JP2017189636A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can reduce cases of giving a player incongruous feeling toward games.SOLUTION: A game machine can control a game in an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a variable display becomes a specific display result, while a first count performance (specific performance pre-performance shown in (B) to (D)) for notifying of a numerical value is performed, restricts execution of a second count performance (read-ahead countdown forenotice) for notifying of the numerical value. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the count performance (specific performance pre-performance and read-ahead countdown forenotice) from becoming difficult to understand. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce giving the player incongruous feeling toward games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  In Patent Document 1, for example, a specific effect (synchronous effect in Patent Document 1) is simultaneously executed in a plurality of pachinko machines (in Patent Document 1, pachinko machines 10A to 10D) arranged side by side in a game store. It has been disclosed that a first count effect (countdown display in Patent Document 1) that counts and displays the start time before execution of a specific effect can be executed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-252534 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, when the second count effect different from the first count effect is configured to be executable, the effect becomes difficult to understand depending on the execution timing of both count effects. There is a risk of discomfort.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce giving a sense of discomfort to a game.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the variable display becomes a specific display result,
Numerical value notification execution means (for example, in step S168) capable of executing a first numerical value notification (for example, an effect before a specific effect) that notifies a numerical value and a second numerical value notification (for example, a prefetch countdown notice) that notifies a numerical value. An effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect process before the specific effect and the prefetch notice setting process in step S166),
The second numerical information suggests that it is controlled to an advantageous state,
Based on the execution of the first numerical value notification, the execution of the second numerical value notification is limited (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759).
When execution of the second numerical value notification to be executed over a specific period is determined during execution of the first numerical value notification that is executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first numerical value notification in the specific period is determined. The second numerical value notification can be executed during a period that does not overlap with the period (for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 2 shown in FIG. 34, even if the pre-reading countdown notice is won in the pre-specific performance effect) The second half of the pre-read countdown notice that does not overlap with the pre-specific effects can be executed).
In addition, game control means (for example, the main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (for example, production control board 12) for performing production control based on a command transmitted from the game control means;
Reservation storage means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B) that stores data for performing variable display as a storage,
Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not to execute the second numerical value notification as a prefetch effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S756) based on the hold storage of the hold storage means;
May be provided.
(B) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Numerical value notification effect execution means (for example, a first numerical value notification effect (for example, an effect before a specific effect) for notifying a numerical value) and a second numerical value notification effect (for example, a pre-read countdown notice) for indicating a numerical value (for example) An effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect process before the specific effect in step S168 and the prefetch notice setting process in step S166),
When the first numerical notification effect and the second numerical notification effect are executed in the same period, at least one of the execution modes of the first numerical notification effect and the second numerical information effect is other than the same period. It is executed in a manner different from that executed in a period.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the numerical notification effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect, the pre-read countdown notice, etc.) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the sense of discomfort in the game.
(1) Another game machine is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Count effect execution means (for example, step) capable of executing a first count effect (for example, an effect before a specific effect) and a second count effect (for example, a look-ahead countdown notice) for indicating a numerical value. An effect control CPU 120 for executing the pre-specific effect production process of S168 and the prefetch notice setting process of step S166),
Based on the execution of the first count effect, the execution of at least one of the first count effect and the second count effect is restricted (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a count effect (for example, an effect before a specific effect, a prefetch countdown notice, etc.) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the sense of discomfort in a game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Timekeeping means for measuring time (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the effect control main process);
When the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Yes in step S854), a specific effect (for example, a moving image in a mode in which an object such as a track appears) is executed (FIG. 30). E) to (I) a specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the time measurement process in step 74A and the specific effect process in step S169). The first count effect is an effect before the specific effect that informs the timing of the start of the specific effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D).
The count effect execution means executes the effect before the specific effect before the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the effect process before the specific effect in step S168 before the specific effect process in step S169).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a count effect (for example, an effect before a specific effect, a prefetch countdown notice, etc.) from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the sense of discomfort in a game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state)
The second count effect is an effect that suggests the expectation level (for example, the big hit expectation level) that is in the advantageous state (for example, the prefetch countdown notice that the effect control CPU 120 executes in steps S761 and S772).
According to such a configuration, there is no relationship between the second count effect (for example, prefetch countdown notice) that suggests the expectation level (for example, jackpot expectation level) that will be in an advantageous state, and the expectation level that is in an advantageous state. Since the first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect) is controlled so as not to overlap, it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
There are a plurality of types of effects (for example, a prefetch hold notice, a prefetch chance notice, and other prefetch notices shown in FIG. 20B) that indicate the degree of expectation to be in the advantageous state. The part includes a predetermined effect different from the second count effect (for example, a prefetch hold notice),
While the first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect) is being executed, the predetermined effect can be executed and the second count effect (for example, the pre-read countdown notice) is prohibited. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759).
According to such a configuration, for example, a plurality of types of effects (for example, shown in FIG. 20B) that indicate the degree of expectation that will be in an advantageous state during the execution of the first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect). If all of the pre-read hold notice, the pre-read chance notice, and other pre-read notices are prohibited, the interest of the game will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the above-described configuration, the pre-reading suspension shown in FIG. 20B (for example, FIG. 20B) among the plurality of types of effects even during execution of the first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect). Notice, pre-reading chance notice, other pre-read notices, etc.) can be executed, and the fun of the game can be secured. In addition, since the execution of the second count effect (for example, the pre-read countdown notice) is prohibited during the execution of the first count effect (for example, the pre-specific effect), only those that are difficult to understand due to the overlap of the count effects are executed. You can avoid it.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect) is different from the normal time during execution of the second count effect (for example, the pre-read countdown notice), and the second count effect is different from the second count effect. Can be executed in a manner that is not performed in an overlapping manner (such as a pre-specific production effect displayed in a reduced manner shown in FIGS. 32D to 32G).
According to such a configuration, the first count effect (for example, the effect before the specific effect) is different from the normal time during execution of the second count effect (for example, the pre-read countdown notice), and the second Since it can be executed by limiting to the aspect that does not overlap with the count effect, it is possible to prevent the count effects from overlapping each other and becoming difficult to understand.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The aspect of the first count effect and the second count effect include a part in common (for example, a numerical value based on a material (data) in which the display state of the pre-specific effect and the pre-read countdown notice is common. Display mode).
According to such a configuration, the first count effect and the second count effect include a part of the effect aspect, so the common material (data) for the first and second count effects. The data capacity can be reduced.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Timekeeping means for measuring time (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the effect control main process);
When the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined Yes in step S854), at least a specific effect accompanied by sound output (for example, a moving image in such a manner that an object such as a track appears) Specific effect execution means for executing the specific effects shown in FIGS. 30E to 30I (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the time measurement process in step 74A and the specific effect process in step S169). When,
And setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S657 to S660) capable of setting the volume according to the player's operation,
The specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect by performing sound output according to the volume changed from the volume set by the setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 to S607 and S610). Such).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform a specific effect in a gaming machine configured so that the volume can be set by a player.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Timekeeping means for measuring time (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the effect control main process);
When the timekeeping result of the timekeeping means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined Yes in step S854), at least a specific effect (for example, a track or the like) accompanied by light emission from the effecting means (for example, the game effect lamp 9) The specific effect execution means (for example, the time measurement process in step 74A and the specific effect in step S169) that executes the specific effect shown in FIGS. Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process),
Setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S657 to S660) capable of setting brightness according to the player's operation,
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect by causing the effect means to emit light according to the brightness changed from the brightness set by the setting means (for example, effect control for executing steps S605 and S608 to S610). CPU 120).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform a specific effect in a gaming machine that is configured so that the brightness can be set by the player.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted in a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st special figure display result determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a start winning received command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a time measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a prefetch notice effect, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the prefetch notice kind determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process before specific production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a change setting screen of a volume and a brightness | luminance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting mode of a volume and a brightness | luminance. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect in case prefetch countdown notice is performed in periods other than the production period before specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect in case the pre-reading countdown notice which overlaps with the execution period of the production before a specific production is prohibited, and the production before a specific production and a specific production are performed. (A) is a time chart showing a pre-reading countdown notice elected during a period other than the pre-specific effect stage, and (B) is a time showing a pre-read hold notice changed from the pre-count count down notice won during the pre-design stage. It is a chart. In Embodiment 2, it is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production aspect in which both the production | presentation before a specific production and the prefetch countdown notice are displayed by dividing a display area. It is a time chart which shows an example in which the prefetch countdown notice elected in the period immediately before the production before specific effect in the modification 1 is changed to a prefetch reservation notice. 12 is a time chart showing an example in which when a pre-read countdown notice is won in a pre-specific effect stage during a modification 2, the pre-read countdown notice is prohibited only during the period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the 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. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

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

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

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

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that opens the big prize opening It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable 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.

