JP2018047355A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by achieving a performance capable of attracting player's interest.SOLUTION: When a game state is under control to a low-base state and is controlled to a high-base state, "a super ready-to-win performance of an SP ready-to-win C" including the similar performance contents can be executed during variation display of a special pattern (during variation display of a performance pattern 8). In a "super ready-to-win performance of an SP ready-to-win C" (first performance) in the low-base state and a "super-ready-to-win performance of an SP ready-to-win C" (second performance) in the high-base state, the latter is set to be a ready-to-win performance having higher jackpot reliability than the former. In this manner, a function (role) that the SP ready-to-win performance including the similar performance contents in the low-base state and the high-base state is allowed to be different depending on a game state and a performance mode, thus attracting player's interest.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 48

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that can perform a special game advantageous to a player when a variation display of identification information is performed and the display result of the variation display becomes a specific display result is widely known. In this type of gaming machine, the game entertainment is improved by performing an effect such as reach or notice in accordance with the change display of the identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-95470 A

  However, with conventional gaming machines, although the contents of the presentation (for example, motifs and characters that appear) differ depending on the model, the presentation technique (for example, the development of the production and the pattern, etc.) does not change so much. There was a problem that it was easy to get bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest and to improve the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
A gaming state control means capable of controlling a gaming state when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect when the gaming state is controlled to the first gaming state, and when the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, The gist is that two performances can be executed.

  The gaming machine of means 1 has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state as the gaming state when the variation display of the identification information is performed, and as an effect that can be executed along with the variation display of the identification information, There are at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents. When the gaming state is controlled to the first gaming state, the first effect can be executed. When the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, the second effect is executed. It is possible to do. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first game state and the second game state, and to change the function of the effect depending on the game state. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
The gist of the second gaming state is a high-frequency state in which the execution frequency of the variable display of the identification information is higher than that of the first gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of means 2, the second gaming state is a high-frequency state in which the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information is higher than that of the first gaming state. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first game state and the second game state (high frequency state), and the function of the effect varies depending on whether or not it is in the high frequency state. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 3 is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
Production mode control means capable of controlling the production mode when the variation display of the identification information is performed,
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The production mode includes at least a first production mode and a second production mode,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means can execute the first effect when the effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode, and the first effect can be executed when the effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode. The gist is that two performances can be executed.

  The gaming machine of means 3 has at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode as an effect mode at the time when the identification information variation display is performed, and as an effect that can be executed along with the variation display of the identification information, There are at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents. When the production mode is controlled to the first production mode, the first production can be executed. When the production mode is controlled to the second production mode, the second production is executed. It is possible to do. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and to change the function of the effect depending on the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each effect mode, and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to means 3 described above,
Based on the fact that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, the gist is that the ratio at which the effect executing means executes the first effect is different from the ratio at which the second effect is executed.

  In the gaming machine of the means 4, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result. When the display result is the specific display result, the execution ratio (executability) of the first effect is different from the execution ratio (executability) of the second effect. For this reason, even if an effect including the same effect content (first effect or second effect) is executed for the player, the expectation level of the effect (execution of special game) depends on the game state or effect mode at that time. (Expectation for) will be different. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the production.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to means 4 described above,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect and the second effect as an effect suggesting information related to the variation display of the identification information,
The gist is that the contents of the suggested information are different between the first effect and the second effect.

  In the gaming machine of the means 5, it is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect as effects that suggest information related to the variation display of the identification information, and the first effect and the second effect are suggested. The contents of the information are different. For this reason, even if an effect including the same effect content (first effect or second effect) is executed, the content of the suggestion varies depending on the game state or effect mode at that time. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the production.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest and to improve the gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the kind of jackpot and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a right-handed instruction | indication image display process. It is a flowchart of comment notice setting processing. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during the round production in a special game state, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during the fluctuation display of the production symbol in a high base state, (c) FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when a transition is made from a high base state to a low base state. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the non-operation state (standby position) of a 1st movable decoration member and a 2nd movable decoration member, (b) is a movable accessory notification pattern determination table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state (operating state of the 1st movable decoration member) when the 1st movable accessory notice is performed, (b) is the state when the 2nd movable object notice is executed ( It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a 2nd movable decoration member. (A) is the reach effect pattern determination table A for the low base state, and (b) is the reach effect pattern determination table B for the high base state. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of reach A-C (normal reach production), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of SP reach A-C (super reach production). (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a comment notice, (b1) is a comment notice pattern determination table, (b2) is the comment display pattern determination table A for a low base state, (b3) Is a comment display pattern determination table B for the high base state. 12 is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during a high base state) in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the right-handed instruction | indication image change process (during big hit game) of Example 3. 12 is a flowchart of effect setting processing according to the fourth embodiment. 12 is a flowchart of effect adjustment processing according to the fourth embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the production setting screen of Example 4, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the specific production setting screen of another example,

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board surface. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs a special symbol variation display based on the entrance of the game ball into the starting port, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the special symbol variation display ends. In other words, it is a so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to the player.

  Moreover, in the following description, the front side (front) simply refers to the front side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front (the side on which the player is located during the game), and the rear side (rear) simply refers to the game It is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the directions of up, down, left, and right when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (first embodiment) includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The board 2 is configured to be detachable from the gaming machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates (when the player plays), the front frame 51 is in a closed state, but the front frame 51 has a surface of the game board 2 attached to the main body frame 52 (game board surface). Is provided with a window portion (viewing window) that allows the player to view the game board surface through the window portion (viewing window).

  The game board 2 and the front frame 51 are provided with various parts (game parts and game machine components) that can be seen and touched by the player when the game is executed. Specifically, the front frame 51 has a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, a game ball stored and stored on the launching device side. A ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 that can be supplied and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the ball supply tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (generally referring to these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. The speaker 67 etc. which can be provided are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selected depending on the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 63a is provided on the center front side of the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61, and the second effect button 63b is provided on the front left lower side of the front frame 51. These will be used according to the situation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient that the player can input, for example, an input means (for example, an input means in which the player directly makes contact with the button portion) For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) that detects and inputs that part of the player's body is close Good. The effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as projecting upward or near side or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected from the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that can emit various lights according to the game situation.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display device) made up of a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

  The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of the present embodiment are composed of numeric symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from “1” to “9”, respectively, and these numeric symbols are displayed in order. Has become. Specifically, the variation display of the production symbol 8 is scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” (ascending order). It is performed by displaying (also referred to as “vertical scroll”). When it reaches “9”, it returns to “1” and repeats the scroll display until the end of change (stop display). In this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols “1” to “9”, and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbols”), and other odd symbols “1”, “5”, “9” "Is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as" green symbol "). The even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “blue symbols”).

  Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) to be described later by a combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol to be displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”), that is, the special symbol The result of the determination of success / failure (also simply referred to as “correction determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In the present embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is basically “left → right → middle”. That is, the stop symbol with the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol with the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol with the third stop order (the last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “first stop symbol”, the second stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”.

  Further, it refers to any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol, and is also simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, “normal figure” or “ordinary identification information” for the normal symbol, “special” for the special symbol, “special symbol 1”, “first special”, or “second” for the first special symbol. The special symbol is also referred to as “special diagram 2” or “second special diagram”. Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a to be described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as "identification information". Also referred to as “display means”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the three-digit identical double eyes such as “222” and “777” (specific mode, specific type) It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, at least one symbol out of three symbols such as “637” and “373” is produced with a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the symbols. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the production symbol 8, the stop display mode (in the present embodiment, the doublet in this example) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is “big hit mode”, “ It may be referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”, and the stop display mode (in this example, a loose eye) corresponding to a case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place is referred to as “out of mode” or “non-specific mode”. Or “non-specific display result”. Moreover, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 may be referred to as a “result display mode”.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, Other game effects such as a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The effect symbol game effect is also referred to as “variable effect”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is provided a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the player.

  Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, there is a production suspension corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying a corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 described later and a right-handed instruction described later are displayed according to the gaming state. A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided (see FIG. 45). The left-handed instruction image 70 and the right-handed instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as “fired instruction images”.

  Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decoration body 10 is configured by a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) having an open center. . The display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10.

  A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided at a lower portion of the center decorative body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. It has been. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit. The game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) are received from the warp entrance and discharged from the warp exit, thereby allowing the game balls to be staged. Guide to part 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11.

  In addition, a first movable decorative member 13 that can be operated in accordance with a game effect is provided on the upper portion of the center decorative body 10 so that the player can always view the first movable decorative member 13. The first movable decorative member 13 of the present embodiment is mainly constituted by one circular movable body (movable member) having irregularities formed on the outer periphery, and the center decorative body 10 is usually used (when not operating). The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is not covered with the standby position on the upper left side (upper left). On the other hand, when the execution condition of the movable effect (also referred to as “first movable effect”) for operating the first movable decorative member 13 is satisfied, the first movable decorative member 13 starts to operate and the predetermined position from the standby position is determined. Move toward the operating position.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable decoration member 13 moves diagonally downward to the right by the execution of the first movable effect, and stops at a position (operation position) that covers the central upper portion of the display screen 7a. Yes. When the first movable decorative member 13 moves from the standby position to the operating position, the first movable decorative member 13 is positioned on the front side of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. Part (in this example, part of the region where the medium effect symbol 8C is displayed) is covered. Moreover, the 1st movable decoration member 13 (movable body) is provided with the electrical decoration which consists of several LED, and the execution of the 1st movable production | generation emits the electrical decoration. Further, the first movable decorative member 13 is rotated in the clockwise direction parallel to the display screen 7a in a state of being moved to the operating position (on the front side of the display screen 7a) (FIG. 47A). See). In the present embodiment, such a first movable effect can be performed as a notice effect during the variable display of the effect symbol 8 or as a part of the reach effect. For this reason, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit by executing the first movable effect. In addition, the 1st movable decoration member 13 performs the operation | movement which returns to the original standby position with the completion | finish of a 1st movable effect.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, a second movable decorative member 14 that can be operated in accordance with a game effect is provided on the rear side (back side) of the center decorative body 10. The second movable decorative member 14 is normally hidden (when not in operation) by a frame (frame) that constitutes the center decorative body 10, and cannot be visually recognized as a whole. The second movable decorative member 14 of the present embodiment is mainly composed of three plate-shaped (plate-shaped) movable bodies (movable members) 14a, 14b, and 14c, and these three movable bodies 14a to 14c are configured as follows. Usually, it is located on the outer peripheral side so as not to cover the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (when not in operation) (see FIG. 46A). Specifically, the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is provided in a space formed between the game board 2 and the image display device 7 disposed behind (back side). Normally (when not operating), as shown in FIG. 46A, the movable body 14a is located above the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the movable body is located at the lower right side of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). 14b, movable bodies 14c are respectively positioned (standby) at the lower left of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In FIG. 46A, the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c that are in the standby position (not visible) are indicated by dotted lines.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the movable effect (also referred to as “second movable effect”) for operating the second movable decorative member 14 is satisfied, the second movable decorative member 14 starts to operate, and the three movable bodies 14a. , 14b, and 14c move from the standby position toward a predetermined operating position. In this embodiment, the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c move all at once toward the center of the display screen 7a by the execution of the second movable effect, and the positions are all close to each other on the front side of the screen ( It stops at the (operating position). When the movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c move from the standby position to the operating position, as shown in FIG. 47B, the movable bodies (second movable decorative member 14) are combined on the front side of the display screen 7a ( Integrated) to cover the majority (substantially the entire area) of the display screen 7a. Further, the surface (near side) of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is subjected to a modeling process representing one motif (shape, pattern, etc., in this example, a predetermined character). The movable bodies 14a, 14b, and 14c appear on the near side of the display screen 7a and move to the operation position, and are brought close to each other, whereby the motif is completed (FIG. 47B). See). In the present embodiment, such a second movable effect can be performed as a notice effect during a variable display of the effect symbol 8 or as part of a reach effect. For this reason, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit by executing the second movable effect. Note that, with the end of the second movable effect, the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) performs an operation of moving (returning) all at once to the original standby position.

  Here, the production hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the production hold 9a and 9b corresponding to the special figure hold are also called “production hold display means”, and various production images corresponding to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as “display effect means”. Further, the first movable decorative member 13 capable of performing the first movable effect by operating in accordance with the game effect is also referred to as “first movable accessory” or “first movable effect means”. The second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) capable of performing the second movable effect by operating along with this is also referred to as "second movable accessory" or "second movable effect means". . Further, the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 are collectively referred to as “movable accessory” or “movable decorative member”, and the first movable effect means and the second movable effect means are generally (that is, the movable decorative member). This is also referred to as “movable effect means”. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be “movable effect means”. Furthermore, the speaker 67 that can perform sound production by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called “sound production means”, and emits various lights according to the game situation. The panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (lighting member) that can produce a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as “light effect means”. In addition to these panel lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 have built-in electric decoration members such as LEDs as well as the decoration member 13, and the operation of the electric decoration members makes it possible to play a game. In the case of lighting / flashing in response, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 can also be said to be “light effect means”. Further, these “effect hold display means”, “display effect means”, “first movable effect means”, “second movable effect means”, “sound effect means”, and “light effect means” are collectively referred to as “effect means”. Say.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Note that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result being “big hit” is also called “big hit variation” or “specific variation”. The special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display performed based on the result of “out” is also referred to as “out-of-range variation” or “non-specific variation”.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a big winning device 31 provided with a big winning opening 30 (also referred to as “variable winning opening”) is provided. The big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 and opens / closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state, the special winning opening 30 can enter the game ball. In other words, the big winning opening 30 (the big winning device 31) is configured so that the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 causes the game ball to be unable to enter (closed state) and the game ball to be allowed to enter (closed state). Open state). The special winning opening 30 or the special winning device 31 is also referred to as an “attacker”.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the big winning port 30 and the general winning port 27 are entrances that are used as an opportunity for paying out winning balls, respectively, and when a game ball enters each entrance. A predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “5”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “3”, the number of winning balls at the big winning port 30 is “15”, and the general winning port 27 The number of award balls is “10”.

  In this way, the gaming area 3 in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the big prize opening 30, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) and the like are arranged in the center in the left-right direction ( The center decoration body 10) can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrance holes, the first start opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter, The second start opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B among the game areas 3 can enter. For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination based on the entrance to the first starting port 20 becomes a big hit and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state or the like, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21 and the big winning port are made by right-handing. It will aim to enter 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a firing direction of the game ball, that is, right A firing direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a strike should be made (for example, a high base state described later) or a left strike (for example, a low base state described later) is included. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (special symbol variable display display result) indicates a specific mode (specific display result) ), A jackpot game (special game) is performed in which the jackpot 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

  The special symbol stop display is performed until a predetermined stop display time (determined display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that has been displayed in a stopped state is an out-of-order symbol (out-of-phase, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time has elapsed, The oldest (earliest) special figure hold is digested, and thereby the next special symbol change display is started. In addition, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol's stop display state is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, if the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to a jackpot game opening period, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started through the opening period. . Note that the special symbol stop display time is generally "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, three types of big hits, “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, and “6R third big hit” are provided as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first big hit symbol). If 2 hits are hit, 3 LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit symbol). If 6R 3 hits, 3 LEDs of “inp” are turned on. Is turned on and the rest is turned off (6R third big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit”, are provided as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8). The LED 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is 16R fourth big hit, three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth big hit symbol). When 5 big hits are achieved, the three LEDs "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “eh” LEDs are turned on, and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) and jackpot type (number of rounds, jackpot number, etc.) are not limited to these and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is appropriate for the entry, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Yes.

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, the display mode is such that “u” LED is turned off and “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “u” LED is turned on in red, and “v” LED is turned off. When the number of hold is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. The display mode is lit in red, and when the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the number of second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is notified by the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). To do. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  Here, the panel lamp 5, the image display device 7, the center decorative body 10, the movable decorative members 13 and 14 (movable accessory), the fixed winning device 19 (first starting port 20), and the variable winning device 22 (second starting port). 21), various game parts provided on the game board side such as the gate 28, the special prize winning device 31 (large prize winning port 30), etc. are also referred to as “board parts” or “board side parts”. Further, the launch handle 60, the effect button 63, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, and various control boards (including a board case) and a payout device (payout motor) to be described later, the frame side (the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52). The various game parts provided in are also referred to as “frame parts” and “frame side parts”. In the case where the image display device 7 is provided (attached) to the main body frame 2, the image display device 7 can be regarded as a frame part (frame side part).

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit”) that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, payout control for performing control related to game ball payout Image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, the effect second special figure hold display 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the big winning port sensor 30a, and the general winning port sensor 27a are connected as sensors that can detect the game ball. These various sensors are also referred to as “detection sensors” and “detection means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The special prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the special prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the special prize opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second start port solenoid 24 and the big prize port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a firing direction display 47, and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls in accordance with a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, award balls are paid out or lending balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launching device 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“production control microcomputer”) that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various count counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (production control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91).

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The sub control board 90 (sub control part), the image control board 100 (image control part), the sound control board 106 (sound control part), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control part) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects). Also, as a notice effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various notice effects (suggest effects) that suggest information related to variation display of identification information (special symbols and effect symbols). Also works.

