JP2018183305A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enhances the interest of a game.SOLUTION: When a first background is selected, a musical piece A corresponding to the first background is played repeatedly from the beginning by cueing each time a variation is started, as shown in (A). The playing of the musical piece A is also terminated when the variation is ended. Compared with this, when a second background is selected, the playing of a musical piece B corresponding to the second background is started, as shown in (B). In the second background, the playing of the musical piece B continues even after the variation is ended, so that the musical piece B is played in a loop without being stopped. When a variation is started in the second background, a variation start sound indicating a start of the variation is output.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  There has been proposed a gaming machine that reproduces music across a variable display of identification information multiple times (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a gaming machine that repeatedly outputs a part 1 (normal fluctuation sound) that is a part of a piece of music that is played during a pre-reading notice effect in a normal fluctuation has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2013-34799 A JP 2012-125471 A

  When the control of the music to be played is changed according to the situation, it is difficult to recognize the start of fluctuation, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the fun of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Including at least a first background and a second background as a background when performing variable display;
In the first background, each time the variable display is executed once, the first background music (for example, music A) is output from the beginning,
In the second background, the second background music (for example, music B) is output over a plurality of variable displays,
In the second background, a predetermined sound can be output when variable display is started (for example, FIG. 25B).
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to recognize the start timing of variable display even in a state in which music is output over a plurality of variable displays, and the fun of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
There may be a plurality of types (for example, start sound A, start sound B) when outputting the predetermined sound.
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to recognize the start timing of variable display even in a state in which music is output over a plurality of variable displays, and the fun of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Depending on the type of the predetermined sound, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state may be different.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of the predetermined sound, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the same gaming state, either the first background or the second background can be displayed (for example, a background image can be switched by detecting a background switching operation).
According to such a configuration, the production becomes diversified and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
During the variable display, either the first background or the second background can be changed to the other (for example, the background switching process can be executed in the process of S172).
According to such a configuration, the production becomes diversified and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
In the first background and the second background, a common stop sound may be output when the variable display is finished (for example, FIG. 25).
According to such a configuration, the end timing of the variable display becomes easy to understand, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
In the second background, the predetermined sound may not be output when the second background music is not output (for example, FIG. 25B).
According to such a configuration, since the predetermined sound is output only when necessary, the predetermined sound can be preferably output.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212) that determines whether or not the variable display that has not yet been started is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
As a notice effect that is executed based on a result of determination by the determination means, a specific notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice) that displays reach loss as a display result of a variable display in a variable display for a predetermined number of times before the variable display to be notified is executed. Possible notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S162);
When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result by the first identification information (for example, the probability variation symbol) of the identification information, the advantage state is controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state for the probability variation big hit), and the variable display When the display result is a specific result based on the second identification information (for example, non-probability variable symbol) of the identification information, the second advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state for the non-probable variation big hit) which is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. ) Advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117),
Based on the control to the first advantageous state, control is performed to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, the probability variation state (highly accurate high base state)), and the second state is controlled during the special state. Special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S117) that controls to a state that is more disadvantageous than the special state (for example, the low-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy low-base state) based on being controlled to the advantageous state And further comprising
When the specific notice effect is started during the special state, the percentage of reach loss due to the second identification information is high (for example, FIG. 19).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice effect that appears to be controlled in a state disadvantageous to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
Determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212) that determines whether or not the variable display that has not yet started is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
As a notice effect that is executed based on a result of determination by the determination means, a specific notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice) that displays reach loss as a display result of a variable display in a variable display for a predetermined number of times before the variable display to be notified is executed. Further possible notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of S162),
In the variable display of the notice target of the specific notice effect, when the reach by the same identification information as the reach loss displayed in the specific notice effect is executed, the advantageous state is more than when the reach by other identification information is executed. The ratio controlled to be high may be set (for example, FIG. 22).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the execution mode of the specific announcement effect and the execution mode of the variable display of the notification target, and the fun of the game is improved.

(10) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (9),
Production state control means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of controlling the production state in the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of production states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 30);
Notification effect means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a notification effect related to the number of game media given during the advantageous state (notification effect by the first notification image 204 and the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 30). And further comprising
The notification effect means executes the notification effect according to the first notification mode (the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 30) when being controlled to the first effect state (A mode or the like) by the effect state control means. When the presentation state control means controls the second presentation state (B mode or the like) different from the first presentation state, the second notification mode (the first notification mode shown in FIG. 30) is different from the first notification mode. 2 notification image 214 etc.) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the entertainment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect according to the effect state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 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 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 flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop symbol advance setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a stop symbol notification setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop symbol notification pattern. It is a timing chart when not performing the stop symbol notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol notification pattern in a modification. It is explanatory drawing in the modification in case there exist two or more effective lines. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the audio | voice in each background. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change start sound setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a fluctuation | variation start sound setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an audio | voice reproduction | regeneration process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a background switching process. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of a 2nd 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 (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. The display corresponding to the currently executed variable display is also referred to as a running display, an active display, a variable display compatible display, or the like. The in-execution display and the on-hold storage display are collectively referred to as a specific display. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the round special figure display area 5I is executed. Medium display is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A running display is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I and displayed. By displaying the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player may be able to grasp whether the special symbol game is being executed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Good. Note that the size and shape of the hold storage display and the execution display may be different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol 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 the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

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

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

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) as the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

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

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case of reach form of normal reach (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and 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 this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a stop symbol notice in which a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed in a plurality of variable displays before the notice target variable display is executed is executed. It has become so. In this embodiment, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is a reach lose combination. The player can recognize that the combination of reach loses is continuously derived and displayed, so that there is a high possibility of a big hit in later variable display.

  As a pre-reading notice effect, a variable display to be a notice target is changed by changing the hold memory display that displays the number of special figure hold memories in the start winning memory display area 5H in a display manner different from the normal display manner. A hold display advance notice may be executed to notify the possibility of a “big hit” in FIG. For example, a hold display notice for displaying the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing may be executed.

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed. The in-flight notice effect may be anything that gives a notice of the possibility of a “hit” by displaying the effect image, outputting the sound, turning on the lamp, the action of the effect item, or a combination thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the 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. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

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

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting 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 the software 103 can be updated by software.

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

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for 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 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the 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 blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

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

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to 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 value 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 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number 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 a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening prize designation command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

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

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

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to determine the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol variable 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 that results in variable display 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: a random number value MR1 for determining a special diagram display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern 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. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

  The big hit release post-processing in 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 in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

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

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

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

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

  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 to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). 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 (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, 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 decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 15 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a specific display for displaying a hold display or a running display (specific display) in the start winning memory display area 5H or the changing special map display area 5I. Processing is executed (step S161). In the specific display process, a process for executing the hold display advance notice may be performed.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 executes a stop symbol advance setting process for executing a stop symbol advance as a pre-read advance notice effect (step S162).

  After executing the process of step S162, the CPU 120 for effect control performs one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, for example, according to 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 or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the confirmed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, 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 and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S162 of FIG. 16 as the stop symbol notice setting process. In the stop symbol advance setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred due to a game ball entering the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step). S701). In the process of step S701, for example, it is determined whether or not a start winning has occurred by determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command such as a first starting opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command has been received. That's fine.

  If it is determined that a start winning has occurred (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether a stop symbol advance is currently being executed (step S702). Whether or not the stop symbol advance notice is being executed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not the stop symbol advance execution flag is on. The stop symbol advance execution flag is set to the on state when the stop symbol advance is started, and is reset to the off state when the stop symbol advance is finished.

  If the stop symbol notice is not being executed (step S702; No), it is determined whether or not the low base state is set (step S703). Whether or not it is in the low base state may be specified from the gaming state designation command.

  If it is in the low base state (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is 3 or more (step S704). When it is in the high base state (step S704; No), it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is 3 or more (step S705). The first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number may be specified from the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command.

  When it is determined that no new start winning has occurred (step S701; No), when the stop symbol notice is already being executed (step S702; Yes), the first reserved memory number is less than 3 in the low base state (Step S704; No), if the second reserved memory number is less than 3 in the high base state (step S705; No), the stop symbol advance setting process is performed assuming that the stop symbol advance execution condition is not satisfied. Exit. Note that the stop symbol notice may be executed regardless of whether the number of reserved memories is less than 3 or the gaming state. Further, it may be determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol notice, for example, when the previous variable display is ended without triggering the start winning prize. That is, the execution condition of the stop symbol advance setting process is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

  When the first reserved memory number is 3 or more in the low base state (step S704; Yes), or when the second reserved memory number is 3 or more in the high base state (step S705; Yes), this start winning prize It is determined whether or not the variable storage result is a “big hit” or a super-reach lose is included before the hold storage (preliminary object) corresponding to (step S706). Note that the variable display result of the hold storage may be determined based on the symbol designation command or the variation category command.

