a super reach effect and the character A appears as a super reach effect In other words, it is a value obtained by dividing the sum by the ratio of the deviation. The expectation degree of the big hit of the character B is the ratio that the character B appears as a super-reach effect and becomes a big hit, the ratio that the character B appears as a super reach effect and the big hit and the character B appears as a super reach effect It is a value divided by the sum of the ratio of outliers. The expectation degree of the big hit of the character C is a ratio that the character C appears as a super-reach effect and becomes a big hit, a ratio that the character C appears as a super-reach effect and a big hit and the character C appears as a super reach effect. It is a value divided by the sum of the ratio of outliers.

  Furthermore, the determination ratios (A% to R% and a% to r%) of these super reach production patterns are determined when the character Y appears as the super reach production among the characters X and Y (the second production pattern, the second production pattern). When 4 effects pattern, 5th effect pattern, 7th effect pattern, or 9th effect pattern is determined) character X appears as a super reach effect (first effect pattern, third effect pattern) The probability that the big hit type is a probable big hit A (probability big hit A expectation) is set higher than the case where any of the fifth effect pattern, the sixth effect pattern, and the eighth effect pattern is determined). ing. In addition, the probability change probability A of character X is the ratio that the big hit type is the probability change big hit A when the character X appears as a super reach effect and becomes a big hit, and the character X appears as a super reach effect. Divided by the sum of the ratio that the big hit type is a probable big hit A when the big hit is hit and the ratio that the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit when the character X appears as a super reach production and the big hit Value. Probability big hit A expectation of character Y is the ratio of the big hit type being probable big hit A when character Y appears as a super reach production and the big hit, and character Y appears as a big hit as a super reach production. The ratio of the big hit type is the probability variation big hit A and the value that is divided by the sum of the proportion that the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B or the non-probability big hit when the character Y appears as a super reach production and becomes a big hit. is there.

  That is, the super reach production of the present embodiment suggests both the big hit expectation and the probable big hit A expectation by the combination of the characters A to C and the characters X to Y.

  As an exception, the effect pattern in which the character C and the character X appear and battle each other is only the fifth effect pattern shown in FIG. When the super reach production is determined to be the fifth production pattern, the fluctuation display result must be a big hit (big hit expectation degree 100%), and the big hit type should be a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit. Despite the appearance of character X that suggests, the decision ratio (A%-R% and a%-r%) is set so that the jackpot type is surely a probable big hit A (expected degree of probable big hit 100%) Has been.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the big hit expectation is 100% when the character C appears as the super reach production is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach production is performed. If the character C appears as a super-reaching effect, and if the character A or the character B appears as a super reach production, the big hit expectation is not 100%. Good. That is, when the character C appears as the special combination in the present invention for the super reach production in the present embodiment, the expectation degree for jackpot may be higher than the case where the character A or the character B appears in the super reach production. . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when character C and character X appear as super reach effects, an example in which the expected degree of probability big hit A is 100% is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, when character C and character X appear as super reach effects, when character A and character X appear as super reach effects, or when character A and character Y appear, character B and character X If it appears, if the probability variation big hit A expectation is higher than that of character B and character Y, the probability variation big hit A expectation need not be 100%.

  After executing any of S404, S405, S407, and S408, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the determined super reach effect pattern and variation pattern, and ends the process table selection process (S409).

  Returning to FIG. 16, after the process table selection process in S281, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in the process table selection process in S282 (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 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  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 operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) 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 variation in-process (S75), and the effect symbol variation start process is ended (S286).

  Next, the hold display notice effect, the background image change mode, and the super reach effect according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (C), when the daytime image is being displayed as the background image, when the number of reserved memories is two and the reserved display notice effect is not executed, the change display of the effect symbol is displayed. finish. Then, when switching to the night image is determined as the background image at the start of the next variation display, the background image is switched from the day image to the night image, and the effect symbol variation display is newly started. Here, when a start winning with a variable display result that is a big hit and a big hit type is a probable big hit A occurs as a new start win, a new hold display is displayed in the display pattern β (FIG. 22D). That is, the hold display notice effect is executed in the hold display based on the new start winning.

  As described above, when the night image is displayed as the background image, as shown in FIGS. 22E and 22F, the variation display of the effect symbol is finished and a new variation display is started. However, the background image is not switched to the day image, and the display of the night image is continued. 22 (G), FIG. 22 (H), and FIG. 23 (I), when the variation display of the effect symbol is finished again, the variation display result is a big hit, and the variation of the effect symbol whose jackpot type is a probable big hit A Display starts. Then, when the effect symbol is stopped at the combination indicating reach during the variation display, the super reach effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 23 (J) to 23 (N). In the super reach effect, first, characters A to C, which are teammate characters, and characters X and Y, which are enemy characters, are displayed (FIG. 23 (J)). Next, after the character X or character Y, which is an enemy character, is displayed as an indication of the probability variation jackpot A expectation when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the characters A to characters that are teammate characters are suggested as the jackpot expectation Any one character of C is displayed. In the present embodiment, as an example in which the fifth effect pattern is determined as the super reach effect pattern, the form in which the character X and the character C are displayed is illustrated.

