JP2018068769A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for allowing one to grasp not only the number of times of control to an advantageous state but also information regarding game value obtained in an advantageous state in accordance with the advantageous state when in a special state.SOLUTION: A game machine can perform control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player by performing variable display, and can control a game state after completion of the advantageous state to a special state more advantageous than a normal state. The game machine includes display means capable of displaying a specific image permitting identification of the number of times of control to the advantageous state when the game state in the special game. The display means can display numerical information regarding game value obtained in the advantageous state along with a specific image corresponding to the advantageous state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can perform variable display, can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and can control a gaming state after the advantageous state has ended to a special state advantageous to a normal state.

  As a gaming machine, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information such as a special symbol when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and the game medium wins in a predetermined winning area is provided. Some devices are configured to be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. In such a gaming machine, a predetermined number of open games are performed when controlled to the advantageous state. In some cases, the gaming state after the end of the advantageous state is controlled to a special state that is more advantageous than the normal state. In addition, there is a display that displays the number of times of continuous control in a specific advantageous state in a so-called “continuous change” during a special state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, the above-described gaming machine can only know the number of times controlled to a specific advantageous state when in the special state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in the special state, not only the number of times controlled in the advantageous state, but also information relating to the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state corresponds to the advantageous state. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be grasped as a result.

  (1) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine according to the present application performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols), and is advantageous for the player (for example, big hit gaming state). A game state that can be controlled in a special state (for example, a probability change state, a chance time, etc.) that is more advantageous than a normal state (for example, a low probability low base state). Display means (for example, effect control) that can display a specific image that can be specified for the number of times controlled to the advantageous state when the gaming state is the special state. The CPU 120 can control the image “☆ × times” that can be specified for the number of times that the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of “first jackpot” and the jackpot gaming state that the jackpot type is “second jackpot”. The image “★ × times” that can be specified for the number of times, and the image “crown” that can be specified for the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state regardless of whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” The display means is capable of displaying numerical information regarding the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state together with a specific image corresponding to the advantageous state (for example, And the numerical information “◯◯◯◯ pt” regarding the cumulative number of winning balls is displayed together with the number of times of control in the big hit gaming state, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp not only the number of times controlled to the advantageous state but also the game value obtained corresponding to the advantageous state.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), when the gaming value is equal to or greater than a specific number, the display means can display numerical information related to the gaming value in a specific mode (for example, related to the cumulative number of winning balls) When displaying numerical information, it is usually displayed in a normal mode such as “black”, but when the cumulative number of award balls exceeds a specific number, for example, it is displayed in a specific mode such as “gold”. Good.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a totaling means for accumulating the gaming value until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied (for example, in all the big hit gaming states controlled during continuous chaining) For example, counting the number of game balls paid out as prize balls), and the display means can display numerical information relating to the game value accumulated by the accumulation means (for example, in a summary display mode) For example, a continuous change notification effect may be executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the display unit may identify one specific image that can be specified regardless of the type of the advantageous state with respect to the number of times the advantageous state is controlled. Displayable image (for example, image “number of images imitating a crown × number of times” that can be specified for the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state regardless of whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” Or the like may be displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the number of times controlled to the advantageous state can be displayed in a recognizable manner without disturbing the display other than the specific image.

  (5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above, the player determines whether the display mode of the specific image is a mode of displaying a plurality of types of specific images or a mode of displaying one specific image. Receiving means for accepting the selection (for example, enabling the effect control CPU 120 to set, as the effect customization function, whether the aspect of the continuous-chang notification effect is an individual display mode or a summary display mode). Further, the display unit can display the specific image according to the mode received by the receiving unit (for example, according to the value of the continuous channel notification flag in the continuous channel notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 35). Or the like may be executed).

  According to such a structure, a specific image can be displayed in the aspect according to a player's liking.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a relatively effective effect such as the reach effect of super reach. The display means restricts the display of the specific image in response to the specific effect being executed (for example, a reach effect of super reach, etc.). When the specific effect having a high effect is being executed, the continuous change notification effect is not executed, or when the continuous change notification effect is executed even when the specific effect is being executed, the continuous change notification effect image display area 5A. May be reduced, or the continuous change notification effect may be displayed translucently).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the specific performance from being lowered.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the display unit restricts display of the specific image when the gaming machine power is restored when the gaming state is the special state. Possible (for example, when recovering after a power outage occurs in the probable state, when not performing the continuous change notification effect, or when recovering after a power outage occurs in the probable state) In addition, when the continuous change notification effect is executed, it may be executed in a special mode in which the continuous change number or the cumulative number of prize balls cannot be specified.

  According to such a configuration, the number of times the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state and the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state due to the restoration of the power supply of the gaming machine when the gaming state is the special state is false. Can be prevented from being displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination result designation | designated command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening | release control pattern, and the opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cumulative prize ball number update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect customization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probable change production setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous change notification effect setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a battle production pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a battle production determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a battle production determination table. It is a figure which illustrates a boss notice production pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the boss notice effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an effect customization function. It is a figure which illustrates the example of execution of a battle production. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in battle production etc. It is explanatory drawing of the game property in the pachinko game machine of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation operation | movement in the high base state of the pachinko game machine of a modification.

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

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

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scrolling display in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest is performed, and when a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A certain decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by passing the game ball through the special prize winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect an instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The push sensor which detects the operation action performed with respect to the push button 31B should just be provided in the main body etc. of the upper plate in the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the elapse of time or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit gaming state in which the number of round executions is “16” is also referred to as a 16R big hit state, while a big hit state in which the number of round executions is “6” is also referred to as a 6R big hit state.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3" or "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the number "7" are 16R jackpot symbols, and the special symbols showing the number "3" are 6R jackpot symbols . After the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R big hit state is controlled. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 6R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 6R big hit state is controlled.

  In the 16R big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 16R big hit symbol, a relatively large number of “16” is set as the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened. Therefore, the substantial period in which the big prize opening is in an open state from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end thereof is relatively long. Therefore, in the 16R big hit state, it is easy for many game balls to pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened is relatively small. Since “6” is set, the substantial period in which the big winning opening is in an open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R big hit state, only less game balls can pass through the big winning opening than in the 16R big hit state. Thus, in the 16R big hit state, control is performed to change the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. On the other hand, when in the 6R big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big winning opening.

  The game balls are not limited to those that vary the ease of passing of the game balls according to the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in the first state. However, the easiness may be made different. As an example, the big prize opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a period until a predetermined upper limit time which becomes the first period elapses or a period until the first number of winning balls is generated. By making the open state, the control is performed to change the open state to the open state in the first change mode in which the game ball can easily pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, the special prize-winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time, which is a second period shorter than the first period, or a period until a second number of winning balls are generated. By making the special winning opening in the open state at, control is performed to change the open state to the open state in a second changing manner in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening.

  The first big hit state that changes the big winning opening in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit gaming state You may provide the 2nd big hit state which changes a mouth with a 2nd change aspect. As an example, in the first big hit state and the second big hit state, although the upper limit number of rounds is “16”, in the first big hit state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While changing to the open state, in the second big hit state, after changing the big winning opening to the open state in the first change mode in six out of the 16 rounds, the remaining 10 winning rounds are the big winning opening May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. As described above, in the first big hit state, the control is performed to change the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening, while in the second big hit state. In some cases, control may be performed to change between the first state and the second state in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big prize opening in a predetermined period.

  For example, a game in a gaming state in which a large number of game balls easily pass through the big winning opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than a predetermined game in the 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game are executed depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. Is possible.

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

  The reach state is a display in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the state, or all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed by reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design. Any of the rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of these, This is called reach production display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

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

  In the present embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

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

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

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. Later, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols 1 ”to“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when a 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while a 6R jackpot symbol is selected. When a symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a jackpot combination is selected for the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. May be. In this case, any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination, thereby definitely informing that the 16R jackpot state is reached. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, whether the 16R big hit state or the 6R big hit state is set. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game becoming the 16R big hit symbol, the final symbol combination of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the probability changing state in which the probability changing control is performed is controlled. Probability change control is control that improves the probability that the variable display result of each special figure game or decoration symbol will be a “big hit” over the normal state. In other words, by performing probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative design is higher than the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is high. Become. The normal state is a game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability change state, and a short time state. Also, the short time state is a gaming state in which high opening control or short time control is performed. Hereinafter, a gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time-shortening control is performed is referred to as a time-shortening state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state in which both the high opening control and the short time control are performed. The high opening control is control for improving the frequency at which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state more than the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency with which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state is higher than in the normal state, and the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state. Control that improves the probability of “per normal” than in the normal state, and tilt that performs tilt control of the movable blade in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Any one of the control for making the control time longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. The time reduction control is a control for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shorter than in the normal state, and the time until the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed is shortened. When both the high opening control and the time reduction control are performed together, the variable display result is displayed next because the variation time of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is shortened. It is possible to save the number of game balls that are reduced to “big hit” and the time required for the variable display result to become “big hit” next.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state and to the time reduction state. In other words, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is based on the condition that either a predetermined number of special figure games are executed or the variable display result is “big hit” again. End when established. However, when the variable display result becomes “big hit” again, as described above, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is again controlled to be in the probable change state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the high opening control and the time reduction control are finished after the probability variation control is finished. For example, the probability variation state is terminated when one of the conditions is established first, among a predetermined number of special game executions and a variable display result being “big hit” again, For high-open control and short-time control, one of the following conditions occurs first: the special game is executed a predetermined number of times greater than the predetermined number of probability variation controls, and the variable display result is again “big hit”. It ends when it is established.

  Note that a gaming state that is both a probability change state and a short time state is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. A gaming state that is a probable change state and not a short-time state is also referred to as a high-probability low-base state. A gaming state that is in a short-time state and is not a probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state that is neither the short-time state nor the probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When the gaming state is a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” corresponding to each special game is higher than usual, so the low probability low base state It becomes easy to become a big hit gaming state compared with. In addition, when the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the special-figure variation time in each special-figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is easily established, so It becomes easy to become a big hit gaming state compared to the state. Thus, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state are advantageous states advantageous for the player. In addition, although it has been described that a gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control or the short time control is performed is referred to as a short time state, the advantageous state includes a gaming state in which only the high opening control or the short time control is performed. Is also included. The probability variation state is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of any one of the low probability low base state, the high probability high base state, and the low probability high base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the high opening control and the time reduction control are finished after the probability variation control is finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high opening control and the time-shortening control may be terminated together with the probability variation control or before the probability variation control is terminated. In addition, for example, a predetermined number of times related to the probability variation control after the end of the big hit gaming state, a predetermined number of times related to the high opening control, and a predetermined number of times related to the time reduction control may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol. That is, for example, after the big hit gaming state with a certain big hit symbol is finished, the high opening control and the short time control are finished together with the probability change control, and after the big hit gaming state with another big hit symbol is finished, the high opening control and the short time control are finished. May end after the certainty control. Note that the high opening control does not have to end together with the time-shortening control. That is, the high opening control may be ended after the time-shortening control is finished or before the time-shortening control is finished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit gaming state ends, one or two of the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control may be performed. For example, depending on the type of jackpot symbol or the like, it may be determined whether to perform probability change control after the jackpot gaming state ends, whether to perform high opening control, or whether to perform time reduction control.

  Although it has been described that the big hit gaming state, the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state are advantageous states advantageous to the player, the advantageous states advantageous to the player are limited to this. Not. For example, in the present embodiment, in the case of providing the accuracy, the small hit, etc., the accuracy, the small hit, etc. are also included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, a battle effect that is an effect during probability change is executed in a predetermined period such as a period in which a special number of special game is executed in the probability change state. In the battle effect, an effect during the battle is performed in which the player character battles with the enemy character. As an example, when the player's character wins a battle with an enemy character in a battle effect, the player notifies the player that the probability change state is ended and the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the player character loses the battle with the enemy character in the battle effect, the player notifies the player that the probability variation state is ended and the time-short state is controlled. The effect of notifying the result of the battle according to the transition of the game state is also referred to as a battle result notification effect. In this way, the battle effect only needs to include the during-battle effect and the battle result notification effect. In this embodiment, for example, the player character may win the battle depending on which of the plurality of modes in the battle mode, such as whether the player character is dominant or inferior to the enemy character. Are different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination designation command for designating the stop of variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a winning determination result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result when a starting prize such as a first starting prize or a second starting prize is generated. In the present embodiment, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the predetermined random number value extracted at the time of starting winning is generated, and different data depending on the determination result is designated as a determination result at the time of winning Set as command EXT data.

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

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command or the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 6R big hit state or 16R big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command B000H is the first gaming state designation command corresponding to the low probability low base state, command B001H is the second gaming state designation command corresponding to the low probability high base state, and command B002H is the high probability low. The third gaming state designation command corresponding to the base state is used, and the command B003H is the fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the highly accurate and high base state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of a low probability low base state, a high probability high base state, or a low probability high base state, and therefore corresponds to a high probability low base state. The third game state designation command is not used.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  The command D0XXH is a big winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won in the big winning opening. The big prize opening prize notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when a game ball passes through the big prize opening, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command is based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start prize is generated by the game ball passing through the first start prize opening. The notification is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of an increase in the number of first special figure reserved memories. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied when the second start winning is generated by passing the game ball through the second start winning opening, The notification is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of memories.