  If the variable display result is a “big hit” or contains a hold memory that causes a super reach loss (step S706; Yes), the super reach is detected in the variable display prior to the variable display subject to the stop symbol notice. Because the target of the notice becomes unclear when it is executed or a big hit, the stop symbol is not notified. Therefore, the stop symbol notice setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol notice can be executed even when the reserved memory that becomes a normal reach loss is included in addition to the reserved memory that becomes a non-reach loss before the reserved memory that is the subject of the notice. . By doing in this way, the execution frequency of a stop symbol advance is securable. Note that when the stop symbol notice is executed in the variable display corresponding to the non-reach lose hold storage, the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol against the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side. . Therefore, the non-reach fluctuation pattern in FIG. 5 is not strictly a non-reach fluctuation pattern, but is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the decision to be non-reach on the main substrate 11 side.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns that cause normal reach loss are provided (see FIG. 5), but at least some of the variation patterns that result in normal reach loss (for example, the variation pattern having the longer variation time). When PA2-2) is included in the hold memory, the stop symbol notice may not be executed, and at least a part of the change patterns including the super reach loss pattern is included in the hold memory. Alternatively, the stop symbol notice may be executable. In addition, as in this embodiment, the stop symbol notice can be executed even if the hold pattern corresponding to at least a part of the change patterns that reach reach before the hold object to be notified is included. Alternatively, the stop symbol notice may not be executed when the hold memory that reaches the reach loss is included before the hold memory to be notified. Furthermore, the stop symbol notice may be executable regardless of the contents of the reserved memory prior to the reserved memory to be notified.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” or the reserved memory that is a super reach loss is not included (step S706; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol advance notice for the start winning that occurred this time (Step S707).

  In the process of step S707, the variable display result and the variation category (variation pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command received together with the start opening prize designation command at the time of the start winning, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the hold display notice.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability change” (probability change big hit), it is determined that the stop symbol notice is executed at a rate of 95%. In the case of Super Reach Loss, it is determined to execute the stop symbol notice at a rate of 40%. Thus, it can be said that the stop symbol notice of this embodiment is a notice effect for notifying that it is a probable big hit. On the other hand, the stop symbol notice may be executable even in the case of another jackpot type.

  In addition, if the stop display notice is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” (non-probable change big hit), the combination of reach loss due to the probable change symbol will be stopped as a stop symbol advance. , It makes the player feel as if he has fallen to a non-probable big hit from a reach based on a probabilistic pattern. For this reason, when the variable display result to be notified is a non-probable change big hit, it is desirable that only the combination of reach lose due to the non-probable change symbol is stopped in the stop symbol notification.

  When it is determined in step S707 whether or not to execute the stop symbol advance notice, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the stop symbol advance notice (step S708). If it is determined not to execute (step S708; No). Then, the stop symbol notice setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined to execute the stop symbol advance notice (step S708; Yes), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (step S709).

  If it is determined that the probability variation state has been reached (step S709; Yes), the stop symbol (stop symbol notification pattern) of reach lose due to the non-probability variation symbol is determined as a combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped (stop symbol) in the stop symbol notification (stop symbol notification pattern) ( Step S710).

  When it is determined that the state is not the probability variation state (non-probability variation state) (step S709; No), the stop symbol (stop symbol notification pattern) of reach loss due to the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol is used as the stop symbol in the stop symbol notification. Determine (step S711).

  Subsequently, the determination results in steps S707, S710, and S711 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S712), and the stop symbol advance setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 19, one of the stop symbols forming the reach loss is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, any one of “1” to “8” is displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as a stop symbol pattern (stop symbol preview pattern). There are prepared patterns (stop pattern patterns A to H) which are arranged in the “medium” decorative pattern display area 5C. The stop symbol (medium stop symbol) in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C may be any symbol (excluding jackpot). Further, the middle stop symbol may be a dedicated symbol (for example, a notice symbol other than numerals). In the variable display prior to the variable display subject to the stop symbol advance notice, the reach-losing combination is continuously stopped and displayed, so that the player's expectation can be effectively increased.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, it becomes one of the reach-losing stop notice notice patterns due to the non-probability variation symbol, and when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state, the probability variation symbol or probability variation is determined. It will be one of the stop notice notice patterns of reach lose by design. As described above, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is established, the reach based on the non-probability variation symbol is displayed, so that the player once feels that the probability variation state ends due to the non-probability variation big hit. After that, it becomes reach lose and the stop symbol notice starts. Therefore, it is possible to execute a stop symbol notice that appears to be a non-probable big hit, and it is possible to deepen the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the same stop symbol (reach lose) is continuously stopped and displayed. That is, in the process of step S710 or S711 in FIG. 17, one of the stop symbol notice patterns shown in FIG. 19 is determined, and the stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol notice pattern is continuously stopped in the variable display until the notice target. It is displayed. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for a player to recognize that the stop symbol advance notice is performed by the same stop symbol continuing.

  On the other hand, you may make it each determine the symbol stopped in the continuous variable display until it becomes a notice object. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, a stop symbol (for example, one of the stop symbol notices A to H in FIG. 19) to be stopped in a variable display multiple times (three times in FIG. 23) is previously patterned. The pattern to be stopped may be determined by selecting the pattern in a plurality of variable displays.

  The stop symbol notice pattern B → B → B in FIG. 23 indicates that the stop symbol notice pattern “212” is stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Stop symbol notice pattern B → D → F is a stop symbol notice pattern in which stop symbols “212”, “434”, and “656” are sequentially stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Show. The stop symbol notice pattern D → D → D indicates that the stop symbol notice pattern “434” is stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Stop symbol notice pattern D → F → H is a stop symbol notice pattern in which stop symbols “434”, “656”, and “878” are sequentially stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Show. Note that, for the sake of explanation, some of the stop symbol warning patterns are shown here. However, the reach variation of the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop symbol warning pattern when the stop symbol warning is executed in two variable displays, etc. May be prepared as appropriate. In this way, by patterning the stop symbols to be stopped and displayed in a plurality of variable displays for executing the stop symbol advance notice, the processing burden in the determination process is reduced, and the appearance rate of each symbol can be easily adjusted. .

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, when the same reach-losing stop symbols are continuous, the reliability that is a big hit may be higher than when the symbols are not continuous. Further, even if the middle stop symbols are different, the reliability may be increased when the reach with the same left and right symbols continues. In this case, the reliability may be different depending on whether the middle stop symbol is the same. In this way, when the stop symbol notice is started, the player comes to pay attention to whether the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when determining the symbols to be stopped in the continuous variable display until the target of advance notice, it is determined that the stop symbols of the non-probable change symbols in the probability change state (or easier to determine) Only the first stop symbol may be used. In this way, when the stop symbol notice is started, at least the first stop symbol is a reach based on the non-probability variable symbol, so that the player is aware that the non-probability big hit ends and the probabilistic state ends. be able to.

  Normally, whether or not the reach loss is to be stopped is determined by determining the variation pattern on the main board 11 side, but in this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the stop symbol advance notice. The stop pattern of reach loss is stopped and displayed on the side of the effect control board 12 regardless of the variation pattern.

  As described above, when the stop signal of reach loss is stopped and displayed on the side of the effect control board 12, that is, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, the stop symbol notice is determined depending on the mode of the stop. Is preferably recognizable by the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, compared to the case of the normal reach loss specified by the variation pattern, the stop symbol of the reach loss is stopped when the stop symbol notice is executed and the variation pattern of the non-reach loss is performed. In the case of displaying, the variation period (reaching period) from the establishment of reach to the final stop may be shortened. Also, in addition to or instead of shortening the variation period from the establishment of reach to the final stop, if a stop sound is output when the decorative design is finally stopped, the stop sound may be made different, You may use effects. For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the stop sound in the case of the normal reach loss specified by the variation pattern is set as the stop sound A, and the stop sound in the case of the reach loss in the case of executing the stop symbol advance notice is set as the stop sound B. It is good. Further, the symbol difference between the left and right symbols (reach symbol) at the time of reach loss and the middle stop symbol may be different depending on whether or not the stop symbol notice is given. For example, in the case of a reach lose that does not execute a stop symbol notice, any symbol in the range of “−2” to “+2” is stopped and displayed in “medium” as compared to the left and right symbols, while it is a stop symbol notice Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 19, only the symbol “−1” may be stopped and displayed at “medium” as compared with the left and right symbols. Further, the display may be stopped only when it is a stop symbol notice (for example, “+3”, “−3”, etc.).

  Further, even when the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is the same, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the reach is established more than when the stop symbol notice is not executed. The fluctuation period until the final stop (reach period) may be shortened in the same manner as when the stop symbol notice is executed with non-reach loss. In this case, since the period other than the reach period is longer, other effects may be executed during that period. For example, during the entire symbol variation period, an effect suggesting that the stop symbol advance notice is executed may be executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), when the stop symbol notice is executed in the non-reach loss variation pattern, if the symbol constituting the reach is a probability variation symbol, the reach is more than that in the case of a non-probability variation symbol. You may lengthen the fluctuation | variation period (reach period) from establishment to the last stop. By doing so, even in the case of a stop symbol notice, the period during which the player can expect to be a promising big hit can be lengthened, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that the reach period may be the same as in the case of a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol.

  In addition, the case where the stop symbol notice is executed in the non-reach loss pattern is not shown, but the stop symbol notice is displayed with the probability variable symbol for the entire symbol change period (the period until the left symbol stop) and the right symbol stop period. When executing, or when executing a stop symbol notice with a non-probability variable symbol, it may be the same as or different from either. Also, if the left stop symbol is a probabilistic symbol, perform the same as when executing a stop symbol warning with a probable symbol. If the left stop symbol is a non-probable symbol, execute a stop symbol warning with a non-probable symbol. It may be the same as that. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being notified of the presence / absence of the stop symbol depending on the period until the left symbol stop and the period until the right symbol stop.