  Here, the notice effect is, for example, the display result of the variable display or the display result such as the possibility that the display result of the variable display is a big hit (reliability, expectation) or the presence / absence of execution of the reach effect (executability) This refers to an effect (suggested effect) that suggests in advance information related to the process leading to the derivation display. The notice effect is roughly divided into a notice effect related to the hold based on the pre-determined result of the special symbol hold and a notice effect related to the variable display (variable effect) being executed. The latter is also referred to as “the change notice”. In the present embodiment, both of these notice effects can be executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display portion), or the movable decorative member is operated so that a part of the effect symbol display region 7b (effect symbol display portion) of the display screen 7a or the abbreviation. By covering the whole, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may be invisible. Such an indicator is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. In this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Let me. As described above, the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 are movable so-called gimmicks provided around the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs sub-control on the first operation pattern data (also referred to as “first drive data”) for operating the first movable decorative member 13 in a predetermined operation mode when executing the first movable effect. It determines from the data stored in ROM of the board | substrate 90, and controls operation | movement of the 1st movable decoration member 13 based on the determined 1st operation | movement pattern data. In addition, when the second movable effect is executed, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs second operation pattern data ("second drive") for operating the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) in a predetermined operation mode. Data ”) is determined from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is controlled based on the determined second operation pattern data. To do. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Here, the operation of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 is performed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. Therefore, the first operation pattern data (first drive data) and the second operation pattern data (second drive data) described above can be said to be drive patterns for driving these electrical drive sources. A drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the first movable decorative member 13 can be referred to as “first movable effect means”, and similarly, a drive mechanism (not shown) for operating the second movable decorative member 14. 3)), it can be called “second movable effect means”. The operation of the first movable decorative member 13 includes not only the movement between the standby position and the operation position, but also the rotation operation at the operation position and the light emission operation of a plurality of LEDs (electric decorations). Therefore, the first operation pattern data (first drive data) includes pattern data related to the rotation operation and the light emission operation in addition to the movement of the first movable decorative member 13.

  The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c that detects that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal (detection signal) from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, the control (determination means) related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the special symbol win / loss determination is a big win, a “special game” is executed in which the special winning opening 30 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (a big hit type). A special game executed as a big hit is also referred to as a “hit game”. The big hit game (special game) is a game advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering a game ball into the big prize opening 30. It is also called “special gaming state”.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the big hits, “16R (round) first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “6R third big hit”, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit” 5 types in total. Among these jackpots, “16R first jackpot”, “6R second jackpot” and “6R third jackpot” are jackpots related to the first special symbol, “16R fourth jackpot” and “16R fifth jackpot” Is a jackpot related to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, “16R first big hit”, “16R fourth big hit”, and “16R fifth big hit” are all “16” rounds, and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in one round is “16”. The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is a big hit of “25 seconds”. In both “6R 2nd big hit” and “6R 3rd big hit”, the number of rounds is “6”. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of “25 seconds”. However, if a predetermined number of game balls (hereinafter also referred to as “prescribed numbers”) enter the grand prize opening 30 before the grand prize opening 30 is opened and the opening time elapses. Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 30 is closed when a specified number of balls are entered. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is “10”.

  In addition, the round which comprises a big hit game is also only called "R", and is also called "round game." The 6R second big hit and the 6R third big hit are also collectively referred to as “6R big hit”, and the 16R first big hit, the 16R fourth big hit, and the 16R fifth big hit are also collectively called “16R big hit”. Furthermore, the jackpot game related to 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as “first special game”, and the jackpot game related to 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as “second special game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been won (winning). In other words, if the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, or 16R fourth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends. This will be described later as “a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state”. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R third big hit or 16R fifth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends will be described later. “Low probability state, short time state, and high base state”. From this, the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit and the 16R fourth big hit can be regarded as “probable big hits”, and the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hits are “non-probable big hits” (“normal big hit” or “normal big hit” or It can also be understood as “time and big hit”.

  When the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R first big hit, 50% for 6R second big hit, and 6R third big hit. 45%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 16R fourth big hit and 45% for the 16R fifth big hit when the big hit is determined in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is successful. It has become. In other words, when the big hit is determined by the determination of winning / failing based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 winning / notifying determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of 16R big hit is 100%. The appearance rate (distribution probability) for 16R jackpot is higher than the case where the jackpot is determined based on the hit determination (special figure 1 hit determination) based on the entry to the starting port 20. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is placed at the second start port 21 rather than a big hit in a win / loss determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of being a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) performed after entering the ball is likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function (described later) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased (while the high base state is occurring).

  Here, in this pachinko machine 1, the determination of whether or not the big hit is made based on the “random symbol for determining whether or not to win special symbol” (also referred to as “information for determining whether or not to win”). Is determined on the basis of “a jackpot type determining random number (also referred to as“ symbol determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the balls entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include “variation pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in a range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. For the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is called “high probability state” or “probability variation state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ “Normal state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. To determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the special symbol variation display becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated. The operation of the probability variation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) is a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol success / failure determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It functions.

  For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating is called “short-time state” or “short-time state”. "Or" normal fluctuation state ". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game. The operation / non-operation of the variable time shortening function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened variation state setting means capable of setting a shortened variation state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is made using a normal symbol per-decision table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment determination table used in the non-time-short state. Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls (held balls).

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit is reached. The state is a high probability state of a special symbol, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate and high base state is a so-called “probability changed gaming state” for the player. Hereinafter, the high-accuracy and high-base state is also simply referred to as “probability game state”.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after special game) when either of the 6R third big hit or the 16R fifth big hit becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol, and the special symbol time is shortened. State and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. This low probability and high base state is a so-called “short-time gaming state” for the player. Hereinafter, the low-accuracy and high-base state is also simply referred to as “time-short game state”.

  Here, the low base state (low probability low base state) is also referred to as “first gaming state”, and the high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state) is referred to as “second gaming state”. Also called. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, a high probability state of a special symbol, a non-time-short state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a “highly accurate low base state” may be settable.

  In the high base state such as the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. This is because the second starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the first starting port. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with a case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. This is because the first starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the second starting port. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

  Here, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by lighting the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in a low base state, a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on), directs the game ball toward the left game area 3A. Can inform you that it should be fired. Further, in the high base state, a display mode in which both LEDs are lit such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit) is used to direct the game ball toward the right game area 3B. Can inform you that it should be fired.

  In the present embodiment, the LED display mode of the firing direction indicator 47 is used to issue a firing instruction notification instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 is to be fired. Not only that, but also the display of the firing instruction image (left-handed instruction image 70, right-handed instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is performed. In general, for the player, it can be said that the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to see and understand (understand) the display content than the firing direction indicator 47. Therefore, in general, the player should look at the firing instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and determine whether to perform “left-handed” or “right-handed”. It is determined whether the current gaming state is a “left-handed gaming state” in which a left-handed strike is made or a “right-handed gaming state” in which a right-handed strike is made.

  In this embodiment, as described above, “right-handed” is performed when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or the high base state (highly accurate high base state, low probability low base state). Therefore, the “right-handed gaming state” indicates a special gaming state or a high base state. This “right-handed gaming state” is also referred to as “predetermined gaming state”, the “special gaming state” is also referred to as “first predetermined gaming state”, and the “high base state” is referred to as “second predetermined gaming state”. Also called.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter Perform a reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The commands that are output here include the gaming status, special symbol success / failure determination, jackpot type, variation pattern, game ball entrance to various entrances (starting entrance, big winning entrance, etc.), round Various information regarding the progress of the game and the like is included. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big prize port sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. ) (See FIG. 5), the detection signal detected is read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, when the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the special winning opening input command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), general drawing motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) Then, the reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). After), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserve balls (normal figure hold) (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of pending reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal stored in an update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (see label -TRND-H, see FIG. 7B). , And the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). The special figure 2 reserved ball count (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 1 is added to the number of 2 reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of one reserved ball (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. “1” is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting ball entry process (S205), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the random number for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, prior determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to so-called “hold prefetching”).

  It should be noted that the prior determination as to whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether it is a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high big hit reliability, or the like.

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches the jackpot determination value (presence / absence information), Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number for jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information) may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  Also, the special control 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is analyzed by the sub-control unit 90, so that it is information related to the big hit, which is the type of the big hit, and what is the variation pattern? Etc. can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when judged in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the acquired random number values read out in S316, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) The command data including the information indicating the type determination random number) and the variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random value) and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated as it is.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S320), the processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, By using the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion, special figure 2 hold is intentionally lost at any timing (set to “0”), and the jackpot related to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. Process).

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), A prior determination is made for the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start and entry process (S205). In the normal drawing operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ) And finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is completed, a normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed, then a normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label -TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be off (NO in S605), the normal symbol ( The undesignated symbol is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per base symbol) to be stopped is determined (S607), and the per-general symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the normal symbol fluctuation display with the display result (winning normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern in the non-time-short state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. Determine (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the end-of-usage flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. The winning end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hitting flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages includes a "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3". 4 ”. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO at S1103, YES at S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and when the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (NO at S1101, S1103, YES at S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The process (S1106) is performed, and when the “special figure operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). ). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211) ) If the process is finished and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212). In the standby screen setting process, a customer standby start command for instructing display start (customer standby start) of the standby screen (demo screen) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. When the customer waiting start command is output (transmitted) to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201), the sub control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) starts displaying the standby screen (demo screen). Is determined to be satisfied, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the image control board 100 (the image control microcomputer 101) is instructed to display a standby screen. As a result, a standby screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The demonstration start condition is, for example, a state in which the number of special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls are both “0”, and the state where the fluctuation display of special figures 1 and 2 is not performed is predetermined. It will last for hours.

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In this embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). See).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is "3" and " 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the determination is made based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type determination table is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, and may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 includes two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). For example, when 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. More specifically, the display mode is “6 ▲ 16Δ”. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “6Δ16 ▲”.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that the time-short state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time-short state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (in the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second number-of-holds table (the fluctuation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “3, 4” (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short-time state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the holding ball number is “1”). With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to a time-short state and a deviation and a portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4” in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 described above (see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  Here, if the probability change flag is turned OFF in S1906, the state change command indicating that the gaming state shifts (changes) from the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) to the low probability low base state (normal gaming state). (Game state change information) is included in the change start command for starting the change display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value (setting value) set in the probability variation counter in the later-described processing of S2203 at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is set to “10,000”. Is unlikely to become “0” when the special symbol changes (change ends). It is also possible to set the state change command as a separate command from the change start command in the output buffer of the RAM (send it to the sub control board).

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The value of the hour / hour counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter value is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). , The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  Here, a state change command indicating that the game state shifts (changes) from the low probability high base state (time short game state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state) when the short time flag is turned OFF in S1910. (Game state change information) is included in the change start command for starting the change display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. In this embodiment, since the value (setting value) set in the hour / hour counter is set to “100” in the processing of S2207 to be described later with the end of the big hit game related to the non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the non-probable big hit ( When the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times without the next big hit, after the big hit game related to the normal big hit), the value of the hourly counter becomes “0”. Even when the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the normal state, as described above, the state change command is set in the RAM output buffer as a separate command from the change start command (sent to the sub control board). Is also possible.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the determined jackpot type is 16R jackpot, and if it is determined that it is 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. “16” is set to the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the big hit type is not 16R big hit (NO in S2002), since the final big hit type is 6R big hit, the round counter value is set to “6” (S2004), S2009 Move on to processing.

  In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the determined type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the winning pattern opening pattern is determined according to the type of jackpot, so the winning pattern opening pattern corresponding to the jackpot determined this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening 30 based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening command, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big hit, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second big hit, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit There are a total of five types of corresponding fourth opening commands and fifth opening commands corresponding to 16R fifth big hits. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) determined this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

  If the opening command is set, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2013), and the process is terminated. The opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big prize opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. " Further, the effect executed in the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”. In the present embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the jackpot that has been determined and the gaming state when the jackpot has been determined (that is, when the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed) The opening period can be specified by the above-described opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the opening command. In the special symbol determination process (S1106), the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the process (S2002 to S2012) for changing the game state to the special game state (a state in which the big hit game is executed) is “game state control”. It functions as “means”.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the process in S2102. If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S2103), The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process in S2104. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processes (opening process of the big prize opening 30) of the big winning device 31 are ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big prize opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2108, the opening / closing member is mainly used to open the special winning opening 30 based on the processing for enabling detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a and the special winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. A process of opening 32 is performed, and one round game is started.

  Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a, “valid (validation)” means that when the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the big prize opening 30. This means that it is treated (processed) as a normal entry. On the other hand, “invalidation (invalidation)” means that when a game ball is detected by the big prize opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal entry into the big prize opening 30 (big prize opening error). Means to process. In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a is in principle effective until a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) elapses from the start of the round game after the start of the round game. This period is set as an effective period of game ball detection by the big prize opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the effective period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a functions as “effective period setting means”. In addition, when it is not a valid period (invalid period), if the big prize opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the detection becomes invalid and an abnormal entry to the big prize opening 30 (large prize opening error) has occurred. Is sent from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to execution of error notification that informs the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal pitch (a big prize opening error) to the big prize opening 30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big prize closing process), etc. can be cited. .

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening releasing operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening operation is not being executed (in the round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the big prize opening operation is being executed (in the round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether the end condition (round end condition) of the currently executed round game is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the conditions for ending the round of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big winning opening determined in the running round game (for example, “25 seconds”), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed ( 2) Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, “10”) of game balls have entered a large winning opening in a round game being executed. If either one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. During the big hit game (round game), the round ends when the condition of (2) is satisfied as long as the game ball is fired without delay without causing an error or trouble that makes it impossible to launch the game ball. The condition is usually met.

  If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends. If it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is issued. A set is made (S2114), and the special winning opening is closed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” if the end of the first round and “2R end command” if the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (being in the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit, and the like. A command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of ending command set in this way. The ending period is a period that is set after all the opening operations of the big prize opening 30 in the big hit game are finished and before the variable display of the special symbol (direction symbol) can be executed. " In the ending period (end period), the special winning opening 30 is closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

  Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed, that is, the above-described S2120 It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). Note that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as “special game execution means” and “round game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, since three types of 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, and 16th fourth big hit are probable variation big hits, in S2201, which of the three types is applicable? Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S2202), “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the time reduction flag is set. Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the hour / hour counter (S2205), and the process is terminated.

  Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value “10,000” (10,000 times) set in the present embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a business day of a game shop, a special figure determination judgment that can be executed within the business time. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big hit or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to a high probability state, it may be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “10,000” is also set in the hour / hour counter, so that the hour / short state (open extended state) is also set while this high probability state is set. It can be said that. In other words, when the big hit game related to the probable big hit is completed, the gaming state becomes the “high probability high base state”. As in the present embodiment, the value of “10,000” may be set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and the highly accurate and high base state may be substantially set until the next big hit. When the hour / short flag is ON, a control that sets the high-accuracy base state until the next big hit occurs may be employed without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game related to a non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variable flag. The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of 6R third big hit and 16R fifth big hit are non-probable big hits (normally big hits), so when the big hit game related to one of these two types ends, The gaming state becomes a “low probability and high base state”. This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as “game state control means”.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) after the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the special figure reserved ball number has increased or decreased based on the received held ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is displayed. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure hold is digested), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold) The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accordingly accompanied. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

  For the data of the special figure holding ball number when the special figure holding ball number is added, that is, the data of the special figure holding ball number accompanying the occurrence of the starting pitch (start winning prize), the start pitching command described above is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or after addition (after start entry) to an output buffer with a start entry command. In addition, for the data on the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data on the number of special figure reserved balls that accompanies the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special figure hold), the above-described change start command is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after inclusion or after subtraction (after special figure reservation digestion) with a change start command to an output buffer.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine status (whether it is probable or not, whether or not it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for effect determination includes a random effect determination random number for determining the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed (variable effect pattern), a random number for determining the notification effect for determining the notification effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random number, the random number value may be added two by two instead of adding one by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entering command) for notifying that a starting ball has entered is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effects devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member, etc.) according to the received commands. (Effect design game effects, special game effects related to jackpot games, etc.) are executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and drive data for driving the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The ramp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Finally, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and drive data (data for controlling the operation of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14) is created. Or other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that a start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process proceeds to S4401. To do. The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol such as the variation display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and the main control is executed when the jackpot game (round game) is executed in the special game state. It is a command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, an opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of the big hit game (special game state), a round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of the round, and the big winning opening 30 in the round The command for entering the winning a prize opening based on the entrance of the game, the round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), and the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119) ) Etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405). Then, the jackpot game related effect processing related to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

  In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command for designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command If so, a round start effect command that specifies an effect corresponding to the start of the round specified based on the command (effect corresponding to the start of the round) is set in the sub-output buffer. A pitch effect command for designating a pitch effect according to the game ball entering the big winning opening 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command for designating an effect (round end corresponding effect) corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If it is an ending command, an ending effect command for designating an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

  When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 matches the jackpot game (special game state) and the progress of the round. Then, an effect related to the jackpot game such as an opening effect or a round effect (a jackpot game effect) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state (normal gaming state), that is, in the “left-handed gaming state”, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit (so-called When the sub-control board 90 receives an opening command related to the “first hit” and the big hit (first hit), a corresponding first hit opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification for instructing the player to make a right-handed turn to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 30 (" Also called “opening production”. In the first hit opening effect (not shown) of this embodiment, a right-handed instruction notification at the start of a big hit game related to the first hit (also referred to as “first-hit right-handed instruction notification”) is executed. The right hitting instruction notification for the first hit of the present embodiment displays a moving image depicting a game ball entering the big winning opening 30 located in the lower part of the right game area 3B at the approximate center of the display screen 7a. It is supposed to be done by As a result, a player who has made a left game in the low base state and advanced a game (design variation game) can make a right game in the special game state (big hit game) (a game ball toward the right game area 3B). Can be actively encouraged.

  When the sub-control board 90 receives the round start command (1R start command) of the first round at the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is displayed on the image control board. 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the round effect display including the round number display is started (executed), and a right-handed instruction is issued as a right-handed instruction notification during the big hit game (in the special game state). The display of the image 71 is started (executed) (see FIG. 45A). The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed even in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy-high base state (that is, the right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (FIG. 45 (b) )). Processing for starting display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction image display processing) will be described later. Note that the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as “predetermined instruction notification”.