  In addition to transmitting the first reserved memory count notification command as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory count, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved memory count. Good. That is, based on the establishment of the first start condition in addition to the first start condition, the first reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved memory number. Good. Further, in addition to transmitting the second reserved memory count notification command as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved memory count. Good. That is, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied in addition to the second start condition, a second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved memory number. Good.

  It is to be noted that a second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved memory number notification command based on the first start condition being satisfied, and the second reserved memory number is determined based on the second start condition being satisfied. In addition to the notification command, the first pending storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, the first reserved memory number is used to notify the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Both the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, the first reserved memory is used to notify the decrease of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

  Further, instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total pending memory for notifying the total reserved memory number A memory number notification command may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. Specifying whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied when a total hold memory number notification command is transmitted instead of the first hold memory number notification command or the second hold memory number notification command A start opening winning designation command may be transmitted. The establishment of the first start condition and the establishment of the second start condition are specified by the first change start command and the second change start command described above.

  In the present embodiment, in the starting winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the starting winning is included. Then, a value for specifying the determination result of the random value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

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

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

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as either “first big hit” or “second big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variable display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern.

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

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns with super reach may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type in accordance with the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. In other words, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the special figure display result determination is performed according to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed or in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, the game state in which the probability variation control is performed has a larger value than the game state in which the probability variation control is not performed. Assigned. As a result, when the probability variation state is established, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” is higher than when the probability variation state is not established.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the respective table data in which the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special figure display result is different. Thereby, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, The determination ratio of the display result can be varied.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” The decision value assignment for is different. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” or “second big hit” can be made different.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, two types of table data having different determination value assignments for a plurality of types of jackpot types are prepared, and whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure. The big hit type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the game, but the method for determining the big hit type is not limited to this. For example, whether one type of table data having the same decision value allocation for a plurality of types of jackpot types is prepared and the game is a special game using a first special figure or a special figure game using a second special figure Regardless, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the same table data.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”, the allocation of the decision values to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined both when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific jackpot type. That is, a variation pattern type in which a determined value is assigned to either “first big hit” or “second big hit” may be provided. As a result, when a certain jackpot type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from that determined for another jackpot type.

  In this embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is varied according to the jackpot type, but the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be varied according to the jackpot type and the game state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by a common determination ratio that is not related to the big hit type or the gaming state.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the type determining random value MR3. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when, for example, the gaming state is the low probability low base state or the low probability high base state. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected as a use table when, for example, the gaming state is a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. The number of decision values is different. Thereby, when it is a certain game state, it can determine to the variation pattern type different from the time of another game state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination ratio according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

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

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

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

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows a random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with the stored value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and a determination value corresponding to the execution time of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the first start prize command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B1 and the second start prize command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13B2 is the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved memory number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved memory number.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second reserved memory number notification command and a determination result designation command at the time of winning are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning can be stored in association with each other. The second start winning command buffer 194B has a storage area so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the start winning prize in an empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, the first reserved memory number notification command and the determination result at the time of winning are placed at the head of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 194A based on the first start winning prize. Store in the order of the specified command. On the other hand, the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result are placed at the head of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting winning command buffer 194B based on the second starting winning. Store in the order of the specified command.

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the storage number notification command and the winning prize are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIG. 13 (B1) and (B2). The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 13B1, commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 13B2, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. And the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13 (B1), when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the buffer number “1” is stored. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are deleted. Each command stored in an area corresponding to each of these is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the second special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored content of the command buffer 194B at the time of the two start winnings. Note that each command is shifted when variable display of decorative symbols is started, so even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, it is immediately inconsistent. Must not. However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be contradictory.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, and the like data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (steps). S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

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

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in the numerical data extracted by the process of step S209 is included (step S212). In the present embodiment, a range of “8001” to “8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are set in advance as the plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each numerical value range are set, and by comparing with the random value MR1 extracted by the process of step S209, which numerical value range is included. It only needs to be able to judge.

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. In the winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 17, the EXT varies depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 is included. Data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8438” to “11277”. Command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that random number MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random value MR1 is any one of “8001” to “8437”, The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any value between “8438” and “11277”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

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

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a stored memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol as “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

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

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit release pre-processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect executed on the side of the effect control board 12 has passed, A process for setting the winning opening to be open is included. When the setting for making the special winning opening open is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process for waiting until a waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect executed on the effect control board 12 side, and various settings for starting the probability change control and the time-saving control. The process etc. which perform are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is each big hit of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the types matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “second jackpot”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3” or “7” that will be the big hit symbol depending on the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), the time reduction control is being performed by determining, for example, whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. It is determined whether or not (step S264). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S264). S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  That is, when the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type determined by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A selected in step S262. Then, the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  When the big hit flag is off, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in step S265 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C selected in step S266 is selected. Then, the table data corresponding to the total number of reserved storage is selected, and the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 (step S269).

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as hold information.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Since the timer value of the special figure variable time timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interrupt, the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt cycle is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000 / T (times), so the initial timer value per second is 1000 / T. For example, if the interrupt cycle T is 4 ms, the timer initial value for 1 second is “250”. The same applies to the timer initial values of the other timers on the main board 11 side and the timer initial values of the timers of the effect control board 12.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S273), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fixed display time which is a fixed special symbol stop display time (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined special figure fixed display time as a timer initial value of a special figure fixed display time timer value which is a stored value of a special figure fixed display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In this embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure confirmation display time is not related to the fluctuation pattern, but the special figure confirmation display time is also added to the special figure fluctuation time. It may be a time related to the variation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure fluctuation time and the special figure confirmation display time is the time according to the fluctuation pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure confirmation display time timer according to the fluctuation pattern May be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special figure confirmation display flag to the on state (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether or not the special figure variable time timer set with the timer initial value in step S294 has timed out. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the jackpot start stage waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the jackpot start stage waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined jackpot start stage waiting time is set. Should be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S299, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S301). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a big hit start flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to an on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for ending the time reduction state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, the process of clearing the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn off, or the time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. Thus, a process for initializing the short-time count value to “0”, a process for clearing the probability variation count counter and initializing the probability variation count value to “0”, and the like may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag is set to the on state when the high opening control and the time reduction control are performed, and is cleared to be turned off when the time reduction state ends. That is, the fact that the time reduction flag is on indicates that the gaming state is a time reduction state, and high opening control and time reduction control are performed. In addition, the probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is set, and is cleared to be turned off when the probability variation state ends. That is, the fact that the probability change flag is on indicates that the gaming state is the probability change state, and probability change control is performed. Moreover, the time reduction counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. The probability variation counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special game for which probability variation control is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S303, settings are made to transmit a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S304). Thereby, the change of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the gaming state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the gaming state has changed or not. However, the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the gaming state has changed. May be. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current gaming state is specified from the contents of the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. You may specify the gaming state. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S304 or the like. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S305), and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not the time-short state or the probability variation state is to be ended (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is subtracted, for example, by 1 and updated. It is determined whether or not the updated time count count value matches the time reduction end determination value. If the updated time reduction count value does not match the time reduction end determination value, it may be determined not to end the time reduction state, and if it matches, the time reduction state may be determined to end. In the process of step S306, when the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is updated by subtracting, for example, one. It is determined whether or not the probability variation count value after the update matches the probability variation end determination value. It may be determined that the probability variation state is not terminated if the updated probability count count value after the update does not match the probability variation end determination value, and that the probability variation state is terminated if the probability variation end count value matches. If it is determined that the time reduction state is to be ended, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off to end the time reduction state. If it is determined that the probability variation state is to be terminated, the probability variation flag is cleared to turn off, and the probability variation state is terminated. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of a low probability low base state, a high probability high base state, or a low probability high base state. The probability variation flag is turned on or off, the probability variation flag is turned off when the time variation flag is turned off, the time variation flag is turned on when the probability variation flag is turned on, and the time reduction flag is turned on or off when the probability variation flag is turned off. In addition, the initial value set in the probability variation counter is set to a value smaller than the initial value set in the time reduction counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, the change of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the gaming state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the gaming state has changed or not. However, the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the gaming state has changed. May be. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current game state is specified from the contents of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead of this, the effect control board is independent of the main board 11 side. The current gaming state may be specified by counting the number of executions of variable display on the 12 side. In this case, the gaming state designation command does not have to be transmitted by the processing in step S307 or the like. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start time flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to the on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

  If the big hit start flag is not turned on in step S131 (step S131; NO), a big winning opening determination process is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S137. In this manner, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed in the pre-hit opening process in step S114, so that it is possible to suitably detect a win exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. For example, it is possible to suitably detect an over-winning during the next waiting for opening. The special winning opening determination process will be described later.

  If the big hit start time flag is ON in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit start presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot start stage presentation waiting time timer in which the timer initial value is set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process has timed out.

  If the big hit start presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit pre-opening process is terminated. If the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start time flag (step S133). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening opening number counter (step S134). Specifically, the special winning opening opening count value is initialized to “1”. Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S135).

  Following the process of step S135, an opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S135 is set (step S136). At this time, as shown in FIG. 22A, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of release KP2 is set.

  Following the process of step S136 or the process of step S220, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is waiting for the next opening (step S137). That is, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval period until the next prize opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S137, for example, it may be determined whether or not the round start waiting time timer in which the timer initial value is set in step S363 of the big hit release post process has timed out. If it is waiting for the next opening (step S137; YES), that is, if the interval period has not ended, the jackpot opening pre-processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the next opening (step S137; NO), that is, if the interval period ends, the CPU 103 controls the opening of the big winning opening (step S138). For example, the CPU 103 sets an opening time for opening the big prize opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S136 and the count value in the big prize opening number counter, and the big prize opening is opened. Set as follows. Specifically, in the process of step S138, the CPU 103 sets the release control set in step S136 as the timer initial value of the release time timer value that is the stored value of the release time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. What is necessary is just to set the big prize opening time of a pattern. For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 22B is set, only when the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “1” to “6”, the timer initial value is 29. When 5 seconds is set and the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 22B is set, for example, the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is any of “1” to “16” In this case, 29.5 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. Further, in the process of step S138, for example, a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, and so on, so that the large winning opening for opening the large winning opening is made. What is necessary is just to set the solenoid for doors to an ON state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S138, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a large winning opening open notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S139). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S140), and then finishes the big hit release pre-processing.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the special winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), the special winning opening determination process is executed (step S220). FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening determination process executed in the big hit release pre-processing in FIG. 21, the big hit open process in FIG. 23, the big hit release after process in FIG. 25, and the big hit end process in FIG. is there.

  In the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 has been turned on (step S221). When the count switch 23 is not on (step S221; NO), the special winning opening determination process is terminated.

  When the count switch 23 is on (step S221; YES), transmission setting of a big prize opening prize notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening is performed. (Step S222). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is not “5”, which corresponds to the big hit release process (step S223; NO), the big prize opening determination process is terminated.

  If the value of the special figure process flag is “5” corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S223; YES), the number of winnings which is the stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The count value is updated to add 1 (step S224). Then, the special winning opening determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the winning number count value only needs to indicate the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 while one round game is executed.

  Returning to FIG. Subsequent to the big prize opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (step S122). If the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S122; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S121 (step S121; YES), or if it is determined in step S122 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S122; YES), this time It is determined that the round game is to be finished, and the opening end control is performed to return the open big prize opening to the closed state (step S123). At this time, setting for stopping transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

  Following the processing of step S123, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to “0” (step S124). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S125), and then the big hit release processing is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit-opening process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first executes the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 (step S220). In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big winning opening determination processing is executed in the post-hit opening process in step S116, so that a winning exceeding the winning upper limit determination value can be suitably detected.

  After executing the big prize opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 updates the special prize opening number-of-openings count value to be incremented by 1 (step S361). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated winning prize opening number count value has reached the maximum value (step S362).

  The “maximum value” in step S362 is to be compared with the updated winning prize opening number count value, and the initial value of the winning prize opening number count value is “1”. "Is a number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit number of rounds. For example, in the case of the first big hit with the upper limit number of rounds of 6, the “maximum value” is “7”, and in the case of the second big hit with the upper limit number of rounds of 16, the “maximum value” is “17”. Is. It should be noted that instead of the updated large winning opening opening count value, it may be compared with the maximum winning opening opening count value before updating and the “maximum value”. In this case, the “maximum value” may be set as the upper limit number of rounds.

  If the special winning opening opening count value is other than the maximum value (step S362; NO), a round start waiting time is set (step S363). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as a timer initial value of the round start waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. That's fine. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a notification command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 (step S364). After executing the process of step S364, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process (step S365), and then the post-hit release process is terminated. Thus, until it is determined by the process of step S362 that the updated big prize opening number count value is the maximum value, the process of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. Multiple rounds of opening the grand prize opening can be executed. Also, by setting the round start waiting time in the process of step S363, the next open waiting is performed in the process of step S114 shown in FIG. 15 until the round start waiting time elapses, so a desired interval period is set. To start the next round.

  When the winning prize opening number count value is the maximum value in step S362 (step S362; YES), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S366). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end presentation waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit end presentation wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end presentation wait time is set. Should be set. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S367). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S368), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. In this way, by setting the big-hit end production waiting time in the process of step S366, in accordance with the end of the ending effect executed on the production control board 12 side in the process of step 117 shown in FIG. The special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 15 can be executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 26, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). In the process of step S321, for example, it may be determined whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time timer for which the timer initial value is set in step S366 of the big hit release post-processing has timed out. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process is ended. In this manner, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big win opening determination process is also executed in the big hit end process in step S117, so that it is possible to suitably detect a win exceeding the winning upper limit determination value.