  Then, an effect in which the enemy character and the teammate character displayed in FIGS. 23K and 23L battle each other is executed (FIG. 23M). When the teammate character wins as a result of the battle (FIG. 23 (N)), the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot, and then controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the jackpot type. Further, when the teammate character is defeated as the result of the battle, the effect design is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss and the change display ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the start winning where the variation display result becomes a big hit and the big hit type becomes a probable big hit A during the display of the night image as the background image. When it occurs, while the hold display notice effect can be executed in the hold display corresponding to the start winning prize, the night image is displayed as the background image as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B). When a start winning with a variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit is generated, the hold display notice effect is not executed in the hold display corresponding to the start win. .

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is being performed, the night image displayed as the background image is not switched to the day image. When the background image is switched from the night image to the day image, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

  In addition, depending on whether the image displayed as the background image is the night image or the day image, attention is paid to the player as to whether character A, character B, or character C appears as a friend character in the super reach effect. Since it can be made, it can improve amusement interest.

  Also, in the super reach production, the big hit expectation and the probable big hit A expectation can be made different depending on the combination of the ally character and enemy character that appears, so that the player pays attention to the combination of the ally character and enemy character that appears. Can improve the game entertainment. In particular, in a super reach production, when a character X whose probability of big hit A expectation is lower than that of the character Y appears as an enemy character, the character C appears as a teammate character, and the variable display result is always a big hit. Since it is always controlled to the big hit game state of the probable big hit A, it is a case where a probable big hit B with a small number of rounds for the player or a non-probable big hit in which the positive change control is not executed after the big hit game is suggested. However, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  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, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U for displaying the hold display on the effect display device 5 are exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. The effect display device 5 may be provided with an active display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed as the active display. When the active display area is provided in this manner, as shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (F) as the first modification, the start winning is made in a state where there is no reserved storage and the variable display is not executed. Even if it occurs, the display mode of the active display is changed to the display pattern α or the display pattern β each time the temporary stop and re-change of the effect design is executed by executing the change display with the change pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect. It may be changed. In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, the background image is switched from the day image to the night image at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of sync when the temporary stop and re-variation of the production symbol is executed. Also good. In this way, when the variable display is started with a variable pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is newly executed in a state where the variable display is not executed, the background image is displayed in a state where the variable display is not executed. Even if the jackpot type suggested by the image is inconsistent with the jackpot type determined based on the newly generated start prize, the image displayed as the background image can be switched to eliminate the mismatch. it can.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a start winning in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit during the display of the night image as the background image, the holding corresponding to the start win is made. Although a mode in which the hold display notice effect is not executed in the display is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 26 (A) to FIG. When a start winning with a variable display result becomes a big hit and a big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit while displaying a night image as an image, a hold display notice effect is executed in the hold display corresponding to the start win In addition to not, the background image may be switched from the night image to the day image. By doing so, the big hit type is based on the fact that the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit during the night image display that suggests that the big hit type is the probable big hit A when the variation display result is the big hit. By executing the hold display notice effect, it is controlled not to the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A suggested by the night image when the fluctuation display result is a jackpot, but to the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot B or the non-probability variation jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's gaming interest from deteriorating.

  In the second modification, when a start winning is generated in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit while displaying a night image as a background image, the start win is dealt with. In addition to not performing the hold display notice effect in the hold display, the background image is always switched from the night image to the day image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image is the night image. If a start-up prize with a variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit during image display, the background image is switched from the night image to the day image. It may be performed at a higher rate than it is maintained.

  Further, in the second modification, when a start winning in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit while displaying a night image as a background image, the start win is dealt with. In addition to not performing the hold display notice effect in the hold display, the background image is always switched from the night image to the day image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image is the day image. When a start winning with a variable display result that is a big hit and a big hit type is a probable big hit A occurs during image display, the background image is displayed without executing the hold display notice effect in the hold display corresponding to the start win. The day image may be switched to the night image.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the background image is to be switched to the daytime image as a mode for restricting the background image from being switched to the daytime image when the hold display notice effect is being executed, the background image is changed to the daytime image. Although the mode (S310a and S316a) for re-deciding not to switch to the daytime image is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image is changed from the nighttime image to the daytime image when the hold display notice effect is executed. As a form for restricting switching to an image, the determination whether to switch the background image to the day image is not executed, the determination whether to switch the background image to the day image is executed, but the determination is 100%. The background image is switched from the night image to the day image at a lower rate than when the hold display notice effect is not executed. If the effect mode of the hold display notice effect is a mode with a low expectation degree of big hit (for example, the display pattern α), the background image can be determined to be switched from the night image to the day image. When the presentation mode of the hold display announcement effect is a mode with a low expectation degree of jackpot (for example, display pattern β), it may be one that does not decide to switch the background image from the night image to the day image.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which switches and displays a background image in one of two images, a day image and a night image, was illustrated as a mode effect in this invention, this invention is not limited to this. Instead, as the mode effect in the present invention, the background image may be displayed by switching to any of three or more images. As described above, when the background image is switched from three or more images and executed, the background image is specified as a mode for restricting the switching of the background image from the night image to the day image when the hold display notice effect is executed. Only the switching to the image may be restricted.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which switches and displays a background image in one of two images, a day image and a night image, was illustrated as a mode effect in this invention, this invention is not limited to this. Instead, the mode effect in the present invention may be realized by changing the light emission mode of the game effect LED 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first state in the present invention is the big hit gaming state of the probability variable big hit B and the big hit gaming state of the non-probable variable big hit, while the second state in the present invention is the big hit gaming state of the probability variable big hit A. In other words, the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A is advantageous to the player because the number of rounds is larger than the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot B, and unlike the jackpot gaming state of the non-probability variation jackpot, the probability variation control after the jackpot game ends. Although the embodiment is described as being advantageous for the player by being executed, by focusing only on the number of rounds, the first state in the present invention is changed to the big hit gaming state of the probability big hit B, while the present invention The second state may be a big hit gaming state of non-probable big hit A and a non-probable big hit gaming state, and whether or not the positive change control is executed after the big hit game ends. By eye, while the first state in the present invention the jackpot gaming state of non-probability variation big hit, the second state in the present invention may be jackpot gaming state of jackpot gaming state and probability variation jackpot B of probability variation jackpot A.