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

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

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

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

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

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

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

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice is displayed by changing the display part for displaying the number of reserved special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. A pre-reading pending notice (holding notice notice) for notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the target variable display can be executed. For example, the prefetch hold notice is a notice effect that displays the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning storage display area 5H, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed also in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the fact that the hold has been consumed is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. When shifting to the changing special figure display area 5I when the reserved storage display is made in a special manner in the start winning memory display area 5H, the display in the changing special figure display area 5I is also made a special aspect. It may be. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a prefetch notice effect is performed in the stage where there are few numbers of reservation memory, the opportunity for a display mode to change to a special mode can be increased, and the interest of a game improves.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

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

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

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

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

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

  The 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 variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning. No, it is determined which range of determination values the random number MR3 for determining the jackpot type and the variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β). Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. 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 the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. The effect control board 12 is also equipped with a real time clock 126. The real-time clock 126 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A 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 according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (first start slot prize designation command or second start slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “5”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “6”, the command reception cannot be performed normally, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “6”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning commands (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize Or, a pre-reading notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to When a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during pre-reading notice restriction), the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed at that reception timing. The determination information is set to “1” (or ON state). In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number (holding number) is stored with a “holding display mode” indicating the display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of the “hold display mode” is “0”, the display mode is a normal display mode, and when the value is “1” or “2”, it indicates a special mode different from the normal display mode. For example, a special mode is used when a prefetch hold notice is being executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). 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 (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are set to “big hit” or “small bonus” by special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern type that abstractly categorizes the decorative symbol variable display mode, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable symbol variable display mode, and the like are determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” Pre-read that the variable display mode of the symbol becomes a predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-read result, determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to determine the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). 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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. 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 determines the random number 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, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and is determined to any of a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type or the like. The determination value is set to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category (“non-reach”) that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the presence / absence of time-saving control and the total number of reserved storages. "Common" fluctuation category), fluctuation categories (variation category of "Super-reach") that are variable display modes of "Super-reach" in common regardless of the presence or absence of short-time control and the total number of reserved storage, "Lose" "Fluctuation category (" other loss "fluctuation category). Then, it suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random value MR3.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Subsequent to the process of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or less than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the processing in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, The variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processing in steps S406, S408, and S411, any one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set, and any variation pattern type is set as the variation category. It may be determined whether or not to be determined. Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14 is executed in step S212 after the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

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

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

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

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

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 reads time information from the real-time clock 126 (step S71A), specifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the specified time (step S71B). ). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. In general, since game shops are opened around 10:00, in step S71B, a time measurement timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer in step S71B.

  In this embodiment, the case where the time is measured using the real-time clock 126 and the time measurement timer is shown, but the time measurement method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, without using the real-time clock 126, a value corresponding to one hour is uniformly set in the time measurement timer in step S71B or in step S74A of the time measurement process described later, and power supply to the gaming machine is started. You may comprise so that the time measurement timer may time out for every hour and the specific production (simultaneous production) mentioned later may be performed.

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, a time measurement process is performed (step S74A). In the time measurement process, a time measurement process is performed using a time measurement timer. After the time measurement process is executed in step S74A, an effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a time measurement process (step S74A) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S851), and checks whether or not the time measurement timer after the subtraction has reached “60 seconds” until timeout (step S851). Step S852). If it is “60 seconds” until the time-out, the previous effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the start condition of the effect before the specific effect (first count effect) is satisfied is set to the on state (step S853).

  When it is determined in step S852 that the time measurement timer is not "60 seconds" until the timeout (step S852; No), after executing the process of step S853, it is confirmed whether or not the time measurement timer has timed out. (Step S854). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the time measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 sets a specific effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the start condition of the specific effect has been satisfied (step S855).

  The “specific effect (simultaneous effect)” is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, every hour is 00 minutes). This is an effect (simultaneous effect) that is executed at the same time on a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at the time when is established. As shown in FIGS. 30E to 30I described later, this specific effect is an effect executed by a moving image in such a manner that an object such as a track appears. In this embodiment, a predetermined condition is established based on the fact that it is 00 minutes per hour, and a predetermined video playback is performed in a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed in the game store for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes). An effect in such a manner as to start all at once is executed as the specific effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the hour reaches 00 minutes, the time measurement timer times out, the specific effect start condition establishment flag is set (see steps S854 and S855), and the specific effect start condition establishment flag is set. Based on this, the specific effect is executed in the specific effect process (see step S169 shown in FIG. 22) described later.

  The “pre-specific effect” is an effect that notifies the timing of the start of the specific effect (pre-simultaneous effect: pre-simultaneous count effect). A mode (for example, “60”, “59”,..., “2”) in which a numerical value (for example, remaining time) until the start of a specific effect is notified in a count format is started. , “1”, “0”, etc. are notified in a countdown format), and the effect is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds). In this embodiment, the pre-production start condition establishment flag is set 60 seconds before 00 minutes every hour (see steps S852 and S853), and the specific description described later is based on the fact that the pre-production start condition establishment flag is set. In the pre-effect production process (see step S168 shown in FIG. 22), the pre-specific production effect is executed. Therefore, the effect before the specific effect is started before the start of the specific effect that is simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines in the game store, so that the player can know the start time of the specific effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads time information from the real-time clock 126 (step S856). Next, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S857). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 11:00, in step S71B, a value corresponding to 60 minutes until the next 12:00 is set in the time measurement timer.

  In this embodiment, the time information is read from the real time clock 126 every time the time measurement timer is set. However, the time information is read from the real time clock 126 only when the gaming machine is turned on. When the timer is set (see steps S71A and S71B) and the time measurement timer is set for the second and subsequent times after the power is turned on, a value corresponding to 60 minutes is uniformly read without reading the time information from the real-time clock 126. May be set in the time measurement timer. By doing so, the process of step S856 becomes unnecessary. In this embodiment, however, the time information is read out from the real-time clock 126 every time the time measurement timer is set, so that the time measurement timer can time out more accurately at 00 hours and start a specific effect. I have to.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S166). In the prefetching notice setting process, for example, when the start condition of the prefetching notice lottery is satisfied (for example, when there are four holdings in the low base state), the prefetching notice lottery is performed, and if it is won, A pre-reading notice execution process including control such as determining the above is executed (step S167).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S166 of FIG. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command has been newly received (step S751). If no winning designation command has been received (step S751; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. In step S751, it is determined whether only one of the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been newly received, and a pre-reading notice effect based on winning at the first start opening or One of the pre-reading notice effects based on the winning at the second starting port may be executed.

  When the winning designation command is received (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (step S752). The gaming state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is not in the low base state (step S752; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state is one condition for executing the prefetch notice effect.

  If the gaming state is the low base state (step S752; Yes), the current special figure reserved memory number (first special figure reserved memory number or total reserved memory is determined by checking the start winning reception command buffer 194A, etc. It is determined whether or not the number is 4 (step S753). In this embodiment, the process of step S753 is executed only in the low base state. Therefore, in principle, the current special figure reserved memory number is equal to the first special figure reserved memory number. Exceptionally, when a winning at the second start winning opening occurs and the second special figure reserved memory number is not 0, the current special figure reserved memory number may be set as the total reserved memory number. Further, even if the second special figure reserved memory number is not 0, the current special figure reserved memory number may be the first special figure reserved memory number.