  Furthermore, a big hit occurs in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-probability high-base state (that is, the right-handed gaming state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (so-called “continuous change”), and When the sub-control board 90 receives the opening command related to “Chan”, a corresponding continuous opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as “continuous opening effect”) having a content different from the above-described initial hit opening effect is executed. In the continuous opening effect (not shown), the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit like the first hit opening effect described above, that is, the display of the moving image depicting the game ball entering the big winning opening 30 is displayed. The right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 45B) displayed during the game in the high base state without being executed is continuously displayed as it is. This is because the high base state is a “right-handed gaming state” and it is not necessary to change the firing direction of the game ball when executing the big hit game related to the continuous game.

  Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing (reception command analysis processing) is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands excluding the above-described various commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the aspect of the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. As a result, symbol information for designating the jackpot type is included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  In addition, when the above-described “state change command” is included in the received change start command, information (game state change information) indicating that the gaming state has shifted (changed) to the low base state is included. It becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command changes (changes) the gaming state from the high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state) to the low base state (low accuracy low base state in this example). The main control is performed at the timing when the next variation display following the variation display of the special symbol (for example, the 100th variation display in the short-time gaming state) is started. Is transmitted from the unit 80. Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the change start command by S4502, the special symbol change display that is started this time (the change display of the effect symbol) is in the high base state depending on whether or not the game state change information is included in the change start command. It becomes possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting to the low base state. As a result, if it corresponds to the first variation display after shifting to the low base state, a command for specifying the display of the left-handed instruction image (left-handed instruction image display command) is used as a variation effect start command in S4507 described later. In order to set them in the sub output buffer, a left-handed instruction flag (not shown) is turned ON.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status “1” corresponds to effect mode A, mode status “2” corresponds to effect mode B, mode status “3” corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode B. Corresponding to the production mode D, the mode status “5” corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

  The effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is effected such that the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8 is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect design game effect and the jackpot game effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode, and when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.), the effect mode Different game effects can be executed depending on the situation.

  In this embodiment, the production mode A and the production mode B are the production modes that can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, and the production mode C can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability high base state. The production mode is a production mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state, and the production mode E is either the low-precision high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. The production mode is executable. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of “A to D”, the player confirms the production mode to determine whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability changing gaming state). ). On the other hand, when the production mode is “E”, even if the player confirms the production mode, whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (short time gaming state) or the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) ) Is difficult (impossible) to grasp (discriminate). In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a “probability non-notification mode”.

  Here, the production mode A and the production mode B corresponding to the low accuracy low base state are also referred to as “first production mode”, and correspond to the production mode C and the high accuracy high base state corresponding to the low accuracy high base state. The effect mode D is also referred to as “second effect mode”, and the effect mode E corresponding to both the low-accuracy and high-accuracy base state is also referred to as “third effect mode”.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member, etc. is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode is set as the fluctuation presentation pattern determination table. A variation production pattern determination table is set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from the variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thus, in the effect symbol game effect (variation effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), or when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), A case where the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued.

  Here, the reach production is also referred to as “specific production”. In addition, the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) for executing the reach effect is also called “reach change” or “reach change effect”, and the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) for executing the character effect is “character change”. Or “character variation effect”, and the effect design game effect (variation effect) that does not execute reach effect or character effect is also referred to as “normal variation effect” or “normal variation effect”.

  Further, in S4505, based on the effect design determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop design determination table (not shown), an effect design 8 (also referred to as “stop effect design”) to be displayed is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach, and if the reach is out of reach, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “787” are displayed. Among them, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols, and when it is out of reach, at least one effect symbol of three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “635” is the other The production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the 16R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit, it will be a “777” doublet, and the other big wins will be a numerical symbol other than “777”. It is considered to be a doublet. In addition, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 mentioned above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when the big hit is made can be appropriately changed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set. In S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, it is determined which of these effects is to be performed or these effects are not performed. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach production (any of SP reach A to C) is executed as the production symbol game production, compared with the case where the normal reach production (any of reach A to C) is executed, It is set to increase the possibility of a big hit. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production that has a higher expectation level (hit reliability) than the normal reach production. The super reach production is also referred to as “special special production” or “special production display”. In this embodiment, six types of reach production, that is, reach A, reach B, reach C, SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C, are provided. It is also possible to provide, or the type (number) of reach effects can be reduced (less) than in this embodiment.

  Among the reach effects of this embodiment, the normal reach effects (reach A to C) are set (executed) when a change pattern designation command for specifying a change pattern (see FIG. 9) having a change time of 30000 ms or more is received. The super reach production (SP reach A to C) is set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 450,000 ms or more is received. It is what you get.

  Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to change display, the change rate of all the effect symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and then the first stop symbol (in this example, at the timing when a predetermined time elapses). The fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol 8L) is reduced and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). And the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Thereafter, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are confirmed and stopped, so that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display is completed. Based on such a flow from the start to the end of the variable display, a normal variation effect, a reach effect, and the like are performed.

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol variable time shortening function according to the number of special figure reserved balls and the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the variable display is started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the change, and then the right effect symbol 8R. The (second stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the same number of symbols and reach is established, the reach effect is developed. If reach is not established (ie, normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R Following the stop (temporary stop) of (second stop symbol), medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) stops (temporary stop).

  Here, in this embodiment, in the case of normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is not activated (that is, in the low base state), the third stop symbol (in this example, the medium effect symbol) from the start of variation of the effect symbol 8 8C) takes 11 seconds to stop (temporarily stop). On the other hand, in the normal variation when the special symbol variation time reduction function is operating (that is, in the high base state), the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) from the start of the variation display. The time required until the time is shorter than normal (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), and accordingly, the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) are stopped (temporary). The time it takes to stop) is shortened. In the reach variation, after the reach is established, the time taken for the middle design symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to finish the variation display and the production symbol 8 to be fixed and stopped is the reach type such as the above-described normal reach or SP reach. The time is longer for SP reach than for normal reach. The time from the establishment of the reach to the final stop depends on the total variation time of the effect symbol 8, that is, the variation time specified by the variation pattern of the special symbol (see FIG. 9).

  Next, in S4506, processing related to the setting of the notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (holding pre-reading notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4400 and a notice effect (current change notice) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variable effect). In S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution presence / absence), and the execution pattern of the notice effect to be executed (notice effect pattern) is set in S4506. Or Specifically, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice effect pattern are determined. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

  In addition, the storage contents of the production hold information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 (this special figure change) The result of the determination of whether or not it relates to the display), and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 based on the variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (the variation pattern and the stop symbol related to the current special diagram variation display) That is, the type of notice effect to be executed (notice type), the form, the presence / absence of the notice effect, and the like are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, one of the plurality of notice effects may be performed (one kind of notice effect), or two or more notice effects (multiple kinds of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, a plurality of types of notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effects).

  Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command is set in the sub-output buffer to start the effect symbol game effect (variation effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506. (S4507), and the variation production start process ends. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Preliminary effect image data specified based on predetermined change effect image data (image data indicating change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of the effect design 8) corresponding to the change effect pattern set in (1). That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the change effect, the notice effect, and the like based on the read image data. Run on screen 7a. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

  In step S4507, it is determined whether the left-handed instruction flag is ON. If the left-handed instruction flag is ON, the left-handed instruction image display command is included in the variable effect start command and set in the sub output buffer. Here, the left-handed instruction flag indicates that the game state change information is included in the change start command as a result of analyzing the change start command in S4502 described above, that is, the game state is in the high base state (right-handed game This flag is turned ON when the state is shifted (changed) from the low base state (left-handed gaming state). When the left-handed instruction image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the variation effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 converts the image data for variation effect and the image data for notice effect. In addition, the image data for left-handed instruction notification is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect, the notice effect, the left-handed instruction notification, etc. are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 by the read image data. To do. Further, along with the execution (start) of the left-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 45B) that has been displayed in the high base state is erased from the display screen 7a.

  Note that the left-handed instruction flag turned ON based on the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 described above sets the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) in the sub output buffer, or the left-handed instruction image Based on the transmission of the display command (variation start command) to the image control board 100, it is turned OFF. Accordingly, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off a right-handed display flag, which will be described later.

  Here, the left-handed instruction notification performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. This is done by displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 instructing to fire a game ball toward the area 3A. The left-handed instruction image 70 includes a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters “please return to left-handed” and three left arrow images 70b positioned above the left-handed character image 70a. In the present embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed in the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a (left-handed display area) as the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state and the first effect symbol 8 starts to change. 70c). As a result, players who have been making a right turn in the high base state and proceeding with the game (symbol fluctuation game) until now are left-handed (returned to the left-hand side) as the game moves to the low-base state. It has been actively promoted. The left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed display area 70c) and then deleted when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses (the left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the jackpot game-related effect process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), it is first determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4601). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c) of the image display device 7. When it is OFF, it indicates that it is not displayed. When it is ON, it indicates that it is being displayed. If it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4601), that is, if the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed. This processing is finished without performing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the big hit game related command received in S4405 is a 1R start command (S4602). The jackpot game-related effect processing (S4406) is executed when the jackpot game-related command is received (YES in S4405) as described above. Is a 1R start command. As a result, if the command is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), the process ends without performing the processes after S4603.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that it is a 1R start command (YES in S4602), a right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4603), a right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4604), This process is finished. The right-handed instruction image display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4406 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Is done. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the round effect display is performed on almost the entire screen, and the current round number is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided at the upper left of the screen. Is displayed, and a right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in a right-handed display area 71c provided at the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, the right-handed instruction image 71 of this embodiment includes a right-handed character image 71a representing a “right-handed” character and a lower part of the right-handed character image 71a. And one right arrow image 71b located in the position. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the first hitting right-handed instruction notification and the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

  In addition, the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is displayed on the right after the start of the first round of the big hit game by the processing of S4602 and S4603 described above, and then turned right by the processing of S4604. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. As described above, the right-handed display flag indicates the number of times that the high base state is terminated while the special symbol is displayed in the high base state. 100 times of change display) is performed, and the game state is turned OFF at the timing when the low special state (low probability low base state) is entered and the first special symbol change display is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in this embodiment is a special number of times when the high base state is a predetermined number of times after the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The process is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the display is completed based on the execution of the symbol variation display. In this embodiment, the game state after the big hit game is a probabilistic gaming state if the big hit is a probable big hit, and a short-time gaming state if the big hit is a non-probable big hit (normal big hit). Will always be in a high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, until the high base state ends without generating a big hit in the high base state, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is the right-handed display area 71c. Continuously.

  Specifically, when display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit (see FIG. 45 (a)), this The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is continued even in the high base state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 45B). Thereafter, for example, when a big hit is made in a high base state (that is, “Ran Chang”), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continued from the first round relating to the first hit is a fanfare effect of the big hit game relating to the consecutive hit. The round effect and the ending effect are continued while being executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and are also continued in the subsequent high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state). In addition, when a high base state end condition is satisfied without generating a big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is a short-time gaming state (low-accuracy high base state), When the symbol variation display is performed 100 times (refer to S1909 and S1910 in FIG. 31), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is terminated with the start of the next variation display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased). ) Is displayed in the left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) (see FIG. 45C).

[Reach production]
Next, the reach effect of a present Example is demonstrated. In this embodiment, as a result of analyzing the change start command in S4502, the change pattern designation command included in the change start command specifies a change pattern (see FIG. 9) having a change time of 30000 ms or more. In this case, the reach effect is executed by the variable display of the special symbol. Corresponding to this, when receiving a change start command including information (command) designating a change pattern having a change time of 30000 ms or more, the effect control microcomputer 91, in the above-mentioned S4504, achieves the reach change effect effect pattern ( A table for determining the reach effect pattern) is set, and in the subsequent step S4505, the reach effect pattern is determined with reference to the set table and set. When the variation effect start command including the reach effect pattern (variation effect pattern) set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 100, the reach variation effect based on the reach effect pattern is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Is done.

  In this embodiment, as the variation effect pattern determination table related to the reach variation effect, the reach effect pattern determination table A (hereinafter also referred to as “reach table A”) for the low base state (for the short time state) shown in FIG. And a reach effect pattern determination table B (hereinafter also referred to as “reach table B”) for the high base state (for the short time state) shown in FIG. Of these tables, when the variation pattern designation command included in the received variation start command is a variation pattern (any one of P1 to P6 and P8 to P10) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more in the low base state (non-time-short state). Is set to the “reach table A” shown in FIG. 48A, and the fluctuation pattern (any one of P12 to P17 and P19 to P21) has a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more in the high base state (short-time state). Is set with “reach table B” shown in FIG.

  Then, when executing the reach variation effect in the low-accuracy low base state, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the reach effect pattern using the reach table A (S4505), and reaches in the low-accuracy base state. When executing the variation effect and when executing the reach variation effect in the highly accurate base state, the reach effect pattern is determined using the reach table B (S4505). In other words, when the reach variation effect is executed when the effect mode when effect display of the effect symbol 8 is performed is “effect mode A” or “effect mode B” (in the first effect mode), A reach production pattern is determined by using the reach table A (S4505), when the reach variation production is executed in the “production mode C” or the “production mode D” (in the second production mode), When the reach variation effect is executed in the “mode E” (in the third effect mode), the reach effect pattern is determined using the reach table B (S4505).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, there are six types of reach production including three types of normal reach production (reach A to C) and three types of super reach production (SP reach A to C). Yes. Corresponding to this, each table shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b) includes a variation pattern relating to the variation display of the current special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, Based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501, the reach effect patterns are “reach A”, “reach B”, “reach C”, “SP reach A”, “SP reach B” and “ The data structure can be determined as “SP reach C”. The random effect determination random number in this embodiment takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”.

  Specifically, the reach table A for the low base state includes the special symbol fluctuation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9” and “P6, P10” ( For each of these (see FIG. 9), random effect determination random numbers (0 to 99) are assigned to any one of the six types of reach effects described above. Further, the reach table B for the high base state includes special symbol fluctuation patterns “P12”, “P13”, “P14”, “P15, P19”, “P16, P20”, and “P17, P21” (see FIG. 9). For each of (see), a random effect determination random number value (0 to 99) is assigned to one of the six types of reach effects described above. In the tables shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, “−” indicates that a random value is not assigned, and this portion is not a selection target (not selected).

  Here, the contents of the six types of reach effects according to the present embodiment will be described. In each of the reach contents (directions) of reach production of reach A to C and SP reach A to C, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (that is, the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit fluctuation pattern). And a case corresponding to a case where the variation is a deviation (that is, a variation pattern of the special symbol is a variation variation pattern). Also, the low base state and the high base, such as “reach A” in the low base state and “reach A” in the high base state, “SP reach C” in the low base state and “SP reach C” in the high base state, etc. Regardless of the gaming state, the basic flow (skeleton part) of each production is the same regardless of the gaming state, and the characters that appear in SP reach, the story of the development production, etc. are the same. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect image data used when executing the reach effect is common (similar) between the low base state and the high base state. However, it is also possible to make the basics of reach production the same, and to change details such as part of the background and part of characters appearing in the reach depending on the gaming state. In this case, even for the same kind of reach effect, the effect image data used when the reach effect is executed can be different depending on the gaming state.

  Each of the reach A to C is a normal reach effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 30000 ms (big hit: “P3” “P14”, outage: “P6” “P10” “P17” “P21”). Specifically, while the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to change and scroll display (vertical scroll) is performed, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second When the stop symbol) stops at the same symbol (temporary stop), reach is established. Until the reach is established, each reach production of reach A to C has the same variation mode. It should be noted that each reach effect of SP reach A to C, which will be described later, has the same variation mode until reach establishment.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), in reach A, after reach is established, the medium effect design 8C (final stop design) continues vertical scrolling until the end of change (see a1). After the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is stopped due to the end, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a double eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode). In reach B, after reach is established, the variation display mode of the medium effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) changes from the vertical scroll mode to the vertical rotation switching mode, and the medium effect symbol 8C displays the vertical rotation switching display. Do. Then, after the middle rotation symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is stopped due to the end of the display for switching the vertical rotation, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a double eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode). Further, in reach C, after the reach is established, the variation display mode of the medium effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) changes from the vertical scroll mode to the horizontal rotation switching mode, and the medium effect symbol 8C displays the horizontal rotation switching display. Do. Then, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is stopped due to the end of the horizontal rotation switching display, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a double eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode).

  Next, SP reach A and SP reach B are super reach effects corresponding to a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or more, and a fluctuation time of 45000 ms (big hit: “P2” “P13”, off: “P5” “P9”) “P16” and “P20”) and those corresponding to a fluctuation time of 75000 ms (big hit: “P1” “P12”, outage: “P4” “P8” “P15” “P19”). The SP reach A corresponds to a variation time of 45000 ms, and the one corresponding to a variation time of 75000 ms. The characters appearing during the SP reach production, the story (development) of the production, etc. are basically the same. . That is, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), after the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop at the same symbol (temporary stop) and reach is established. (B1) The three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the reach state are moved to the upper right of the display screen 7a to be reduced and displayed, and the display of the effect movie for SP reach A is started on the display screen 7a. (B2). In SP reach A corresponding to the fluctuation time of 45000 ms, after the middle production symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops at the timing when 45,000 ms elapses from the start of variation, Confirm stop at the point of break (disengagement mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect movie for SP reach A is completed in a mode corresponding to the big hit or miss.

  On the other hand, in the SP reach A corresponding to the fluctuation time of 75000 ms, the medium performance symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at the symbol constituting the disengagement pattern at the timing when 45,000 ms have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and then the medium performance. The variable display of the symbol 8C is resumed, and the development effect for SP reach A (display of the effect animation) is further performed. In other words, it appears as if it is once out and proceeds to the development stage. After that, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops at the timing when 75000 ms elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a slotted eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode). At this time, the effect display by the development effect for SP reach A is completed in a mode corresponding to the big hit or miss. As for the restart of the variable display after the temporary stop of the medium effect symbol 8C, not only the medium effect symbol 8C but also the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R may be restarted. That is, the variable display may be resumed for all of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  For SP reach B, the character corresponding to the fluctuation time of 45,000 ms and the character corresponding to the fluctuation time of 75,000 ms, the story that appears during the SP reach production, and the story (development) of the production are basically the same. It has become. That is, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), after the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop at the same symbol (temporary stop) and reach is established. (B1) The three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the reach state are moved to the upper right of the display screen 7a to be reduced and displayed, and the display of the effect movie for SP reach B is started on the display screen 7a. (B3). In SP reach B corresponding to the variation time of 45000 ms, after the middle production symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops at the timing when 45,000 ms elapses from the start of variation, Confirm stop at the point of break (disengagement mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect movie for SP reach B is completed in a mode corresponding to the big hit or miss.