  When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), settings for starting the probability variation control are performed (step S322). Specifically, in the process of step S322, the probability variation flag is set to an on state, and an initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game capable of executing the probability variation control is set in the probability variation counter.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S322, settings for starting the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and an initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can execute the time reduction control or the high release control is set in the time reduction counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S323, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S324). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the side of the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S325), and then the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

  When the setting for starting the high opening control is performed by the big hit end process, the process for performing the high opening control is executed in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. For example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the ordinary map display result “per ordinary figure” may be higher than when the hour / hour flag is not on. As an example, the number of decision values assigned to "per common map" referenced when the hourly flag is on is the decision value assigned to "per common figure" referenced when the hourly flag is not on. By using the general map display result determination table that is larger than the number of times, it is determined that the normal map display result is “per map” when the short time flag is on than when the short time flag is not on. The ratio may be increased. Further, for example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the variable symbol display time may be shorter than when the hour / hour flag is not on. Further, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be increased compared to when the time reduction flag is not on.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S501; YES). Step S502). At this time, if it is determined that the command is not the first pending storage count notification command (step S502; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S503). If it is determined that the command is not the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first reserved memory number notification command (step S502; YES), or when it is determined in step S503 that the command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; YES). Alternatively, if it is determined in step S504 that it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504; YES), a start winning command such as the first starting winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is used. In one of the buffers, the received command is stored at the head of the free area (step S505), and the process returns to step S501.

  As an example, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the first reserved memory number notification command, the first reserved memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer 194A. The number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order. On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer 194B. The notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order.

  When the pending storage number notification command is received together with the change start command, the reserved storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a reserved memory count notification command or a winning determination result designation command, is also referred to as a start winning command. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called notification information. As the hold notification information, a start opening winning designation command may be provided to indicate whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The winning determination result designation command, which is an effect control command for designating a determination result based on the extracted value of the numerical data representing the random value MR1 when the start winning is generated, is also referred to as determination result information. When storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the start winning received command buffer, it is stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a pending storage number notification command or a winning determination result designation command. Alternatively, each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command is received, the reception waiting time of the winning determination result specifying command is measured by measuring the elapsed time after reception. It is determined whether or not elapses. If the winning determination result designation command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the reserved memory number notification command, The received winning determination result designation command is stored in association with the pending storage number notification command stored in the command buffer. On the other hand, if a winning judgment result designation command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or if a winning judgment result designation command is received even though the elapsed time has not been measured, the normal reception period The received winning determination result designation command may be stored in association with a new buffer number in the starting winning command buffer, assuming that the command is not received within, or the pending storage number notification command is missing. .

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not a winning determination result designation command (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command (step S506). When the received command is a gaming state designation command (step S506; YES), for example, the EXT data of the gaming state designation command is stored in a gaming state designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 or the like. Then, the buffer storage is updated (step S507). After executing step S507, the process returns to step S501.

  If the received command is not a gaming state designation command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command (step S508). When the received command is a hit start designation command (step S508; YES), the hour / middle fluctuation counter is cleared, the count value is initialized to “0” (step S509), and the probability change middle fluctuation counter is cleared. Then, the count value is initialized to “0” (step S510). After executing step S510, the process returns to step S501.

  If the received command is not a hit start designation command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a big prize winning notification command (step S511). When the received command is a big winning opening prize notification command (step S511; YES), the cumulative prize ball number update process is executed (step S512). In the cumulative prize ball number update process executed in step S512, a process of counting the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball in the big hit gaming state controlled during the continuous game is performed. Here, the continuous chain is to be repeatedly controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled to the low probability low base state. After executing step S512, the process returns to step S501.

  If the received command is not a big prize opening notification command in step S511 (step S511; NO), after setting according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S512 of FIG. 28 as the cumulative prize ball number update processing. In the cumulative prize ball number update process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the big hit type of the current big hit gaming state by reading, for example, EXT data in the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is “first big hit” (step S151). At this time, if it is determined that the type of jackpot is “first jackpot” (step S151; YES), for example, storing the first jackpot cumulative prize ball counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. The first big hit cumulative award ball count value which is a value is updated (step S152). The first jackpot cumulative prize ball count value indicates the number of game balls that have been paid out as prize balls in the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type controlled during the consecutive change is “first jackpot”. In the process of step S152, for example, in the big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “first big hit”, the game ball to be paid out as the winning ball is detected based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. What is necessary is just to update by adding the value corresponding to the number to the current first big hit prize ball number count value.

  When the big hit type is “second big hit” instead of “first big hit” in step S151 (step S151; NO), for example, the second big hit cumulative prize ball provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. The second big hit cumulative award ball count value which is the value stored in the number counter is updated (step S153). The second jackpot cumulative prize ball count value indicates the number of game balls that have been paid out as prize balls in the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type controlled during the consecutive change is “second jackpot”. In the process of step S153, for example, in the big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “second big hit”, the game ball to be paid out as a winning ball is detected based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the big winning opening by the count switch 23. What is necessary is just to update by adding the value corresponding to the number to the current second big hit prize ball count value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S152 or the process of step S153, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, the total jackpot cumulative prize ball number which is the stored value of the total jackpot cumulative prize ball counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. The count value is updated (step S154), and the cumulative prize ball number update process is terminated. The total jackpot cumulative prize ball count value indicates the number of game balls that have been paid out as prize balls in all the jackpot gaming states controlled during the consecutive games. In the process of step S153, for example, in the current big hit gaming state, a value corresponding to the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the big prize opening by the count switch 23, What is necessary is just to update by adding to the present total jackpot number count value. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23, the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball is either “first big hit” or “second big hit”. If different depending on whether or not there is, the value added in the process of step S152 or the same value as the value added in the process of step S153 may be added.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 27 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes of steps S170 to S175, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative design. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S170 of FIG. 30 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a change start command such as a first change start command or a second change start command has been received (step S181). Whether or not a variation start command has been received corresponds to whether or not a predetermined flag indicating that it has been determined that the first variation start command or the second variation start command has been received in the command analysis processing is on. If it can be determined. The first variation start flag and the second variation start flag may be provided in advance in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like.

  If no change start command is received (step S181; NO), it is determined whether or not the production is being customized (step S182). The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an effect customization function that allows a player to freely set some aspects of effects. Whether or not the production is being customized may be determined according to whether or not the production customization flag indicating that the production is being customized is on. The effect customization flag is provided in advance in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is set to an on state when a main menu screen of a predetermined effect customization function is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. . On the other hand, when the effect customization function is ended, the effect customization flag is cleared and the state is turned off. Further, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game, the effect customization flag may be cleared and turned off.

  When the production customization is not in progress (step S182; NO), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for executing the production customization function (step S183). For example, the effect control CPU 120 has an instruction input for executing the effect customization function when the player's operation action on the push button 31B is detected based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B. Can be determined.

  If there is no such instruction input (step S183; NO), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display flag is on (step S184). The demonstration display flag is provided in advance in, for example, the presentation control flag setting unit 191 and the like, and a later-described step is performed when a demonstration display presentation is performed by performing a predetermined demonstration display on the screen of the image display device 5. The on state is set in the process of S191. On the other hand, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, the demonstration display flag may be cleared and turned off in the process of step S193 described later.

  If the demonstration display flag is off in step S184 (step S184; NO), it is determined whether the demonstration display start waiting flag is on (step S185). The demonstration display start waiting flag is provided in advance in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, and is set to the ON state in the process of step S187 described later when the variable display of the decorative symbols is completed. On the other hand, when the demonstration display effect is started, the demonstration display start waiting flag is cleared in the process of step S190 described later, and the display is turned off. Also, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, the demonstration display start waiting flag may be cleared and turned off in the process of step S193 described later.

  When the demonstration display start waiting flag is OFF in step S185 (step S185; NO), a predetermined time is set as a demonstration display start waiting time (step S186). Further, after the demonstration display start waiting flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to the on state (step S187), the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  If the demonstration display start wait flag is ON in step S185 (step S185; YES), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display start waiting time has elapsed (step S188). When the demonstration display start waiting time has not elapsed (step S188; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  When the demonstration display start waiting time has elapsed in step S188 (step S188; YES), control for starting execution of the demonstration display effect is performed (step S189). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern for executing a demonstration display effect from a plurality of types of effect control patterns, and sets the selected effect control pattern as a usage pattern. Based on this effect control pattern, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Execution only needs to be started.

  After executing the process of step S189, the demonstration display start waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S190), and the demonstration display flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state. (Step S191), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. When the demonstration display flag is turned on in this way, the demonstration display effect is executed in response to the fact that the demonstration display start waiting time has elapsed after the variable display of the decorative symbols and the like are finished and the standby is completed. You can specify that it is started.

  When the demonstration display flag is ON in step S184 (step S184; YES), control for executing the demonstration display effect is performed (step S192), and the variable display start waiting process is terminated. For example, the production control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to, for example, the VDP of the display control unit 123 based on the production control pattern set in the usage pattern, and displays a predetermined display on the screen of the image display device 5. The demonstration display effect is continuously executed by displaying the effect image. The demonstration display effect may end once when a predetermined execution time elapses, and may be executed again after a predetermined interval time elapses. Alternatively, the demonstration display effect may be continuously executed after the demonstration display start waiting time has elapsed until variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  When a change start command is received in step S181 (step S181; YES), control for terminating execution of the demonstration display effect or the like is performed (step S193). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 and display an effect image corresponding to the case where variable display of decorative symbols is started. Thus, it is only necessary to terminate the demonstration display effect and the effect customization function being executed. At this time, if the demonstration display flag is on, the demonstration display flag is cleared and turned off. If the demo display start wait flag is on, the demo display start wait flag is cleared and turned off. After executing the process of step S193, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S194), and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  When the effect is being customized at step S182 (step S182; YES), or when there is an instruction input for executing the effect customization function at step S183 (step S183; YES), the effect customization process is executed (step S183). S195).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect customization process executed in step S195 of FIG. In the effect customization process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not individual customization is being performed (step S331). With the effect customization function of this embodiment, it is possible to individually customize a plurality of types of effects such as a continuous change notification effect aspect, a fluctuating sound during variable display of decorative symbols, and a character appearing in a notice effect. Whether or not individual customization is in progress, a continuous change notification notification customization flag indicating that continuous change notification production is being customized, a variable sound customization flag indicating that change sound is being customized, and character customization It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not a predetermined individual customization flag indicating that individual customization is in progress, such as a character customization flag indicating that the character is being customized. Here, the continuous change notification effect is an effect that notifies the number of continuous changes during probability variation control. The individual customization flag is provided in advance in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is set to an on state when a menu screen of an individual customization function is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the individual customization function is terminated, the individual customization flag is cleared and turned off. Also, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the individual customizing flag may be cleared and turned off.

  When the individual customization is not being performed in step S331 (step S331; NO), control for displaying the main menu screen of the effect customization function on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S332). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays, as a main menu screen for the effect customization function, a plurality of buttons for executing the individual customization function for a plurality of effects, a button for terminating the execution of the effect customization function, and the like. Display the screen.

  After executing the process of step S332, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for executing the individual customization function (step S333). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes a plurality of buttons that execute the individual customization function when the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A is detected based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A. Is selected when it is determined that there is an instruction input for selecting one of the buttons, and the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B. It may be determined that there is an instruction input for executing the individual customization function corresponding to the button.

  If there is no such instruction input (step S333; NO), the effect customization process is terminated. Here, the production customization flag is on, and any individual customization flag is off, so that the main menu screen of the production customization function is displayed again when the next timer interrupt occurs. The

  When there is an instruction input for executing the individual customization function in step S333 (step S333; YES), the instruction input is for executing a continuous change notification customization function for customizing the continuous change notification effect. It is determined whether or not there is (step S334), and if it is not an instruction input for executing the continuous change notification customization function (step S334; NO), an individual customization function corresponding to the instruction input is executed (step S335).

  When individual customization is being performed in step S331 (step S331; YES), it is determined whether continuous change notification customization is being performed (step S336), and even if continuous change notification customization is not being performed (step S336; NO). Then, the individual customization function being executed is executed (step S335).

  When continuous channel notification customization is being performed in step S336 (step S336; YES), or when an instruction input for executing the continuous channel notification customization function is performed in step S334 (step S334; YES), the image display device 5 is displayed. Control is performed to display the menu screen of the continuous change notification customizing function on the screen (step S337). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a menu screen of the continuous change notification customization function, a button for setting the continuous change notification number in the continuous change notification effect to an individual display form and a summary display form. It is only necessary to display a screen on which buttons are displayed. Here, the individual display mode of the number of consecutive chunks is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “first big hit” and the big hit type in which the big hit type is “second big hit”. Further, the second big hit number is displayed individually so that the player can recognize each. On the other hand, the summary display mode of the number of consecutive chunks is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the "first big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is the "second big hit" By displaying without distinguishing with the 2nd big hit number, it can suppress that it becomes difficult to visually recognize other production | presentation displays with the alerting | reporting display of the continuous number of times.

  After executing the process of step S337, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction input for setting a notification mode of the number of times of continuous change in the continuous change notification effect (step S338). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a plurality of notification modes of the number of consecutive times when the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A is detected based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A. When it is determined that there is an instruction input for selecting one of the buttons, and the player's operation action on the push button 31B is detected based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B, the selection is performed. What is necessary is just to determine with the instruction | indication input for setting the alerting | reporting aspect of the continuous number of times corresponding to the button currently performed.