  FIG. 20 shows an example in which the reach period is shorter when the stop symbol advance is executed than when the stop symbol advance is not executed. However, when the stop symbol advance is executed, the reach start period is shorter than when the stop symbol advance is not executed. You may make it a period become long.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a stop symbol determination process for determining a final stop symbol (determined decoration symbol) executed in step S171 in the effect control process of FIG. In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stop symbol notification is being executed (step S721). Whether or not the stop symbol advance notice is being executed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not the stop symbol advance execution flag is on.

  When the stop symbol notification is being executed (step S721; Yes), a setting is made so that the final stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol notification pattern determined in step S710 or S711 of the stop symbol notification setting process is stopped and displayed. (Step S722), the stop symbol determination process is terminated.

  When the stop symbol advance notice is not being executed (step S721; No), a process for determining the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result is executed. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice is not being executed (step S721; No), it is determined whether or not the change is the subject of the stop symbol advance notice (step S723).

  If it is a change of the notice target of the stop symbol notice (step S723; Yes), it is determined whether the variable display result is a big hit (step S724).

  When the variable display result is a big hit (step S724; Yes), a big hit symbol (hit combination) is determined based on the stop symbol notice pattern to be notified (step S725). Thereafter, the stop symbol determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display of the notice target, when the reach is made with the same number of decorative symbols as the stop symbol notice, the reliability of the big hit is increased. Therefore, in step S725, as shown in FIG. 22, the ratio determined to the same jackpot symbol as the reach symbol of the stop symbol notice is high. Further, not only the left and right reach symbols but also the same big hit symbol as the middle symbol in the stop symbol is easily determined.

  By doing so, the player can be focused on the stop symbol (reach symbol) in the stop symbol notice and which symbol will reach in the variable display of the notice subject, and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22 is merely an example, and in the variable display of the notification target, if the reach is made with the same number of decorative symbols as the stop symbol notification, it is only necessary that the reliability of the big hit is high.

  In this embodiment, when a stop symbol notice is executed, the same reach lose symbol is stopped until the variable display subject to notice, but when a different reach lose symbol is displayed in the variable display subject to notice, a notice is given. In the variable display of the target, when the reach is achieved with the same symbol as at least a part of the symbols of the reach loss displayed in the stop symbol notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased. In addition, the jackpot reliability may be set higher for a reach lose symbol having a higher number of stop displays in the stop symbol notice.

  If it is not the change of the notice subject of the stop symbol notice (step S723; No), the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result is determined (step S726). In step S726, a non-reach loss combination, a reach loss combination, a probability variation big hit combination, and a non-probability big hit combination may be determined in accordance with the variable display result.

  Further, even if the change is a target of advance notice of the stop symbol notice, if the variable display result is not a big hit (step S724; No), the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result (in this case, reach lose) is determined (step S726). . In this case, it is only necessary to determine one of the decorative symbols “1” to “8” at a predetermined ratio (for example, an equal proportion). Reach symbols may be determined at such a ratio that the reliability becomes higher. That is, it may be difficult to select a reach symbol having the same number as the stop symbol notice. In this way, when the change is the subject of the advance notice of the stop symbol notice, depending on the variable display result of the notice subject, if the reach is reached with the same number of decorative symbols as the stop symbol advance notice, the reliability that is a big hit is The final stop symbol may be determined so as to be higher.

  After executing the process of step S725 or S726, the stop symbol determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the number of effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is one, but FIG. ), There may be a plurality of effective lines (a total of 3 lines) including at least the center line SC and the diagonal lines WA and WB. There may also be effective lines (5 lines in total) of the upper and lower lines.

  In this case, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols indicating numbers “1” to “8” and blank symbols other than numbers (for example, “ * "Etc.) are alternately arranged and scrolled. Each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is composed of three-level display areas, so that three decorative symbols indicating numbers and three blank symbols are displayed. It has become. Then, in the center line SC and the diagonal lines WA and WB, if the decorative symbols indicating the same numbers are stopped and displayed together, it is a big hit. Note that the blank symbols do not constitute a jackpot combination, and even if the blank symbols are aligned, it is lost. Some chances may include a blank design.

  When there are three such effective lines, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), it is possible to generate double reach (W reach) in which the two types of symbols simultaneously reach the oblique lines WA and WB. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), if the decorative symbol “1” or “2” stops in the middle of each “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the center line SC It is possible to execute a reach effect that makes it appear as if it is likely to be a big hit, rather than a single reach displayed in the same manner.

  The present invention can be applied even when there are a plurality of such effective lines. In the case where there are a plurality of such effective lines, in the stop symbol advance notice, the symbols (stop symbol advance notices I to P) that cause the reach loss of W reach as shown in FIG. is there. When the stop symbol advance notice is executed (steps S710 and S711 in FIG. 17), any stop symbol advance pattern may be determined including the stop symbol advance notices A to H in the above-described embodiment.

  Then, in the variable display of the notice target, if the reach is achieved with the decorative symbol included at least in the reach lose displayed in the stop symbol notice, it is only necessary that the reliability of the big hit is high. Specifically, when the symbol that reaches the reach of the stop symbol notice W reach is stopped, or when the variable display subject to notice is a reach that matches one or both of the W reach, the jackpot reliability Should be high.

  In addition, when a stop pattern of a different reach loss is displayed during execution of a stop symbol notice, if the stop pattern of a reach loss that matches one or both of the W reach continues, the big hit reliability is higher than if it does not continue May be made higher. When the reach-losing stop pattern in which both W reach matches, the big hit reliability may be higher than in the case where either one matches.

  In the case where there are three such effective lines, the jackpot symbols are those in which the numbers “1” to “8” are aligned with the center line SC, as well as diagonal lines WA and WB as shown in FIG. Included items are included. For example, those in which “1” is aligned on the diagonal lines WA and WB are 1WA and 1WB, respectively, and those in which “3” is aligned on the diagonal lines WA and WB are respectively 3WA and 3WB.

  When the jackpot symbol is determined in the variable display of the notice target for which the W reach stop symbol notice has been executed, in step S725 of FIG. 21, for example, the final stop symbol (hit symbol) is determined at the rate shown in FIG. ) Should be determined. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24, when the reach is included at least in the W reach stop symbol notice, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the reach is not included, and when the reach reaches the same W reach, the jackpot reliability is higher. It is set to be high.

  By doing so, the player can be focused on the combination of the stop symbols in the stop symbol advance notice and which symbol is reached in the variable display of the advance notice target, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24 (E) is an example, and in the variable display of the notice target, if the reach with the same number of decorative symbols as the stop symbol notice is reached, if the reliability that becomes a big hit is high Good.

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Next, the sound during fluctuation (variable display) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the player can select the changing background image from the first background and the second background. The first background and the second background may be different in color, drawn character, and the like. Depending on the selected background image, different music is reproduced and output during the fluctuation. When the first background is selected, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the music A corresponding to the first background is repeatedly reproduced and output from the beginning, starting from the beginning, as the fluctuation starts. At the end of the fluctuation, the reproduction output of the music A is also ended. On the other hand, when the second background is selected, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), it corresponds to the second background in the first fluctuation when the game starts from the customer waiting demonstration or the end of the big hit gaming state. Playback output of the music B that has been performed is started. In the second background, the reproduction output of the music B is continued even after the fluctuation is finished. When the reproduction output of the data of the series of music B is completed, the music B is reproduced and output from the beginning. That is, in the case of the second background, the music B is played back in a loop without stopping. The first time fluctuation may be only when the game is started from the customer waiting demonstration.

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation starts in the second background except for the initial fluctuation, a fluctuation start sound indicating that the fluctuation is started is output. The variation start sound may be a sound indicating that variation starts.

  As described above, in this embodiment, different background images can be displayed for the first background and the second background, and different audio output control is executed, so that various effects are produced. And, in the second background in which the music B is loop-reproduced over a plurality of variations, a variation start sound indicating that the variation is started is output, so even when a song is reproduced over a plurality of variations It becomes easier for the player to grasp the change start timing.

  Even in the case of the second background, in the first fluctuation, since the reproduction output of the music B is started from the silent state or the music is not reproduced and output, the fluctuation starts because the player can easily grasp the fluctuation start. Sound is not output. By doing in this way, the change start sound as needed can be output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation start sound may be output even if the fluctuation is the first time. In such a case, the output control of the fluctuation start sound becomes easy.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a common stop sound is output at the end of fluctuation (when fluctuation is stopped) in any background. By doing so, the end timing of the change can be easily understood regardless of the background and the music to be reproduced and output. In the background A, the reproduction of the music is interrupted when the fluctuation is stopped, so that the stop sound may not be output. Further, in the background B, since the fluctuation start sound is mainly generated by the start of the next fluctuation shortly after the fluctuation stop, the stop sound may not be output. In the backgrounds A and B, the stop sound may not be main force.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation start sounds can be output in the second background. In this embodiment, a start sound A and a start sound B are provided as variation start sounds. The start sound A and the start sound B may be different sounds. The frequency with which the start sound A is output is increased, and the start sound B is output in rare cases. Thus, by providing a plurality of types of variation start sounds, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous.

  In this embodiment, the first background and the second background can be switched between each other by performing a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A during the fluctuation. If the background switching operation is performed while the music A is being output in the first background, the music is switched to the second background and the music to be output is changed to the music B. The same applies to the reverse case. When the variation is executed, the music A and the music B are reproduced on the audio control board 13 regardless of whether the background is the first background or the second background. And according to which background it is, the corresponding music is output. Therefore, when the background is switched during the fluctuation, the music being reproduced is output. That is, even when the music A is output, the music B is played back, and even when the music B is output, the music A is played back. By doing in this way, even if there is an operation for changing the background during the fluctuation, it is possible to output the music that is immediately supported. Note that the reproduction here means that the music data is converted into a sound that can be output, and does not include the output portion.