  On the other hand, in SP reach B corresponding to the fluctuation time of 75000 ms, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) once stops at the symbol constituting the disengagement pattern at the timing when 45,000 ms has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation of the medium effect symbol 8C The display is resumed, and the development effect for SP reach B (display of effect animation) is further performed. In other words, it appears as if it is once out and proceeds to the development stage. After that, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops at the timing when 75000 ms elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a slotted eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode). At this time, the effect display by the development effect for SP reach B is completed in a mode corresponding to the big hit or miss. In addition, regarding the restart of the variable display after the temporary stop of the medium effect symbol 8C in the SP reach B, the variable display is restarted for all the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R as in the case of the SP reach A described above. You may do

  Finally, SP reach C is a super reach production corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (big hit: “P1” “P12”, outage: “P4” “P8” “P15” “P19”) with a fluctuation time of 75000 ms. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol and reach is established. After (b1), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the reach state are moved to the upper right of the display screen 7a to be reduced and displayed, and the effect animation for SP reach C is displayed on the display screen 7a. It starts (b4). Then, after the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) stops at the timing when 75000 ms elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped with a slotted eye (big hit mode) or a loose eye (outside mode). At this time, the effect display by the effect movie for SP reach C is completed in a manner corresponding to the big hit or miss.

  One of the above reach A to C and SP reach A to D is selected using the reach effect pattern determination table (reach table A or B) shown in FIG. 48 (a) or (b). Is possible. In the reach effect pattern determination table, a random effect determination random number (0 to 99) is assigned to each reach effect in consideration of the length of the special symbol change time and the determination result (that is, the change pattern of the special symbol). As a result, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability) of the reach production pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined.

  Here, the reach table A for the low base state and the reach table B for the high base state can be selected for a variation pattern (variation time 45000 ms, 30000 ms) other than the variation pattern of the variation time 75000 ms. For the effect pattern, the distribution of the random effect determination random numbers is the same. That is, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b), among the reach table A and the reach table B, the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P3 (big hit)”, “P6, P10 (out)”, “P14 The selection ratio of reach effect patterns (reach A to C) that can be selected in the case of either (big hit) or “P17, P21 (out)” is reach A “25%” in the case of big hit. The reach B is “35%” and the reach C is “40%”, and in the case of detachment, the reach A is “40%”, the reach B is “35%”, and the reach C is “25%”. That is, the variation effect based on the variation pattern of the variation time of 30000 ms in the case where the gaming state is the low base state (effect mode A or B) and the high base state (any one of the effect modes C, D, E). The selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach production pattern of reach A to C is the same, and the relationship between the selection rates (appearance rate) is “reach A <reach B” in the case of a big hit. <Reach C>, and “Reach C <Reach B <Reach A” in the case of disengagement.

  In addition, it can be selected when the variation pattern of the special symbol is any one of “P2 (big hit)”, “P5, P9 (out)”, “P13 (big hit)”, “P15, P19 (out)”. The selection ratio of the reach reach pattern (SP reach A, B) is SP reach A “40%” and SP reach B “60%” in the case of big hit, and SP reach A “60%” in the case of losing. "SP reach B" 40% ". That is, the variation effect based on the variation pattern of the variation time of 45000 ms in the case where the gaming state is the low base state (effect mode A or B) and the high base state (any one of the effect modes C, D, E). The selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach production pattern of SP reach A and B is the same, and the relationship between the selection rates is “SP reach A <SP reach B” in the case of big hit. In the case of detachment, “SP reach B <SP reach A”.

  On the other hand, the reach table A and the reach table B are different in the distribution of random effect determination random numbers for reach effect patterns that can be selected for a change pattern with a change time of 75000 ms. That is, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), in the reach table A, selection is possible when the variation pattern of the special symbol is either “P1 (big hit)” or “P4, P8 (out)”. In the case of a big hit, the selection ratio of the reach reach pattern (SP reach A to C) is SP reach A “15%”, SP reach B “40%”, SP reach C “45%”. In this case, reach A is “50%”, SP reach B is “35%”, and SP reach C is “15%”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), it can be selected when the variation pattern of the special symbol in the reach table B is either “P12 (big hit)” or “P15, P19 (out)”. The selection ratio of reach production patterns (SP reach A to C) is SP reach A "14%", SP reach B "39%", SP reach C "47%" In the case of detachment, reach A is “53%”, SP reach B is “37%”, and SP reach C is “10%”.

  That is, the variation effect based on the variation pattern of the variation time of 75000 ms in the case where the gaming state is the low base state (effect mode A or B) and the high base state (any one of the effect modes C, D, E). Although the selection rate (appearance rate) of each reach performance pattern of “SP reach A to C” is slightly different in the case where the game is executed, the relationship between the selection rates is the same in each gaming state, and the case of a big hit is “SP The reach A <SP reach B <SP reach C ”, and the case of detachment is“ SP reach C <SP reach B <SP reach A ”.

  With this reach production pattern determination table, in this pachinko machine 1, for reach A to C, which is a normal reach production, reach B has a higher hit reliability (expectation) than reach A. Reach C has a higher reach reliability than Reach B. In addition, for SP reach A to C, which is a super reach production, SP reach B has a higher hit reliability than SP reach A, and SP reach C is a big hit than SP reach B. It is a highly reliable reach production. The relationship of the jackpot reliability related to each reach effect is the same regardless of the gaming state (effect mode).

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, with respect to SP reach C having the highest jackpot reliability among SP reach types, the selection rate in the deviation fluctuation (P15, P19) in the high base state (direction modes C, D, E). The (appearance rate) is lower than the selection rate (appearance rate) in the deviation variation (P4, P8) in the low base state (effect modes A and B), while the high base state (effect mode C, The selection rate (appearance rate) in the big hit variation (P12) in D, E) is higher than the selection rate (appearance rate) in the out-of-range variation (P1) in the low base state (direction modes A and B). (See FIGS. 48A and 48B). For this reason, when the super reach production related to SP reach C is executed in the high base state (production modes C, D, E) than in the low base state (production modes A, B). The higher the reliability of the jackpot. In other words, the super reach effect relating to SP reach C is an effect with different jackpot reliability, although the effect content is the same depending on the gaming state when the effect is executed. Here, the super reach production related to the SP reach C that can be executed in the low base state (production modes A and B) is also referred to as “first production”, and the high base state (production modes C, D, and E). The super reach production related to SP reach C that can be executed in this manner is also referred to as a “second production”.

[Advance notice]
Next, the notice effect of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute various notice effects such as a hold-ahead notice based on a prior determination result and the change notice related to the current special figure change display (change effect). Yes. In the following, among the notice effects that can be executed in the present embodiment, the “movable accessory notice” and the “comment notice” that are the change notices will be described.

  Here, in this embodiment, after the effect symbol 8 (the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) starts the variable display, the variable display speed of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and then decelerates to the first stop. A period until the symbol (left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped) (hereinafter also referred to as “first period”), and after reaching the predetermined reach effect The period until the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped (temporary stop display) (hereinafter also referred to as “second period”), and after the temporary stop, the variable display is resumed and then the fixed stop (definite stop display) ) During the period (hereinafter also referred to as “third period”), it is possible to execute a notice effect (variation notice) regarding the change display. Of the first period to the third period, the notice effect performed in the first period is also referred to as “first period notice” or “variable early notice”, and the notice effect executed in the second period. Also referred to as “second period notice” or “fluctuating middle notice”, the notice effect performed in the third period is also referred to as “third period notice” or “variable end notice”.

  The movable accessory notice is for operating the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable accessory) and the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) described above (FIGS. 46A and 47). (See (a), (b)). That is, the movable accessory notice is a notice effect constituted by the first movable effect and the second movable effect. According to the execution mode (movable accessory notice pattern), the movable accessory notice of the present embodiment is executed during the first period described above (first period notice) and during the second period described above. (Second period notice) and the third period (third period notice). The player looks at the first movable decoration member 13 (first movable combination) and the second movable decoration member 14 (second movable combination) that are operated by the movable combination advance notice, It is possible to guess (predict) the production pattern and the like.

  The execution pattern of the movable accessory notice (movable accessory notice pattern) is determined (set) in S4506 (see FIG. 42), including whether or not the notice is executed. That is, the production control microcomputer 91 is based on the movable accessory announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 46 (b) and the movable announcement determination random number that is a kind of the announcement production determination random number acquired in S4501 described above. Then, the execution pattern of the movable accessory notice is determined (set) including the presence / absence of the execution (S4506). The random number for determining the movable notice in this embodiment takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. When the execution pattern of the movable accessory notice is set in S4506, the movable accessory notice based on the execution pattern (notification effect pattern) is being displayed in a variable manner for the production symbol 8 that is the setting target of the movable accessory notice. To be executed. By the execution of the movable accessory notice, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 that displays the production symbol 8 in a variable manner is covered with the first movable decorative member 13 or the second movable decorative member 14 (FIG. 47). (See (a), (b)).

  As shown in FIG. 46B, the movable accessory notice pattern determination table (hereinafter also referred to as “movable accessory notice table”) of this embodiment is specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502. Based on the variation pattern (any of P1 to P22) related to the variation display of the special symbol this time and the random number for determining the movable announcement obtained in S4501 described above, The data structure can be determined as any one of “A to C” or “None” in which the movable accessory notice is not executed.

  Specifically, the variation patterns “P1, P12 (big hit)”, “P2, P13 (big hit)”, “P3, P14 (big hit)”, “P4, P8, P15, P19 (out)”, “ Each of “P5, P9, P16, P20 (disconnection)”, “P6, P10, P17, P21 (disconnection)”, “P7, P18 (disconnection)”, “P11, P22 (disconnection)” (see FIG. 9) The random number for determining the movable notice (0 to 99) is assigned to each of “none” and “movable accessory notices A to C” in consideration of the special symbol success / failure determination result (big hit or miss). It has become. Thereby, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability), jackpot reliability, etc. of the movable accessory notice pattern are determined.

  Here, of the three types of movable accessory announcement patterns of movable accessory announcements A to C, the movable accessory announcement A is the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable movable member) in the first period (first stage of fluctuation). (Operating material) is operated, and is executed as a first period notice (change early notice). In addition, the movable accessory notice B is operated by operating the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable accessory) in the first period (first stage of fluctuation) described above before the reach is established (based on the passage of a predetermined time). ) After finishing, the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) is operated in the above-mentioned third period (end of change), and the first period notice (change early notice) and the third period notice ( This is due to the combination with the end-of-variation notice. Further, the movable accessory notice C is for operating the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) in the second period (fluctuating middle stage) and is executed as the second period notice (fluctuating middle notice). It is what is done.

  In the movable accessory notice table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P11, P22” (off), all of the random numbers for determining the movable notice of “0 to 99” are assigned to “none”. Therefore, the movable accessory notice is not selected (executed). This is because the deviation variation patterns P11 and P22 correspond to the variation time for short variation (short variation time), and it is difficult to sufficiently secure the execution time of the movable accessory notice. In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a deviation variation pattern other than “P11, P22”, the random numbers for determining the movable notice of “0 to 99” are assigned to “none” and “movable accessory notice A”. The “movable accessory notice B” and “movable accessory notice C” are not assigned. For this reason, the “movable accessory notice B” and the “movable accessory notice C” are not selected (executed) in the case of deviation. Furthermore, for any of the deviation variation patterns other than “P11, P22”, the selection rate of “none” is set higher than the selection rate of “movable accessory notice A”.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P3, P14” (big hit), the random numbers for determining the movable advance notice of “0 to 99” are all patterns (except for the “movable accessory notice B”) ( In other words, the movable accessory notice B is not selected (executed). This is because the big hit fluctuation patterns P3 and P14 have a shorter fluctuation time than the other big hit fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation time (in order to operate the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 during one fluctuation ( This is because the production time) is insufficient. That is, if “the first period notice by the first movable effect” and “the third period notice by the second moveable effect” are performed during one change whose change time is not so long, the effect during the change becomes complicated. This is because there is a risk that the production effect cannot be obtained. In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of “None” is set lower than when the variation pattern is a loss variation pattern. The “movable accessory notice B” and “movable accessory notice C” that are not (executed) can be selected, and both are set to have a higher selection rate than the “movable accessory notice A”. The moving object notice is easy to be executed.

  According to such a movable accessory notice table, the hitting reliability of the movable accessory notice is higher in the “movable accessory notices B and C” than in the “movable accessory notice A”. Since neither of the object notices B and C ”is selected in the case of losing, it becomes a movable accessory notice that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed. Therefore, for the player, the second movable decorative member 14 is configured by the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) operating as the movable accessory notice during the variable display of the effect symbol 8. As shown in FIG. 47 (b), the three movable bodies 14a to 14c are combined on the front side of the display screen 7a to complete one motif (character in this example), thereby confirming that the jackpot is confirmed. It can be recognized.

  Next, the comment notice is included in the first period notice (variable early notice) that can be executed in the first period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), a character having a predetermined person as a motif (for example, a person character A, a person, for example) soon after the display of variation of the effect design 8 is started on the display screen 7a. An image (hereinafter also referred to as “comment image KG”) related to a comment issued by a character B or the like is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. The comment image KG is erased from the screen when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the display, thereby completing the comment notice. The player can estimate (predict) the jackpot reliability, the production pattern, and the like related to the change by looking at the content of the comment indicated by the comment image KG (that is, the content of the comment notice).

  The effect control microcomputer 91 determines (sets) the comment notice execution pattern including the presence / absence of execution by performing the comment notice setting process (S5000) shown in FIG. 44 in S4506 described above. The comment notice setting process (S5000) is a process performed as a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506).

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the comment advancement setting process (S5000), first, the comment advancement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50 (b1) is set (S5001). This table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the comment notice and the content of the comment notice (comment notice pattern) when executing the comment notice. The low base state (direction modes A and B) and the high base state ( The table data is common table data that can be used in any of the production modes C, D, and E). In addition, the table includes a special symbol variation pattern specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above and a comment announcement determination random number that is a kind of random number for determining the announcement effect acquired in S4501 described above. Based on the data structure, the comment notice pattern can be determined as any one of “comments A to D” having different comment contents (types), or “none” that will not execute the comment notice. It has become. The comment notice determination random number in this embodiment takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”.

  Specifically, the variation patterns “P1, P12 (big hit)”, “P2, P13 (big hit)”, “P3, P14 (big hit)”, “P4, P8, P15, P19 (out)”, “ Each of “P5, P9, P16, P20 (disconnection)”, “P6, P10, P17, P21 (disconnection)”, “P7, P18 (disconnection)”, “P11, P22 (disconnection)” (see FIG. 9) In consideration of the special symbol success / failure determination result (big hit or miss), the comment notice determination random value (0 to 99) is assigned to “None” and “Comments A to D”, respectively. Yes. Thereby, the selection rate (appearance rate, execution probability), jackpot reliability, etc. of the comment notice pattern are determined. In addition, although the specific description about the content of each comment of "Comments A-D" is abbreviate | omitted, the content of the said comment can be arbitrarily defined in consideration of the character which appears in production, game nature, etc. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b1), in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P11, P22” (out), all the random numbers for comment notice determination of “0 to 99” are “none”. The comment notice is not selected (executed). This is because the deviation variation patterns P11 and P22 correspond to the variation time for short variation (short variation time), as in the case of the movable accessory notice described above. In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of “None” is set lower than when the variation pattern is an outlier variation pattern, so that the comment notice is easily executed. . Furthermore, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a jackpot variation pattern, the selection rate of “Comment D” is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of “Comment C”, “Comment B”, and “Comment A”. It is set to become. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a deviating variation pattern, the selection rate of “Comment A” is high, and the selection rate is low in the order of “Comment B”, “Comment C”, and “Comment D”. It is set to become. For this reason, the comment prediction jackpot reliability is highest for “comment D”, and thereafter decreases in the order of “comment C”, “comment B”, and “comment A”.

  When such a comment notice pattern determination table is set (S5001), the comment notice pattern is selected based on the current special symbol variation pattern and the comment notice determination random number with reference to the table (S5002). . As a result, when the comment notice is not executed (NO in S5003), that is, when the selection result in S5002 is “None”, the process of S5004 to S5006 (the process related to setting of the comment notice pattern) is not performed. This process ends.

  On the other hand, when the comment notice is executed (YES in S5003), that is, when the selection result in S5002 is any one of “Comments A to D”, the current gaming state (effect mode) is in the low base state ( In the case of the production modes A and B), the comment display pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 50B2 is set, and in the high base state (the production modes C, D, and E), it is shown in FIG. The comment display pattern determination table B is set (S5004). The table is referred to in order to determine the display color of comments (hereinafter also referred to as “display color of comment image KG”) included in the comment image KG (see FIG. 50A) displayed when the comment notice is executed. It is a table. The comment display pattern determination table is a comment image KG based on a variation pattern of a special symbol that triggers the execution of a comment notice and a comment color determination random number that is a kind of a notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above. The display color (comment display pattern) is a data structure that can be determined as any one of “normal color”, “special color 1”, and “special color 2”. The comment color determination random number in this embodiment takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”.