  If the current special figure hold storage number is 4 (step S753; Yes), a pre-read notice effect (hold display notice) is executed for the fourth hold data (also referred to as “target” as appropriate). It is determined whether or not to perform (step S754). As an example, in the process of step S754, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( Determination value) may be assigned to the determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed or the determination result corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S754, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20A, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the variation category. As shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the fluctuation category is “super reach common” or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is more effective than the case of “non-reach common” or “other loses”. If the percentage of execution (the percentage determined as “execution”) is high and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, than “non-reach common” or “other loses” The rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is high. With such a setting, the display mode of the on-hold storage display becomes a special mode, so that it is possible to indicate the presence or absence of a variable display result to be notified and a super reach.

  If it is determined in step S754 that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed for the fourth hold data (target) (step S755; Yes), the fourth hold data (target) is changed to the fourth change data when the current change is executed. A prefetching notice type determination process for determining the type of prefetching notice effect is executed (step S756). In the prefetch notice type determination process, for example, any one of a prefetch countdown notice (second count effect), a prefetch hold notice, and other prefetch notices is decided. Examples of the “other prefetch notice” include a prefetch chance notice. The pre-reading chance eye preview is such that, for example, all the decorative symbols are arranged in the same color, and the decorative symbols stop until the target changes in a special stop system.

  In the process of step S756, the type of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20B, the determination ratio is different for each type of pre-reading notice effect. As shown in FIG. 20B, when the fluctuation category is “losing (common for super reach)” or “small hit”, “other prefetching” than “prefetching countdown notice” or “prefetching hold notice”. When the rate of “notice” is determined to be high and the variable category is “big hit”, the rate at which “prefetch countdown notice” or “prefetch hold notice” is determined rather than “other prefetch notice” Is high. With this setting, it is suggested that “prefetch countdown notice” and “prefetch hold notice” are executed, so that the variable display result of the notice target is likely to be “big hit” (expected expectation of big hit). Can do. Further, even when “other pre-reading notice” is executed, it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the variable display result of the notice target may be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit).

  After step S756, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of prefetching notice determined in step S756 is a prefetching countdown notice (step S757). If it is a pre-read countdown notice (step S757; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the previous effect execution flag is set (step S758). When the previous effect execution flag is not set (that is, the effect before the specific effect is not being executed) (step S758; No), the effect control CPU 120 pre-reads countdown notice for the fourth hold data. Is set (step S761). In addition, when the previous effect execution flag is set (that is, the effect before the specific effect is being executed) (step S758; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the prefetch countdown notice determined in step S756. Is changed to a prefetch hold notice (step S759). Note that the prefetch countdown notice may not be executed without changing the prefetch countdown notice to another notice such as a prefetch hold notice.

  By the way, in step S757, when the type of the prefetch notice determined in step S756 is not the prefetch countdown notice (step S757; No), or in step S759, the type of the prefetch notice determined in step S756 is the prefetch countdown notice. When it is changed from pre-read hold notice (step S759), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the pre-read notice is pre-read hold notice (step S760). If it is a pre-read hold notice (step S760; Yes), the production control CPU 120 performs execution setting of the pre-read hold notice for the fourth hold data (step S762). On the other hand, if it is not a prefetch hold notice (step S760; No), other prefetch notice execution settings are made (step S763).

  After step S761, step S762, or step S763, the effect control CPU 120 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag (step S764) and ends the prefetching notice setting process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution process executed in step S167 of FIG. In the prefetching notice execution process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect executing flag is set to the on state (step S771). If the pre-reading notice execution execution flag is not set to the on state (step S771; No), the pre-reading notice execution process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S771; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control of the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice effect control data (step S772). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the prefetch notice effect (step S773). If it is the end timing, the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset (cleared to the off state) (step S774), and the prefetching notice execution process is ended. If it is not the end timing of the prefetching notice effect (step S773; No), the prefetching notice execution process is finished.

  By the above prefetching notice setting process (S166) and prefetching notice execution process (S167), the prefetching notice effect is displayed before the decorative symbol variable display result for the prefetched fourth hold data (target) is displayed. It is to be executed appropriately. The prefetch countdown notice and the prefetch hold notice as the prefetch notice effect will be described below.

  As for the pre-read countdown notice, the pre-read notice corresponding to executing the countdown display every time the hold storage display corresponding to the fourth hold data (target) is shifted to the left by the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Production control data is set (step S761), and a numerical value is received each time a change start command (first change start command or second change start command) to the target is received in step S772 of the pre-reading notice execution process (S167), for example. A pre-read countdown notice to be counted down is executed. As shown in FIGS. 29E to 29H described later, the prefetch countdown notice is “3” when the target storage display shifts to the third hold, “2” when the second hold is shifted, If the first shift is “1” and the shift is 0th shift (that is, shifting to the changing special figure display area 5I), “0” is displayed, and the decorative symbol variable display starts and the hold shifts by one. It is a pre-reading notice that displays a numerical value by a countdown method every time. It should be noted that the numerical value display mode in the pre-specific effect effects shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D and the numerical value display mode in the prefetch countdown notice shown in FIGS. ) Numerical display mode. That is, the same display mode (the same font) is used for both numeric portions. For this reason, it is possible to use a common material (data) for the production before the specific performance and the prefetch countdown notice, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  For the prefetch hold notice, the prefetch notice effect control data corresponding to the change of the hold storage display corresponding to the fourth hold data from the normal mode to the special mode when the change is executed is set (step S762). In step S772 of the pre-reading advance notice execution process (S167), for example, a pre-reading hold notice for displaying the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a special mode at a predetermined timing is executed. As shown in FIG. 30C to be described later, the prefetch hold notice is displayed by changing the hold storage display for the fourth hold from the normal mode (for example, white display) to the special mode (for example, black display). It is a pre-reading notice. As a special mode, display other than black (for example, red, rainbow, etc.) may be used, and the shape may be changed. The display mode may be changed every time the hold display is shifted by one.

  If the current special figure hold storage number is not four (step S753; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the pre-read countdown notice can be executed when the current number of the special figure hold memory (the first special figure hold memory number or the total hold memory number) is four. In the following cases, the prefetch countdown notice may be executable, or the prefetch notice type (including the prefetch countdown notice) may be determined. Even in this case, the prefetch countdown notice is restricted (prohibited) during the production before the specific performance.

  After executing the pre-reading notice execution process (step S167) as described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-specific effect effect process (step S168) for executing the effect before the specific effect, and the specification for executing the specific effect. An effect process (step S169) is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the pre-specific effect effect process and the specific effect process are individually provided. However, the specific effect process may include the pre-specific effect effect process. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 in accordance with, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the pre-specific effect effect process (step S168) shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pre-specific effect production process (step S168). In the effect process before the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a pre-effecting execution flag indicating that the effect before the specific effect is being executed is set (step S571). When the previous effect execution flag is not set (that is, the effect before the specific effect is not being executed) (step S571; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the previous effect start condition establishment flag is set. (Step S572). If the previous effect start condition satisfaction flag is not set, the processing is ended as it is.

  When the previous effect start condition establishment flag is set (that is, the start condition of the effect before the specific effect is established) (step S572; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous effect start condition establishment flag. Is reset (step S573). Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads the sound volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122, and the sound volume setting value for the effect before the specific effect and The brightness setting value is set (step S574).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 can be set by the player's operation during, for example, a customer waiting demonstration display. The set volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance setting value of the game effect lamp 9 are stored in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S652 of variable display start waiting processing shown in FIG. 24 described later). To S660).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the volume setting value read out in step S605 and set for the effect before the specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S575). This is because the volume setting value may be changed to a value less than the predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, in step S575, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum volume value of the speakers 8L and 8R. If the volume setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S575; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting value for the effect before the specific effect read and set in step S574 to a predetermined value (70% in this example). The corresponding value is changed and reset (step S576).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the brightness setting value read out in step S574 and set for the effect before the specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S577). This is because the brightness setting value may be changed to a value less than a predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, in step S577, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum luminance value of the game effect lamp 9. If the brightness setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S577; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 reads the brightness setting value for the effect before the specific effect read and set in step S574 to a predetermined value (in this example, 70%). The value is changed to a corresponding value and reset (step S578).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to start moving image reproduction of the effect before the specific effect in the effect execution area before the specific effect (for example, the entire area of the display screen) of the image display device 5 (step S579). In this embodiment, the entire region of the display screen of the image display device 5 is set as the pre-specific effect production execution region. In step S610, the effect control CPU 120 performs the pre-specific effect production in the entire region of the image display device 5. Control to start video playback. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 starts the reproduction of the moving image according to the volume and brightness set in steps S574, S576, and S578, so that the sound corresponding to the moving image of the effect before the specific effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the set volume. Control is performed so that the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the moving image of the effect before the specific effect with the set luminance.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a previous effect execution flag (step S580), and sets a previous effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the effect before the specified effect for a predetermined period (60 seconds in this example). A corresponding value is set (step S581).