  Note that the sound described here is reproduced by the sound control board 13 under the control of the effect control board 12, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The sound control board 13 is provided with a plurality of reproduction channels for reproducing sound (effect sound) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A reproduction channel is assigned according to the type of audio. For example, simultaneously output audio is reproduced by different reproduction channels and output in a superimposed manner. Music A and music B are played on different playback channels, but either one is output according to the background image. Specifically, in the case of the first background, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. In the case of the second background, the music B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. The music that is not output (does not correspond to the background) is played on the playback channel, but is controlled so as not to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R by controlling the volume to zero or the like.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation start sound setting process for setting the variation start sound executed in step S171 in the effect control process of FIG. In the variation start sound setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the present is the second background (step S741). Whether the current background is the first background or the second background may be determined by, for example, a background flag provided in the RAM. When the background is set to the first background, the value “1” is set to the background flag, and when the background is set to the second background, the value “2” is set to the background flag.

  If the current background is the first background (step S741; No), the fluctuation start sound setting process is terminated because no fluctuation start sound is output.

  When the current background is the second background (step S741; Yes), a start sound determination as to which fluctuation start sound is to be output is performed (step S742). In step S742, the change start sound is set as the start sound A or the start sound B at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 27, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit”, whether it is super reach, or the like. What is necessary is just to determine. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27, the start sound A is generally determined, and the start sound B is a rare fluctuation start sound. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 27 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start sound B may be determined with a low probability regardless of the display result.

  When it is determined that the start sound A is determined in step S742 (step S743; Yes), setting for outputting the start sound A at the start of variation is performed (step S744), and the variation start sound setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the start sound B is determined in step S742 (step S743; No), setting for outputting the start sound B at the start of variation is performed (step S745), and the variation start sound setting process is terminated.

  Note that, depending on which of the fluctuation start sounds, the ratio of jackpot reliability or super reach may be different. For example, when the start sound B is output, it may be easier to make a big hit or super reach than when the start sound A is output. By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp the variation start timing from the variation start sound and to suggest to the player whether or not it will be a big hit. And since a player comes to pay attention to the kind of change start sound, the interest of a game improves.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a sound playback process for playing back a changing voice executed in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. Note that the audio reproduction process shown in FIG. 28 is obtained by extracting a portion for outputting audio according to the present invention, and processing for outputting other effect sounds and the like is also executed in step S172. In the audio reproduction process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a change start timing (step S781). The timing during the change may be determined from the timer value or the effect control pattern in the effect control process timer.

  If it is determined that it is a change start timing (step S781; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the first change from a customer waiting demonstration or a big hit gaming state end (silent state) (step S782).

  If it is determined that the variation is the first time (step S782; Yes), control for starting the reproduction of the music B corresponding to the second background is executed (step S783).

  When it is determined that it is not the first time fluctuation (step S782; No), or after the process of step S783 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the first background (step S784).

  When it determines with it being the 1st background (step S784; Yes), control for starting reproduction | regeneration of the music A corresponding to a 1st background is performed (step S785). Thereafter, the audio reproduction process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the background is not the first background (the second background) (step S784; No), it is determined whether or not it is the first time fluctuation from the customer waiting demonstration or the end of the big hit gaming state (silent state) (step S786). ).

  When it is determined that the variation is not the first variation (step S786; No), control for outputting the variation start sound set in step S744 or S745 in FIG. 26 is executed (step S787), and the sound reproduction process is terminated. . If it is determined that the variation is the first time fluctuation (step S786; Yes), the sound reproduction process is terminated.

  When it is determined that it is not the fluctuation start timing (step S781; No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is stopped (step S788). Here, the time when the fluctuation is stopped indicates the output timing of the stop sound, and does not necessarily coincide with the end timing. If the fluctuation is not stopped (step S788; No), the sound reproduction process is terminated.

  If the change is stopped (step S788; Yes), control for outputting a stop sound is executed (step S789), and the sound reproduction process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 20, when a plurality of types of stop sounds are output, in step S789, control for outputting the corresponding stop sounds is executed in accordance with the presence / absence of a stop symbol notice or the like. That's fine.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the player can select the changing background image from the first background and the second background. Specifically, the background image can be changed at any timing during the change by the player performing a predetermined operation with the stick controller 31A or the like during the change.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the background switching process for switching the background image executed in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. In the background switching process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a predetermined background switching operation has been detected (step S761). In step S761, for example, it may be determined whether a predetermined operation signal is input from the controller sensor unit 35A. If the background switching operation is not detected (step S761; No), the background switching process is terminated.

  When the background switching operation is detected (step S761; Yes), it is determined whether the current background is the first background (step S762). The current background image may be determined from the background flag.

  If it is determined that the current background is the first background (step S762; Yes), control for changing to the second background is performed (step S763). In step S763, a process of switching the background flag is also executed. Then, the playback channel for outputting the music is switched from the playback channel for playback of music A to the playback channel for playback of music B (step S764), and the background switching process ends.

  When it is determined that the current background is the second background (step S762; No), control for changing to the first background is performed (step S765). In step S765, a process of switching the background flag is also executed. Then, the playback channel for outputting music is switched from the playback channel for playback of music B to the playback channel for playback of music A (step S766), and the background switching process is terminated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the background image can be changed at any timing during which the player is changing regardless of the gaming state. That is, there are cases where the game state is the same for both the first background and the second background. By doing in this way, the effects in each game state become various, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the stop symbol advance notice is executed when the start winning occurs, the stop symbol (stop symbol advance notice pattern) in the stop symbol advance notice is determined in steps S710 and S711 of FIG. In step S725 of FIG. 21, the stop symbol is determined based on the stop symbol notification pattern to be notified when variable display is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the stop symbol notice is to be executed, the final stop symbol (big hit symbol, reach symbol) subject to notice may be determined at the time of start winning. In this case, prepare a plurality of patterns for which the stop symbol in the stop symbol notice and the final stop symbol for the notice target are determined in advance, and by determining the pattern, the stop symbol in the stop symbol notice and the final stop symbol for the notice subject are determined. It may be determined.

  Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it may be displayed which symbol has reached reach loss. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the reach design with high reliability in the notice target.

  In the above embodiment, when the non-probability variation hit is made in the probability variation state, it is controlled to the non-probability variation state (low accuracy high base state), but may be controlled to the low probability low base state.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the stop symbol advance notice is executed in the probability variation state, there is no case where the reach lose symbol is stopped due to the probability variation symbol, but the reach failure stop symbol due to the probability variation symbol may be a low probability. Even when the stop symbol notice is executed in the non-probable change state, the ratio of reaching the reach loss due to the non-probability change symbol may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display execution mode is different between the case where the reach loss is stopped in the stop symbol notice and the case where the reach loss is stopped when the stop symbol notice is not executed. Regardless of whether or not, the execution mode of variable display may be the same. Also, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the normal reach lose pattern, the variable display execution mode may be the same regardless of whether or not the stop symbol notice is given.

  In addition, when a symbol that reaches a specific reach loss (for example, a reach loss of W reach) is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice, the jackpot reliability of the variable display subject to notification is higher than when the specific reach loss is not stopped and displayed. You may make it high. By doing in this way, the player comes to pay attention to the execution process of the stop symbol notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the player can select the changing background image from the first background and the second background, but there may be three or more selectable background images. Further, there may be a plurality of types of music that can be reproduced in each background.

  In the said embodiment, the production | presentation was diversified by providing the start sound A and the start sound B from which a sound each differs as a fluctuation | variation start sound in a 2nd background. The method of changing the output mode of the fluctuation start sound is not limited to this, and the type and volume of the sound may be different. Further, the output timing may be slightly shifted from the start of fluctuation to give the player a sense of discomfort. Further, different variation start sounds may be provided in combination. Further, there may be three or more types of variation start sounds.

  Depending on the type of variation start sound, the jackpot reliability and the expectation level for super reach may be different. That is, the notice effect may be executed by the change start sound. By doing this, the player comes to pay attention to the fluctuation start sound, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the background image can be switched by the player's operation. However, the background image may be switched automatically according to the variable display result or the variation pattern. In addition, a plurality of types of effect modes that are switched depending on the game state or depending on the game state may be provided so that a background image corresponding to the effect mode is obtained.

  Next, a description will be given of a modified example in which a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball is executed during a round in a big hit game state. In this modification, the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the big hit display result. Then, during the round in the big hit game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game balls. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over winning by changing the notification mode when an over winning is generated. Thus, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of performing some kind of notification for the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the notification effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the notification effect is executed by the second notification mode. In other words, the notification effect is executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has reached a predetermined number. Further, the notification effect in the second notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media given during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has become a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  During the round (during the big hit gaming state), each time a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the number of game balls given is displayed so as to be variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the production state during the round (during the big hit gaming state) is the first production state or the second production state. In addition, the number of game balls acquired by winning over is also considered in the count of game balls for notification effects related to the number of game balls.