  In the above embodiment, the mode of switching the background image from the night image to the day image when the hold display notice effect is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Switching the background image from the night image to the day image may be restricted when the hold display notice effect is being executed only when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability changing state, or when the gaming state is the normal state It may be possible to limit the switching of the background image from the night image to the day image when only the hold display notice effect is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the first state in the present invention and the second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state are illustrated as examples of the big hit game state for each jackpot. It is not limited, and the second state in the present invention is a state in which a player can acquire specific points, etc., and the first state is a state in which the player can acquire fewer points than the second state, or It is good also as a state which cannot earn points.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs a super reach effect as a specific effect in this invention was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, What is a super reach effect as a specific effect in this invention? Alternatively, other effects executed during variable display may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed in the fifth effect pattern, the variation display result is always a big hit, and the mode is always controlled to the big hit game state with the probability variable big hit A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the super reach production is executed in the fifth production pattern, the fluctuation display result is always a big hit and the fluctuation display result is a big hit. Only one of the fact that it is always controlled to the big hit gaming state of probability variation big hit A may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed in the fifth effect pattern, the variation display result is always a big hit, and the mode is always controlled to the big hit game state with the probability variable big hit A. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the super reach effect is executed with the fifth effect pattern, the variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the super reach effect is executed with another effect pattern. When the result is a big hit, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the super reach production is controlled to the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit A at a higher rate than when the other production pattern is executed. It may be at least one of them.

  In the above embodiment, the fifth effect pattern can be determined as the super reach effect pattern only when the night image is being displayed as the background image, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the daytime image is being displayed as the background image, the fifth effect pattern may be determined as the super reach effect pattern at a lower rate than when the night image is being displayed as the background image.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a character is displayed as a super reach effect, and when the big hit expectation degree or the fluctuation display result is a big hit by the character, the ratio (probability change) of the probability change big hit A is controlled. Although the form which suggests big hit A expectation degree) was illustrated, the character may not be displayed as a super reach effect, and the big hit expectation degree or the probability variation big hit A expectation degree may be suggested by an image displayed as a background image.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a specific effect in the present invention, a form of executing a super reach effect, which is an effect of notifying that the change display result of the variable display being executed becomes a big hit, is described in the present invention. However, the specific effect in the present invention is an effect other than the super reach effect, for example, the super reach effect, as long as the effect of notifying that the change display result of the variable display being executed is a big hit. It may be a notice during change notice for notifying that the change display result of the change display being executed before will be a big hit.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as a suggestion effect in this invention, changing the display mode of a pending | holding memory display to change the display result of the fluctuation | variation display corresponding to the said pending | holding memory display becomes a big hit in multiple times of a variable display. Although the form which performs the pending | holding display notice effect which carries out advance notice was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, as a suggestion effect in this invention, it is a variable display result over multiple times of variable displays, for example. May be a continuous notice effect capable of giving a notice that will be a big hit.

  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 reduced due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly reducing the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game 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 change 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 prize 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. It is also possible to use 3 or more special symbols.

  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.

  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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

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When the start condition is satisfied, variable display is performed, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result, the state is changed to any state including the first state and the second state that is more advantageous than the first state. A controllable gaming machine,
Hold storage means for storing variable display for which a start condition has not yet been established as hold storage;
In the variable display performed before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage, the suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage becomes the specific display result;
A mode effect execution means for executing a mode effect including a first mode effect and a second mode effect, which is an effect different from the suggestion effect;
Mode effect changing means for changing the mode effect being executed by the mode effect executing means to a different mode effect;
With
The mode effect execution means derives and displays the specific display result when the first mode effect is being executed when the specific display result is derived and displayed when the second mode effect is being executed. The mode effect is executed so that the second state is controlled at a higher rate than when
Restricting the mode effect changing means from changing the second mode effect to the first mode effect when the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect executing means. A featured gaming machine.

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