  In this embodiment, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are greater than or equal to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) by executing the processing of steps S574 to S578. If so, the pre-specific effect is performed with the volume and brightness corresponding to the set volume setting value and the luminance setting value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the pre-specific effect with the volume and luminance corresponding to at least the predetermined value. The effect before the specific effect is not executed with a sound lower than necessary, or the effect before the specific effect is not executed with a darker brightness than necessary.

  Further, in this embodiment, after temporarily setting the volume and brightness of the pre-specific effect effect to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player (see step S574), the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are set. It is determined whether or not it is less than the predetermined value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the volume and luminance corresponding to the predetermined value are changed and set again. The method is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S574, first, it is checked whether or not the read volume setting value is less than a predetermined value. A value corresponding to the value may be set, and if it is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the volume of the effect before the specific effect may be set to the read volume setting value as it is. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the read luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value. If the read luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, the luminance of the effect before the specific effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value. The luminance setting value of the pre-effect production may be set to the read luminance setting value as it is. With such a configuration, the volume and brightness need only be set once, and it is not necessary to reset them later.

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S575 to S578 is executed to determine whether both the volume and the luminance are less than a predetermined value and reset the volume. Alternatively, it may be determined by determining whether only one of the luminances is less than a predetermined value. Specifically, only one of the processes in steps S575 and S576 and the processes in steps S577 and S578 may be executed.

  If the previous effect execution flag is set (step S571; Yes), that is, if the effect before the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the previous effect period measurement timer to 1. Subtraction is performed (step S582). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the previous effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S583). If not timed out (step S583; No), the process is terminated as it is. When the previous production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, when a predetermined period (60 seconds in this example) has passed and the end condition of the production before the specific production is satisfied) (step S583; Yes), the production The control CPU 120 performs control to end the reproduction of the pre-specific effect effect moving image being executed in the pre-specific effect effect execution area of the image display device 5 (step S584). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the previous effect execution flag (step S585).

  Next, the specific effect executed after the pre-specific effect effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the specific effect process (step S169). In the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not an effect end condition establishment flag indicating that the end condition of the specific effect has been established is set (step S601). If the effect end condition establishment flag is not set (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is set (step S601; No). Step S602). When the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, the specific effect is not being executed) (step S602; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect start condition establishment flag is set. Confirmation is made (step S603). If the specific effect start condition establishment flag is not set (step S603; No), the process is ended as it is.

  When the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (that is, the specific effect start condition is satisfied) (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the specific effect start condition satisfaction flag. (Step S604). Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122, and sets the volume setting value and the luminance setting for the specific effect. A value is set (step S605).

  In this embodiment, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 can be set by the player's operation during the customer waiting demonstration described later, and the speakers 8L and 8R set by the player are set. And the luminance setting value of the game effect lamp 9 are stored in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (see steps S652 to S660 of the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 24 described later).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the volume setting value read out in step S605 and set for the specific effect is less than a predetermined value (step S606). This is because the volume setting value may be changed to a value less than the predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than 70% of the maximum volume value of the speakers 8L and 8R. If the volume setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S606; Yes), the production control CPU 120 reads the specific production volume setting value read and set in step S605, which corresponds to 70% in this example. Value) and reset (step S607).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the luminance setting value read out and set for the specific effect in step S605 is less than a predetermined value (step S608). This is because the brightness setting value may be changed to a value less than a predetermined value by the player's operation as described above. In this embodiment, it is determined in step S608 whether or not the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum luminance value of the game effect lamp 9. If the luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value (step S608; Yes), the luminance setting value for the specific effect read and set in step S605 is changed to a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example). Reset is performed (step S609).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the reproduction of the specific effect moving image in the specific effect execution area (for example, the entire area of the display screen) of the image display device 5 (step S610). In this embodiment, the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5 is set as the specific effect execution area, and in step S610, control for starting the moving image reproduction for the specific effect is performed in the entire area of the image display device 5. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 starts reproducing the moving image according to the volume and luminance set in steps S605, S607, and S609, and outputs sounds corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect from the speakers 8L and 8R at the set volume. Then, control is performed to cause the game effect lamp 9 to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect with the set luminance.

  Then, the production control CPU 120 sets a specific production execution flag (step S611), and the specific production period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the specific production corresponds to a predetermined period (in this example, 5 minutes). A value is set (step S612).

  In this embodiment, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are greater than or equal to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) by executing the processing of steps S605 to S609. If so, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the luminance corresponding to the set volume setting value and the luminance setting value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the luminance corresponding to at least the predetermined value. Thus, the specific effect is not executed with a sound lower than necessary, or the specific effect is not executed with darker brightness than necessary.

  Further, in this embodiment, after temporarily setting the volume and luminance of the specific effect to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player (see step S605), the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are predetermined values. If it is less than a predetermined value, the volume and brightness corresponding to the predetermined value are changed and set again. It is not limited to those shown in the embodiment. For example, when the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S605, first, it is confirmed whether or not the read volume setting value is less than a predetermined value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect is set to the predetermined value. It may be set to a corresponding value, and if it is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect may be set to the read volume setting value as it is. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the read luminance setting value is less than a predetermined value. If the read luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, the luminance of the specific effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value. The luminance setting value may be set to the read luminance setting value as it is. With such a configuration, the volume and brightness need only be set once, and it is not necessary to reset them later.

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S606 to S609 is executed to determine whether both the volume and the luminance are less than a predetermined value and reset the volume. Alternatively, it may be determined by determining whether only one of the luminances is less than a predetermined value. Specifically, only one of the processes in steps S606 and S607 and the processes in steps S608 and S609 may be executed.

  In this embodiment, the sound volume and the luminance are reset to predetermined values in both steps S574 to S578 of the pre-specific effect processing and steps S605 to S609 of the specific effect processing. You may make it reset only by. At that time, a step of determining whether or not the previous effect execution flag or the specific effect execution flag is set is set and set before step S658 in the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. In other words, the player may be prohibited from changing the sound volume and brightness when the pre-specific effect effect is being executed or the specific effect is being executed. Further, when the player is prohibited from changing the volume and brightness from the start of the pre-specific effect to the end of the specific effect, steps S606 to S609 of the specific effect process shown in FIG. 23 may be unnecessary. Further, in the pre-specific effect production process, the sound volume and the luminance are not reset, but are executed even if the sound volume and the luminance are less than the predetermined values, and the sound volume and the luminance are reset to the predetermined values only by the specific effect processing ( Steps S605 to S609) may be performed.

  When the specific effect execution flag is set (step S602; Yes), that is, when the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the specific effect period measurement timer. (Step S613). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the specific effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S614). If not timed out (step S614; No), the process is terminated as it is. When the specific production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed and the specific production end condition is satisfied) (step S614; Yes), the production control is performed. CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “2” (a value indicating effect processing during variable display) (step S615). When the value of the production process flag is “2” indicating the production process during variable display (that is, the decorative symbol is being variably displayed) (step S615; Yes), the production control CPU 120 immediately Does not end the specific effect, only sets the effect end condition establishment flag (step S616), and ends the process. If the value of the effect process flag is not a value indicating the variable display effect process (step S615; No), the process proceeds to step S619.

  When the production end condition establishment flag is set (step S601; Yes), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not a symbol determination command has been received (step S617). If the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S617; No), the processing is terminated as it is. When the symbol confirmation command is received (that is, when the decorative symbol variable display stop timing is reached) (step S617; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the effect end condition establishment flag (step S617). S618). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the specific effect being executed in the specific effect execution area of the image display device 5 (step S619). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the specific effect executing flag (step S620).

  By executing the processing of steps S601 and S614 to S620, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed at a timing other than during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the end condition of the specific effect When is established, the process proceeds to step S619, and the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied after a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed during the variable display of the decorative design, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately terminated, After waiting until the timing to end the variable display (see step S617), the execution of the specific effect is ended.