  A specific example of the notification effect will be described below. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a notification effect. Here, in the present modification, the total number of game balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for 1 winning game ball, and the round continues until 10 wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. When the big hit continues, the previous acquired total number display value is taken over. FIG. 30 shows a case where the second and subsequent jackpots are executed.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a display screen of the image display device 5 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect that enables selection of the effect state during the round from two modes is executed. On the left side of the screen of the image display device 5, an A mode image 211 by a girl character is displayed. A B-mode image 212 by a boy character is displayed on the right side of the screen of the image display device 5. The player selects one of the modes according to the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as the initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known by blinking the images. The selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as any mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (effect state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 31A left and right. It should be noted that the left and right selections can be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 31B. Further, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, or the types of effect modes that can be selected for each jackpot may be increased. Further, the mode selection period may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be performed only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) during the round. In addition, a new production mode may be set as an initial value (type of mode selected first) for each jackpot.

  FIGS. 30B to 30D are explanatory views showing display screens of the image display device 5 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 30E to 30G are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the image display device 5 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. FIG. 30 (b) shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the jackpot is 2000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning in the big winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 30B, when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2000 game balls have been acquired. A girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the acquired total number is not a good number (for example, when it is increased by 13), the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 may be 2013, the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000), and the like.

  FIG. 30C shows a display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 30B is 2500. As shown in FIG. 30 (c), the acquired total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that shown in FIG. Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 30 (d) shows that the total number display image 205 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is 10 times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that in FIGS. 30B and 30C. Thus, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a case where the B mode is selected in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning a big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. Here, the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions varies depending on the production mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 30 (e) shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the jackpot is 2000. A boy image 213 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect by the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired in the center of the screen is not executed. In FIG. 30 (e), another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 30F shows the display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 30E is 2500. As shown in FIG. 30F, the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning a winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 30 (f), when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is 1 times 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased when a predetermined time elapses (for example, after 2 seconds from the display).

  Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 30G shows that the total number display image 215 acquired is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 displays an image of the same person without changing the character as in the A mode.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the A mode is controlled, the first notification image 204 provides a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Further, when the mode is controlled to the B mode, the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, the entertainment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 30E to 30G, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, the second notification image 214 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  In addition, as shown in the acquired total number display image 205 of the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 of the B mode in FIG. 30, each time a game ball wins a big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, A display in which the sphere increases by 10 is performed. Therefore, since the number of assigned game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the change in the total number display.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether the A mode or the B mode is selected during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the production state during the round, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S74 of FIG. In particular, FIG. 31 illustrates various flags that are set when a game ball is won at the big prize opening. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a received command from the main board 11 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer (S511). ). When there is no received command (N in S511), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, when there is a reception command (Y in S511), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the reception command is a big prize winning notification command by checking the MODE data of the reception command, for example. Determination is made (S512). In the case of a prize winning prize winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of prize winning opening prizes, which is the stored value of the prize winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit. The value is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The grand prize winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a big winning opening from the time a round is executed until the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special prize winning prize flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the process of S515. The grand prize winning prize flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening.

  In S515, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is an overwinning. For example, the updated winning prize count count value after the update is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the winning-upper limit determination value. In this modified example, the winning-upper limit determination value is “10”, so the overwinning determination is made) It may be determined whether or not the value is “11”). The effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis processing if it is not over-winning (N in S515). On the other hand, when it is over-winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 120 sets an over-winning flag (S516) and ends the command analysis processing. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize winning limit exceeding a winning upper limit determination value.

  In S512, if the received command is not a big prize winning notification command (N in S512), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

  32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the in-round processing in the effect control process. In this modification, in order to describe the big hit effect processing (S176 in FIG. 16) in the effect control process in more detail, in-round processing (for example, FIGS. 32 and 33) and post-round processing (for example, FIG. 34). To FIG. 36). The mid-round process and the post-round process may be integrated into a big hit effect process.

  In the in-round processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (S920). Here, a flag such as a designated command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set by the effect control CPU 120 when the received command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 112, and the big hit game ends. Is erased at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S921) if the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in S920). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to the contents of process data n (display control execution data n) (S922).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the start of the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. When it is determined that it is the start of the first round (Y in S923), the effect control CPU 120 displays a mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 30A (S924), and proceeds to the process of S925. To do. On the other hand, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that it is not the start of the first round (N in S923), the process proceeds to S928 without performing the processes from S924 to S926.

  In S925, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selected mode is the A mode. When the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S925), the effect control CPU 120 sets the A mode flag (S926), and proceeds to the process of S928. On the other hand, when the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), the effect control CPU 120 sets the B mode flag (S927), and proceeds to the processing of S928. Here, when the player does not select the mode while displaying the mode selection screen, the A mode set as the initial value is selected.

  Next, in S928, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big prize opening prize flag is set. The big winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 31, and is set every time a game ball is won into the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 resets the big prize opening prize flag (S929) when the big prize opening prize flag is set (Y in S928), and proceeds to the process of S932. On the other hand, when the big prize winning flag is not set (N in S928), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the over winning flag is set (S930). The over-winning flag is a flag that is set in S516 of FIG. 31, and is a flag that is set when an over-winning to the big winning opening occurs.

  When the over-winning flag is set (Y in S930), the effect control CPU 120 resets the over-winning flag (S931), and proceeds to the processing of S932. On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is not set (N in S930), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S940 without performing the processes of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter, updates the acquired total number display (total acquired number display) according to the mode (S933), and proceeds to the process of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (b) and FIG. 30 (e), the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode are won by the game ball in the big winning opening. Every time you do it, it will increase by 10. It should be noted that the processing for updating the display of the total number of acquisitions may be executed even when a game ball wins a winning opening other than the big winning opening during the round.

  In S940, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the A mode flag is set. When the A mode flag is set (Y in S940), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S941. On the other hand, when the A mode flag is not set (that is, when the B mode flag is set) (N in S940), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S943.

  In S941, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500. When the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S941), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of acquired game balls by displaying the A mode (S942), and proceeds to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the A mode is displayed when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500 as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D. Change). The display in the A mode is continuously displayed until the next display update. On the other hand, when the total number of acquired game balls does not exceed a multiple of 500 (N in S941), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S942.

  In S943, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500. When the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of acquired game balls by displaying the B mode (S944), and proceeds to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the B mode is a process of displaying the second notification image 214 when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, as shown in FIGS. Here, the display of the second notification image 214 in the B mode is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, it is displayed when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, and is erased after 2 seconds. Note that the display of the second notification image 214 may be deleted at the timing when the round being executed ends. On the other hand, when the total number of acquired game balls does not exceed a multiple of 2500 (N in S943), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S944.

  In S945, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out (Y in S945), the effect control CPU 120 starts the next process timer (S946) and controls the effect device according to the contents of the next process data (S947). The process during the round ends. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), the effect control CPU 120 ends the in-round processing without performing the processing of S946 and S947.

  In S920, the effect control CPU 120 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening if the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (Y in S920) (S934). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control selects an interval effect (effect that performs interval display according to the number of rounds), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval effect (S935). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (S936), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S937), and ends the in-round processing.

  In the process of S930 to S932 in FIG. 32, the process of adding a winning ball in the over winning is executed, and the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode are the winning prizes for the game ball. A variable display of the total number of acquisitions which is incremented by 10 every time a prize is won in the mouth is performed. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls awarded by winning 11 or 12 more than 10 game balls in one unit game. An appropriate notification effect can be executed.

  FIG. 32 shows a case where the total number of acquired game balls is determined after determining whether or not the A mode flag is set in S940. However, the total number of game balls acquired is determined first, and when the determination value exceeds a predetermined number, an image to be displayed is determined by checking whether the mode is the A mode or the B mode. You may do it.

  [Second Modification] In a second modification, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by a notification effect that is executed when a predetermined number of game media are won more than a predetermined number will be described. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) For example, a gaming machine capable of playing a game, in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and a game medium is difficult to win in a second state ( For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus (large size) that performs a notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on a probability variation big hit based on variable winning means that can be changed to a closed state) The winning a prize slot)) and the variable prize-winning means are kept in the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game media is established. Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) in which a unit game (for example, round) that can be changed is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) For example, the game control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the advantageous state control means has at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit) as an advantageous state and an advantage higher than the first advantageous state. It can be controlled to a low second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit), and in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a specific number (for example, eleventh and Individual) Based on the winning (for example, the occurrence of an over-winning), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first large winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8) Notification effect execution means capable of executing a mode notification effect (for example, a probability variation based on the fact that the probability variation big hit has been reached) In the game machine configured to be controlled in a state, the notification effect is executed, and the game machine further includes a portion for executing the same processing as steps S3923 and S3924 in the effect control CPU 120. According to such a configuration, by executing the notification effect in a special mode based on the fact that a certain number of game media has been won in a unit game in the first advantageous state in a number greater than a predetermined number, Interest can be improved.

  (2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and a game medium is difficult to win in a second state ( For example, variable winning means (for example, a first special variable winning ball apparatus 7a (first big prize opening), a second special variable winning ball apparatus 7b (second big prize opening)) that can be changed to a closed state), The variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media is won. Advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit game state) in which a unit game (for example, round) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). 0) and a special state (for example, a probability change state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big prize opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state Special state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100), and after a game medium passes through a specific area in the advantageous state, a specific number (for example, more than a predetermined number of game media in one unit game in the advantageous state) 11th or 12th) Based on the winning (for example, the occurrence of over-winning), a special notification effect (for example, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is rainbow-lighted and a predetermined winning is obtained from the speaker 8). Notification effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a notification effect in a mode of outputting sound. Steps S3923 and S3924 are executed). According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number greater than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By this, the interest of the game by notification production can be improved.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect executing means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when the game medium has won a specific number in one unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, the probability variation big hit is obtained). In the game machine configured to be controlled to be in a probabilistic state based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is normally a big hit, the steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing.