  If there is no such instruction input (step S338; NO), the effect customization process is terminated. Here, since the effect customization flag and the continuous change notification customization flag are on, the control for displaying the menu screen of the continuous change notification customization function is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs. .

  When there is an instruction input for setting the notification mode of the continuous number of times in step S338 (step S338; YES), it is determined whether or not the instruction input is for setting the individual display mode ( If it is for setting to the individual display mode (step S339) (step S339; YES), the value of the continuous channel notification flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is updated to “1” (step S340). ), And finishes the effect customization process. In this way, when the value of the continuous-chang notification flag is updated to “1”, the notification mode of the continuous-chang number set by the player in executing the continuous-chang notification effect is an individual display mode. Can be identified.

  If the instruction input is for setting the summary display mode in step S339 (step S339; NO), the value of the continuous channel notification flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is updated to “2”. (Step S341), the effect customization process is terminated. In this way, when the value of the continuous-chang notification flag is updated to “2”, when the continuous-chang notification effect is executed, the continuous-chang-number notification mode set by the player is a summary display mode. Can be identified.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 30 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S631). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S631; YES), for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. It is determined whether or not the changed variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S632).

  If it is determined in step S632 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S632; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S633). As an example, in the process of step S633, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined decorative symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the counter setting unit for effect control 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. By doing this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S632 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S632; NO), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S634). As an example, in the process of step S634, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left / right determined symbol determination table, symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are displayed. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. For example, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  When it is determined in step S631 that the special figure display result is not “losing” but “big hit” (step S631; NO), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined ( Step S635). As an example, in the process of step S635, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, a decorative symbol indicating a number other than “7” is determined as a confirmed decorative symbol from among a plurality of types of decorative symbols. When the big hit type is “second big hit”, the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is determined as the final decorative symbol from the plural types of decorative symbols.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S633, S634, and S635, the effect change in-progress setting process is executed (step S636). Subsequently, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S637). Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S638). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control selects, for example, one of the prepared special-effects variation effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. In addition, for example, when the setting for executing the continuous number of times notification effect, the battle effect, and the boss notice effect is made in the effect changing effect setting process in step S636, the special-fluctuation fluctuation effect control corresponding to the setting is made. A pattern is selected.

  After executing the process of step S638, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S639). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S640). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S638 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S641), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect changing effect setting process executed in step S636 of FIG. Probability change effect setting processing determines the effect mode and execution timing for executing whether or not to execute the process for determining the effect mode and execution timing of the continuous channel number notification effect and the battle effect, and the boss notice effect. It is a process to do. In the production change setting process shown in FIG. 34, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the production change designation control is being performed, for example, by reading the gaming state designation buffer value from the production control buffer setting unit 194 or the like ( Step S141). At this time, when the probability variation control is not being performed (step S141; NO), the effect variation setting processing during probability variation is terminated.

  When the probability variation control is being performed (step S141; YES), the variation count value during probability variation is read (step S142), the continuous count value is read (step S143), and the first big hit count value is read (step S144). The second big hit count value is read (step S145).

  Here, the variation count value during probability change is a stored value of the variation counter during probability variation provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and indicates the number of remaining probability variations that is the remaining number of variable displays executed during the probability variation control. In this embodiment, the variation count value during probability variation is set to “100” as the maximum value of variable display executed during probability variation control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result is derived and displayed. Each time, 1 is subtracted, cleared and initialized to “0” in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  The continuous channel count value is a stored value of the continuous channel counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and an end condition for ending the count of the number of times the advantageous condition controlled to the probability variation state as the advantageous state is terminated. When the condition is not satisfied, the counted number of advantageous conditions is indicated. Here, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state. Therefore, in this embodiment, being controlled to the big hit gaming state is an advantageous condition for controlling to the probability variation state as the advantageous state. In this embodiment, the variable display result does not become “big hit” during the time reduction control, and the continuous time end condition is satisfied as the end condition by the fact that the time reduction state is ended and the normal state is controlled. And In other words, the continuous-chan count value indicates the number of consecutive-chans that are repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state. In this embodiment, the continuous count value is incremented by 1 in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result does not become “big hit” during the time reduction control, but the time reduction state ends and the normal state is reached. It is cleared and initialized to “0” in response to being controlled.

  Further, the first big hit count value is a stored value of the first big hit counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and is not controlled in the normal state, but the number of consecutive chants controlled repeatedly in the big hit game state. Of these, the number of times the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of “first jackpot” is shown. In this embodiment, the first big hit count value is incremented by 1 when the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “first big hit” is completed, and the variable display result does not become “big hit” during the time reduction control. Cleared and initialized to “0” in response to the completion of the time reduction state and the control to the normal state.

  Further, the second big hit count value is a stored value of the second big hit counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the specific advantageous condition counted when the above-described continuous change end condition is not satisfied. Indicates the number of times In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a specific advantageous condition is established as a result of controlling the big hit game state with the big hit type as “second big hit”. That is, the second jackpot count value is the number of times the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state where the jackpot type is “second jackpot” among the consecutive chunks controlled to the jackpot gaming state repeatedly without being controlled to the normal state. Show. In the present embodiment, the second big hit count value is incremented by 1 when the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “second big hit” ends, and the variable display result does not become “big hit” during the time-shortening control. Cleared and initialized to “0” in response to the completion of the time reduction state and the control to the normal state.

  After performing the process of step S145, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a continuous change notification effect setting process (step S146).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuous change notification effect setting process executed in step S146 of FIG. In the continuous channel notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the continuous channel notification flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is “1” ( Step S161).

  If the value of the continuous channel notification flag is “1” in step S161 (step S161; YES), that is, if the continuous channel notification mode in the continuous channel notification effect set by the player is an individual display mode. Then, the first big hit cumulative prize ball count value is read (step S162), the second big hit cumulative prize ball count value is read (step S163), and the continuous display notification effect pattern of the individual display mode is determined (step S164). The continuous change notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In the process of step S164, for example, as the continuous display notification pattern of the individual display mode, together with an image that can specify the number of times of the continuous hit count that is controlled to the big hit gaming state whose jackpot type is “first big hit”, Displays numerical information related to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the jackpot gaming state of “one jackpot”, along with an image that can specify the number of times the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type is “second jackpot” An effect control pattern for displaying numerical information related to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state of “second big hit” is determined. It should be noted that the number of consecutive big hits controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type of “first big hit” is specified by the first big hit count value read in step S144 of FIG. The cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state is specified by the first big hit cumulative winning ball count value read in step S162. Also, the number of consecutive hits that are controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type of “second big hit” is specified by the second big hit count value read in step S145 of FIG. 34, and the “second big hit” is determined. The cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state is specified by the second big hit cumulative winning ball count value read in step S163.

  If the value of the continuous channel notification flag is “2” in step S161 (step S161; NO), that is, if the continuous channel notification mode in the continuous channel notification effect set by the player is a summary display mode. Then, the total jackpot cumulative prize ball count value is read (step S165), the continuous display notification pattern of the summary display mode is determined (step S166), and the continuous display notification setting process is terminated.

  In the process of step S166, for example, effect control that displays numerical information regarding the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit game state in the continuous game, together with an image that can specify the number of continuous channel, as the continuous display notification pattern of the summary display mode. Determine the pattern. Note that the number of consecutive chunks is specified by the consecutive chunk count value read in step S143 in FIG. 34, and the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state in the consecutive chunks is the total jackpot cumulative prize read in step S165. It is specified by the ball count value.

  Returning to FIG. After performing the process of step S146, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a battle effect pattern (step S147). In the present embodiment, as described above, the battle effect that is the effect during the probability change is executed in a predetermined period such as a period in which the predetermined number of special game is executed in the probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, when the enemy character who battles with the player character in the battle effect is “Mitsuo (half-fisher)”, “Small boss (boy)” and “Medium boss” (Old Man) ”,“ Large Boss (Phantom) ”, and“ Last Boss (Black) ”respectively, and the player character is“ inferior ”with respect to the enemy character. A plurality of battle performance patterns A1-A3, B1-B4, C1-C4, D1-D4, E1- E4 is prepared in advance.

  For example, a battle effect pattern corresponding to the case where the enemy character is a “small fish (half-fisher)” is referred to as a small fish battle effect pattern, and corresponds to a case where the enemy character is “small boss (boy)”. The battle effect pattern is referred to as a small boss battle effect pattern. The same applies to other battle effect patterns.

  Also, for example, a battle effect pattern corresponding to the case where the player character is “inferior” is referred to as a battle effect inferior pattern, and a battle effect pattern corresponding to the case where the player character is “dominant” is a battle effect dominant pattern. It is called. The same applies to other battle effect patterns.

  Further, for example, a battle effect pattern corresponding to a case where the enemy character is “small fish (half-fisher)” and the own character is “inferior” is referred to as a small fish battle effect inferior pattern. The battle effect pattern corresponding to the case where the player character is “dominant” in “person)” is referred to as a small fish battle effect dominant pattern. The same applies to other battle effect patterns.

  Here, in the during-battle effect of the battle effect inferior pattern, the effect of the aspect in which the winning / losing is not determined is executed although the position of the player character is disadvantageous. Moreover, in the effect during battle of the battle effect dominant pattern, the effect of the aspect in which the position of the player character is advantageous but the victory or defeat is not decided is executed.

  Further, in the effect during battle of the battle effect victory pattern, an effect in which the player character eventually wins is executed, but as an aspect of the battle until the player wins, an effect in which the player's character is advantageous. May be executed, or an effect may be executed in a manner in which the position of the player character is disadvantageous. By making the battle effect victory pattern of this aspect executable, the variable display result is derived and displayed regardless of whether the battle effect pattern of the battle effect inferior pattern or the battle effect dominant pattern is executed. Until then, the player's expectation that the character will eventually win can be maintained. In that case, in the effect during battle of the battle effect victory pattern, as a mode of the battle until winning, the proportion of the effect of the mode in which the status of the own character is advantageous is the mode in which the status of the own character is disadvantageous What is necessary is just to make it higher than the ratio in which an effect is performed. By making the battle effect victory pattern of this aspect executable, the player's expectation that the player's own character will ultimately win is improved when the battle effect dominant pattern effect is executed. Can be made.

  Moreover, in the battle production of the battle production defeat pattern, the production of the mode in which the player character is eventually defeated is executed, but the production of the mode in which the status of the player character is advantageous as the mode of battle until defeat. May be executed, or an effect may be executed in a manner in which the position of the player character is disadvantageous. By making the battle effect defeat pattern in this manner executable, the variable display result is derived and displayed regardless of whether the battle effect pattern of the battle effect inferior pattern or the battle effect dominant pattern is executed. Until then, it can be noted whether or not the player character finally wins. In that case, in the during-battle production of the battle production defeat pattern, the proportion of execution of the production in a mode in which the situation of the player's own character is unfavorable as the mode of the battle until the defeat What is necessary is just to make it higher than the ratio in which an effect is performed. By making the battle effect victory pattern of this aspect executable, when the battle effect inferior pattern effect is executed, the player's expectation that the player will eventually win is excessive. It is possible to suppress hitting.

  For example, in the process of step S147, when the continuous channel count value read in step S143 is “5” or less, that is, when the continuous channel count is 5 or less, the battle effect pattern is determined. For this purpose, the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37A is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The battle effect pattern may be determined by referring to the battle effect determination first table 201 based on the random value extracted in this way.

  In the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37 (A), the battle effect pattern is determined at a different rate according to the change count value during probability change, that is, according to the remaining probability change count. Yes. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “11”, it is determined as one of the small fish battle effect patterns A1 to A3. Further, when the variation count value during probability variation is “10” to “1”, it is determined as one of the small boss battle effect patterns B1 to B4.

  By doing in this way, when the number of continuous change is 5 or less, if the probability variation remaining number is 11 or more, a battle in which the player's character battles against a small fish (half-fisher) enemy character. If the medium effect is performed and the probability variation remaining number is 10 or less, the medium effect is performed such that the player character battles with the enemy character of the small boss (boy). That is, when the number of consecutive chans is 5 or less, the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the small boss (boy) is executed as a special effect over a part of the period when the probability variation remaining number is 10 or less. be able to.

  In the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37 (A), battle effect patterns are determined at different rates according to the probability change variation count value and the variable display result. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “11” and the variable display result is “losing”, the small fish battle effect inferior pattern A1 or the small fish battle effect dominant pattern A2 is set. When it is determined and the variable display result is “big hit”, the small fish battle effect victory pattern A3 is determined. Further, when the variation count value during probability change is “10” to “2” and the variable display result is “losing”, the small boss battle effect inferior pattern B1 or the small boss battle effect dominant pattern B2 is determined. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the small boss battle effect victory pattern B3 is determined. Further, when the variable count value during probability change is “1” and the variable display result is “losing”, the small boss battle effect defeat pattern B3 is determined, and when the variable display result is “big hit”. Is determined to be a small boss battle production victory pattern B4.

  By doing in this way, regardless of the number of remaining probability changes, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is possible to definitely notify that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the effect mode of the battle effect. . In addition, regarding the last variable display of the decorative symbol executed during the probability variation control, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the fact that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the effect mode of the battle effect is definitely notified. And when a variable display result turns into "losing", it can alert | report definitely that it is controlled to a time-short state by the production aspect of a battle production.