  In this embodiment, in the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect process before the specific effect in step S168 and the specific effect process in step S169 are executed before the processes in steps S170 to S177. If the start condition of the previous effect or the specific effect is satisfied, the effect before the specific effect or the specific effect is executed even during the big hit game. In this case, an effect during the big hit game is displayed on a part of the display screen in a state where the effect before the specific effect or the specific effect is displayed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5, The effect during the big hit game may be displayed in a superimposed manner while the execution of the specific effect is continued. And, for example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the jackpot game and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the video playback ends and the execution of the specific effect ends. The effect during the big hit game may be restored from the partial display on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the full display. In addition, the effect during the big hit game is executed in the image display device 5, and the pre-specific effect production or the video reproduction of the specific effect is reduced and displayed on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5, so You may make it continue execution of production. And, for example, during a big hit game, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed and the end condition for the specific effect is satisfied, the video playback that has been displayed in a reduced size is terminated and the specific effect is The execution may be terminated.

  Further, the processing mode of the specific effect process is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed since the start of the specific effect, the video reproduction of the specific effect may be immediately terminated regardless of whether or not the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. . Specifically, in the specific effect process shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received before and after step S615. If a symbol confirmation command is received, the process proceeds to step S619 as it is. You may make it complete | finish the animation reproduction | regeneration of an effect.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time elapses during variable display, the video playback of the specific effect is finished after waiting for the change to stop, but the specific effect is also waited until the next change starts. The video playback may be terminated. In this case, for example, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command is received before and after step S615, and when the symbol confirmation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is a value “1” indicating the variable display start setting process. You may make it determine whether it exists. If the value of the production process flag is a value “1” indicating the variable display start setting process, the video reproduction of the specific production is ended by waiting for the next change to start. It should be finished. Alternatively, for example, before and after step S615, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect process flag is a value “1” indicating the variable display start setting process, and the value of the effect process flag is a value “value indicating the variable display start setting process”. If it is 1 ″, the process may proceed to step S619 as it is to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image, so that the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the next change to start.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651). If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S651; Yes), the variation pattern designation command reception flag is reset (step S661). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to a value “1” corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step S662).

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

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

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

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

  Further, when the demonstration control CPU 120 starts the customer waiting demonstration display, the image display device 5 also starts superimposing display of a volume / luminance setting screen for setting the volume and luminance (step S657).

  When the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S652; Yes), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation signal from the stick controller 31A has been input (step S658), and has input the operation signal. If so (step S658; Yes), the sound volume setting value and the luminance setting value are input according to the operation (step S659). Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the input volume setting value and luminance setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S660).

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume luminance setting screen. As shown in FIG. 25A, in this embodiment, for example, a message indicating that a customer-waiting demonstration is being displayed, such as “during demo display”, and a message such as “Please set the volume!” Are displayed. The volume brightness setting screen is displayed. On the display screen shown in FIG. 25 (A), the player, for example, selects the volume from 0 to 100 by tilting the stick controller 31A left and right, and pushes and pulls the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. The selected sound volume is determined by operating or pressing the push button 31B. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 selects the volume based on the tilt operation signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A, and inputs signals from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 31A and the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B. Based on this, the selected volume is input as a volume setting value.

  When the volume setting is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the volume luminance setting screen is switched to a screen including a display such as “Please set the luminance!”. In the display screen shown in FIG. 25 (B), the player, for example, selects the brightness from 0 to 100 by tilting the stick controller 31A left and right, and pushes and pulls the trigger button of the stick controller 31A. The operation of determining the luminance being selected is performed by operating or pushing the push button 31B. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 selects luminance based on the tilt operation signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A, and inputs signals from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 31A and the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B. Based on this, the currently selected luminance is input as a luminance setting value.

  In this embodiment, the case where the volume and the brightness can be set according to the player's operation during the display of the customer waiting demonstration at the start of the game is shown, but in addition to the start of the game or at the start of the game Alternatively, the volume and brightness may be set or changed during variable display of decorative symbols. In this case, for example, by performing processing similar to steps S657 to S660 in the variable display effect processing described later, the volume and brightness can be set and changed even during decorative display of the decorative symbols. .

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the process of step S529, for example, whether the variable display result is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, whether there is a changing notice effect It is only necessary to change the determination rate of the changing notice pattern. By doing in this way, it is possible to give a notice / indication that the variable display result will be a “hit” or reach depending on whether or not a changing notice other than the look-ahead notice is executed and its pattern (direction). It becomes like this.

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the luminance setting value of the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step S532A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the previous effect execution flag is set (step S532B). When the previous effect execution flag is set (that is, the effect before the specific effect is being executed) (step S532B; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the variation pattern and the volume setting value read in step S532A. Then, the process table for the previous effect corresponding to the brightness setting value is selected (step S532C). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a previous effect switched flag indicating that the previous effect process data has been switched (step S532D).

  As already described, when the pre-specific effect effect is being executed, in the pre-specific effect effect execution region of the image display device 5 (in this example, the entire region of the image display device 5). The video playback is being executed. Therefore, when variable display of decorative symbols is executed during execution of the pre-specific effect, step S544 of the variable display effect process in step S172, which will be described later, using the process table for the previous effect selected in step S532C. By executing S546, the variable display of the decorative symbols is reduced and displayed in the lower right region (in this example, the lower right region of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the pre-specific effect production execution region of the image display device 5. At the same time, if there is a hold, the hold storage display is reduced in the lower left area (in this example, the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the pre-specific effect production execution area (the hold storage display is reduced). And can still be displayed normally).

  As already described, in this embodiment, the pre-specific effect effect is equivalent to at least a predetermined value (in this example, 70% of the maximum value of the volume and luminance) regardless of the volume setting value and the luminance setting value. Value) The effect before the specific effect is executed with the volume and the brightness above, but by executing steps S542 to S546 of the variable display effect process in step S172 described later according to the process table selected in step S532C. Other effects (for example, variable display, notice effect, reach effect, etc.) other than the pre-specific effect are executed at a volume and luminance corresponding to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player. Note that, in the execution period of the pre-specific effect, the pre-read countdown notice of the notice effect is not executed as shown in steps S758 and S759 of FIG. 19 described above.

  Next, when the previous effect execution flag is not set (that is, when the pre-specific effect effect is not being executed) (step S532B; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect execution flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S532E). When the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, the specific effect is being executed) (step S532E; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern, the volume setting value and the luminance read in step S532A. A process table for specific effects corresponding to the set value is selected (step S532F). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a specific effect switched flag indicating that the process data has been switched to the specific effect process data (step S532G). On the other hand, if the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, the specific effect is not being executed) (step S532E; No), the effect control CPU 120 and the volume setting value read in step S532A and the volume setting value read in step S532A are displayed. A normal process table corresponding to the brightness setting value is selected (step S532H).

  As described above, when the specific effect is being executed, the moving image reproduction for the specific effect is executed in the specific effect execution area of the image display device 5 (in this example, the entire area of the image display device 5). ing. Therefore, when variable display of decorative symbols is executed during execution of a specific effect, steps S544 to S546 of variable display effect processing in step S172 described later using the process table for specific effect selected in step S532F. Is executed, the decorative symbol variable display is reduced and displayed in the lower right region (in this example, the lower right region of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the specific effect execution region of the image display device 5, and the holding is not performed. In some cases, the reserved storage display is reduced in the lower left area (in this example, the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5) in the specific effect execution area (the normal display is maintained without reducing the reserved storage display). May be).

  On the other hand, if the effect before the specific effect or the specific effect is not being executed, by executing steps S544 to S546 of the variable display effect process in step S172, which will be described later, using the normal process table selected in step S532H. Then, the decorative display variable display is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5. If there is a hold, the hold storage display is normally displayed in the lower left area of the display screen of the image display device 5 (the hold storage display is not reduced but displayed in a normal size).

  As described above, in this embodiment, at least a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum value of the volume and the brightness) is set for the specific effect regardless of the volume setting value and the brightness setting value. The specific effect is executed with the above sound volume and brightness. However, in accordance with the process table selected in step S532F, steps S542 to S546 of the variable display effect process in step S172 described later are executed, so that the non-specific effect is performed. Other effects (for example, variable display, notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are executed at a volume and brightness corresponding to the volume setting value and brightness setting value set by the player.