  (4) In (2), when the game medium has won a specific number of game media in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media passes through the specific area, the notification effect execution means performs the notification effect in a special mode. It may be configured not to execute (for example, the production control CPU 120 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered by not performing the notification effect by the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the notification effect executing means, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect (for example, the first large game) (A notification effect of a mode in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed (for example, a portion in which step S3925 is executed when N in step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state When a certain number of game media are won, a notification effect according to a normal mode is executed (for example, a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on a probability variation big hit. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is usually a big hit, it executes step S3925) It may have been made. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the notification effect executing means, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect (for example, the first large game) Before the game medium passes through the specific area, for example, a notification effect of a mode in which the winning opening LED 20c or the second large winning opening LED 20d emits white light can be executed (for example, when step S3920 is N, step S3925 is executed). In addition, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, a notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S3925 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). Execute). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

  (7) In any one of (1), (3), and (5), when the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state, a predetermined game value is given (for example, controlled to a probability change state) That a specific effect execution means (for example, a promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)) can be executed (for example, a probable big hit) In the game machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the above, the effect control CPU 120 includes a part that executes the same processing as S3928), and the notification effect executing means includes the specific effect. If a specific number of game media wins in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (for example, based on the probability variation big hit. In the game machine that is configured to be controlled to be in a probable state, the presentation control CPU 120 determines that it is the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion presentation is executed, step S3923, (S3924 is not executed), and when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state after executing a specific effect, a notification effect in a special mode is executed (for example, a probable big hit In the case where the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the result, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a round after the sixth round after the promotion effect is executed. (S3923, S3924 may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in a special mode after executing the specific effect.

  (8) In any one of (2), (4), and (6), a special area is selected based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big prize opening) in an advantageous state. Special effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect (for example, probability change confirmation notification) is provided, and the notification effect execution means has a specific area in an advantageous state as a game medium. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) that has passed, a notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in the sixth round, It may be configured such that N is determined in step S3921 and steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

  (9) In any one of (1) to (8), the notification effect executing means emits light from the light emitter (for example, rainbow light emission of the first grand prize winning LED 20c) and sound output as the notification effect in a special mode. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S3923 and S3925) including an effect (for example, a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any one of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, an obtained number notification effect, an accumulated prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative number acquired) A notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name notification, a right strike notification, an error notification, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a jackpot promotion effect, and the like. As a first predetermined effect for notifying the magnitude of value acquired in a specific period (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game), and in a special period A second predetermined effect for informing the magnitude of the acquired value (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in a continuous game) can be executed. The priority is different between the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect (for example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed, etc.). May be. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably executed.

  (11) In any one of (1) to (10), the notification effect executing means is configured to receive a first specified number (for example, eleventh) of winnings greater than a predetermined number and the first specified number of winnings. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel that is different from the second specific number (for example, the twelfth) winning that is the next winning (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the eleventh (the first over winning) ), The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (over-winning second). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings that is the next winning of the first specific number of winnings. A decrease in the interest of the player can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when more than a predetermined number of winnings occur at short intervals.

  The second modification will be described in further detail. Here, in the second modified example, it is assumed that the first special variable winning ball device 7a is provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The first special variable winning ball device 7a includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display device 4B. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid, so that the first big prize opening serving as the winning area is in the open state. A game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, a first special prize opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7a. In this modification, the first big prize opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In addition, it is assumed that a second special variable winning ball device 7b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 7a. The second special variable winning ball device 7b includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display device 4B. In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid, so that the second big prize opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the second grand prize opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. Further, in this modified example, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area where the second count switch 23b is provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7b. It is detected by the specific detection switch 24. In this modification, the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side, and the specific detection switch 24 is provided on the downstream side thereof. Therefore, the second count switch 23b detects the prize by winning the second big prize opening. Almost all of the game balls that have been made win in the specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 24. In this modification, 10 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and the probability change state is controlled based on the detection by the specific detection switch 24. It is confirmed that In addition, a second special prize opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7b. In this modification, the second grand prize opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In this modification, the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. In a specific game state (a big hit game state) that sometimes occurs, the second big prize opening is controlled to be open in the sixth round, and the first big prize opening is controlled to be open in rounds other than the sixth round. In this modified example, when a game ball wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game, it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the probable state after the big hit game ends.

  In this modified example, if a winning at the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening has occurred as a process during the round, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first grand prize winning LED 20c or the second grand prize winning. The mouth LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  34 to 36 are flowcharts showing the round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process of the second modification. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in S3901), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set. (S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3903), and the effect device (the image display device 5) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 8, game effect lamp 9, etc.) are executed (S 3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S3905), and if the process timer has timed out (Y in S3905), the process data is switched (S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S3907), and the process proceeds to S3908. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3905), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S3908 without performing S3906 and S3907.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, a probability change confirmation notification designation command indicating that it is determined that the state is controlled to the probability change state transmitted by passing through the specific area in the second big prize opening is received. If so (Y in S3908), the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability change confirmation notification flag (S3909). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the image display device 5 (S3910). Further, the production control CPU 120 sets a probability change confirmation notification in-progress flag, and also sets a value corresponding to the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 seconds) in the production period measurement timer 1. (S3911), the process proceeds to S3912. On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (N in S3908), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S3912 without performing the processes of S3909 to S3911.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification executing flag is set (S3912). If the certain change confirmation notification executing flag is set (that is, if certain change confirmation notification is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3913). ), It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 after subtraction has become 0 (S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is 0 (Y in S3914), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the probability change notification in the image display device 5 (S3915). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability change confirmation notification execution flag, sets a probability change confirmation notification flag indicating that the probability change determination notification has been executed (S3916), and proceeds to the processing of S3917.

  In S3912, if the probability change confirmation notification in-progress flag is not set (N in S3912), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of S3917 without performing the processes of S3913 to S3916. In S3914, if the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is not 0 (N in S3914), the process proceeds to S3917 without performing the processes in S3915 and S3916.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big prize opening prize flag is set (S3917). If the big prize winning flag is not set (N in S3917), the effect control CPU 120 ends the post-round processing. On the other hand, if the winning prize winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the first winning prize winning port or the second winning prize winning occurs and the winning prize winning designation command is received) (in S3917). Y), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big prize winning prize flag (S3918). The effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (S3919), and checks whether the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (S3920).

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it is a case where an over winning to the big winning opening has occurred. “Over winning” is, for example, in this modification, the upper limit of the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening for each round during the big hit game (in this example, 10) However, the game ball is awarded to the first grand prize winning opening or the second big winning prize opening exceeding the upper limit number. For example, in this modification, even before a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, the tenth to the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening If a winning is detected, the first grand prize opening and the second grand prize opening are controlled to be closed, but a game ball has won just before the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening are closed. In some cases, an eleventh or twelfth prize may be awarded and an over-winning may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning has occurred) (Y in S3920), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the seventh round or later. Is confirmed (S3921). Whether the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is a round after the seventh round (Y in S3921), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmed notification flag is set (S3922). If the probability change confirmation notification flag has been set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification has already ended) (Y in S3922), the effect control CPU 120 causes the first big prize opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, (S3923) A control is performed to emit light in a plurality of colors such as red, blue and yellow in order. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8 (S3924), and ends the post-round processing.

  In this modification, since the first big prize opening is only controlled to be open in the seventh and subsequent rounds, the first big prize opening LED 20c can only be lit in S3923. Note that the second grand prize opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  In addition, in this modification, although the case where the process of S3920-S3924 was performed only in the post-round process was shown, it is not restricted to such a process aspect. For example, the same process as S3920 to S3924 may be executed in the round process. If configured in this way, for example, even if the program is configured to perform processing during the round until all the game balls won in the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are detected, the over winning prize is obtained. The first grand prize winning LED 20c can emit rainbow light or a predetermined winning sound can be output as a sound.

  When the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (that is, not over-winning) (N in S3920), or when it is not the round after the seventh round (that is, the first round to the sixth round) Case) (N in S3921), if the certainty change confirmed notification flag is not set (that is, if the certainty change confirmed notification has not been completed yet) (N in S3922), the CPU 120 for effect control is the first Control is performed so that the special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d emits white light (S3925), and the post-round processing is ended. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this modified example, when the game ball is won in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening by executing the processing in round S3917 to S3925 of the post-round processing, at least the first winning ball is won. A notification effect for causing the special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. In particular, by executing the processing of S3920 to S3924, in this modified example, when an overwinning occurs, the game medium is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening, and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. Thereafter, in the case of a round after the seventh round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is outputted from the speaker 8. When over-winning occurs in such a manner, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first large winning port LED 20c and the second large winning port LED 20d emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this modified example, even when an over winning is generated by executing the determination processes of S3921 and S3922, it is before the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening. Does not execute a notification effect in a special manner. In this way, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing. Further, in this modified example, when S3921 and S3922 are N, the process proceeds to S3925 so that even when a game ball is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening even if an overwinning occurs. In this case, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Thus, before the game ball wins a specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, thereby improving the effect of the notification effect.

  Furthermore, in this modified example, when the determination process of S3921 is executed, the second big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and an over win is generated in the sixth round in which a game ball may win in a specific area. In this case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this modified example, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode in the sixth round in which the probability change notification may be executed, the probability change confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special mode. The execution is prevented from being hindered, and the production effect is prevented from decreasing.