  Also, in the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37 (A), the battle effect pattern is determined at different ratios according to the probability change variation count value, the variable display result, and the variation pattern. It has become. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “11” and the variable display result is “losing”, the case where the variation pattern is “reach variation pattern” is “non-reach”. It is easier to determine the small fish battle production dominant pattern A2 than the case of “variation pattern”, and the case where the variation pattern is “super reach variation pattern” is more than the case of “reach variation pattern”. It is easy to be determined as the minor fish battle effect dominant pattern A2. Further, when the variation count value during probability variation is “10” to “2” and the variable display result is “losing”, the case where the variation pattern is “reach variation pattern” is “non-reach variation pattern”. It is easier to determine the small boss battle production dominant pattern B2 than the case where the variation pattern is the “super reach variation pattern” than the case of the “reach variation pattern”. It is easy to determine the dominant pattern B2.

  By doing in this way, as described above, in the during-battle effect of the battle effect victory pattern, the rate at which the effect of the aspect in which the appearance of the player character is advantageous is executed as the aspect of the battle until winning. If the performance of the aspect in which the character's attitude is disadvantageous is higher than the ratio of execution, the expectation for the variable display result to be “big hit” can be changed depending on the aspect of the battle effect. it can.

  Also, in the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37A, the variation count value during probability variation, the variable display result, and the variable display variable display result that can be executed during probability variation control are “big hit”. The battle effect pattern is determined at a different rate according to the result of the on-hold jackpot determination result during the probability change of whether or not the special figure game is held and stored. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability change is “10” to “2” and the variable display result is “lost”, the result of the jackpot determination within the probability change is “no jackpot determination within hold” Is easier to determine in the small boss battle effect inferior pattern B1 than in the case of “with on-hold big hit judgment”, and the on-hold big hit judgment result during probability change is “with on-hold big hit judgment” However, it is easier to determine the small boss battle effect dominant pattern B2 than in the case of “no on-hold big hit determination”.

  By doing in this way, when a special game with a variable display result of “variable display” that can be executed during probability variation control is not stored on hold, an effect of an aspect in which the position of the own character is disadvantageous If the special display game with the variable display result “big hit” is stored on hold as the variable display hold storage executed during the probability change control, the state of the player character is advantageous. It is easy to continue the production, and the production in which the player character wins is executed with the variable display corresponding to the special game in which the variable display result of the variable display that can be executed during the probability variation control is “big hit”. In other words, a special figure game in which the variable display result of the variable display that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” is stored and stored at an early stage of the battle execution with the enemy character of the small boss (boy). In the case where the player character is in the game, the performance of the mode in which the position of the player character is advantageous is frequently executed. It is possible to give the player an impression that On the other hand, a special game in which the variable display result of the variable display that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” is held and stored at a late stage in the period when the battle effect with the enemy character of the small boss (boy) is executed. In such a case, as a result of frequent execution of an aspect in which the position of the player character is disadvantageous, an effect in a manner that the player character wins is executed, and the player character struggles and wins. Such an impression can be given to the player. That is, during the execution period of the battle effect with the enemy character of the small boss (boy), a special figure game in which the variable display result that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” is stored on hold, and the big hit game during the probability change control When it is determined that a state is to be established, the mode of the battle effect with the enemy character of the small boss (boy) after the determination can be varied according to the timing.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S147, when the continuous channel count value read in step S143 is “6” or more and “10” or less, that is, the continuous channel count is 6 or more and 10 or less. In this case, the battle effect determination first table 202 shown in FIG. 37B is set as a table for determining the battle effect pattern.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The battle effect pattern may be determined by referring to the battle effect determination second table 202 based on the random value extracted in this way.

  In the setting of the battle effect determination second table 202 shown in FIG. 37 (B), battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the variation count value during probability variation, that is, according to the remaining probability variation count. Yes. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “6”, it is determined as one of the small fish battle effect patterns A1 to A3. Further, when the probability variation fluctuation count value is “5” to “1”, it is determined to be one of the middle boss battle effect patterns C1 to C4.

  By doing in this way, when the number of reams is 6 or more and 10 or less, if the remaining number of times of probability change is 6 or more, the player's character will play against a small fish (half-fisher) enemy character. If the remaining number of times of probability change is 5 times or less, an effect during battle is performed in which the player character battles with an enemy character of the middle boss (old man). In other words, when the number of consecutive changs is 6 or more and 10 or less chans, the battle with a middle boss (old man) enemy character is being performed as a special effect over a certain period of time when the probability change remaining number is 5 or less. Production can be performed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive chunks is 5 or less, the period during which the special effect can be executed is longer than when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less. In other words, when the number of consecutive chunks is 5 or less, the special effect is started at an earlier timing than when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less.

  By doing in this way, when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less, the probability variation control corresponding to the period during which the special effect can be executed, compared to the case where the number of consecutive chants is 6 or more and 10 or less. Since the chance that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” increases at an early timing, the player can be given an impression that the enemy character of the boss is won at an earlier timing as the number of consecutive changes is smaller.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive chants is 6 or more and 10 or less, the number of consecutive resorts is increased because the period during which the special effect can be executed is shorter than when the number of consecutive chunks is 5 or less. As a result, it is possible to give the player an impression that it is difficult to win the enemy character of the boss.

  In addition, in the setting of the battle effect determination second table 202 shown in FIG. 37 (B), similarly to the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37 (A), the probability variation changing count value, the variable display result, The battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the variation pattern and the on-change jackpot determination result during probability variation.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S147, when the continuous count value read in step S143 is “11” or more and the second big hit count value read in step S145 is less than “5”, that is, The table for determining the battle effect pattern when the number of consecutive chants is 11 or more and the number of controlled hits in the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “second big hit” is less than five. As shown in FIG. 38A, the battle effect determination third table 203 is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The battle effect pattern may be determined by referring to the battle effect determination third table 203 based on the random value extracted in this way.

  In the setting of the battle effect determination third table 203 shown in FIG. 38A, battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the variation count value during probability variation, that is, according to the remaining number of probability variations. Yes. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “4”, it is determined as one of the small fish battle effect patterns A1 to A3. When the variation count value during probability change is “3” to “1”, it is determined as one of the large boss battle effect patterns D1 to D4.

  By doing in this way, when the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, and the number of controlled hits in the big hit gaming state with the big hit type of “second big hit” is less than five, the probability remaining number of times If it is 4 times or more, an effect during battle is performed in which the player's character battles against an enemy character of a small fish (half-fisher). ) During battle is played against the enemy character. In other words, if the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, and the number of controlled hits in the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “second big hit” is less than five, the probability variation remaining number is three or less. Over a certain period of time, an effect during a battle with an enemy character of a large boss (monster) can be executed as a special effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less, the period during which the special effect can be executed is longer than when the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more. In other words, when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less, the special effect is started at an earlier timing than when the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more.

  By doing in this way, when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less, the probability variation control corresponding to the period during which the special effect can be executed, compared to the case where the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more. Since the chance that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” increases at an early timing, the player can be given an impression that the enemy character of the boss is won at an earlier timing as the number of consecutive changes is smaller.

  Also, when the number of consecutive chants is 11 or more, the number of consecutive resorts increases because the period during which the special effect can be executed is shorter than when the number of consecutive chants is 6 or more and 10 or less. As a result, it is possible to give the player an impression that it is difficult to win the enemy character of the boss.

  In addition, in the setting of the battle effect determination third table 203 shown in FIG. 38A, similarly to the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. The battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the variation pattern and the on-change jackpot determination result during probability variation.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S147, when the second big hit count value read in step S145 is “5” or more, even if the consecutive-chan count value read in step S143 is “11” or more. That is, even if the number of consecutive chants is 11 or more, if the number of controlled games in the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “second big hit” is five times or more, the battle effect pattern is determined. As a table for this purpose, the battle effect determination fourth table 204 shown in FIG. 38B is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The battle effect pattern may be determined by referring to the battle effect determination fourth table 204 based on the random number value thus extracted.

  In the setting of the battle effect determination fourth table 204 shown in FIG. 38 (B), the battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the change count value during probability change, that is, according to the remaining probability change count. Yes. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability variation is “33” to “4”, it is determined as one of the small fish battle effect patterns A1 to A3. When the variation count value during probability change is “3” to “1”, it is determined as one of the last boss battle effect patterns E1 to E4.

  By doing in this way, when the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, and the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state with the big hit type “second big hit” is 5 times or more, the probability variation remaining number If it is 4 times or more, an effect during battle is performed in which the player character battles against an enemy character of a small fish (half-fisher). An effect during the battle is performed in which a battle with the enemy character is performed. That is, even if the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, if the number of controlled games in the big hit game state with the big hit type “second big hit” is 5 times or more, the probability variation remaining number is 3 times. Over a period of time as described below, an effect during battle with the enemy character of the last boss (black) can be executed as a special effect in a specific mode.

  Thus, even if the number of consecutive resorts is 11 or more, the specific mode that can only be viewed if the number of controlled games in the jackpot game state with the jackpot type “second jackpot” is 5 or more. As a special effect, by making it possible to execute an effect during the battle with the enemy character of the last boss (black), as a specific advantageous condition, the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state of “second big hit” , Can make the player have a sense of expectation.

  In addition, in the setting of the battle effect determination fourth table 204 shown in FIG. 38B, similarly to the setting of the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. The battle effect patterns are determined at different ratios according to the variation pattern and the on-change jackpot determination result during probability variation.

  After performing the process of step S147, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the battle effect pattern determined in step S147 is a small fish battle effect pattern (step S148). At this time, if it is determined that it is not a small fish battle effect pattern (step S148; NO), the effect setting process during probability change is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S148 that the pattern is a small fish battle effect pattern (step S148; YES), for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is “lost” (step S149). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is not “losing” but “big hit” (step S 149; NO), the effect-changing effect setting processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S149 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S149; YES), whether or not to execute the boss notice effect and the boss notice effect pattern to be executed are determined. (Step S150), the probability changing effect setting process is terminated. Here, the boss notice effect is a special effect before the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is started as a special effect, that is, during the period when the battle effect with the enemy character of the small fish is executed. This is an effect of notifying that an effect during battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed.

  Here, in step S150, the presence / absence of the boss notice effect or the process of determining the boss notice effect pattern when the boss notice effect is executed is determined in step S149 that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is executed only when it is created. By doing in this way, the boss notice effect is produced in spite of the fact that the probabilistic state is ended and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state without performing the effect during the battle of the small boss battle effect pattern as a special effect. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies between performances such as being executed, and to prevent the player from feeling distrustful.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, a plurality of boss notice effect patterns YP1 to YP4 are prepared in advance.

  Here, in the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP2, the fact that the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed as a special effect is notified by displaying a message such as “I am coming soon!”. Also, in the boss notice effect YP3 boss notice effect, the boss notice effect pattern YP2 boss notice effect YP2 such as “A boss is near! Advance notice by displaying a message with a stronger nuance than the performance. Also, in the boss notice effect YP4 boss notice effect, the boss notice effect YP3 boss notice such as “A boss is coming !!” that the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed as a special effect. Advance notice by displaying a message with a stronger nuance than the performance. On the other hand, in the boss notice effect YP1 of the boss notice effect pattern YP1, a boss notice effect pattern YP2, such as “the boss looks like ...”, that the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed as a special effect. Compared with the nuance of the boss 3 boss announcement effect, the announcement is made by displaying an ambiguous nuance message that can be strong or weak.

  For example, in the process of step S150, if the continuous channel count value read in step S143 is "5" or less, that is, if the continuous channel count is 5 or less, the presence or absence of a boss notice effect, As a table for determining the boss notice effect pattern in the case of execution, the boss notice effect determination first table 301 shown in FIG. 40A is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the boss notice effect and the boss notice effect pattern for execution may be determined by referring to the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect based on the random value extracted in this way.

  In the setting of the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect shown in FIG. The boss notice effect pattern is determined at a different rate in accordance with the on-hold pending jackpot determination result during the probability change of whether or not the special figure game that is “big hit” is stored on hold. Specifically, when the variation count value during probability change is “33” to “15”, the ratio determined to not execute the boss notice effect is 100%. On the other hand, when the change count value during probability change is “14”, it may be decided to execute the boss notice effect, and when the change count value during probability change is “13” to “11”. The boss notice effect is always decided to be executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in response to the probability variation remaining count being 10, the effect during battle of the effect pattern during the small boss battle is executed as a special effect. Therefore, when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less, corresponding to the probability variation remaining count being 14, that is, the variable display in which the effect during battle of the effect pattern during the small boss battle is started as a special effect. The boss notice effect can be executed in response to the execution of variable display four times before.

  Further, in the setting of the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect shown in FIG. 40A, when the change count value during probability change is “14”, the boss notice effect is not executed and the boss notice effect pattern YP1 is set. If the change count value during probability change is “13”, any of the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP1 and the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP2 is selected. It has come to be decided.

  By doing so, in response to the fact that the number of remaining probable changes is 14 times, in response to the fact that the number of remaining probable changes is 13 times despite the fact that the boss notice effect has been executed, It is possible to prevent the notice effect from not being executed and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  Further, in the setting of the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect shown in FIG. 40A, when the change count value during probability change is “12”, any one of the boss notice effects of the boss notice effect patterns YP1 to YP3 is selected. If the variation count value during probability change is “11”, it is determined as one of the boss notice effects YP1, YP3, and YP4.