  If the variable display of the next decorative design is to be started after the execution of the specific effect, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S532A, and then the volume setting value and the luminance setting are read in step S532H. A normal process table corresponding to the value is selected. Therefore, the processing of steps S532A and S532H is executed at the start of the next variable display after the end of the specific effect, so that the sound volume and brightness set by the player are restored from the volume and brightness during the specific effect. Thus, variable display and other effects are executed.

  After executing the processing of Steps S532D, S532G, or S532H, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is set. Set (step S533). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S534). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S535), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the previous effect execution flag is set (step S541A). When the previous effect execution flag is set (that is, the effect before the specific effect is being executed) (step S541A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous effect switch flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S541B). If the previous effect switching flag has not been set (step S541B; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the sound volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The brightness setting value is read (step S541C). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs switching to the process data for the previous effect according to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in step S541C (step S541D). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the previous effect switched flag (step S541F). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 8L as the effect component according to the content of the process data for the previous effect after the switching. The control of 8R) is executed.

  When the execution of the pre-specific effect production is started in the middle of the decorative pattern variation display by executing the processes of steps S541A to S541F, the process data is switched to the process data for the previous effect and the pre-specific effect production is performed. It is switched to the mode of fluctuation display. Specifically, the display of the specific pre-effect effect is executed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5 from the state in which the display of the decorative pattern is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5 and the display screen. In the lower right area (variable display area), the display can be switched to a state in which the decorative symbol variation display is executed. And once switching is performed, it will be determined as Yes by step S541B after that, and step S542-S546 mentioned later will be performed according to the process data for previous productions after switching, and at the time of production before specific productions. Variation display of decorative symbols is executed in a manner.

  When the previous effect execution flag is not set (step S541A; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the specific effect execution flag is set (step S541G). When the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, the specific effect is being executed) (step S541G; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect switching flag is set. Is confirmed (step S541H). If the specific effect switching flag is not set (step S541H; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the sound volume setting values of the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The brightness setting value is read (step S541I). Further, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the specific effect according to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in step S541I (step S541J). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a specific effect switched flag (step S541K). Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 8L as the effect component according to the content of the process data for the specific effect after switching. The control of 8R) is executed.

  When execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the decorative pattern variation display by executing the processing of steps S541G to S541K, the process is switched to the process data for the specific effect and the variation display at the specific effect is displayed. Switch to the mode. Specifically, the display of the specific effect is executed on the entire display screen of the image display device 5 from the state in which the display of the decorative symbols is executed using the entire display screen of the image display device 5, and the lower part of the display screen In the right area (variable display area), the display can be switched to a state in which the decorative symbol variation display is executed. And once switching is performed, it will be determined as Yes by step S541H after that, and step S542-S546 mentioned later will be performed according to the process data for specific effects after switching, in the mode at the time of specific effect. The decorative pattern variation display is executed.

  When the specific effect execution flag is not set (step S541G; No), when the specific effect switching flag is set (step S541H; Yes), after step S541F or after step 541K, effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). For example, the advance notice period may be determined in advance for each changing notice pattern selected in step S529 of FIG. When it is a notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

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

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

  When it is not the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; No), after executing the process of step S545, for example, based on the setting in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S546), the effect process during variable display is ended.

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

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

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume and brightness setting mode in this embodiment. FIG. 28 shows a setting example of three gaming machines A to C. In the gaming machine A, a case where the volume and brightness are set to values corresponding to 30% by the player is shown. In the gaming machine B, the case where the player sets the volume to a value corresponding to 80% and the luminance is set to a value corresponding to 40% is shown. In the gaming machine C, the volume is set to a value corresponding to 90% by the player. The case where the luminance is set to a value corresponding to 100% is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine A, regarding the pre-specific effect and the variable display other than the specific effect and other effects, the volume corresponding to 30% and 30% according to the sound volume and brightness set by the player. Fluctuation display and other effects are executed with the brightness corresponding to (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, with respect to the fluctuating display of decorative symbols, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the fluctuating display, the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume equivalent to 30% according to the volume set by the player. Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a luminance of 30% according to the luminance set by the player. On the other hand, both the volume setting value and the brightness setting value for the pre-specific effect effect and the specific effect are less than a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%). The specific effect is executed by changing the volume and brightness to a value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) corresponding to a predetermined value instead of the specified value (see steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine B, with regard to the effect before the specific effect and the variable display and other effects other than the specific effect, the volume and the value corresponding to 80% according to the sound volume and the brightness set by the player. Variation display and other effects are executed with a luminance value corresponding to 40% (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, with respect to the fluctuating display of decorative symbols, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the fluctuating display, the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume equivalent to 80% according to the volume set by the player. Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a luminance of 40% according to the luminance set by the player. On the other hand, with respect to the pre-specific effect and the specific effect, the volume setting value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, but the luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value. Therefore, the sound volume is a value set by the player (in this example, 80% (The value corresponding to) is changed to a luminance corresponding to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) instead of a value set by the player, and a specific effect is executed ( Steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, in the gaming machine C, the volume and the value corresponding to 90% according to the volume and the brightness set by the player for the pre-specific effect and the variable display and other effects other than the specific effect. Variation display and other effects are executed with a luminance value corresponding to 100% (see steps S532C and S532F). For example, with respect to the fluctuating display of decorative symbols, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the fluctuating display, effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to 90% according to the volume set by the player Then, the game effect lamp 9 emits light with a luminance of 100% according to the luminance set by the player. On the other hand, since the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are greater than or equal to a predetermined value for the pre-specific effect and the specific effect, the sound volume is a value set by the player (in this example, a value corresponding to 90%) and The specific effect is executed with the brightness set by the player (in this example, a value corresponding to 100%) (see steps S575 to S578 and S606 to S609).

  Next, a specific performance operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 29 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the prefetch countdown notice is executed in a period other than the pre-specific effect stage.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A), in the decorative symbol display area (5L, 5C, 5R), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the normal mode, and the left decorative symbol is stopped (see FIG. 29 (B)). After that, it is assumed that the decorative pattern stops variably in a lost manner (see FIG. 29C). At this time, it is assumed that there are four holds, and the prefetch countdown notice is won in the lottery for the prefetch notice effect. Then, the next variable display is started (see FIG. 29D), and when the next variable display is started, the fourth hold (target) is held three as shown in FIG. 29E. The display shifts to the eyes and the display of the numerical value “3”, which is a pre-read countdown notice, is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 29 (F), the third hold (target) shifts to the second hold, and a numerical value “2” that is a pre-read countdown notice is displayed. Is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), the second hold (target) shifts to the first hold, and a numerical value “1” that is a pre-read countdown notice is displayed. Is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. 29H, the first hold (target) is removed, and the display of the numerical value “0” which is a pre-read countdown notice is executed. This suggests that there is a high possibility that the variable display result of will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). As shown in FIG. 29 (I), the variable display of the decorative symbols is stopped, and the current variable display result is displayed in a lost manner, for example. Here, it is assumed to be lost, but the pre-read countdown notice is a notice with a high expectation of jackpot, so there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”.

  FIG. 30 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading countdown notice overlapping the execution period of the pre-specific effect is prohibited and the pre-specific effect and the specific effect are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), in the decorative symbol display area (5L, 5C, 5R), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the normal mode, and thereafter, the pre-specific effects effect as shown in FIG. 30 (B). Is started (a numerical value “60 seconds” indicating that there are 60 seconds until the start of the specific effect is displayed), and the variable display of the decorative symbols and the hold display are displayed in a reduced manner. The effect before the specific effect is displayed in the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5. In the pre-specific effect, the pre-specific effect may be executed in the form of a countdown display in 1 second increments. However, in this embodiment, the remaining 10 seconds until the start of the specific effect is performed in 5 second increments. The countdown display is used.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (C), it is assumed that the decorative symbols are suspended in a manner of loss. At this time, the number is 4 on hold, and the prefetching countdown notice is won in the lottery for the prefetching notice effect that is executed when the number becomes 4 on hold. Is done. The fourth hold storage display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black) (see FIG. 30C). On the other hand, since 10 seconds have passed since the start of the pre-specific effect, “50 seconds” is displayed in the pre-specific effect. Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the pre-specific effect, as shown in FIG. 30D, the display of “0 seconds” in the pre-specific effect is executed, and the pre-specific effect is completed. Here, since the variable display is executed twice, the fourth hold storage display displayed in the special mode is shifted to the second hold storage display. Further, in the execution period of the pre-specific effect, the prefetch countdown notice is prohibited as shown in FIGS. If the count effect overlaps (that is, the effect before the specific effect overlaps with the prefetch countdown notice), it becomes difficult to understand which effect is made, so one (here, the prefetch countdown notice) is not executed. .