  Specifically, in the comment display pattern determination tables A and B, a comment color determination random value (0 to 99) is considered for each of the big hit variation pattern and the outlier variation pattern, and the result of special symbol success / failure determination (big hit or miss) is considered. Thus, “normal color”, “special color 1”, and “special color 2” are assigned. Thereby, the jackpot reliability for the display color of the comment image KG in the comment notice is determined. In this embodiment, the normal color is “white”, the special color 1 is “red”, and the special color 2 is “gold” (the same applies hereinafter). In the present embodiment, in the comment display pattern determination table B, the “special color 2” corresponding to the deviation variation pattern is not assigned a comment color determination random number value. In this embodiment, the comment display pattern is the display color of the comment included in the comment image KG. Instead of or in addition to this, a frame portion (comment frame) decorating the periphery of the comment image KG is used. It is also possible to set the display color or the display color of the background portion of the comment.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (b2), in the comment display pattern determination table A, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of “special color 2” is high. , “Normal color” is set in such a manner that the selection ratio becomes lower. On the other hand, in the case of the deviation variation pattern, the selection rate of “normal color” is high, and the selection rate is set to be lower in the order of “special color 1” and “special color 2”. For this reason, the special hit color reliability by the display color of the comment image KG when the comment notice is executed in the low base state (effect modes A and B) is the highest in “special color 2 (gold)”. The value decreases in the order of “special color 1 (red)” and “normal color (white)”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (b3), in the comment display pattern determination table B, when the special symbol variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern, the selection rate of “special color 2” is high. The selection ratio is set to be lower in the order of “1” and “normal color”. On the other hand, in the case of the deviation variation pattern, the selection rate of “normal color” is set to be higher than the selection rate of “special color 1”, and “special color 2” is not selected (selected) (Rate 0%). Furthermore, in the comment display pattern determination table B, compared with the comment display pattern determination table A, the selection rate of “special color 2” is lower in the case of the big hit variation pattern (2% in this example). The selection rates of “special color 1” and “normal color” are high.

  Therefore, the big hit reliability by the display color of the comment image KG when the comment notice is executed in the high base state is “special color 2 (gold)” is 100% (big hit confirmed). “Special color 1 (red)” is higher than “normal color (white)”. Also, “special color 1 (red)” and “normal color (white)” in the high base state are both compared to “special color 1 (red)” and “normal color (white)” in the low base state. The big hit reliability increases.

  When such a comment display pattern determination table is set (S5004), referring to the table, the comment display pattern is determined based on the current special symbol variation pattern (big hit or miss) and the comment color determination random value. Select (S5005). Next, in S5006, based on the comment notice pattern selected in S5002 and the comment display pattern selected in S5005, the comment notice mode (comment type and color) to be executed this time is set (S5006). When the change effect start command including the comment notice effect pattern set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 100, the comment notice based on the notice effect pattern is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Among the comment notices of the present embodiment executed in this way, the comment notice of which the display color of the comment image KG is gold (special color 2) is such that the game state at the time of execution is in the low base state (effect modes A and B). ), Although the possibility of detachment is high, the jackpot reliability is the highest position, whereas in the high base state (direction modes C, D, E), detachment is possible. It is positioned as a big hit with no sex. As described above, the “golden comment notice” in this embodiment has the same display mode (effect content) regardless of the game state (the same gold color in this example), and therefore the content suggested by the game state (high reliability) Whether it is a degree or a big hit). Here, the “golden comment notice” that can be executed in the low base state (effect modes A and B) is also referred to as “first effect”, and is executed in the high base state (effect modes C, D, and E). The “golden comment notice” that can be performed is also referred to as “second effect”.

[Effects of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, the gaming state is controlled to the low base state (effect modes A, B) and the high base state (effect modes C, D, E). The “SP reach C super reach production” and “golden comment notice” including the same production contents can be executed during the special symbol variation display (the variation symbol 8 variation display). It has become. Among these, “SP reach C super reach production” (first production) in the low base state (production modes A, B) and “SP reach C super reach in the high base state (production modes C, D, E). The “production” (second production) has the same production content, but the latter is a reach production with a higher hit reliability than the former. In addition, “golden comment notice” (first effect) in the low base state (effect modes A, B) and “golden comment notice” (second effect) in the high base state (effect modes C, D, E). In the above, although the display modes (production contents) are similar to each other, the former suggests that the reliability is relatively high rather than the big hit decision, and the latter suggests the big hit decision.

  In this way, the SP reach effect and the notice effect including the same effect contents can be executed in the low base state (effect modes A, B) and the high base state (effect modes C, D, E). By making the suggested content different depending on the gaming state when the production is executed, the function (role) of the production can be made different depending on the gaming state and the production mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the effects executed in each game state or each effect mode, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In particular, in this embodiment, a high-reliability (expectation) effect (SP reach C) that can be executed similarly in the low base state (effect modes A, B) and the high base state (effect modes C, D, E). , The golden comment notice) is more likely to be performed in a high base state (low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state) that allows the game to proceed in a more advantageous situation for the player. The expectation for is increasing. As a result, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the performance with high reliability (expectation).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first movable decorative member 13 (first movable effect means) and the second movable decorative member are disposed around the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 surrounded by the center decorative body 10. 14 (second movable effect means) is provided (see FIG. 46 (a)), and a movable accessory notice for operating these movable decorative members (movable accessory) is being displayed in a special symbol variation display (effect design 8). It can be executed during the fluctuation display). When the first movable decorative member 13 operates in advance of the movable accessory notice, the first movable decorative member 13 moves to the front side of the display screen 7a, and a part of the screen (in this example, the medium effect symbol 8C). (A part of the area in which is displayed) is covered (see FIG. 47A). Further, when the second movable decorative member 14 is operated in advance of the movable accessory announcement, the three movable bodies 14a to 14c constituting the second movable decorative member 14 move to the front side of the display screen 7a and are mutually connected. It is in a state of being close (combined) and covers substantially the entire display screen 7a (see FIG. 47B).

  And when the 1st movable decoration member 13 operate | moves and it appears on the near side of a screen, it can be either big hit or miss, but the big hit reliability is relatively low. On the other hand, when the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is operated and appears on the front side of the screen, the big hit is determined. That is, it is possible to suggest the big hit reliability by the size of the range of the display screen 7a covered by the movable decorative member when the movable accessory notice (movable effect) is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the movable accessory announcement (movable effect) and to attract the player's interest in the type of the movable decorative member that operates.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the second movable decoration made of three movable bodies is used rather than the movable accessory notice in a mode in which the first movable decorative member 13 made of one movable body operates to cover a part of the display screen 7a. The moving object announcement in a mode in which the members 14 are operated and are combined to cover substantially the entire display screen 7a has a higher hitting reliability (100% in this example). The relationship between the big hit reliability when the first movable decorative member 13 is operated and the big hit reliability when the second movable decorative member 14 is operated is that the movable decorative member appears on the front side of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it can be said that it is proportional to the magnitude of the impact on the player. Thereby, the suggestion of the big hit reliability by the movable accessory notice (movable effect) becomes easy for the player to understand.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as the execution mode of the movable accessory notice that can be executed during the variation display (during the variation period) of the production symbol 8, (1) the first in the variation period (first period). A mode in which the movable decorative member 13 operates (movable accessory notice A by the first movable effect), and (2) the first movable decorative member 13 operates in the early stage of the change, and the end of the change after the operation ends (the second The mode in which the second movable decorative member 14 operates in the (three periods) (movable accessory notice B by the first movable effect and the second movable effect), and (3) the second movable decorative member 14 in the middle of the change (second period). Is operated (movable accessory notice C by the second movable effect) and three aspects (see FIG. 46B), and the movable accessory notice is executed in any one of them. It is possible. For this reason, when executing the movable accessory notice (movable effect), it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the three modes is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the second movable decorative member 14 is actuated by the movable accessory announcement, the big hit is determined. Even if the first movable decorative member 13 is operated, the second movable decorative member 14 is subsequently operated. Is still possible (movable accessory notice B), it is possible to increase the sustainability of the player's interest in the movable accessory notice, and the effect of the movable accessory notice can be sufficiently obtained. It becomes.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation pattern (first operation pattern) of the first movable decorative member 13 moves between the standby position and the operation position (slide movement), rotates at the operation position, and It is a pattern that emits light from a plurality of LEDs (electric decorations), and the operation pattern (second operation pattern) of the second movable decorative member 14 is three movable bodies 14a to 14c between the standby position and the operation position. Are patterns that perform simultaneous movement (slide movement), and are completely different patterns. For this reason, both of the movable combination notice (first movable effect) for operating the first movable decorative member 13 and the movable accessory notice (second movable effect) for operating the second movable decorative member 14 are movable. Even if it is a movable accessory notice (movable effect) in which an object operates, it is possible to give a completely different impression to the player. In particular, in this embodiment, the surface of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) is subjected to a modeling process representing one motif (character in this example) so that the movable bodies 14a to 14c are moved to the operating position all at once. The motif is completed (see FIG. 47 (b)) by moving to the state where each united (proximate) each other, and the movable effect by the second movable decorative member 14 is Compared with the movable effect by the 1 movable decorative member 13, the player is given a greater impact. As described above, the operation of the first movable decorative member 13 and the operation of the second movable decorative member 14 are configured to be controlled (managed) separately according to the respective operation patterns, so that the movable decorative member is movable. The degree of freedom in design of the production increases, and the operation pattern of the movable decorative member can be easily diversified. As a result, it is possible to easily enhance the production effect by the movable accessory notice (movable production).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a right-handed gaming state (predetermined gaming state) in which a game ball is launched (right-handed) toward the right gaming region 3B (predetermined region) in the gaming region 3 to play a game. At least, a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state) are provided. Further, a right-handed instruction notification (predetermined instruction notification) for instructing to fire a game ball toward the right game area 3B includes a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability game state, short-time game state). Thus, it can be executed in the same manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so in either gaming state of the special gaming state or the high base state Even if it exists, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) with the start of the first round of the big hit game, and the right-handed The instruction notification is started (executed). The right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game is finished (in this example, the ending effect is finished). After the game, the game state is continuously executed even after the game state shifts to a high base state (a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state). That is, the right-handed instruction notification in the form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the big hit game (the first round) to the high base state. It has become. Thus, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special game state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It will be a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous change) is made in the high base state, and the right-handed instruction notification that has been made during the high base state when the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) is executed. (Display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed even in the big hit game related to the continuous game. That is, the right-handed instruction notification in a form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the big hit game. Thus, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It will be a thing.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the opening effect when the big hit (first hit) in the low probability low base state, the first hit opening effect including the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is performed. It has become. The right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is to display a moving image depicting a game ball entering the big winning opening 30 located at the lower part of the right game area 3B at the approximate center of the display screen 7a. This is a more conspicuous aspect than the right-handed instruction notification in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. For this reason, it is possible to actively encourage a player who has made a left turn in a low base state to advance a right turn at the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the opening effect (continuous channel opening effect) in the case of a big hit in the high base state (continuous channel opening effect), the right hit instruction notification for the first hit like the initial hit opening effect (right hitting at the center of the screen) The right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) that has been performed during the high base state is performed without performing the prompting moving image display). Thereby, it is possible to avoid the player from feeling annoyed by avoiding the repeated right-handed instruction notification being repeated many times by repeating the chain. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (the same image and the same display position) from the special game state (at the time of the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. So, for the player, it can be said that the player is fully aware that he will make a right turn at the time when the chain is generated. For this reason, it is effective in consideration of the player's psychology to perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state as it is without performing the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous opening effect. It can be said that this is a simple instruction notification.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, with the start of the big hit game related to the first hit, from the start of the first round, the subsequent high base state is based on the execution of the variable symbol display of a predetermined number of times. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. In other words, consistently from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the consecutive period, the right-handed instruction image is compared with the screen size toward the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right in this example). It is displayed in a small size, and right-handed instruction notification is performed in a mode that does not stand out too much. This is a gaming state in which the player is right-handed while avoiding hindrance to the jackpot gaming effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and the effect symbol game effect during the high base state. It is possible to fully recognize (impress).

  In the first embodiment described above, effects that can be executed with the same contents (modes) in the low base state (effect modes A, B) and the high base state (effect modes C, D, E) (SP in Embodiment 1). Reach C, golden comment notice) is more successful when executed in the high base state (effect modes C, D, E) than when executed in the low base state (effect modes A, B) In contrast to this, the expectation for the big hit (hit reliability) is higher when it is executed in the low base state (direction modes A and B). ) May be increased. In general, a game by a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a normal gaming state (such as a big hit game or a high base state) in a normal gaming state (e.g. For example, the game period in the low probability low base state) becomes longer. Therefore, by configuring as such, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the normal gaming state.

  In the first embodiment, the second movable decorative member 14 is constituted by the three movable bodies 14a to 14c, and the movable accessory notice (second movable effect) is executed by the operation of the second movable decorative member 14. The three movable bodies 14a to 14c are supposed to be moved all at once. On the other hand, instead of moving the three movable bodies 14a to 14c all at once, the individual movable bodies are moved in a predetermined order, or two of the three are simultaneously moved and the remaining one is moved separately. Or may be configured so as to have an operation pattern different from that of the first embodiment, for example, only when moving from the operation position to the standby position (returning). Moreover, the movable body (movable member) which comprises the 2nd movable decoration member 14 does not need to be three, and it is possible to make it into 2 or 4 or more, or it is comprised by one movable body. It is also possible to do. Furthermore, in the above-described first embodiment, the first movable decorative member 13 is configured by a single movable body, but may be configured by a plurality of movable bodies.

  Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the three movable bodies 14a to 14c constituting the second movable decorative member 14 appear in front of the display screen 7a and come close to each other (merge) at the operation position. One motif (shape, pattern, etc.) drawn on the surface of the second movable decorative member 14 (movable bodies 14a to 14c) has been completed. That is, the individual movable bodies constituting the second movable decorative member 14 are merely part of the motif, and one movable body does not represent something (meaningful) alone. On the other hand, about the several movable body which comprises a movable decoration member, each movable body is good also as what represents a specific shape, a pattern, a figure, a character, etc. independently. In this way, not only the mode of moving (operating) all of the plurality of movable bodies but also the mode of moving (operating) some of all the movable bodies such as one movable body and two movable bodies is movable. An effect can be established. Thereby, it is possible to further diversify the operation pattern of the movable decorative member (effect pattern of the movable effect), and it is possible to further enhance the effect.

  Furthermore, in the case where the movable decorative member is constituted by a plurality of movable bodies, it is possible to vary the size of each movable body (the extent of the range in which the display screen can be covered). In this case, the size (size) of the range covering the display screen can be varied depending on the number of movable bodies moved to the front side of the display screen and the size (size). Specifically, for example, the movable decorative member is composed of three movable bodies A, B, and C, and the relationship between the sizes of the movable bodies is “movable body A <movable body B <movable body C”. In this case, when all the three movable bodies A, B, and C move to the front side of the display screen, the range of the display screen covered by the movable decorative member is maximized, and only the movable body A moves to the front side of the display screen. When this is done, the range of the display screen covered with the movable decorative member is minimized. Within such a minimum and maximum range, of the three movable bodies A, B, and C, the size of the range that covers the display screen by a combination of the number and size of movable bodies that move to the front side of the display screen It is possible to determine variously. By associating this with the jackpot reliability and setting various movement patterns of the movable body, the movable decoration member (movable body) moves to the front side of the display screen, so that the big hit reliability is more diverse. Can be suggested. Thereby, it becomes possible to further diversify the effect pattern of the movable effect, and it is possible to further enhance the effect.

  In the first embodiment described above, the movable decorative member is provided around the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and operated to cover the display screen 7a. However, the position and operation of the movable decorative member are not limited. The target (game part) covered by the movable decorative member is not limited to the first embodiment. For example, the movable decorative member can be moved between the standby position and the operating position within the range of the front surface of the center decorative body 10 (center accessory) surrounding the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Then, the predetermined part of the center decorative body 10 exposed when the movable decorative member is in the standby position is covered by the movement of the movable decorative member to the operating position, and the operation amount (movement amount) of the movable decorative member Therefore, the covered area can be changed in size. Alternatively, a movable decorative member is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 51 (above the viewing window) so that the movable decorative member can be moved between a predetermined standby position and an operating position on the front side of the front frame 51. Then, a predetermined part of the front frame 51 and the viewing window exposed when the movable decorative member is in the standby position is covered by the movement of the movable decorative member to the operating position, and the movement amount (movement of the movable decorative member) Depending on the amount, the covered area can be changed in size. Even in these configurations, in order to suggest the big hit reliability depending on the size of the range covered by the movable decorative member, various operation patterns of the movable decorative member are determined so that the movable decorative member provided on the center decorative body or the front frame is used. A movable accessory notice is possible.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (embodiment 2), a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the high base state is added to the above-described embodiment 1. In the following, differences (configuration, operational effects, etc.) from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configurations, operational effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) is a variable effect start process when it is determined in S4401 of the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41 that a change start command has been received (YES in S4401). This process is executed in addition to (S4402).

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is ON (S4701), and when it is not ON (OFF) (NO in S4701), the process ends without performing the processes after S4702. This is because when the right-handed display flag is OFF, the right-handed instruction image 71 is not displayed, which is a low base state (a low probability low base state). On the other hand, if the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter (count value) is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

  Here, the fluctuation counter is a counter (fluctuation number counting means) that counts the number of times of fluctuation display (number of fluctuations) of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game on the sub-control side. Then, every time a variation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (YES in S4403 in FIG. 41), the variation counter is incremented by one. The count value obtained by the variation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or when the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) without a big hit. The variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  In addition, the predetermined value (M) that is the determination value of the variation counter is a value corresponding to the number of variations less than the number of variations of the special symbol that is the end condition of the high base state. It is possible to set the value of the number of times less than 100 as the end condition as the predetermined value (M). In this embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is “50” (M = 50). Note that the predetermined value (M) can be arbitrarily set, and may be a fixed value determined in advance or, for example, a fluctuation value that is set randomly every time a big hit occurs.

  If it is determined in S4702 that the value of the variation counter is not a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (NO in S4702), this process ends without performing the processes after S4703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the variation counter is a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (YES in S4702), a right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub output buffer (S4703), and the right-handed display is changed. The flag is turned ON (S4704), and this process is finished.