  In this way, the number of remaining probable changes is 11 in spite of the fact that the boss notice effect of boss notice effect pattern YP3 has been executed in response to the number of remaining probable changes being 12. In response to this, the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP2 whose message nuance is weaker than the boss notice effect pattern of the boss notice effect pattern YP3 is not executed, and the player is distrusted. You can prevent them from being held.

  Here, in the case where the special variation game whose variable display result is “big hit” is stored on hold when the variation count value during probability variation is “14” to “11”, the small fish battle effect pattern is being battled. The variable display result becomes “big hit” during the execution of the performance, and there is a possibility that the probabilistic state ends and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state without performing the during-battle production of the small boss battle production pattern as a special production. .

  Therefore, in the setting of the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect shown in FIG. 40A, when the change count value during probability change is “14”, the special game whose variable display result is “big hit” is put on hold. When the stored big hit judgment result of whether or not it is stored is “Without jackpot judgment”, the boss notice effect is performed more than when the held big hit judgment result is “Without jackpot judgment” It is easy to decide not to execute.

  By doing in this way, the boss notice effect is produced in spite of the fact that the probabilistic state is ended and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state without performing the effect during the battle of the small boss battle effect pattern as a special effect. Can be prevented from occurring frequently, and the player can be prevented from feeling distrust.

  Further, in the setting of the boss notice effect determination first table 301 shown in FIG. 40A, when the change count value during probability change is “13” or “12”, the variable display result is “big hit”. If the on-hold jackpot determination result indicating whether the figure game is stored on hold is “with-hold on-hit determination”, the ratio of the boss notice effect YP1 determined as the boss notice effect is 100%.

  By doing in this way, the effect during the battle of the small boss battle effect pattern is not executed as a special effect, and despite the situation where the probability change state ends and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, The boss notice effect that displays the message can be prevented from being executed, and the player can be prevented from feeling distrust. Also, the boss notice effect is not executed in response to the fact that the probability change remaining number is 13 even though the boss notice effect is executed in response to the probability change remaining number being 14 times. , And so on, so that the player does not feel distrust.

  Here, as described above, in step S150, the presence / absence of the boss notice effect or the process of determining the boss notice effect pattern in the case of executing the boss notice effect is determined as “Lost” in step S149. It is executed only when it is determined that Therefore, when the boss notice effect is executed in the variable display with the probability change remaining number of 11 times, the variable display result is “lost”, and in response to the next variable display, the effect pattern during the small boss battle as a special effect The production during the battle will be executed without fail.

  Therefore, in the setting of the first table 301 for determining the boss notice effect shown in FIG. 40A, when the change count value during probability change is “11”, the ratio determined as the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP4. Is 100%.

  In this way, in the variable display where the probability variation remaining count is 11, the boss notice effect that displays the message of the strongest nuance can be executed, and the effect during the battle of the small boss battle effect pattern is performed as a special effect. Encouragement to be executed can be improved.

  Further, for example, in the processing of step S150, when the continuous channel count value read in step S143 is “6” or more and “10” or less, that is, the continuous channel count is 6 or more and 10 or less. In this case, the boss notice effect determination second table 302 shown in FIG. 40B is set as a table for determining the presence / absence of the boss notice effect and the boss notice effect pattern for execution.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Based on the random number extracted in this way, the presence / absence of the boss notice effect and the boss notice effect pattern to be executed may be determined by referring to the boss notice effect determination second table 302.

  Note that, in the setting of the boss notice effect determination second table 302 shown in FIG. 40B, as in the case of the boss notice effect determination first table 301 shown in FIG. The battle effect patterns are determined at different rates according to the big hit determination result.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S150, if the continuous channel count value read in step S143 is “10” or more, that is, if the continuous channel count is 11 or more, the boss notice effect is displayed. As a table for determining the presence / absence and the boss notice effect pattern for execution, a third boss notice effect determination table 303 shown in FIG. 40C is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for battle effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the boss notice effect and the boss notice effect pattern for execution may be determined by referring to the boss notice effect determination third table 303 based on the random value extracted in this way.

  Note that, in the setting of the third boss notice effect determination third table 303 shown in FIG. 40C, as in the setting of the first boss notice effect determination first table 301 shown in FIG. The battle effect patterns are determined at different rates according to the big hit determination result.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 30 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S661). ). As an example, in the process of step S661, the variable display time elapses when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine that it was.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S661 (step S661; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a continuous change notification effect execution period for executing the continuous change notification effect (step S662). The continuous-chang notification effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a continuous-chang notification effect control pattern corresponding to the continuous-chang notification effect, or a special-fluctuation effect control pattern.

  When it is a continuous change notification effect execution period in step S662 (step S662; YES), effect operation control for executing the continuous change notification effect is performed (step S663). As an example, in the process of step S663, display of effect images, output of sound effects, lighting of lamps, effects according to the effect control execution data read from the continuous change notification effect control pattern or the special figure change effect control pattern, etc. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including part or all of the operation of the movable member for use, various commands are generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like You can do it. In particular, display operation control for displaying an image corresponding to the continuous change notification effect image display area may be performed in the continuous change notification effect image display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

  When it is not a continuous change notification effect execution period in step S661 (step S662; NO), after executing the process of step S663, it is determined whether or not it is a battle effect execution period for executing a battle effect. (Step S664). The battle effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a battle effect control pattern corresponding to the battle effect or a special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern. In the battle effect execution period, when the battle result notification effect for notifying the result of the battle is executed according to the transition of the gaming state, the execution period may be included.

  When it is a battle effect execution period in step S664 (step S664; YES), effect operation control for executing the battle effect is performed (step S665). As an example, in the process of step S665, in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the battle effect control pattern or the special figure change effect control pattern, etc., the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, and the effect Various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the like in order to perform a predetermined presentation operation including part or all of the movement of the movable member. That's fine. In particular, in the battle effect image display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, it is only necessary to perform display operation control for displaying an image corresponding to the battle effect.

  When it is not the battle effect execution period in step S664 (step S664; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the boss notice effect execution period for executing the boss notice effect after executing the process of step S665. (Step S666). The boss notice effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a boss notice effect control pattern corresponding to the boss notice effect or a special-fluctuation effect control pattern.

  When it is in the boss notice effect execution period in step S666 (step S666; YES), effect operation control for executing the boss notice effect is performed (step S667). As an example, in the process of step S667, according to the effect control execution data read from the boss notice effect control pattern or the special figure change effect control pattern, the display of effect images, the output of sound effects, the lighting of lamps, and effects In order to perform a predetermined production operation including a part or all of the operations of the movable members, various commands are generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Just do it. In particular, display operation control for displaying an image corresponding to the boss notice effect may be performed in the boss notice effect image display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

  When it is not the boss notice effect execution period in step S666 (step S666; NO), or after executing the process of step S667, for example, based on the setting in the special figure change time effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. After performing other effect operation control (step S668), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S661 (step S661; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S669). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S669; NO), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation designation command. May be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S669 (step S669; YES), a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S670, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol that is the display result.

  After performing the process of step S669, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the probability variation control is being performed by reading out the game state designation buffer value from the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example (step S671). At this time, when the probability variation control is being performed (step S671; YES), the variation count value during probability variation is updated to be subtracted by 1 in response to the execution of variable display during the probability variation control (step S672). ). Thus, the updated count value indicating the remaining number of variable displays executed during the probability variation control is stored in the probability variation variation counter.

  If the probability variation control is not being performed in step 671 (step S671; NO), or after executing the process of step S672, the game state designation buffer value is read from the effect control buffer setting unit 194 or the like, for example, during time reduction control. It is determined whether or not (step S673). At this time, if the time reduction control is being performed (step S673; YES), the variable is updated so as to subtract 1 from the time reduction variation count value corresponding to the execution of variable display during the time reduction control (step S674). ). Thus, the updated count value indicating the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time-shortening control is stored in the time-short-time variation counter.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the updated hourly / medium fluctuation count value is “0” (step S675). If the short-to-middle fluctuation count value after the update is “0” (step S675; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether or not it is “lost” (step S676). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S676; YES), the continuous counter, the first big hit counter, the second big hit counter, the first big hit cumulative prize ball number The counter, the second jackpot cumulative prize ball counter, and the total jackpot cumulative prize ball counter are each cleared, and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S677).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display result of the variable display in the time shortening state does not become “big hit”, and in response to the completion of the time shortening state, Among them, the count value of the number of times of being controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type being “second big hit” is cleared.

  When the time-shortage control is not being performed at step S673 (step S673; NO), or when the updated time-short-to-middle fluctuation count value is other than “0” at step S675 (step S675; NO), the processing of step S676 is performed. When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” instead of “losing” (step S676; NO), after executing the processing of step S677, it is determined in advance as a winning start designation command reception waiting time. The given fixed time is set (step S678). Then, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S679), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 175 of FIG. 30 as the ending effect process. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an ending effect flag provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is on (step S681). Here, the ending effect flag is set to the on state by the process of step S684 described later in response to the execution of the ending effect.

  When the ending effect flag is OFF in step S681 (step S681; NO), a fixed time set as the ending effect time is set (step S682). Subsequently, for example, a setting for starting an effect operation serving as an ending effect is performed such that an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is selected as a use pattern (step S683). Thereafter, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S684), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  When the ending effect flag is on in step S681 (step S681;), it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step S685). When the ending effect time has not elapsed (step S685; NO), the ending effect process is terminated after controlling the effect operation as the ending effect (step S686).

  When the ending effect time has elapsed in step S685 (step S685; YES), the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S687).

  After executing the processing of step S687, for example, “100” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of variable displays for which the time reduction control is executed in the hour / medium fluctuation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. (Step S688) For example, “33” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of variable displays for which the probability variation control is executed in a probability variation variation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example (Step S689).

  After the process of step S689 is executed, for example, the continuous channel count value that is the stored value of the continuous channel counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is updated so as to add 1 (step S690). Note that the processing in step S690 is not limited to adding the consecutive chunk count value by 1 when the big hit gaming state is completed. For example, when the winning start designation command is received, the consecutive chunk count value may be updated. Good.

  After executing the processing of step S690, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “second big hit” by reading, for example, EXT data in the hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (step S691). .

  If it is determined in step S691 that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” (step S691; NO), for example, the stored value of the first jackpot counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is used. A certain first big hit count value is updated to add 1 (step S692). Note that the processing of step S692 is not limited to adding 1 to the first jackpot count value when the jackpot gaming state is ended. For example, when a hit start designation command is received, the jackpot type is “first jackpot”. If so, the first big hit count value may be updated.

  If it is determined in step S691 that the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S691; YES), for example, the stored value of the second big hit counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 or the like is used. A certain second big hit count value is updated to add 1 (step S693). Note that the processing of step S693 is not limited to adding 1 to the second jackpot count value when the jackpot gaming state ends. For example, when a hit start designation command is received, the jackpot type is “second jackpot”. If so, the second big hit count value may be updated.

  After executing the process of step S692 or step S693, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S694), and then the ending effect process ends.

  Next, a display operation example of the effect customization function will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an effect customization function that allows a player to freely set a part of the effects. When the production customization function is executed, as the main menu screen of the production customization function, multiple buttons for executing the individual customization function for multiple productions, a button for terminating the execution of the production customization function, etc. are displayed. Screen is displayed.

  FIG. 43A shows an example of the main menu screen of the effect customization function. In the example of the main menu screen shown in FIG. 43 (A), a button 5BA for executing a continuous change notification customization function for customizing a continuous change notification effect and a change for customizing a variable sound during variable display of decorative symbols. Button 5BB for executing the sound customization function, button 5BC for executing the character customization function for customizing the character appearing in the notice effect, button 5BD for executing other effect customization functions, and the effect customization function A button 5BE for ending is displayed.

  FIG. 43B shows an example of the menu screen of the continuous change notification customizing function. In the example of the menu screen shown in FIG. 43 (B), a button 5BF for setting the notification mode of the continuous channel count in the continuous channel notification effect to the individual display mode, and a button 5BG for setting the summary display mode, A button 5BH for ending the continuous change notification customization function is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44 to FIG. 48, an example of the operation effect of the battle effect will be described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a battle effect is executed in response to being controlled to the probability variation state. In the battle production, first, during the battle production of a small fish battle production pattern in which the player character battles against a small fish (half-fisher) enemy character, and then a battle with the enemy character of the boss as a special production. Medium production is executed.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the number of consecutive changs, the during-battle effect of the small fish battle effect pattern ends, and the timing for shifting to the during-battle effect with the enemy character of the boss differs as a special effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), when the number of consecutive chunks is 5 or less, corresponding to the fact that the probability variation remaining number has become 10, over the variable display for 10 times, As a special effect, an effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 or more and 10 or less, corresponding to the fact that the probability variation remaining number is 5, the variable display for 5 times, As a special effect, an effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed. As shown in FIGS. 44 (C) and 44 (D), when the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, the variable display count is changed over three times corresponding to the fact that the number of remaining probable changes is three. As a special effect, an effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the special effect is executed as the number of consecutive Chans is reduced by changing the timing at which the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is executed as a special effect according to the number of consecutive Chans. Since the chance that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” at an early timing during the probability variation control corresponding to the possible period increases, it is possible to give the player an impression of winning the enemy character of the boss at an early timing. Further, as the number of consecutive resorts increases, the period during which the special performance can be executed is shortened, so that it is possible to give the player an impression that it is difficult to win the enemy character of the boss.