  Thus, the reason for prohibiting the pre-read countdown notice, not the pre-specific effect, is as follows. If only one pachinko gaming machine 1 (own machine) is restricted from reporting specific effects (simultaneous effects) for the purpose of being simultaneously executed by a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed in the game store. , It will make the player feel uncomfortable. That is, it is because there is a sense of incongruity that only the player itself has not executed the specific effect even though many other pachinko gaming machines 1 are executing the specific effect. For this reason, the pre-read countdown notice is prohibited, not the pre-specific effect.

  Note that, contrary to the above, a pre-specific effect may be prohibited and a pre-read countdown notice may be executed. In this case, the big hit expectation can be preferentially displayed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Simultaneously with the end of the pre-specific effect, the specific effect is started (see FIG. 30E). The specific effect is displayed in the entire area of the display screen of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, since the execution period of the specific effect is 5 minutes, the variable display is executed a plurality of times as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 30 (H), when the next variable display is started, the second hold storage display displayed in the special mode is shifted to the first hold storage display. As shown in FIG. 5, when the next variable display is started, the first hold storage display displayed in the special mode is removed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (J), when five minutes have passed since the start of the specific effect and the decorative symbols are being variably displayed, a connection display such as “Look forward to the next time!” Is displayed. The execution of the specific effect is continued by performing (see step S615 in FIG. 23).

  Note that the connection display such as “Look forward to the next time!” As shown in FIG. 30J may be realized by displaying a still image instead of playing a moving image. In this case, if you start displaying still images such as “Look forward to the next time!” At the end of the video, and end the display of the still images when changing display ends Good.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (K), for example, the reach generation timing is reached, and when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. After the decorative symbol variation display is finished, the decorative symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed in a normal manner (that is, a normal-size display manner with reduced display canceled).

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, the case where the moving image is reproduced as the specific effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, it may not be necessary to reduce the fluctuating display of decorative symbols by executing a specific effect in a manner that changes the background screen of the image display device 5.

  Here, a time chart for the prefetch countdown notice described above with reference to FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 (A) shows a time chart showing a prefetch countdown notice when winning in a period other than the pre-specific effect stage.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in a period other than the pre-specific effect stage, the pre-read lottery for the fourth reserved data (target) is won for the pre-read countdown notice. For this reason, the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is executed in a normal manner, and every time the target shifts by one and the decorative display variable display starts, the countdown type numerical value “3” → “2” "→" 1 "→" 0 "is displayed.

  Next, a time chart in the case where the pre-read countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific effect production described above with reference to FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 (B) shows a time chart showing the prefetch hold notice changed from the prefetch countdown notice won in the pre-specific effect period.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), in the execution period of the pre-specific effect, the variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is executed by changing from the normal mode to the reduced mode. In addition, since the pre-read lottery for the fourth hold data (target) is won for the pre-read countdown notice in the execution period of the pre-designation effect, the pre-read count-down notice is changed to the pre-read hold notice and executed. In FIG. 31 (B), the pre-read countdown notice that has been won is indicated by a broken line, its execution is prohibited, and a pre-read hold notice that is indicated by a solid line is executed instead. In the pre-read hold notice, the fourth hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H of the display screen of the image display device 5 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black), and the decorative display is variably displayed. Each time is started, the target in the special mode is displayed shifted by one to the left.

  Note that the pre-specific effect (first count effect) is a simultaneous effect, and the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of the big hit, so the pre-specific effect (first count effect) ) And the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) are effects that suggest different contents.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect) (for example, if the previous effect execution flag is set in step S758), the prefetching is performed. Since the execution of the countdown notice (second count effect) is limited (prohibited in the present embodiment) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759), the count effect (the effect before the specific effect and the prefetching) It is possible to prevent the countdown notice) from becoming difficult to understand and to reduce the sense of incongruity of the game.

  In the present embodiment, execution of the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) is prohibited based on the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the execution of the pre-specific effects effect (first count effect), the execution of the pre-specific effects effect (first count effect) is restricted (for example, the pre-specific effect effects are reduced or displayed differently). (E.g., changing the mode), restricting the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect) and the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) (for example, as in Embodiment 2 described later) In addition, both the pre-specific effect and the pre-read countdown notice may be limited to reduced display, or different display modes may be changed. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the count effect from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the sense of discomfort in the game.

  In addition, before the specific effect that is executed by using the time measurement result (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S71A, S71B, and S74A in the effect control main process), the effect before the specific effect ( In the configuration for executing the first count effect), that is, in the configuration in which the first count effect is executed based on the determination by the time measuring means, the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) is different from the time measuring means. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S754) and the like, for example, the first and second count effects (before a specific effect) There is a possibility that the production and the prefetch countdown notice) overlap. Even in such a configuration, control is performed so that the first count effect and the second count effect are not overlapped (for example, if the previous effect execution flag is set in step S758). Since the execution of the countdown notice (second count effect) is limited (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S757 to S759), the pre-specific effect effect and the pre-read countdown notice are not overlapped. It is possible to prevent the count effect from becoming difficult to understand, and to reduce the sense of incongruity of the game.

  Also, a look-ahead countdown notice (second count effect) suggesting an expectation level (for example, a jackpot expectation level) to be in an advantageous state, and a pre-specific effect effect (first count) that is not related to the expectation level to be in an advantageous state Therefore, it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

  Further, for example, during the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), a plurality of types of effects (pre-reading reservation notice as shown in FIG. 20B) and other pre-read notices suggesting the degree of expectation that will be advantageous. If all of the above are prohibited, the interest of the game will be reduced. On the other hand, according to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, during the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), the second count effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be in an advantageous state. Since it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (such as a pre-reading notice as shown in FIG. 20B) and other pre-reading notices as shown in FIG. 20B, the game can be performed even during the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect). Can be secured. In addition, during the execution of the pre-specific effect (first count effect), the execution of the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) is prohibited, so that only those that are difficult to understand due to the overlap of the count effects are not executed. Can be. That is, it is possible to prevent both count effects from overlapping and becoming difficult to understand.

  In addition, since the effects of the effect before the specific effect (first count effect) and the look-ahead countdown notice (the second count effect) include some common effects, the effect before the specific effect (first count effect) Common material (data) can be used for the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect), and the data capacity can be reduced.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the player can set the volume (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes steps S657 to S660), and the volume setting value set by the player is the volume setting value for the specific effect. Since the specific effect that outputs the sound changed to the above can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 to S607 and S610), the specific effect can be suitably performed.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the brightness can be set by the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S657 to S660), and the brightness setting value set by the player is set to the brightness setting value for the specific effect. Since the specific effect of causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit light can be executed according to the brightness changed to (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S605 and S608 to S610), the specific effect can be suitably performed. it can.

(Embodiment 2)
Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment in which the effect before the specific effect and the pre-read countdown notice can be displayed separately in the display area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (C), even if the pre-read countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the display area of the pre-specific effect is displayed. Reduced (for example, the numerical value of “53 seconds” is reduced) and displays both the pre-read countdown notice and the pre-specific effect so that the display area of the pre-read countdown notice does not overlap the display area of the pre-specific effect. Then, as shown in FIGS. 32 (E) to (G), the pre-specific effect presentation and the pre-read countdown notice may be displayed so as not to overlap. In FIGS. 32 (E) to (G), for example, the numerical values of the pre-specific effect effects of “41 seconds”, “29 seconds”, and “17 seconds” are displayed in a reduced manner. In addition, in FIG. 32, the numerical value of the pre-specific effect produced in a reduced size is surrounded by a broken line, but such a surrounding display is not necessary. In addition, the numerical values of “3”, “2”, “1”, and “0” of the pre-read countdown notice are also displayed in a reduced size than in the normal mode. Note that the numerical values “3”, “2”, “1”, and “0” of the pre-read countdown notice may be displayed in the normal mode as long as they do not overlap with the display of the pre-specific effect.