  In this modification, by performing the determination process of S3921 and S3922, the game medium is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and then the seventh round and subsequent rounds of the big hit game are executed. In the case of a round, the case where the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 is shown. However, the processing mode is not limited thereto. For example, when an over win occurs, it is determined whether the jackpot type is an advantageous jackpot that can be controlled to a probabilistic state or an unfavorable jackpot that is not substantially controlled to a probabilistic state, and is an advantageous jackpot If determined, the first grand prize opening LED 20c may be configured to emit rainbow light and to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is after the game medium has won a prize in the specific area in the second big prize opening shown in this modification and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and whether or not it is the above-mentioned advantageous big hit. , The rainbow light emission of the first grand prize winning LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined prize winning sound may be executed, or a game medium is placed in a specific area in the second grand prize winning mouth. The determination whether or not the winning change notification is executed and the determination whether or not it is an advantageous big hit is executed, and the rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and a predetermined amount are determined. Sound output of a winning sound may be executed.

  Also, in this modification, the number of large winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter on the effect control CPU 120 side is counted, and it is determined that the prize is over winning based on the value of the winning counter being 11 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 side may determine whether or not the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening is 11 or more to determine whether or not an over winning has occurred. Then, different grand prize winning prize designation commands are transmitted depending on whether or not they are over prizes, and the effect control CPU 120 side receives over winning prizes based on which major prize winning prize designation command is received. It may be configured to recognize whether or not.

  In S3902 of FIG. 34, when the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big prize opening open flag (S3926).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether or not it is the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (Y in S3927), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promoted effect (S3928), and the process of S3930 Migrate to On the other hand, if it is not the second to fifth rounds (that is, if the next round to be started is a round after the sixth round) (N in S3927), the production control CPU 120 produces an ordinary round effect (promotion) The process table corresponding to the effect during the round not including the effect is selected (S3929), and the process proceeds to S3930.

  In this modification, for example, the roulette effect is executed in the image display device 5 as the promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in S3928, a process table including an effect in a form in which the sphere rotates the roulette is selected as the promotion effect. Also, when starting the fifth round, in S3928, the type of jackpot type is specified, and there is no chance of winning in a specific area in the second big winning opening (it is expected to be controlled to be probable change state). In the case of a big hit, the process table is selected that includes an effect in such a manner that the roulette result is out of place as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit with a high probability of winning in a specific area in the second big prize opening (highly likely to be controlled in a probabilistic state), an effect in which the result of the roulette is a win is given as a promotion effect. Select the process table that contains it. Note that it is possible to determine which is the big hit type by, for example, checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (S3930), and the effect device (the image as the effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the display device 5, various lamps as a production component, and the speaker 8 as a production component is executed (S3931). Further, the effect control CPU 120, if set, subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 initializes a winning counter (S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to zero.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S3934), and ends the post-round processing.

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in S3901 of FIG. 34 (Y in S3901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (S3935).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (S3936). Further, the effect control CPU 120 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the jackpot game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the jackpot game. The effect period measurement timer is set (S3937).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (S3938), and the effect device (image as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the display device 5, various lamps as a production component, and the speaker 8 as a production component is executed (S3939).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (S177) (S3940), and ends the round post-process.

  Next, a specific example of the effect aspect of the notification effect will be described. FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect form of the notification effect of the second modified example. In FIGS. 37 and 38, the effect mode changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the left middle right decorative design (effect design) is stopped and displayed in the same design and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 37 (2), the first round is started. Assume that a jackpot game has started. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first to fifth rounds (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 37 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the sphere rotates on the roulette on the image display device 5 is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (3), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown.

  Further, even when the number of wins to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is won in the specific area in the second big winning opening before the sixth round and the probability changes. If it is before the confirmation notification is executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (4), there is shown a case where an over-winning to the first big prize opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner, and when it becomes the fifth round as shown in FIG. The promotion effect of a various aspect is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (6), based on the big hit type whose jackpot type is a probable big hit, the ball enters the area indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette hits the probable (probable change). A case is shown in which a promotion effect is executed by displaying a character string 201 such as “There is a probable change and promotion!” While displaying an image in such a manner as to result in suggesting that a state is to be achieved. Note that if the big hit type is a big hit that is not a probable big hit (usually big hit), for example, the ball enters the area other than the area marked “probable” in the roulette, and the roulette results are out of place (probable change). A promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image in a mode that results in a suggestion of not being in a state) is displayed, and a character string such as “no probable change promotion!” Is displayed.

  In addition, in this modification, although the case where a roulette effect is performed as a promotion effect is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion, it is suggested that enemies and allies perform battles, suggesting that allies will win if they are victorious, or if allies are defeated, will not be A directing effect may be executed. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect that displays an fortune is performed, suggesting that if the result of the fortune is `` good '', it will be in a probable state, and if the result of the fortune is `` bad '', an indefinite state An effect that suggests that it is not possible may be executed. As such, any promotion effect can be used as long as it is possible to ask whether or not it is controlled in a certain variation state in some manner.

  Further, in this modified example, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result of the promotion effect is notified in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified). However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the result alert | report of a promotion effect is possible also in the 1st round-the 4th round, without waiting for the 5th round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in the special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the process shifts to the sixth round, and the second grand prize winning opening is controlled to the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second grand prize opening, and the game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening, and is controlled to be in a probable change state. Is determined. The example shown in FIG. 37 (7) also shows that the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second grand prize opening LED 20d emits white light because the game ball has won the second big prize opening during the sixth round. Has been. Further, based on the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation state, execution of probability variation confirmation notification is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “probability confirmed!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the probability change confirmation notification.

  In FIG. 37 (7), when a game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening (especially when the first game ball wins a specific area), the second big prize opening LED 20d. The first grand prize winning LED 20c may emit light with a dedicated light emission color (for example, light emission in red that is different from the special effect notification effect) or a special winning sound (for example, different from the special effect notification effect). A special winning sound) may be output.

  Further, even when the number of wins in the second grand prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (9), even if an overwinning occurs, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification may be executed. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (9), a case where an over-winning to the second big prize opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big prize opening LED 20d emits white light is shown (see S3925). ).

  Next, the process proceeds to rounds after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 38 (10), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (10), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown.

  On the other hand, when an over winning is generated in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 38 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (11), an over-winning to the first grand prize opening occurs, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 as a notification effect. Is shown (see S3923 and S3924).

  In this modification, the case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown, but the notification effect in the normal mode is executed without being limited to such a mode. In some cases, some winning sound (same or different sound as in the case of the special mode) may be output.

  Moreover, in this modified example, as a notification effect in a special mode, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light, and a mode in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 is executed. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the first grand prize opening LED 20c may simply emit rainbow light and may not be accompanied by a sound output of a winning sound. Further, for example, if the light emitting color is different from the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first grand prize winning LED 20c is caused to emit light with a light emitting color (for example, red or yellow) other than the rainbow light emission. Also good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first grand prize winning LED 20c to emit rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a notification effect in a special mode. As such, various types of effects can be considered as notification effects in a special aspect.

  In this modification, the case where the predetermined number of times that the unit game (round) is executed in the jackpot game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown. May be. The predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when there is a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit that opens the big prize opening only once or twice, the sudden probability change big hit or You may comprise so that the overwinning in a small hit can also be detected.

  In addition, in this modification, when an over winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second grand prize opening, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed instead of a notification effect in a special mode. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, a notification effect may not be executed at all.

  In this modification, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second Although the notification effect of the mode in which the special winning opening LED 20d emits white light is shown to be executed, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  In addition, in this modification, although the case where it comprises so that it may be controlled to a probable change state based on having won the game ball to the specific area | region provided in the 2nd big winning opening is shown, I can't catch it. For example, as a big hit type, a normal big hit (a big hit that is not controlled to a promiscuous state after a big hit game. It may be controlled to a short time state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a promiscuous big hit (a positive change after a big hit game). (It is also possible to control the short-time state or the high base state together with the probability variation state.) So that the probability variation state is controlled based on the fact that the probability variation big hit is achieved. In the gaming machine configured as described above, a configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this modification may be applied. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit will be described.

  In this modification, the specific area need not be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) may be provided.

  When a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, at least a first advantageous state (in this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In, in this example, it is possible to control a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit and a second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit)) which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state. . Based on the fact that one of the unit games in the first advantageous state among them wins a specific number (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) more than a predetermined number (in this example, ten), A notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8) can be executed. According to such a configuration, the notification is performed by executing a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that a predetermined number of game media are won in a unit game in the first advantageous state, which is greater than a predetermined number. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by directing.

  Further, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, a normal big hit (non-probability big hit)) When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the (gaming state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not the normal big hit, and if it is determined that the normal big hit, the processing of S3923 and S3924 is not executed. Good. If comprised in that way, it can prevent that the entertainment interest of the game by alerting | reporting effect declines by not performing the alerting | reporting effect by a special aspect in a 2nd advantageous state.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, a notification effect according to a normal mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second big prize opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the process of S3925 may be executed. If comprised in that way, in the 2nd advantageous state, it replaces with the alerting effect by a special aspect, and the alerting effect by a normal aspect can be performed, and the effect effect of an alerting effect can be improved.

  In addition, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a predetermined game value is given when controlled to an advantageous state. (In this example, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect executed in a manner similar to or similar to that shown in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)). . Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before the result notification in the promotion effect), the notification effect in a special mode is executed. (In this example, instead of the notification effect in the special mode, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed), and after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether the promotion effect is executed in the first round to the fifth round, and the promotion effect is executed in the first round to the second round. If it is determined that there are five rounds, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, S3923 and S3924 may be executed. If comprised in that way, the effect effect of an alerting | reporting effect can be improved by performing the alerting effect by a special aspect after performing a specific effect.