  The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 is a command transmission together with the variable effect start command set in the sub output buffer in S4507 (see FIG. 42) of the variable effect start process (S4402) based on the reception of the change start command. It is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the process (S4006). As a result, the right-handed character image 71a in the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 45B) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is deleted, and the right arrow image is displayed. Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is in the high base state and the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is erased with the start of the next (51st) variation display. Thereafter, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c. That is, when the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times without generating a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification mode is “right-handed character image and right-arrow image”. Change from “combination of” to “right arrow image only”.

  The right-handed display change flag that is turned ON in S4704 is a flag that indicates that the right-handed character image 71a has been deleted in the high base state (the right-handed instruction notification mode has changed). By referring to the right-handed display change flag when performing various effects, the reference result (whether or not the right-handed character image 71a is displayed) can be reflected in the effects. For example, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, a notice effect image related to the change notice or the pre-reading notice is displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a is displayed, or a special design (effect design 8 ), The number of variations of the effect display can be increased. It should be noted that the right-handed display change flag turned ON in S4704 is turned OFF when the high base state ends without generating a big hit (continuous change) thereafter.

[Effects of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is started from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is displayed and subsequently displayed even in the high base state (right-handed instruction notification mode) can be changed at a predetermined time during the high base state. Specifically, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased and only the right-arrow image 71b is right-handed based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the high base state becomes a predetermined number. It is displayed in the display area 71c. As a result, the right-handed instruction notification mode can be changed according to the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) in the high base state after the transition from the special gaming state to the high base state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state displays a right-handed instruction image 71 smaller than the screen size at the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example). It has become. By configuring such a display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification mode) so as to be changeable, it is possible to add an interest such as recognizing a slight change on the display screen during the high base state. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the change (change) of the right-handed instruction notification mode is not limited to the erasing of the right-handed character image 71a shown in the present embodiment. For example, erasure of the right arrow image 71b, change in display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-handed character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, change in color, change in pattern, change in display position (display location) As long as it causes a visual change in the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (that is, the right-handed instruction notification mode), such as a change in the typeface of the right-handed character image 71a and a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b Good. In this case, for example, image data of a plurality of types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character image, right-handed arrow image) having different sizes, colors, shapes, and the like are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100, from among them. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which image data to be displayed is read out and right-handed instruction notification based on the read-out image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

  In addition, regarding the timing for changing the display mode (right-handed command notification mode) of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the high base state (time to be changed), it is limited to the configuration determined by the number of changes in the special symbol shown in the present embodiment. Is not to be done. For example, the change time may be determined based on various conditions, such as determining the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the high base state, or determining the change time based on the number of performance executions such as a specific reach effect or a notice effect. It is possible to determine.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (embodiment 3), a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the big hit game is added to the embodiment 2 described above. Below, it demonstrates centering on a different point (a structure, an effect, etc.) from Example 1, 2, and description about the point (a structure, an effect, etc.) common to Example 1, 2 is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the big hit game-related effect process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display change flag is ON (S4801), and is not ON (is OFF). In this case (NO in S4801), this process is terminated without performing the processes after S4802. In the present embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, when the right-handed instruction notification mode (display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handed instruction after the change is changed. The notification mode can be changed again at a predetermined time during the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) in the same high base state. Therefore, in S4801, the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in S4704 is referred to. If the right-handed display change flag is not ON (OFF), a right-handed instruction notification mode (right-handed instruction) Since the display mode of the image 71 is not changed during the high base state, the present process is terminated without performing the processes after S4802.

  On the other hand, when the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the big hit game-related command received in S4405 is a 2R start command (S4802). (NO in S4802), this processing is finished without performing the processing after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), the right-handed character image display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4803), the right-handed display change flag is turned OFF (S4804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

  The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is generated by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4406 (see FIG. 41) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display of the second round is performed, and a right-handed character image 71a is added above the right-arrow image 71b being displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after this, the right-handed character image 71a is erased, and then the big hit in the high base state. In the case of (continuous), the right-handed character image 71a is displayed again in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the second round of the big hit game. That is, the right-handed instruction notification mode of “only right arrow image” changes (returns) to the original “combination of right-handed character image and right arrow image”.

[Effects of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above (embodiment 3), the mode of right-handed instruction notification that only the right arrow image 71a is obtained by erasing the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state, It can change at a predetermined time during the special game state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, after the right-handed character image 71a is deleted, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c, and then the big hit (continuous change) in the high base state. In this case, with the start of the second round of the jackpot game related to this, the right-handed character image 71a previously erased is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b. It is displayed at the position. As a result, the right-handed instruction notification mode can change (can be returned) in accordance with the progress of the round game in the special game state after the transition from the high base state to the special game state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in this embodiment, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed smaller in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right in the present example) during the high base state, The right-handed character image 71a can be displayed at the original position during the special game state. This makes it possible to add an interest such as recognizing a further change (return in this example) of the right-handed instruction notification mode once changed during the high base state.

  Note that the change (change) of the right-handed instruction notification mode in the special gaming state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a again shown in the present embodiment. For example, the display size change (enlargement or reduction), the color change, the display position (display location) change, the design change, etc. of the right arrow image 71b continuously displayed after erasing the right-handed character image 71a. It may be. In addition, regardless of the change in the right-handed instruction notification mode in the previous high base state, the right-handed instruction notification mode continuously executed from the high base state is changed to a predetermined time in the special gaming state. It may be configured to (change).

  Furthermore, the timing for changing the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the special game state (time to change) is limited to the start timing (2R start command reception opportunity) of the second round of the jackpot game shown in this embodiment. It is not a thing. For example, the start timing of a predetermined round after the first round or the third round, the execution timing of a round game, the end timing of a predetermined round (round reception command reception timing), the start timing of an opening performance (opening command reception timing), an opening performance From the start to the end of the special gaming state, such as the opening timing of the opening effect (when the 1R start command is received), the start timing of the ending effect (when the ending command is received), the end timing of the ending effect, It is possible to set any time as a change time. It is also possible to determine the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the special game state.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment (embodiment 4) is obtained by adding a configuration that enables settings related to effects to the above-described embodiment 1 based on external input. In the following, differences (configuration, operational effects, etc.) from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configurations, operational effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted. The present embodiment (embodiment 4) can also be applied to the embodiments 2 and 3 described above.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of identification information (identification information variation game) and the big hit game (special game) are not performed, and no special figure hold is stored (the special figure hold ball number is zero). ), The player himself makes settings related to the production by operating the production button 63 and the like when the new identification information is not displayed in a variable state, that is, in the standby state (waiting for the customer, during the demonstration production). It is possible.

  Here, the settings related to the effects are sound effects output from the speaker 67 in accordance with effects such as effect symbol game effects and jackpot game effects, and brightness (brightness) of the display screen 7a (liquid crystal screen) of the image display device 7. The setting of the production environment, such as the brightness of the lighting such as the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, the type of character to be displayed in the production display, the presence / absence of the notice production, and the production mode. In the present embodiment, it is possible to set “effect sound volume”, “brightness (brightness) of the display screen 7 a”, and “presence / absence presence / absence effect” as settings relating to effects. That is, in this embodiment, the production environments that can be set by the player are “volume of sound effect”, “brightness (brightness) of display screen 7a”, and “presence / absence of notice production”.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect button 63a and a cross key (not shown) are used as input means for performing input related to the setting related to the effect (setting of the effect environment). Similar to the first effect button 63a, the cross key is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 61, and is configured as push-type input means capable of input in four directions, up, down, left, and right. On the sub-control board 90, in addition to the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d (see FIG. 5), a cross key detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the cross key has been operated. Is connected. The cross key detection switch is capable of detecting input in the respective directions of up, down, left, and right. Therefore, when the player performs an input operation on the cross key up, down, left, or right, the corresponding signal from the cross key detection switch (upper detection signal, lower detection signal, left detection signal, or right detection signal) Input to the sub-control board 90.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is configured to execute an effect setting process (S6000) shown in FIG. 53 as a control process related to the setting related to the effect (setting of the effect environment). The effect setting process (S6000) is performed in the 10 ms timer interruption process (S4010) shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the effect setting process (S6000) of the present embodiment will be described.

[Production setting process]
As shown in FIG. 53, in the effect setting process (S6000), it is first determined whether or not the effect setting flag is OFF (S6001). If not OFF (NO in S6001), that is, it is ON. If YES, the process proceeds to S6006 described later. If the process is OFF (YES in S6001), the process proceeds to S6002, and it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S6002). Here, the effect setting flag indicates that an effect setting screen 160 (see FIG. 55 (a)) for effect setting (effect environment setting) is being displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). That is, a flag indicating that the production environment is being set, and is turned ON in S6004 described later. Therefore, if the effect setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), the effect setting screen 160 is not displayed and the effect environment is not being set. In this case, the process of S6002 is performed. On the other hand, if the production setting flag is OFF (NO in S6001), the production setting screen 160 is displayed and it is during the production environment setting period. In this case, the processing related to the production environment setting is advanced. Therefore, the processing after S6006 described later is performed.

  The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, that is, a standby screen (demo screen) is being displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). ON / OFF is set by the control microcomputer 91. Specifically, the sub control board 90 receives a customer waiting start command from the main control board 80 and turns ON when a predetermined demo start condition is satisfied, and the sub control of the special symbol change start command from the main control board 80 is performed. When the board 90 receives the signal, it is turned OFF. The demonstration start condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, about 2 to 3 minutes) elapses without receiving a change display of the special symbol after receiving a customer waiting start command (being in a change stop state). To do.

  If it is determined in S6002 that the customer waiting flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S6002), this process is terminated without performing the processes after S6003, and it is determined that the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S6002). Then, it is determined whether or not the first effect button 63a has been operated, that is, whether or not the detection signal (ON signal) from the first effect button detection switch 63c has been input (S6003). As a result, if it is determined that the first effect button 63a has not been operated (NO in S6003), the process ends without performing the processes after S6004, and if it is determined that it has been operated (YES in S6003), The effect setting flag is turned on (S6004), and the effect setting screen 160 is displayed (S6005). In S6005, a setting screen display command for instructing display of the effect setting screen 160 is set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen display command set in S6005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the image data for the effect setting screen 160 to the ROM of the image control board 100. The display of the effect setting screen 160 using the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Here, the effect setting screen 160 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, there are three production environments that can be set by the player: “volume of sound effect”, “brightness (brightness) of display screen 7a”, and “presence / absence of notice production”. For this reason, on the effect setting screen 160, items and setting contents according to the settable effect environment are displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), on the effect setting screen 160, three items of “volume”, “brightness”, and “notice” are displayed side by side and are displayed on the right side of each item. Each setting content is displayed. Among the three items, “volume” and “brightness” are respectively up and down (in the case of volume, large and small, and brightness (brightness)) centering on a reference setting (initial setting predetermined for the pachinko gaming machine 1). It is possible to set a total of 5 levels, 2 levels each (bright and dark if any). In this embodiment, the “volume” and “brightness” reference settings (reference setting values) are “level 3”, respectively. That is, “volume” and “brightness” can be set from “level 1” to “level 5”, respectively. In addition, the “notice” can be set to stop or cancel the execution of the hold prefetch notice and the change notice that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, the reference setting for “notice” is “present” (execution is not stopped). Note that when “notice” is set to “none”, the hold prefetch notice and the change notice that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not executed. A player who desires a simple game without a notice effect can set such a "notice" to "None" to make such a simple game possible.

  Returning to FIG. 53, after the display processing of the effect setting screen 160 is performed in S6005, it is then determined whether or not an item selection input by the cross key operation has been performed (S6006). The item selection input is performed by pressing the “up” or “down” key of the cross key. In S6006, it is determined whether an upper detection signal or a lower detection signal is input from the cross key detection switch. As a result, if it is determined that item selection input has not been performed (NO in S6006), the process proceeds to S6008 without performing S6007 processing, and it is determined that item selection input has been performed (YES in S6006). Processing for moving the cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. 55A in the direction corresponding to the operation of the cross key, that is, in the upward direction corresponding to the upper detection signal or in the downward direction corresponding to the lower detection signal. (S6007).

  In S6007, an upward movement command for instructing upward movement of the cursor 161 or a downward movement command for instructing downward movement is set in the sub output buffer. When the movement command (up movement command or down movement command) set in S6007 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays it on the effect setting screen 160. The cursor 161 is moved one step upward or downward with reference to the current display position.

  Here, at the beginning of the display of the effect setting screen 160, the cursor 161 is displayed at a position indicating the “volume” item as shown in FIG. 55A. From this state, for example, a downward movement command is received. Each time, the cursor 161 moves in the order of “brightness”, “notice”, and “end”, and when the downward movement command is received at the “end” position, the cursor 161 is moved to the “brightness” position. It is supposed to return. On the other hand, when the up movement command is received, the cursor 161 moves in the opposite direction to that when the down movement command is received. In this way, the player can select the item of the production environment to be set by operating the cross key while confirming the cursor 161 displayed on the production setting screen 160.

  Next, in S6008, it is determined whether or not a setting change input by the cross key operation has been performed (S6008). The setting change input is performed by pressing the “left” or “right” of the cross key. In S6008, it is determined whether the left detection signal or the right detection signal from the cross key detection switch is input. As a result, if it is determined that no setting change input has been performed (NO in S6008), the process proceeds to S6010 without performing S6009 processing, and it is determined that a setting change input has been performed (YES in S6006). Of the cursors 162 to 164 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. 55 (a), the cursor indicating the setting content corresponding to the item where the cursor 161 is located is set in the direction corresponding to the operation of the cross key, that is, A process of moving leftward according to the left detection signal or rightward according to the right detection signal is performed (S6009).

  In S6009, among the cursors 162 to 164, the left movement command for instructing the left movement of the cursor to be moved or the right movement command for instructing the right movement is set in the sub output buffer. When the movement command (left movement command or right movement command) set in S6009 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays it on the effect setting screen 160. Among the existing cursors 162 to 164, the cursor to be moved is moved one step ("-1 level" or "+1 level") leftward or rightward with reference to the current display position. For example, as shown in FIG. 55A, when the cursor 161 is displayed at a position indicating the “volume” item, the cursor to be moved is the cursor 162, so that the cursor 162 is moved to the current display position. 1 step ("-1 level" or "+1 level") from left to right or right.

  Here, at the beginning of display of the effect setting screen 160, the cursors 162 and 163 are displayed at a position indicating “level 3” as shown in FIG. 55A. From this state, for example, the cursor 162 is moved. When the target is selected (that is, when the volume is set), the display position of the cursor 162 moves in the order of “level 4” and “level 5” each time a right movement command is received. Even if the right movement command is received at the position “5”, the cursor 162 does not move. On the other hand, when the left movement command is received, the cursor 162 moves in the reverse direction to that when the right movement command is received, that is, moves in the order of “level 2” and “level 1”. Even if the left movement command is received at the position “”, the cursor 162 does not move. The same applies to the movement display of the cursor 163. The player can set “volume” or “brightness” by operating the cross key while confirming the cursor 162 or the cursor 163 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way. It becomes.

  The cursor 164 is displayed at a position indicating “Yes” at the beginning of the display of the effect setting screen 160. From this state, for example, when a left movement command is received, the cursor 164 moves to “No”. Thereafter, even if a left movement command is received at the position of “none”, the cursor 164 does not move. On the other hand, when the right movement command is received in a state where the cursor 164 is displayed at the position indicating “none”, the cursor 164 moves to “present” and thereafter receives the right movement command at the “present” position. However, the cursor 164 does not move. The player can set the “notice” by operating the cross key while confirming the cursor 164 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way.

  Next, in S6010, it is determined whether or not an instruction to end production setting has been input (S6010). The end instruction is input by pressing the first effect button 63a while the cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 is displayed at the “end” position. In S6010, the cursor 161 is set to “end”. It is determined whether a detection signal from the first effect button detection switch 63c is input. As a result, if it is determined that the end instruction is not input (NO in S6010), the process ends without performing the processes of S6011 to S6013, and it is determined that the end instruction is input (YES in S6010). ), A setting saving process is performed (S6011).

  In the setting storage process (S6011), a setting value (volume or brightness is any one of “1” to “5”, which indicates the production environment specified based on the setting content of each item displayed on the production setting screen 160, The notice is “0 (none)” or “1 (present)”) stored (saved) as the latest production environment in a predetermined storage unit (production environment setting storage unit) provided in the RAM or the like. Set (update). In accordance with the setting contents of the production environment stored (saved) (the production environment after the update), production control related to the subsequent display production and sound production can be executed. Thereby, the production environment set by the player through the production setting screen 160 (the volume of the sound effect, the brightness of the display screen 7a, the presence / absence of the notice production) is reflected in the subsequent production (game).

  Next, after turning off the effect setting flag in S6012, a standby screen display process is performed in S6013. In S6013, a setting screen deletion command for instructing deletion of the effect setting screen 160 and a standby screen display command for instructing display of a standby screen (demo screen) are set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen deletion command and the standby screen display command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 deletes the effect setting screen 160 from the display screen 7a and waits for the standby screen. Image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a standby screen display (not shown) based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes such effect setting processing (S6000) functions as “setting means” capable of performing settings related to effects.

  Through the above effect setting process (S6000), the player uses the effect setting screen 160 for “volume”, “brightness”, and “notice”, that is, “sound effect volume”, “brightness of display screen 7a” and “ It is possible to arbitrarily set the three production environments “presence / absence of notice production”. When the production environment is updated (changed) with respect to the reference setting by the production environment setting by the production setting process (S6000), the production control microcomputer 91 sets the updated production environment settings. It is possible to execute production control based on the above. However, in this embodiment, a specific type of effect (also referred to as “specific effect type effect”) is not executed based on the updated setting contents of the effect environment, but is executed based on the reference setting. Is possible. That is, effects other than the specific effect type can be executed based on the updated effect environment (the effect environment set by the player through the effect setting screen 160) set by the effect setting process (S6000). Yes.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the “gold (special color 2) comment trail” is executed in the high base state among the comment trails described in the first embodiment, that is, “the jackpot confirmed pattern comment trailer”. In order to appeal (appeal) to the player that the “golden comment notice” is an indication that the jackpot has been confirmed, the comment image KG (gold) is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 50 ( In addition to a), a special sound effect (successful jacking notification sound) suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed is output from the speaker 67. And, for the golden comment notice in the high base state (successful jacking pattern), an effect setting process is performed. (S6000) It is possible to execute based on the standard setting, not based on the updated production environment, and other variable productions and notices The game effects such as output, and can be performed based on the settings of the effect the environment after updating by effect setting processing (S6000).