  In the present embodiment, the battle with the enemy character of the boss is performed as a special effect according to the number of consecutive times and the number of consecutive games that are controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type of “second big hit”. Medium production is different. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A), 45 (A1), and (A2), when the number of consecutive chunks is 5 or less, the big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “second big hit” Regardless of the number of controlled times, as a special effect, an effect during battle of the small boss battle effect pattern in which the own character CHZ battles the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B), 45 (B1), and (B2), when the number of consecutive chunks is 6 times or more and 10 times or less, the big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “second big hit” Regardless of the number of controlled times, as a special effect, a mid-boss battle effect pattern in which the player character CHZ battles the enemy character CHC of the middle boss (old man) is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 44 (C), 45 (C1), and (C2), the number of consecutive chunks is 11 or more, and the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state of “second big hit” less than five times. In the case of, an effect during battle of a large boss battle effect pattern in which the player character CHZ battles with the enemy character CHD of the large boss (monster) is executed as a special effect. 44 (D), 45 (D1), and (D2), the number of consecutive hits is 11 times or more and the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state of “second big hit”. In the case of, an effect during battle of the last boss battle effect pattern is executed as a special effect such that the player character CHZ battles the enemy character CHE of the last boss (black).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive chans and the number of consecutive villas is controlled according to the number of times that the jackpot type is “second jackpot” and is controlled with the jackpot gaming state as a special effect. By changing the effect mode of the effect during the battle, the special effect is not monotonous and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, when the probability variation state is controlled, the remaining number of times is notified in the probability variation remaining number display area 5Z provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Display operation control for displaying is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, as a continuous change notification effect, an image that can specify the continuous change count in the continuous change notification effect image display area 5A provided on the screen of the image display device 5 Then, display operation control for displaying numerical information relating to the cumulative number of prize balls is performed.

  45 (A1), (B1), (C1), and (D1) show display operation examples of the continuous change notification effect in the individual display mode. For example, the display operation example shown in FIG. 45 (A1) will be described as a representative. It is specified that the number of controlled games in the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type is “first jackpot” is two times in the number of consecutive chunks. The numerical information “1800 pt” related to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the “first big hit” big hit gaming state is displayed together with the obtained image “☆ × 2”, and the big hit type of the second big hit is “second big hit” The numerical information “2400pt” regarding the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state of the “second big hit” is displayed together with the image “★ × 1” that can specify that the number of times controlled in the gaming state is one. ing.

  By doing in this way, it can be made to recognize for every jackpot type about the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during consecutive Chang. In addition, the number of consecutive times can be associated with the special effect, and the number of consecutive times can be made conscious.

  45 (A2), (B2), (C2), and (D2) show a display operation example of the continuous display notification effect in the summary display mode. For example, the display operation example shown in FIG. 45 (A2) will be described as a representative. The big hit gaming state in the continuous change with the image “image imitating the crown × 3” that can specify that the continuous change is 3 times. Information “4200pt” relating to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in is displayed.

  By doing in this way, the area | region where an image and numerical information are displayed in the continuous change notification effect image display area 5A can be made small compared with the continuous change notification effect of the individual display mode. The number of consecutive chants and the cumulative number of prize balls can be notified without lowering the visibility.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44A to 44D, the boss starts from the variable display four times before the variable display in which the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is started as a special effect. The notice effect can be executed.

  FIG. 46 shows an effect operation example in the case where the boss notice effect is executed when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less.

  When the number of consecutive changes is 5 or less, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), after the variable display with the probability variation remaining count of 15 is executed, the variable display with the probability change remaining count of 14 is executed. In response to this, the boss notice effect can be executed.

  In this effect operation example, an example is shown in which the boss notice effect is executed over a period from variable display in which the probability variation remaining count is 14 to variable display in which the probability variation remaining count is 11 times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP1 is executed corresponding to the variable display in which the probability variation remaining count is 14, and the result is shown in FIG. 46 (C). In this way, the boss notice effect of the boss notice effect pattern YP2 is executed in response to the variable display in which the probability change remaining number is 13, and as shown in FIG. 46 (D), the probability change remaining number is 12 times. Corresponding to the display, the boss notice effect YP3 of the boss notice effect pattern YP3 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 46E, the boss notice effect pattern YP4 of the boss notice effect pattern YP4 corresponds to the variable display in which the probability variation remaining number is 11. Boss notice effect is being executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (F), in response to the variable display in which the probability variation remaining count is 10, the transition is made to the effect during battle with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) as a special effect.

  As shown in this example of the production operation, the special production is gradually stronger as the number of variable displays until the transition to the production during battle with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) as the special production decreases. By notifying in advance with nuances, not only can the player be notified that the special effect will be executed, but also the interest in the special effect can be improved.

  FIG. 47 shows a variable display result that can be executed during probability variation control at the start of a battle effect with an enemy character CHB of a small boss (boy) that is executed as a special effect when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less. An example of an effect operation when a special figure game for “big hit” is stored on hold will be shown. FIG. 48 shows a variable display result that can be executed during probability variation control at the start of a battle effect with an enemy character CHB of a small boss (boy) that is executed as a special effect when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less. Although the special figure game that is a “big hit” was not stored on hold, the variable that can be executed during the probability variation control while the battle effect with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) is being executed as a special effect. An example of an effect operation when a special figure game whose display result is “big hit” is stored on hold.

  47 and FIG. 48, the enemy character of the boss executed as a special effect according to the timing when the special figure game whose variable display result that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” is stored on hold. A description will be given of the fact that the production mode of the battle production is different. 47 and 48, among the circles indicating the on-hold storage display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the on-hold storage of the special figure game in which the variable display result that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit”. The circle indicating the display is hatched.

  The variable display result that can be executed during the probability control is “big hit” at the start of the battle effect with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) that is executed as a special effect when the number of consecutive chants is 5 times or less. When the special figure game is held and stored, according to the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37A referred to in the process of step S147 in the probability changing effect setting process shown in FIG. If the display result is “losing”, the small boss battle effect dominant pattern B2 is determined at a rate higher than the ratio determined for the small boss battle effect inferior pattern B1.

  As a result, in the special effect executed in response to the variable display in which the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 47B, the effect of the aspect in which the appearance of the player character CHZ is disadvantageous, As shown in FIG. 47 (D), the variable display result is “big hit” as a result of frequent execution of an aspect in which the posture of the player character CHZ is advantageous as shown in FIGS. 47 (A) and 47 (C). In response to the variable display “”, an effect in which the player character CHZ wins is executed. 47 (C) to 47 (D), in the effect during battle of the battle effect victory pattern, an effect in which the player character CHZ ultimately wins is executed. The example in which the effect of the aspect in which the attitude of the player character CHZ is advantageous is executed.

  As shown in this example of the action operation, a special display in which the variable display variable display result that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” at an early stage of the period when the battle effect with the boss enemy character is executed as a special effect. When the game is stored on hold, an effect in an aspect in which the position of the player character CHZ is advantageous is frequently executed. As a result, an effect in which the player character wins is executed. It is possible to give the player an impression that the character CHZ wins a good battle.

  On the other hand, when the number of consecutive chants is 5 or less, when the battle effect with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy), which is executed as a special effect, starts, the variable display result that can be executed during probability change control is “big hit” When the special figure game "" is not stored on hold, the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37A referred to in step S147 in the probability changing effect setting process shown in FIG. For example, if the variable display result is “losing”, the small boss battle effect inferior pattern B1 is determined at a rate higher than the ratio determined in the small boss battle effect dominant pattern B2.

  As a result, in the special effect executed in response to the variable display in which the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIGS. 48 (A) and 48 (B), the form of the player character CHZ is disadvantageous. Production is performed frequently.

  Then, while the battle effect with the enemy character CHB of the small boss (boy) is being executed as a special effect, a special figure game in which the variable display result that can be executed during the probability change control is “big hit” is stored on hold. , According to the battle effect determination first table 201 shown in FIG. 37A referred to in the process of step S147 in the probability changing effect setting process shown in FIG. 34, if the variable display result is “lost”. The small boss battle effect dominant pattern B2 is determined at a rate higher than the ratio determined for the small boss battle effect inferior pattern B1.

  As a result, in the special effect executed corresponding to the variable display in which the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIGS. 48D and 48E, the form of the player character CHZ is disadvantageous. As shown in FIG. 48H, as a result of frequent execution of an aspect in which the attitude of the player character CHZ is advantageous as shown in FIGS. 48C, F, and G, rather than the effect. In addition, an effect in such a manner that the player character CHZ wins is executed in correspondence with the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”. 48 (G) to 48 (H), in the effect during battle of the battle effect victory pattern, an effect in which the player character CHZ ultimately wins is executed. The example in which the effect of the aspect in which the attitude of the player character CHZ is advantageous is executed.

  As in this effect operation example, a special display in which the variable display result of variable display that can be executed during probability variation control is “big hit” at a later stage of the period when the battle effect with the enemy character of the boss is executed as a special effect. When the game is stored on hold, an effect in a mode in which the appearance of the player character CHZ is disadvantageous is frequently executed. As a result, an effect in a mode in which the player character CHZ wins is executed. It is possible to give the player the impression that the character struggles and wins.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a configuration.

  (Modification 1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit”. The game is not limited to a game.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a modification will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the modified example, a first normal winning ball apparatus that can win a game ball launched into the left game area and a normal prize that can win a game ball launched into the right game area. It is assumed that a ball apparatus is provided.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example is provided with a passing gate through which a game ball launched into the right game area can pass and a normal variable winning ball apparatus capable of winning a game ball launched into the right game area. It shall be. A distribution device for distributing the game balls to the second normal winning ball device, the passing gate, and the normal variable winning ball device above the second normal winning ball device, the passing gate, and the normal variable winning ball device. Is provided.

  In addition, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example is provided with a special variable winning ball apparatus capable of winning a gaming ball launched into the right gaming area. Then, in the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus, the first count switch for detecting the game ball by passing the game ball, and the game ball that has passed through the first count switch flowed down. It is assumed that a second count switch that detects a game ball by passing a game ball on one of the branch paths is provided.

  In addition, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example is provided with a countdown display device above the image display device 5. As an example, the countdown display device is composed of 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and in the high base state to be described later, the remaining time from the start of variable display of the first special symbol until the start timing of the high base end presentation. The period can be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, first, in the low base state, the game ball is launched into the left game area, and the game ball is inserted into the first start winning opening formed in the first normal winning ball device. The variable display of the first special symbol is executed by winning. In the low base state, variable display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is executed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. When the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol is “losing”, the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is repeated by further winning the game ball at the first start winning opening. Executed.

  And if the result of variable display of the first special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit type of “big hit” is “big hit A”, the high base control is started after the big hit game ends and the chance time is entered. To do. On the other hand, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit type of “big hit” is “big hit B”, the game state is controlled to the low base state again after the big hit game ends, The variable display of the first special symbol is executed by winning the game ball at the first start winning opening.

  The chance time is a period in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once with a fluctuation pattern having a longer special figure fluctuation time than when the gaming state is in the low base state, and the gaming state is in the high base state. It refers to the period from the time of control until the end of variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the high base state, the game ball is launched into the right game area. At this time, a part of the game balls launched into the right game area is distributed to the second normal winning ball device side, the passing gate and the normal variable winning ball device side by entering the sorting device. At this time, since the first special figure holding memory is generated when the game ball enters the second normal winning ball device, the first special figure holding memory is set to 0 and the high base state is controlled. Even so, the variable display of the first special symbol can be performed.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate, variable display of the normal symbol is executed. In the high base state, variable display of the second effect symbols corresponding to the normal symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. When the variable display result is “lost” in the normal symbol variable display, the variable display of the normal symbol and the second effect symbol is repeatedly executed as the game ball passes through the passing gate.

  When the normal symbol variable display result is “winning”, the game ball can be awarded in the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus. When a part of the game balls distributed to the passing gate and the normal variable winning ball apparatus side by the distribution device wins the second starting winning opening, the second special figure holding memory is generated.

  After one variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is completed, the gaming state is controlled to the low base state. If the second special symbol holding memory number generated during the chance time is 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by launching the game ball again in the left game area. In addition, when the number of second special figure hold memory generated during the chance time is 1 or more, variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of second special figure hold memory generated during the chance time is executed and the big hit Enter the rush zone where the game is repeated.

  Specifically, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”, the big hit game of big hit C is executed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the variable display result is “small hit”, the big winning opening is repeatedly performed as the small hit game. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch by launching a game ball in the right game area while the big prize opening is open, a big hit game corresponding to the small hit type is executed.

  After the big hit game of the big hit C to the big hit E is always controlled to the high base state, when the second special figure holding memory number is 0 after the big hit game ends, the chance time is again entered. Thereafter, when the second special figure reserved memory number occurs during the chance time, the chance time and the rush zone are repeatedly executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 (A) and 50 (B), when the big hit game of big hit A, big hit C, big hit D, big hit E ends, the first special figure holding memory is controlled to the high base state. In the case of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is started in the lower left part of the image display device 5, and the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The display of the initial stop symbol is started. Further, the countdown display device starts the countdown until the high base end production start timing according to the special symbol variation time of the first special symbol.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) and 52 (D), when the big hit game of big hit A, big hit C, big hit D, big hit E ends, it is controlled to the high base state without the first special figure holding memory. In the case of the image display device 5, the stop symbol of the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed in the lower left part of the image display device 5, and the second effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The display of the initial stop symbol is started. Further, the display that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state has not yet started is started on the image display device 5, and the countdown display device blinks all the segments as the first special symbol change start waiting effect. Is executed.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening after being controlled to the high base state in the absence of the first special symbol holding memory as described above, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the image display device At the lower left of FIG. 5, the variable display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is started, and the display that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state has not yet been started is ended. Then, the countdown display device starts the countdown until the high base end production start timing according to the special symbol variation time of the first special symbol.