  For example, before step S579 and before step S582 shown in FIG. 22, a step for determining whether or not the pre-read countdown notice is won is provided. A step of reducing the display may be provided. In addition, the display area of the prefetch countdown notice that is executed in the execution period of the pre-specific effect production may be reduced. In addition, the display area of the pre-read countdown notice may be displayed by moving to a region that does not overlap the display area of the pre-specific effect effect that has been reduced.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the first count effect is different from the normal time during execution of the second count effect and overlaps with the second count effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the count effects from being overlapped and difficult to understand. In addition, the second count effect that suggests the expectation level of the advantageous state (the expectation level of jackpot) can be preferentially executed, and a decrease in the fun of the game can be prevented.

  Note that the display modes of the pre-specific effect and the pre-read countdown notice may be different from each other, and both may be displayed. Even in this case, since both display modes are different, it is possible to prevent the count effects from becoming difficult to understand.

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

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 1 will be described. In the above embodiment, the prefetch countdown notice is prohibited when the prefetch countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific effect, but as shown in FIG. Even when the advance notice is won, there is a possibility that the second half of the look-ahead countdown effect overlaps with the effect before the specific effect. For example, as shown in a two-dot chain line circle in FIG. 33, the display of numerical values “1” and “0” that are the latter half of the prefetch countdown notice overlaps with the execution of the effect before the specific effect. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 33 is configured to prohibit the prefetch countdown notice even when the prefetch countdown notice is won in the period immediately before the effect before the specific effect (for example, 5 minutes).

  Specifically, the immediately preceding period flag is set (that is, the immediately preceding period) in the immediately preceding period (for example, 5 minutes or the like) before the specific effect, and the previous effect executing flag is set in step S758 of FIG. Needless to say, if the immediately preceding period flag is set, the selected prefetch countdown notice may be changed to the prefetch hold notice (step S759). Alternatively, the prefetch countdown notice may not be executed without changing to another notice such as a prefetch hold notice.

  In addition, as a period immediately before the pre-specific effect, a long time may be set in advance so that the pre-read countdown notice is not overlapped with the pre-specific effect. Further, it may be determined whether or not the prefetch countdown notice is executed by calculating all the fluctuation times before the target.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to Modification 2 will be described. In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading countdown notice is won during the execution period of the pre-specific effect, the pre-read countdown notice is completely prohibited. However, as shown in FIG. Does not overlap with the production. That is, as shown in the two-dot chain line circle in FIG. 34, the display of the numerical values “1” and “0” that are the latter half of the prefetch countdown notice does not overlap with the execution of the pre-specific effect effect. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Modification 2 shown in FIG. 34, even if the pre-reading countdown notice is won in the pre-specific effect, the latter half of the pre-reading countdown notice that does not overlap with the pre-specific effect. The configuration is executable.

  Specifically, in step S758 of FIG. 19, when the pre-production performing flag is set, the winning pre-reading countdown notice is temporarily prohibited, and the pre-designation pre-production effect is performed during the execution period of the pre-reading countdown notice. A step is provided for determining whether or not the execution period has ended, and when it is determined that the execution period of the pre-specific effect is to end, the second half of the pre-read countdown notice that is not overlapped with the pre-specific effect is executed. You can do it.

  In each of the above embodiments and modifications, the time measurement timer is set based on the time information acquired from the real time clock 126, and the time is measured by counting down the time measurement timer. It is not limited to the mode shown in the above embodiments. For example, the time measurement timer may be counted up, and it may be determined that the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied based on the value of the time measurement timer becoming a predetermined value.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the case where the time is measured using the real-time clock 126 and the time measurement timer is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start timing of the specific effect may be measured by only counting down or counting up the time measurement timer without using the real time clock 126. Conversely, the start timing of the specific effect may be determined based only on the time information from the real time clock 126 without using the time measurement timer.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the effect control board 12 is provided with time measuring means (for example, a real time clock 126, a time measurement timer, etc.), but the main board 11 and the power supply board are provided. Also good.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modification examples, the pre-specific effect presentation and the prefetch countdown notice are in the countdown format, but the countup format may be used.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) is executed when the lottery means wins the lottery, but the specific effect before the first effect (first count effect) ) And the pre-read countdown notice (second count effect) may be executed when a lottery by a lottery means is won.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the prefetch countdown notice (second count effect) is executed by the predetermination judgment means (prefetching advance notice setting process (S166) based on command reception in the start prize reception command buffer 194A). The execution control is determined by the production control CPU 120 or the like, but may be determined at the start of the change.

  For example, the prefetch notice setting process may be executed after step 529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. In this case, for example, when the pre-reading notice notice is determined as the pre-reading notice notice for the fourth data (one is digested at the start of the change, and the third piece after the change is started), FIG. The third reserved storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 shown changes from the normal mode to the special mode (for example, white display to black). In addition, when it is determined in the pre-read countdown notice for the fourth data (the first data is digested at the start of the change, and the third data after the start of the change), the number of the hold is “3” → “2” → “ In synchronization with the change from “1” to “0”, as shown in FIGS. 29E to 29H, the numerical values “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” of the pre-read countdown notice are changed. Is displayed.

  In addition, the second count effect is a look-ahead countdown notice in each embodiment, but it may be an effect that notifies a numerical value, and may be a step-up notice (SU notice) that notifies a numerical value. Further, the first count effect is the same, and any effect that informs the numerical value may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a plurality of types of effects suggesting the expectation degree (big hit expectation degree) to be in an advantageous state, for example, a prefetch hold notice as shown in FIG. But not limited to this. The “other pre-reading notice” may include an effect notice at the start of change (light effect, etc.), a notice that an accessory (movable accessory) will operate, or the like.

  As for the prefetch countdown notice, the prefetch countdown notice is also set in step S529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. 26, and in the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. The prefetch countdown notice may be executed in the notice effect operation control (step S543), or a prefetch countdown notice execution process may be arranged before step S542.

  Further, the prefetch notice setting process (step S166) in the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. 18 is arranged after step S529 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice execution process (step S167) shown in FIG. 21 may be arranged before step S542.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the special mode of the hold storage display in the pre-reading notice effect is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, or the second Although it was the same regardless of whether the game ball was generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening, the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening The display mode (color, shape, etc.) depends on whether it is generated based on the start winning or based on the starting winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the second start winning opening. ) May be different.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the present invention may be applied to two types (so-called feathers) and three types (so-called rights) of pachinko gaming machines. Further, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine without being limited to a pachinko gaming machine.

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

  Further, as a configuration for executing the pre-reading effect, pre-reading determination is performed on the main board 11 side (for example, winning random number determination processing in step S212), and a command of the pre-reading determination result on the main board 11 is transmitted (for example, step S17). Command control processing, etc.), the prefetching notice effect is executed on the effect control board 12 side based on the received command (for example, a prefetching notice setting process and a prefetching notice execution process are provided in the effect control process of FIG. 18). It is good also as a structure. As another configuration, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating a random value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes a command indicating a winning random number), and the effect control board 12 performs a big hit determination (for example, a prefetch determination). Effect control CPU 120 to be executed) and a pre-read notice effect on the effect control board 12 side (effect control CPU 120 to execute the pre-read notice setting process and the pre-read notice execution process) may be employed. That is, the prefetch determination may be performed not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller 126 ... Real time clock

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the variable display becomes a specific display result,
Numerical value notification execution means capable of executing a first numerical value notification for notifying a numerical value and a second numerical value notification for notifying a numerical value,
The second numerical information suggests that it is controlled to an advantageous state,
Based on the execution of the first numerical information notification, the execution of the second numerical information notification is limited,
When execution of the second numerical value notification to be executed over a specific period is determined during execution of the first numerical value notification that is executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first numerical value notification in the specific period is determined. The second numerical value information can be executed for a period that does not overlap with
A gaming machine characterized by that.