  Here, there are three types of production environments that can be set through the production setting screen 160: “sound effect volume”, “brightness of the display screen 7a”, and “presence / non-presence production”. When “notice” on the effect setting screen 160 is set to “none”, the comment notice is not executed in the first place. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the golden comment notice (big hit decision pattern) in the high base state is executed, the big hit decision notification sound is also output. Therefore, in this embodiment, executing the golden comment notice in the high base state based on the reference setting means executing “the volume of the sound effect” among the above-mentioned three production environments as the reference setting. To do.

  In this way, effect control that changes (switches) the effect environment to be reflected between “golden comment notice in a high base state” (effect of a specific effect type) and other game effects (effects other than the specific effect type) As shown, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute effect adjustment processing (S6200) shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the effect adjustment process (S6200) of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, whether or not the setting of the production environment updated by the production setting process (S6000) is reflected depending on whether or not the announcement production executed in the high base state is “golden comment notice”. Therefore, the effect adjustment process (S6200) of the present embodiment is performed as a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506) in the change effect start process (S4402) shown in FIG.

[Production adjustment processing]
As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect adjustment process (S6200), first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (S6201). This determination can be made based on, for example, the mode status (see FIG. 42) referred to in S4503 described above. That is, according to the mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode, but in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the production modes A and B are set to the low base state (the low probability low base state). Since the production modes that can be executed in a high base state (low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state), the current production mode is “production mode”. If it is any of “C to E”, the current gaming state is a high base state. However, the determination of the gaming state is not limited to this. For example, the current gaming state is specified based on the variation pattern designation command included in the variation start command transmitted from the main control board 80 at the start of the current variation effect. It is also possible.

  If it is determined in S6201 that the current gaming state is not the high base state (NO in S6201), this processing is terminated without performing the processing from S6202 onward, and it is determined that the base state is the high base state (YES in S6201) Then, it is determined whether or not the comment notice is set as the notice effect to be executed in accordance with the current variation effect (S6202). As described in the first embodiment, in the notice effect setting process of S4506, the comment notice setting process (S5000) shown in FIG. 44 is executed as a subroutine. Therefore, in S6202, it is determined whether or not the comment notice execution pattern is set by the comment notice setting process (S5000), thereby determining whether or not the comment notice is set, that is, the comment notice in the present variable effect. It is possible to determine whether or not. As is clear from this, the effect adjustment process (S6200) which is a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506) is performed after the comment notice setting process (S5000) which is also a subroutine of the notice effect setting process (S4506). This is a process to be performed.

  If it is determined in S6202 that the comment notice has not been set (does not take place) (NO in S6202), this process ends without performing the process after S6203, and the comment notice has been set (does it) (YES in S6202), it is determined whether or not the comment display pattern of the comment notice is “special color 2 (golden)” (S6203). As described in the first embodiment, in the comment preview setting process (S5000), the display color is selected as the display pattern of the comment image KG (see FIG. 50A) displayed when the comment preview is executed. This is set as a comment notice execution pattern (comment notice mode) (S5004 to S5006, see FIG. 50 (b3)). Therefore, in S6203, the comment display pattern (the display color of the comment image KG) related to the comment notice executed this time is referred to the special color 2 (referred to as the comment notice execution pattern set in the comment notice setting process (S5000)). It is possible to determine whether or not the color is gold. Note that, as described above, when “notice” on the effect setting screen 160 is set to “none” and execution of the notice effect is stopped (cancelled), the comment notice is not executed in the first place. In S6202, it is determined that the comment notice is not set (not performed).

  If it is determined in S6203 that the comment display pattern is not “special color 2 (gold)” (NO in S6203), the process ends without performing the processing of S6204 and after, and “special color 2 (gold)” (YES in S6203), it is determined whether or not the “volume” setting in the currently set production environment is the reference setting (S6204). This determination is based on the setting contents of the production environment stored (saved) in the above-described production environment setting storage process (S6011) in the production setting process (S6000) described above. Is possible.

  If it is determined in S6204 that the “volume” setting is the standard setting (YES in S6204), the process ends without performing the process of S6205, and if it is determined that the setting is not the standard setting (NO in S6204), A reference setting value is set for setting the rendering environment (here, “volume”) that is not the reference setting as a reference setting when executing the “golden comment notice” (S6205). The reference set value set in S6205 is applied (used) only to the “golden comment notice in the high base state” executed this time, and “volume” is set as the reference setting (level 3). Is.

  After the above production adjustment process (S6200), the production control microcomputer 91 sets the reference set value set in S6205 as the production environment in accordance with the execution timing of the golden comment notice in the high base state. In accordance with the end of the comment notice, the processing environment setting is returned to the state before setting the reference setting value in S6205. Thereby, for example, when the player sets “volume” to “level 2” or “level 1” below the reference setting (level 3) on the effect setting screen 160, in principle, the effect set by the player Various performances are executed based on the environment settings (setting values), but the “volume” setting set by the player is limited to golden comment advance notices (pre-announcement effects that suggest a big hit) Regardless of the value (here, “level 2” or “level 1”), it is executed based on the reference setting (level 3).

[Effects of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 4) described above, settings relating to effects (effect environment settings) are made based on the operation (input) of the first effect button 63 and the cross key (not shown). Among various game effects such as variable effects and notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least “golden comment notice in a high base state” (effects of a specific effect type) It is possible to execute effects other than () based on the setting contents (setting values) of the effect environment set by the operation. Thereby, it is possible for the player or the like to arbitrarily set (customize) the production environment for productions other than at least “golden comment notice in the high base state”.

  On the other hand, for “golden comment notice in high base state” (specific effect type effect), the setting contents of the effect environment (“volume” in this example) set by operating the first effect button 63 and the cross key Regardless, it is possible to execute based on the standard setting. For this reason, when a golden comment notice is executed in the high base state, even if the player or the like has set the production environment in advance, the setting is reflected in the execution of the golden comment notice. There is no. Therefore, for example, when a player or the like sets the production environment, even if the standard setting for the volume is set off, the default production environment suitable for the production is used for the golden comment notice in the high base state. (That is, the standard setting).

  In particular, in this embodiment, when a golden comment notice is executed in a high base state, a special sound effect (hit confirmation notification sound) that suggests a big hit is output. In general, it is designed to output at a volume that can give an impact to the player. Nevertheless, for example, when the player or the like sets the production environment and sets the volume to be lower than the standard setting, the production effect of the golden comment notice (big hit confirmation notification sound) in the high base state May not be sufficiently obtained. On the other hand, if the setting exceeds the standard setting, the volume of the jackpot confirmation notification sound, which is originally set to have an impact on the player, is further increased, so the golden comment in the high base state There is a risk that the advance notice (sounding confirmation sound) will make the player feel annoyed. In this respect, in this embodiment, since the golden comment notice in the high base state is executed in a default production environment (standard setting) suitable for the production, it is possible to eliminate such a concern. It becomes.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, the target that does not reflect the setting of the production environment based on the input from the outside is designated as “golden comment notice in the high base state”, that is, the notice effect that suggests that the jackpot is confirmed (specific effect type Production, second suggestion production), but the target is not limited to this. For example, for the announcement effect with relatively high jackpot reliability that is not determined to be a big hit, it can be executed based on the standard setting regardless of the setting contents of the production environment based on the input from the outside, and the effect based on the input from the outside The environment settings may not be reflected. Further, when there is a mode (hit hit determination mode) that suggests the jackpot determination in other notification effects such as a movable accessory notification, in addition to the comment notification, the jackpot determination mode may be the same as in this embodiment. Is possible. Furthermore, not only the notice effect but also a variable effect such as a reach effect, for example, it is possible to provide an effect that does not reflect the setting of the effect environment based on the external input (specific effect type effect). For example, the SP reach C having a relatively high jackpot reliability exemplified in the above-described first embodiment can be executed based on the reference setting regardless of the setting contents of the production environment based on the input from the outside. The setting of the production environment based on the input may not be reflected. In this way, it is possible to avoid a reduction in the production effect due to the reach production with higher reliability than other reach production.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, the “effect sound volume” among the “sound effect sound volume”, “brightness of the display screen 7a”, and “presence / non-presence effect” is set for the effect environment based on the input from the outside. Regardless of the volume, it was set as the standard setting for the announcement effect (in this example, “Golden comment notice in the high base state”) suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed. It can be used as a standard setting. In this way, when the notice effect (second suggested effect) suggesting that the big hit is confirmed, the brightness (brightness) of the display screen is always executed based on the default effect environment (reference setting). For example, even if the player or the like sets the luminance to be darker than the reference, it is possible to make a notice effect that suggests the determination of a big hit stand out, and thereby it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of the effect. On the other hand, if the brightness is set brighter than the standard, the notice effect that suggests that the jackpot will be confirmed is originally set to be flashy, so the flash is too conspicuous and bothering the player. It becomes possible not to let you feel it.

  Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, when “notice” is set to “none” in the effect setting screen 160, execution of all the notice effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (cancelled). However, the specific notice effect may not be reflected as in the present embodiment. In this way, for example, among the notice effects that are intended to be experienced by the player, especially the notice effects that are strongly intended are executed (forcedly) if the execution condition is satisfied. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the targets (items) of the settings (production environment settings) related to the production that can be performed through the production setting screen 160 are “volume of sound effect”, “brightness of display screen 7a”, and Although “presence / absence of notice effect” was set, it is possible to include other than this. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the brightness of electrical lighting such as a panel lamp and a frame lamp, the frequency of execution of the notice effect, the frequency of the change in the effect mode, the character that appears in the reach effect, and the music (BGM) used in the change effect. The subject (item) is not limited as long as it is a matter related to the execution of various effects.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, the setting of the production environment based on the input from the outside is not reflected in the production of the specific production type (in this example, “golden comment notice in the high base state”). However, as a matter of course, it is also possible to reflect the settings for all types of effects. Furthermore, it is possible to set the production environment separately for the production of the specific production type. For example, in the above-described fourth embodiment, the setting of the production environment applied when executing the golden comment notice in the high base state with the output of the big hit confirmation notification sound is performed in the specific production setting screen 170 shown in FIG. What can be done through can be shown as another example.

  Specifically, the production environment that can be set by the player through the specific production setting screen 170 is “volume of the big hit confirmation notification sound” and “brightness of the display screen 7a”, and the setting items and setting contents corresponding thereto are the specific production settings. Assume that it is displayed on the screen 170. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), on the effect setting screen 160, two items of “volume” and “brightness” are displayed side by side, and the setting contents are displayed on the right side of each item. Is displayed. “Volume” and “brightness” can be set in three levels of “moderate”, “normal”, and “flashy”, respectively. Of these, “normal” corresponds to “level 3” (standard setting), “moderate” corresponds to “level 2” one level below the standard setting, and “flashy” corresponds to “level 2” below the standard setting. This corresponds to “Level 5”.

  Control related to the setting of the production environment through the specific production setting screen 170 can be executed in the same manner as the production setting process (S6000) described above. That is, by moving the cursor 171 displayed on the specific effect setting screen 170 up and down by operating the cross key, it becomes possible to select an item to be set, and similarly, on the specific effect setting screen 170 By moving the displayed cursor 172 or cursor 173 to the left or right by operating the cross key, it is possible to set “volume” or “brightness”.

  In the setting of the production environment on the specific production setting screen 170 according to such another example, the golden comment notice (production of the specific production type) in the high base state is set to other production (production other than the specific production type). Compared to the setting of the production environment, the settable range is narrow. That is, in the setting through the effect setting screen 160, five levels from “level 1” (first setting level) to “level 5” (second setting level) can be set, whereas the specific effect setting screen In the setting through 170, “moderate” corresponding to level 2 higher than level 1 (third setting level), “normal” corresponding to level 3 and “flash” corresponding to level 5 (fourth setting level) Three levels of settings are possible. For this reason, when performing the production of the specific production type in this case, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being excessively suppressed and to ensure a certain production effect. In addition, it is possible to make the execution mode of the specific effect type more prominent according to the player's preference.

  It should be noted that either the setting of the production environment related to the “production other than the specific production type” through the production setting screen 160 or the setting of the production environment related to the “production of the specific production type” through the specific production setting screen 170 is performed. For example, based on the operation of the first effect button 63a in the standby state (while the standby screen is displayed), the display screen 7a is switched from the standby screen to the menu screen, and can be selected through the menu screen. It is possible.

  In addition to the above-described golden comment notice in the high base state, the setting of the production environment related to the “production of the specific production type” through the specific production setting screen 170 is, for example, the first embodiment described above. It is also possible to target a movable accessory announcement (movable accessory announcements B and C shown in FIG. 46B) in which the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) described above operates. In this case, for example, the operation of the second movable decorative member 14 (second movable accessory) can be set in three stages of “moderate”, “normal”, and “flashy”. Then, it is assumed that “usually” the movable accessory announcement B or the movable accessory announcement C can be executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and “moderate” stops the execution of the movable accessory announcement B (cancellation). The appearance frequency (selection rate) of the movable accessory notice B is higher than that of the movable accessory notice C. For example, to stop the execution of the movable accessory announcement B and to improve the appearance frequency of the movable accessory announcement B, the distribution of the random numbers for determining the movable announcement in the movable accessory announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. This can be done by (rewriting). In this case, in “moderate”, since the execution of the movable accessory notice in which the two movable decorative members (movable accessory) of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 operate is stopped, The movable performance is simple. On the other hand, in the “flashy”, the execution frequency of the movable accessory notice for operating the two movable decorative members (movable accessory) of the first movable decorative member 13 and the second movable decorative member 14 is increased. Becomes more prominent.

  Further, it is also possible to employ an effect (also referred to as an “RTC effect”) using a real-time clock (RTC) function as an effect of a specific effect type. The RTC effect is generally executed every time a predetermined time elapses (for example, every hour) after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When a plurality of gaming machines having such specifications are installed in the gaming hall, the RTC effects are started simultaneously at substantially the same time on the plurality of gaming machines. Compared to the normal fluctuation production etc. performed independently, it will be magnificent. On the other hand, the RTC effect is performed over a predetermined period in order to enhance the effect of the RTC effect, but there are not a few players who feel bothered by the effect. In order to deal with such a player, it is possible to set an effect environment related to the “specific effect type effect” through the above-described specific effect setting screen 170 for the RTC effect.

  In general, the RTC effect is automatically (forced) when the start time of the effect based on the real time clock (RTC) arrives, regardless of the game situation, unless a big hit game is played at that time. Is started (generated). For this reason, an RTC effect is also executed on a gaming machine that does not have a player, which may cause discomfort to other players or surprise other players. Therefore, in a gaming machine equipped with an RTC effect, for example, a non-contact type sensor for detecting the presence of a player is provided on a gaming part such as a board surface of a gaming board or a starting port on the board, a front frame, etc. A signal from the sensor is input to the sub-control board 90. When the production start time based on the real-time clock (RTC) has arrived, if the signal from the sensor is a signal indicating the presence of the player (for example, ON), the “reference setting” in the above-described fourth embodiment is performed. ”(Level 3), the RTC effect is executed. On the other hand, if the signal indicates the absence of the player (for example, OFF), the level 1 or level 2 setting in the fourth embodiment described above is used. An RTC effect is configured to be executed. In other words, an automatic adjustment function of the production environment at the time of executing the RTC production is provided depending on the presence or absence of the player when the start condition of the RTC production is established. In this way, it is possible to eliminate concerns such as discomfort to other players and surprises of other players.

  As described above, Examples 1 to 4 have been described as embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wording of each claim is not departed from the scope described in each claim. However, the present invention is not limited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, as long as the person skilled in the art can easily replace it.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of the right-handed character image 71a representing the “right-handed” character and the one right arrow image 71b positioned above it. The mode of the hit instruction image 71 is not limited to this, and can be configured only with a right-handed character image or only with a right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) of the display mode in the above-described second and third embodiments is not the erasure of the partial image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode of the currently displayed image (size, color, shape, display) (Position etc.) may be changed (changed). In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is the upper right (right-handed display area 71c) of the display screen 7a. However, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited to this. The predetermined position on the display screen 7a can be set. However, in order to avoid hindering the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect (round effect or the like), it is desirable to display on the display screen 7a near the outer periphery (screen peripheral side). Further, when a plurality of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect or the jackpot game effect is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is composed of a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters “please return to left-handed” and three left arrow images 70b positioned above the left-handed character image 70a. However, the aspect of the left-handed instruction image 70 is not limited to this, and various forms can be adopted in the same manner as the right-handed instruction image 71 described above. Note that the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed (left-handed instruction notification) when the high base state (right-handed gaming state) ends and the state shifts to the low base state (left-handed gaming state). Changing (returning) from “right-handed” to “left-handed” needs to be positively shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. It is desirable that the display size is increased or the display position is closer to the center of the screen, for example, in such a manner that the player can easily recognize (a conspicuous mode).