  (Modification 2) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the game characteristics as in Modification 1, the special effect and the continuous change notification effect as in the above-described embodiment are executed over a part of the period such as the last 120 seconds of the chance time. You may do it. In that case, a special effect in a different mode may be executed according to the number of times that the jackpot type “big hit” is entered into the chance time by starting the high base control after the big hit game ends. Thereby, also in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the gaming characteristics as in the first modification, the special effect is not monotonous and the interest can be improved.

  (Modification 3) Of the battle effects, the effect mode of the special effect is not limited to that determined according to the probability change variation count value, the variable display result, the variation pattern, and the probability variation pending big hit determination. For example, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “variable display” that can be executed during probability variation control is stored on hold, it is determined whether or not the special effect is being executed, and the special effect is executed. If it is medium, the number of executions of the variable display until the variable display result becomes “big hit” may be calculated, and the effect mode of the special effect may be varied according to the calculated number of executions. In this case, for example, as the number of executions calculated is smaller, the effect of the aspect in which the position of the own character is advantageous is frequently executed, and as a result, the effect of the aspect in which the own character wins is executed and calculated. As the number of executions increases, an effect in a manner that the player's character wins may be executed as a result of frequent execution in a manner in which the appearance of the player's character is disadvantageous.

  (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit” during the period in which the effect during the battle of the small fish battle effect pattern is being executed, the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss as a special effect. Described as not being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a special-purpose game in which the variable display result of the variable display that can be executed during the execution period of the during-battle effect of the small fish battle effect pattern is “big hit” is stored on hold. Alternatively, the during-battle effect of the small fish battle effect pattern may be interrupted, and a transition to the during-battle effect with the enemy character of the boss may be made as a special effect. Thereby, not only the execution frequency of a special effect increases, but also the timing at which the special effect is executed can be given unexpectedness. In addition, it is possible to improve the expectation that the special performance will be executed, and to improve the interest.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, after the boss notice effect is executed during the execution of the during-battle effect of the small fish battle effect pattern, the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss is always executed as a special effect. explained. However, in the battle effect that is a probable effect, the effect during the battle with the enemy character of the boss may not be executed as a special effect. In that case, even if the effect during battle with the enemy character of the boss is not executed as a special effect, the boss notice effect that becomes a frustration may be executed. Thereby, the interest of a special effect and a boss notice effect can be improved.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, when displaying the numerical information related to the cumulative number of winning balls, normally, for example, when displaying in a normal mode such as “black”, when the cumulative number of winning balls is a specific number or more, for example, “ It may be displayed in a specific manner such as “golden”. In that case, only the display of the number of accumulated prize balls in the continuous display notification effect in the summary display mode may be displayed in a specific mode, or the number of cumulative prize balls corresponding to the specific jackpot type in the continuous display notification effect in the individual display mode Only the display may be displayed in a specific manner. Thereby, the interest of a player can be improved.

  (Modification 7) In the above embodiment, the continuous change notification effect may not be executed during execution of a specific effect having a relatively high effect such as a reach effect of super reach. Here, the specific effect having a high effect includes, for example, an effect having a high ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state when the effect is executed, that is, an effect having a high expectation degree of jackpot. Even when the specific effect is being executed, when the continuous change notification effect is executed, the continuous change notification image display area 5A is reduced or the continuous change notification effect display area is displayed in a translucent manner. By reducing the visibility of the notification effect, the visibility of the specific effect may be prevented from decreasing. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being lowered.

  (Modification 8) In the above-described embodiment, when recovery is performed after a power failure or the like occurs in the probability variation state, the continuous change notification effect may not be executed. Or, even if it is recovered after a power outage or the like when it is in a probable state, when executing the continuous change notification effect, it is executed in a special manner in which the continuous change number and the cumulative number of prize balls cannot be specified. You can do it. As a result, it is possible to prevent false display of the number of consecutive chants and the number of accumulated prize balls due to the restoration of the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when in the probability variation state.

  (Modification 9) In the embodiment described above, a game in which an over-winning can be suitably detected on the main board 11 side, and the cumulative number of winning balls is paid out as a winning ball corresponding to the over-winning. In the above description, the value corresponding to the number of spheres is displayed. However, the number of game balls counted as the cumulative number of prize balls is not limited to this. For example, the value displayed as the cumulative number of winning balls may not include the number of game balls paid out as winning balls in response to over winning. Thereby, it is applicable also to the pachinko game machine of the type which does not detect an overwinning. Alternatively, among the cumulative number of winning balls, the number of game balls paid out as winning balls in response to over winning may be displayed so as to be individually recognizable. Thereby, a feeling of lifting can be improved.

  (Modification 10) In the above embodiment, as the cumulative number of winning balls, a value corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that the gaming balls that have passed through the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 23 is set. It was described as a display. However, the number of game balls counted as the cumulative number of prize balls is not limited to this. For example, the value displayed as the cumulative number of prize balls includes a value corresponding to the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game balls that have passed through the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 23, A value corresponding to the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball may be added based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through the prize opening is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In this case, the cumulative number of winning balls for winning a prize in the grand prize opening and the cumulative number of winning balls for winning in a general prize opening may be displayed so as to be individually recognizable. Moreover, you may make it include the number of prize balls with respect to the winning to the general winning opening which generate | occur | produced in the probability variation state. Thereby, a feeling of lifting can be improved.

  (Modification 11) In the above-described embodiment, as the continuous change notification effect of the individual display mode, the number of times that the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the big hit type being “first big hit” or the “first big hit” is shown. The cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the jackpot gaming state, the number of times the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of “second jackpot” and the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the jackpot gaming state of the “second jackpot” In the above description, each player is individually displayed so as to be recognizable. However, the individual display mode of the continuous change notification effect is not limited to this. For example, each time the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, numerical information regarding the cumulative number of winning balls acquired in the big hit gaming state may be displayed together with an image that can specify the big hit type. In that case, it is good also considering the continuous change notification effect of the separate display mode in the said embodiment as a continuous change notification effect of the summary display mode. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the cumulative number of winning balls acquired for each jackpot gaming state.

  (Modification 12) In an embodiment such as Modification 11, every time the number of times the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state during the consecutive times reaches a specific number, a specific number of images corresponding to the specific number of big hit gaming states. May be displayed together in one image. Thereby, it can suppress that the visibility of other effects will be impaired remarkably as the number of continuous changes increases.

  (Modification 13) In the above embodiment, in the continuous change notification effect, an image that can specify the number of continuous changes and numerical information related to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired during the continuous change are displayed side by side. did. However, the display mode of the continuous change notification effect is not limited to this. For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, there are a first area in which an image that can specify the number of consecutive chants is displayed, and a second area in which numerical information regarding the cumulative number of winning balls acquired during the consecutive chants is displayed. May be separated. In that case, in the continuous display notification effect of the individual display mode, which image corresponds to which jackpot type among the images displayed in the first region, the numerical value displayed in the second region Of the information, it is only necessary that the player can recognize which numerical information corresponds to which jackpot type. Also, an image display device that includes a plurality of image display devices and displays an image that can specify the number of consecutive chants is different from an image display device that displays numerical information related to the cumulative number of winning balls acquired during the consecutive chants. It may be allowed. Thereby, in view of the display position and display mode of other effects, the continuous change notification effect can be executed at a suitable position that does not impair the visibility of the other effects.

  (Modification 14) In the above embodiment, in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 shown in FIG. 30, in other words, the effect customization function can be executed in a period in which the decorative symbol variable display is not executed. Explained as a thing. However, the executable timing for effect customization is not limited to this. For example, the effect customization function can be executed at a predetermined timing such as during variable display, during execution of a fanfare effect, or during an ending effect. In that case, the executable individual customization function may be changed according to the timing at which the effect customization function is executed. For example, since the continuous change notification effect is executed in the probability change state, when the effect customization function is executed during the ending effect or in the probability change state, the effect mode of the continuous change notification effect can be customized. do it. In this case, only when it is in the probability changing state, even if the variable display is being performed, for example, the effect customization function is executed in response to detection of an operation on a predetermined operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. You may make it do. As a result, when different effects are executed in accordance with the number of consecutive chunks in the probability variation state, if the visibility of the rendering in the probability variation state is not impaired or the visibility may be impaired, the continuous channel notification is performed. If the aspect of the effect is set to the individual display mode and the visibility of the effect in the probability variation state is impaired, or if the visibility of the effect in the probability variation state is not desired to be impaired, the mode of the continuous notification effect is summarized and displayed The production can be customized at a suitable timing according to other productions.

  (Modification 15) In the above embodiment, it has been described that the effect mode of the continuous-chang notification effect can be set to either “individual display” or “summary display” by executing the effect customization function. . However, the effect form of the continuous change notification effect that can be set by the effect customization function is not limited to this. For example, you may enable it to set for non-display of a continuous change notification effect. Thereby, it is possible not only to deal with a player who does not need to notify the number of consecutive chants and the number of accumulated prize balls, but also to prevent the visibility of other effects from being disturbed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the first start winning opening, and the first game is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. The explanation has been made on the assumption that a special figure game using two special figures is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when the change is started. The variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect, in the first command. A command may be transmitted, and in the second command, a command indicating a variation time and a variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, the second command is transmitted after a predetermined period has elapsed. You may do it. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the embodiment described above, a predetermined image in a different mode according to the mode after the change of the movable member is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball as a game medium to the game area and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The description has been made assuming that a configuration or the like capable of executing a predetermined effect to be displayed is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. : B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios such as 0%.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a probable big hit or a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promising big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after completion.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. Not limited. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the interruption for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 on the side of the production control board 12 is generated when the production control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols) and control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that can control the gaming state after the advantageous state has ended to a special state (for example, a probability variation state or a chance time) that is more advantageous than a normal state (for example, a low probability low base state, etc.) Display means capable of displaying a specific image that can be specified for the number of times controlled to be in an advantageous state when the gaming state is a special state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a type of jackpot Identifies the number of images that can be specified for the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state of “first big hit” and the number of times that the big hit type is controlled to the big hit gaming state for “second big hit” The image “★ × number of times” to be obtained and the image “image imitating a crown” that can be specified for the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state regardless of whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” Display means), and the display means is capable of displaying numerical information relating to the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state together with a specific image corresponding to the advantageous state (for example, relating to the cumulative number of winning balls) Numerical information “XXXXX” is displayed together with the number of times the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state). Thereby, it is possible to grasp not only the number of times controlled to the advantageous state, but also the game value obtained corresponding to the advantageous state.

  When the game value is equal to or greater than a specific number, the display means can display the numerical information related to the game value in a specific manner (for example, when displaying the numerical information related to the cumulative prize ball number, for example, usually “black” When displaying in the normal mode, when the cumulative number of winning balls is equal to or greater than the specific number, for example, it may be displayed in a specific mode such as “golden”. Thereby, the interest of a player can be improved.

  Accumulation means for accumulating game values until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, counting the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in all jackpot game states controlled during consecutive games, etc. ), And the display means may be capable of displaying numerical information related to the game value accumulated by the accumulation means (for example, executing a continuous display notification effect in a summary display mode). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement.

  The display means can display one specific image that can be specified regardless of the type of the advantageous state regarding the number of times controlled to the advantageous state (for example, whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” Or the like, an image “image imitating a crown × number of times” that can be specified for the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state may be displayed). Thereby, the number of times controlled to be in an advantageous state can be displayed in a recognizable manner without disturbing the display other than the specific image.

  A reception means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that accepts the player's selection as to whether the display mode of the specific image is a mode of displaying a plurality of types of specific images or a mode of displaying one specific image. As the effect customization function, it is further possible to set whether the aspect of the continuous-chang notification effect is an individual display aspect or a summary display aspect), and the display means corresponds to the aspect accepted by the accepting means Thus, the specific image may be displayed (for example, in the continuous change notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 35, a process corresponding to the value of the continuous change notification flag is executed). Thereby, a specific image can be displayed in the aspect according to a player's liking.

  A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect with a relatively high effect such as a reach effect of super reach), and the display means has a specific effect. The display of a specific image is limited in response to being executed (for example, during the execution of a specific effect with a relatively high effect, such as a reach effect of super reach, Even when the specific effect is being executed, when the continuous change notification effect is executed, the continuous change notification effect image display area 5A is reduced, or the continuous change notification effect display is made translucent. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being lowered.

  The display means can limit the display of a specific image when the power of the gaming machine is restored when the gaming state is in a special state (for example, when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs in a certain change state, Even if the continuous change notification effect is not executed, or even if it is restored after a power failure or the like when it is in a probable state, the continuous change notification number and the cumulative number of prize balls are specified when the continuous change notification effect is executed. It may be performed in a special mode that cannot be obtained). As a result, a false display is made of the number of times the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state and the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state due to the restoration of the power supply of the gaming machine when the gaming state is the special state. Can be prevented.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display, can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and can control the gaming state after the advantageous state has ended to a special state advantageous to the normal state,
Display means capable of displaying a specific image that can be specified for the number of times controlled to the advantageous state when the gaming state is the special state;
The gaming machine characterized in that the display means is capable of displaying numerical information relating to the gaming value obtained in the advantageous state together with a specific image corresponding to the advantageous state.

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