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (for the execution of the big hit game). (Excluding the end of the event), and even when a jackpot game related to the continuous change is performed during that period, including during the execution of the fanfare, round, and ending effects It was supposed to be executed. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that continues from the first round of the big hit game related to the first win, the time when the fanfare effect and the ending effect in the big hit game related to the consecutive games are performed, that is, the game state Is interrupted (temporarily erased) at the time of transition to the special game state or the time of transition to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are completed, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position. It may be resumed at. Even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted in this way, the possibility that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous Chang period will be difficult for the player to recognize is extremely low (no possibility). It is possible to achieve the same effect as the above-described embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in a big hit game (special gaming state). The present invention is not limited, and the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, two) of big winning devices (large winning mouths).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined for the prior determination based on the starting entrance. Although (pre-determination) is performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on starting entry) to be subjected to prior determination is stored in the main control unit and sub-control. The acquired information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, it is possible to erase the acquisition information (acquisition information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit. Or it is good also as what pre-determines about the acquisition information acquired based on starting entrance instead of pre-determining about the acquisition information memorize | stored in the special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. That is, it may be determined in advance before the acquired information is stored in the special figure storage unit. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to prior determination separately from the special figure storage unit, and it is also necessary to read out the acquisition information stored in the special figure storage unit for the preliminary determination. Absent.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control process for digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this. A control process for digesting the hold with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority digest control process may be used. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called in-order (memory order) digestion may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a control process which can be performed in parallel with the digestion of the 1st special figure reservation and the digestion of the 2nd special figure reservation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the special winning opening (V attacker) has a specific area (V area) as a probability changing operation opening, and the probability variation function is based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (passed V) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V accuracy machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the big winning opening that allows a winning when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening at the time of the small winning game is The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed based on the V pass when passing through a specific area (V pass).

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability of jackpot can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by non-operation / operation of the probability variation function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Also good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. A plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the gaming machine is turned on. Also good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification are disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that can perform a special game advantageous to a player when a variation display of identification information is performed and the display result of the variation display becomes a specific display result is widely known. In this type of gaming machine, the game entertainment is improved by performing effects such as reach and notice in accordance with the change display of the identification information (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-95470).

  However, with conventional gaming machines, although the contents of the presentation (for example, motifs and characters that appear) differ depending on the model, the presentation technique (for example, the development of the production and the pattern, etc.) does not change so much. There was a problem that it was easy to get bored. The present invention 1 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest and to improve the gaming interest. It is in.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-described problems is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
A gaming state control means capable of controlling a gaming state when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect when the gaming state is controlled to the first gaming state, and when the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, It is characterized by being able to execute two effects.

  Such a gaming machine has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state as gaming states when the variation display of the identification information is performed, and as an effect that can be executed along with the variation display of the identification information, There are at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents. When the gaming state is controlled to the first gaming state, the first effect can be executed. When the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, the second effect is executed. It is possible to do. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first game state and the second game state, and to change the function of the effect depending on the game state. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1 described above,
The second gaming state is a high-frequency state in which the execution frequency of the variable display of the identification information is higher than that of the first gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, the second gaming state is a high-frequency state in which the execution frequency of the identification information variation display is higher than that of the first gaming state. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first game state and the second game state (high frequency state), and the function of the effect varies depending on whether or not it is in the high frequency state. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
Production mode control means capable of controlling the production mode when the variation display of the identification information is performed,
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The production mode includes at least a first production mode and a second production mode,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means can execute the first effect when the effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode, and the first effect can be executed when the effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode. It is characterized by being able to execute two effects.

  In such a gaming machine, at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode are provided as effect modes when the variation display of the identification information is performed. There are at least a first effect and a second effect, and the first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents. When the production mode is controlled to the first production mode, the first production can be executed. When the production mode is controlled to the second production mode, the second production is executed. It is possible to do. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect including the same effect contents in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and to change the function of the effect depending on the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effects executed in each effect mode, and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above,
Based on the fact that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
When the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result, the ratio at which the effect executing means executes the first effect is different from the ratio at which the second effect is executed. It is.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result. When the display result is the specific display result, the execution ratio (executability) of the first effect is different from the execution ratio (executability) of the second effect. For this reason, even if an effect including the same effect content (first effect or second effect) is executed for the player, the expectation level of the effect (execution of special game) depends on the game state or effect mode at that time. (Expectation for) will be different. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4 described above,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect and the second effect as an effect suggesting information related to the variation display of the identification information,
In the first effect and the second effect, the content of the suggested information is different.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, it is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect as an effect suggesting information related to the variation display of the identification information. In the first effect and the second effect, The contents of the suggested information are different. For this reason, even if an effect including the same effect content (first effect or second effect) is executed, the content of the suggestion varies depending on the game state or effect mode at that time. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the production.

  According to the above reference invention 1, it is possible to realize an effect capable of attracting the player's interest and to improve the gaming interest.

(Reference invention 2)
Conventionally, there is widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player based on the fact that the identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the display result of the variability display becomes the specific display result. It has been. Some game machines of this type have an effect (also referred to as “movable effect”) for operating a movable body (movable accessory) for effect. The effect movable body is often provided around the display screen for effect display located in the approximate center of the game area. As one of the effect operations in this case, the movable object appears on the front side of the display screen. (For example, refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-34316).

  However, the moving effect in which the movable body (movable accessory) appears on the front side of the display screen has already been adopted in many gaming machines, and it is difficult to obtain the effect of the moving effect. There was a problem. The present invention 2 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the effect of the game by enhancing the effect of the movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that performs a variable display of identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition and that can execute a special game advantageous to a player based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result,
Gaming parts that are visible to the player,
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a movable effect that operates a predetermined movable effect means to be positioned on the front side of the game part,
The larger the range of the game parts covered by the movable effect means located on the front side of the gaming parts by executing the movable effects, the more likely the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. It is characterized by being high.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result. In addition, it is possible to execute a movable effect by operating a predetermined movable effect means and positioning the movable effect means on the front side of a game part that can be visually recognized by the player. When the movable effect is executed, the movable effect means is positioned on the near side of the game part. At that time, the larger the range of the game parts covered by the movable effect means, the more the display result of the variation display of the identification information is specified. The possibility of a display result is high. For this reason, the degree of expectation (the degree of expectation for the execution of a special game) that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result depending on the size of the range of the game parts covered by the movable effect means with the execution of the movable effect It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the movable effect, attract the player's interest in the movable effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 described above.
In the movable effect, at least the first movable effect means is operated to be positioned on the front side of the game component, and the second movable effect means is operated to be positioned on the front side of the game component. There is a second movable production,
Compared to the range of the game parts covered by the first movable effect means located on the front side of the gaming parts by executing the first movable effects, the front of the gaming parts by executing the second movable effects. The range of the gaming parts covered by the second movable effect means located on the side is larger.

  In such a gaming machine, as the movable effect, at least the first movable effect means that operates the first movable effect means to be positioned on the front side of the game part and the second movable effect means that operates on the front side of the game part. And a second movable effect to be positioned on the screen. Then, by executing the second movable effect, the second movable effect is compared with the range of the game parts covered by the first movable effect means when the first movable effect means is positioned on the front side of the game component. The range of the game parts covered by the second movable effect means when the movable effect means is located on the front side of the game parts is larger (wide). For this reason, it becomes possible to make a 2nd movable effect into a movable effect with high expectation compared with a 1st movable effect. This makes it possible for the player to easily understand the expectation level due to the movable performance.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 described above.
The effect execution means executes at least the first movable effect and executes the second movable effect when executing the movable effect after the display of the variation of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. The movable effect is executed in a mode in which the second movable effect is executed without executing the first movable effect, or a mode in which the second movable effect is executed without executing the first movable effect. It is possible to do this.

  In such a gaming machine, when the movable effect is executed from when the display of the variation of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed, at least the first movable effect is executed and the second movable effect is not executed. It is possible to execute the movable effect in the aspect, the aspect in which the second movable effect is executed after the first movable effect is executed, or the aspect in which the second movable effect is executed without executing the first movable effect. . For this reason, when executing the movable effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the three modes is executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the movable performance.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 or Reference Invention 2-3 described above,
In the first movable effect, the first movable effect means is operable based on a predetermined first operation pattern,
In the second movable effect, the second movable effect means is operable based on a predetermined second operation pattern.

  In such a gaming machine, in the first movable effect, the first movable effect means can operate based on a predetermined first operation pattern. In the second movable effect, the second movable effect means is It is possible to operate based on a predetermined second operation pattern. For this reason, the degree of freedom in designing the operation pattern of the first movable effect means in the first movable effect and the operation pattern of the second movable effect means in the second movable effect increases, and the diversification of the operation patterns becomes easy. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it easy to enhance the effect of the first movable effect and the second movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-2 to Reference Invention 2-4 described above.
The second movable effect means is configured to include a plurality of movable members,
When the second movable effect is not executed, the plurality of movable members are located at predetermined standby positions and separated from each other,
When the second movable effect is executed, each of the plurality of movable members moves to the near side of the game component and comes close to each other.

  In such a gaming machine, the second movable effect means is configured to include a plurality of movable members, and when the second movable effect is not executed, the plurality of movable members are respectively located at predetermined standby positions. When the second movable effect is executed, the plurality of movable members are configured to move to the front side of the game parts and come close to each other. For this reason, the operation of the second movable effect means in the second movable effect is such that the plurality of movable members move from the standby position to the front side (operation position) of the game component and approach each other. Is realized. And a game component will be covered with the several movable member (2nd movable production | presentation means) which became the state which adjoined. Thereby, it is possible to make the second movable effect an effect with an impact.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-5 described above.
An image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image;
The image display device is arranged with its display screen facing the front side,
The game component is the image display device.

  In such a gaming machine, the image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image is arranged with the display screen facing forward, and this image display device is covered by the movable effect means in accordance with the execution of the movable effect. It is an object (that is, a game part) to be played. For this reason, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game by the size of the range of the image display device (display screen) covered by the movable effect means in accordance with the execution of the movable effect. This makes it easy to attract the interest of the player who is playing the game while paying attention to the image display device (display screen) to the movable effect.

  According to the above reference invention 2, it is possible to enhance the effect of the entertainment by enhancing the effect of the movable effect.

(Reference invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in gaming machines, it is common to produce effects along with games, and the types and aspects of the effects vary. In this type of gaming machine, it is known that a player or the like can make various settings related to effects such as the volume of effect sound, the brightness of lighting for the effect, and the brightness of the display screen for displaying the effect image. ing. In the gaming machine having such a configuration, there is an advantage that an effect is executed with a setting according to the preference of the player or the like (see, for example, JP-A-2005-279019).

  However, simply making the settings related to the effects as described above may cause a decrease in the effects. The present invention 3 has been made in view of such circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to enable a player to make settings related to the performance while suppressing a decrease in the performance effect. It is to provide a gaming machine.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
Production execution means capable of performing a predetermined production with the game,
Setting means capable of making settings related to production based on external input,
In the production, there are multiple types of production including production of specific production types,
The effect executing means is capable of executing at least effects other than the specific effect type among effects of the specific effect type and effects other than the specific effect type, based on the setting content by the setting means. Is.

  Such a gaming machine includes an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect in accordance with the game, and a setting means capable of performing settings related to the effect based on an external input. Has a plurality of types of effects including effects of a specific effect type, and the effect execution means sets at least the effects other than the specific effect type among the effects of the specific effect type and the effects other than the specific effect type. It is possible to execute based on. For this reason, at least for the effects other than the specific effect type, the player or the like can make settings related to the effects by the setting means. As a result, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of the effect while making settings related to the effect by the player or the like.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 described above.
The effect execution means is capable of executing the effect of the specific effect type based on predetermined setting contents regardless of the setting contents by the setting means.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute an effect of a specific effect type based on predetermined setting contents regardless of the setting contents by the setting means. For this reason, even if the player or the like makes a setting related to the effect by the setting means, the setting of the specific effect type can be prevented from being reflected. Thereby, it is possible to ensure at least the effect of the effect of the specific effect type.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 or reference invention 3-2 described above.
A specific setting means capable of performing settings related to the production of the specific production type based on an external input;
The effect execution means is capable of executing the effect of the specific effect type based on the setting content by the specific setting means.

  Such a gaming machine includes specific setting means capable of performing settings related to the effect of the specific effect type based on the input from the outside, and the effect executing means is configured to specify the effect of the specific effect type as the specific setting means. It is possible to execute based on the setting contents. For this reason, the player or the like can make settings related to the effects by the specific setting means for the effects of the specific effect type, and the setting means for the effects other than the specific effect type. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the reduction in the effect of the effect by reflecting the setting by the player or the like for the effect of the specific effect type and the effect other than the specific effect type.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 described above.
The setting by the setting means can be performed within a range from a first setting level to a second setting level higher than the first setting level,
The setting by the specific setting means can be performed within a range from a third setting level higher than the first setting level and lower than the second setting level to a fourth setting level higher than the third setting level. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, the setting by the setting means can be performed within the range from the first setting level to the second setting level, and the setting by the specific setting means is higher than the first setting level. It can be performed within the range from the third setting level to the fourth setting level, which is lower than the second setting level. For this reason, the production of the specific production type can be set within a range of at least a lower level than the production of the production other than the specific production type. Thereby, it is possible to ensure at least the effect of the effect of the specific effect type.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-4 described above,
Identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being a specific display result,
The production execution means can execute an indication production that suggests a possibility that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result,
The suggestion effect includes at least a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect suggesting that the specific display result is more likely than the first suggestion effect,
The first suggestion effect is included in an effect other than the specific effect type,
The second suggestion effect is included in the effect of the specific effect type.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5, an identification information display means for displaying the variation of the identification information and a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result. A special game execution means that can be executed, and the effect execution means can execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the display result of the variation display of the identification information may be a specific display result. . The suggestion effects include at least a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a specific display result than the first suggestion effect. It is included in the production other than the seed, and the second suggestion production is included in the production of the specific production type. For this reason, it is possible to include a suggestion effect that suggests an expectation level (expectation level for the execution of a special game) in which the display result of the variable display is a specific display result, as a setting target related to the effect performed by the player. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress the fall of the production effect which concerns on a suggestion production.

  According to the reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to suppress the reduction in the effect of the production while enabling the setting related to the production by the player or the like.

(Reference invention 4)
Conventionally, a center role (a central role) including a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided in the approximate center of the game area. In a normal game state, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the left side of the center role (so-called “left” In a game state where a game advantageous to the player such as a big hit game or a probability change game is performed, a game ball is launched (so-called “right-hand”) to the game area on the right side from the center role. A gaming machine is known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to issue an instruction notification that prompts the player to make a right turn when executing a big hit game or a probability variation game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-12185).

  In recent game machines, there is a tendency to increase the amount of production performed during the game in order to improve the gaming interest. For this reason, there is a possibility that the right-handed instruction notification performed during the game will be mixed with the effect, making it difficult for the player to recognize. The present invention 4 has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a firing instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball toward a game area,
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state;
Instruction notification executing means capable of executing an instruction notification for instructing which region of the game area to fire the game ball;
The gaming state includes at least a predetermined gaming state in which a game ball is emitted by launching a game ball toward a predetermined region of the gaming region,
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state,
In the instruction notification, there is a predetermined instruction notification instructing to fire a game ball toward the predetermined area,
The instruction notification execution means is capable of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state.

  In such a gaming machine, at least a first predetermined game state and a second predetermined game state are provided as predetermined game states in which a game ball is emitted toward a predetermined region of the game region to play a game. ing. In addition, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification instructing to fire a game ball toward a predetermined area in the game area in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. It has become. As a result, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner. 2 In any gaming state of the predetermined gaming state, it is easy to recognize the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1 described above.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the first predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state. The predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined manner in the first predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, Even in the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state to a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification mode in the case where the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, 2. It is possible to change to a predetermined time in a predetermined gaming state. Thereby, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, so that the player can be focused on the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above-mentioned reference invention 4-1 to reference invention 4-3.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state. The predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, Even in the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-4 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state to a predetermined time in the first predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification mode in the case where the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, It is possible to change to a predetermined time during one predetermined gaming state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, so that the player can be focused on the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-5 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying on the predetermined display means a predetermined instruction image instructing to launch a game ball toward the predetermined area,
The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image on a predetermined display means. The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. Accordingly, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image is the same for the player, and therefore it is easy to recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification). It will be a thing.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-7 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-6 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. is there.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image and its display position are both the same. ) Is easy to recognize.

  According to the above reference invention 4, it is possible to execute a firing instruction notification that is easily recognized by the player.

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board surface lamp, 6 ball return prevention piece, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect Hold, 9c first effect hold display area (first effect hold display part), 9d second effect hold display area (second effect hold display part), 13 first movable decorative member, 14 second movable decorative member, 14a, 14b, 14c Movable body, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 28 gate, 30 big prize opening, 31 big prize winning device, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display part), 41b 2nd Special symbol display (second special symbol display part), 70 Left-handed instruction image, 70a Left-handed character image, 70b Left-arrowed image, 70c Left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display part), 71 Right-handed instruction image, 1a Right-handed character image, 71b Right-arrow image, 71c Right-handed display area (right-handed instruction image display unit), 80 Main control board (main control part), 81 Game control microcomputer, 90 Sub-control board (sub-control part) 91, production control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 160 production setting screen, 170 specific production setting screen.

Claims (5)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
A gaming state control means capable of controlling a gaming state when the identification information is displayed in a variable manner;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect when the gaming state is controlled to the first gaming state, and when the gaming state is controlled to the second gaming state, A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute two effects. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second gaming state is a high-frequency state in which an execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information is higher than that of the first gaming state. A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
Production mode control means capable of controlling the production mode when the variation display of the identification information is performed,
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in accordance with the variation display of the identification information,
The production mode includes at least a first production mode and a second production mode,
The predetermined effects include at least a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect and the second effect include the same effect contents,
The effect execution means can execute the first effect when the effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode, and the first effect can be executed when the effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute two effects. Based on the fact that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
When the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result, the ratio at which the effect executing unit executes the first effect is different from the ratio at which the second effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The effect execution means is capable of executing the first effect and the second effect as an effect suggesting information related to the variation display of the identification information,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first effect and the second effect have different contents of information to be suggested.

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