  In the above modification, since it is determined that the game ball is actually controlled based on the fact that the game ball has won a specific area in the second grand prize opening, in the first to fifth rounds. Even if the promotion effect is executed and the winning result is notified, it is suggested that there is a high probability that it will be controlled to the probability variation state, but in this modification, whether or not the probability variation state is controlled by the big hit type. Since it is determined, if the winning result is notified in the promotion effect, it can be recognized that the state is controlled as it is.

  In the above-described modification, the first advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit, and the second advantageous state with a low degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). Although a case has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode.

  For example, when a short-time big hit that is controlled only in the short-time state after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set to the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time big hit, and the second advantageous The state may be a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit. Further, for example, when the so-called look-ahead determination is performed during the big hit game, when there is a big hit in the hold memory (that is, when the big hit is a continuous big hit), the first advantageous state is set. The case where there is nothing may be the second advantageous state.

  For example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, a big hit of five rounds). In addition, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (the big hit in which the probable change state or the short-time state continues until the next big hit) in which the number of times of the probability change after the big hit game and the number of short-time continuations are not determined, It is good also as a big hit in which the number of times of subsequent probability change and the number of short-time continuations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability change continuations and short-time continuation times after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of probability change continuations after a big hit game and a small number of short-time continuations.

  As long as the first advantageous state having a high advantage and the second advantageous state having a low advantage are provided in some form as described above.

  Even in one case, there are cases where advantages or disadvantages can be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R probability variation big hits and 10R normal big hits as big hit types, the 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is more advantageous from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, and it can be considered from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the big hit game. For example, the 5R probability variable big hit which is controlled to the probability changed state after the big hit game is more advantageous. In this case, priority may be given to the 10R normal big hit as the first advantageous state in view of the number of rounds, and the second advantageous state may be set as the second advantageous state for the 5R probability variable big hit. The probability variation big hit may be the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be the second advantageous state.

  In the above-described modified example, further, as a notification effect, a first notification that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (a prize ball number notification effect that notifies the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit game) ) And a second notification that informs the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period (awarded ball number notification effect that notifies the number of award balls that were paid out as a winning ball during a big hit game in a continuous game) It is good. The priority level of the first notification may be higher than that of the second notification (when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). In this way, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed. That is, a plurality of notification effects can be executed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  Further, in the above-described modified example, in one open game (in this example, a big hit game), the number of game media (in this example, game balls) is more variable than the upper limit winning number (in this example, 10). Based on the winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (notification effect for over winning). Also, different sound output channels are used for the first winning number (11th) and the second winning number (12th), which is the next winning after the first winning number, which is larger than the upper limit winning number. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 in the eleventh (over winning first) and the second on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (second over winning). The notification effect may be executed). In this way, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is larger than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning of the first winning number. The fall of the interest of the person can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when a winning greater than the upper limit winning number occurs at a short interval.

Next, the modified examples and feature points described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described modification, the notification mode of the notification effect may be varied depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect mode is a plurality of notification modes, and the notification effect with white characters and the notification effect with rainbow characters are executed. Then, during the big hit game, based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that is a jackpot display result in the reserved memory buffer, a notification effect that is normally executed with white characters may be executed with rainbow colored characters. In this way, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the variable display that is the jackpot display result is stored in the holding storage buffer, and to improve the interest of the game during the jackpot game it can. In addition, when the variable display which becomes a jackpot display result is memorize | stored in the holding | maintenance memory | storage buffer, you may be made to perform alerting | reporting effect in the ratio of 100%, and a predetermined lottery ratio (for example, The notification effect may be executed with rainbow characters at a ratio of 50%. Further, in such a case, there is a possibility that the notification effect may be executed a plurality of times in one big hit, and each time a lottery for determining whether or not to make a rainbow character may be executed. . Moreover, if the notification effect by the rainbow character is executed at a time, the subsequent notification effect may be executed by the rainbow character.

  (2) In the above-described modification, during the big hit game, the promotion effect from the normal big hit to the probable big hit may be executed. In such a case, when the notification effect is executed in the round in which the promotion effect is executed, the notification effect may be different from the normal mode.

  (3) In the above-described modification, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. And you may make it the aspect of an alerting | reporting effect differ with kinds of jackpots. For example, 4R big hits, 8R big hits, and 15 round big hits may be provided as types of big hits, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (4) In the above-described modification, an upper limit value may be provided for the display of the total number display. And when a game ball is acquired to the said upper limit, you may make it stop the update of acquisition total number display. For example, when 100,000 is set as the upper limit and the total number of acquired game balls exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 in the A mode and the total number display image 215 in the B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. In this way, it can be notified by stopping the update that the player has acquired a large amount of game balls, and a sense of superiority can be given to the player. When the upper limit value is reached, the acquired total number display may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (5) In the above-described modification, it may be changed according to the total number of game balls that have acquired the notification effect mode. For example, in the case where the B mode is selected, when the total number of acquired game balls is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as a white character image, and the total number of acquired game balls is 5000. The second notification image 214 may be displayed as a red character image, and when the total number of acquired game balls reaches 10,000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a rainbow character image. In this way, the notification mode changes according to the total number of acquisitions, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of acquired game balls. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the number is a good number such as 2500, 5000, or 10,000, or the notification mode may be different every 500 pieces. .

  (6) In the above-described modification, the notification effect may be different when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. For example, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed, or a different concept may be displayed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, a congratulations display such as “Congratulations!” Is displayed as a concept (such as a display that celebrates the achievement of the predetermined value). A notification effect by a display that changes to characters may be executed.

  (7) In the modification mentioned above, the case where a display image differs as an aspect of a notification effect according to the effect state (by A mode or B mode) was shown. Such display images may have different character colors, different character fonts, or different character appearances. For example, the appearance of characters may be different depending on whether the appearance direction of characters (numbers) comes out from the left of the display screen of the image display device 5 or comes out from the right.

  (8) In the above-described modification, the image when the notification effect is executed may be composed of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be composed of different materials. In this way, images to be displayed can be set separately. As a display method, for example, a combination of images may be determined by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be applied so that the same predetermined image is not continuously displayed.

  (9) In the above-described modification, during the selection of the mode as shown in FIG. 30A, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In such a case, the fact that the notification effect is executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 112 so that after the mode selection is completed, it is notified that the total number of acquired game balls has exceeded a predetermined value. Also good. Further, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value during the mode selection, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (10) In the above-described modification, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, during the big hit game, the A mode and the B mode may always be selected. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, the selection display can be selected as the end area of the display screen so that it does not interfere with the effect during the round by occupying a large area of the display screen of the image display device 5. A certain thing may be displayed small.

  (11) In the above-described modification, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, the player may not be able to select a mode when the special condition is satisfied. For example, in a case where some story is continuously displayed during each round of big hits, the special condition is established that the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that the big hits are repeated 20 times. In this case, the mode may not be selected during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed. Also, during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, or a small window image for the notification effect is displayed in a region different from the region where the ending is displayed. A notification effect may be executed. In addition, the mode of notification effect may be different between a big hit that the player can select and a big hit that cannot be selected by the player (a big hit under special conditions).

  (12) In the above-described modification, the presence / absence of the notification effect may be determined depending on whether the player is a big hit that is advantageous or unfavorable for the player. For example, in the case of a promising big hit that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be executed, and in the case of the normal big hit that is disadvantageous to the player, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (13) In the above-described modification, the game ball counted for the notification effect has been described as being paid out for the winning of the game ball. However, the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the game balls that have been shot into the game area and taken into the outlet from the game balls to be paid out may be used as the game balls counted for the notification effect. In order to do this, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out-port sensor capable of counting game balls taken into the out-port may be provided. Then, it is only necessary to be able to count the number of difference balls by monitoring each winning sensor, launch sensor, and out port sensor including the big winning opening.

  (14) In the above-described modification, in the gaming system configured to include the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server are connected to the two-dimensional code reading function and the Internet network. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's past game history and the effects selected by the player are selected by the player who owns the mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone). You may enable it to perform the game mode (mobile interlocking | linkage mode) in which a game can be performed in the game mode reflecting the mode (mode in which the character which appears is different). In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on whether or not the mobile link mode is being executed. Moreover, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the type of mode selected by the player.

  (15) In the modified example described above, the notification effect mode during the big hit may be different depending on the notification of different lotteries. Notification of different lottery means, for example, in a promotion effect that informs that a big hit will be a promising big hit during a big hit, a complete announcement mode that announces the presence or absence of a probable change by a single announcement and a multiple chance announcement It is like a notification by a chance notification mode for notifying the presence or absence of the event. Such a difference in notification may be regarded as a difference in effect state, and the notification effect during a big hit may be different in the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (16) In the modified example described above, the effect state (effect mode) may be changed in a game state other than during the big hit game. For example, the state of the notification effect during the next jackpot game may be changed by changing the effect state during the short-time state after the end of the jackpot game state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

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

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

  Further, it is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening, or based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. Depending on whether it has occurred, the display mode (color, shape, etc.) of the pre-reading notice effect or the hold storage display may be varied.

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

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

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

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

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

  Only one type of out-of-order symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. . Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-side, but the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the pre-reading determination is performed on the sub-side. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the fluctuation is determined. Round mode) is determined only (specify by type of jackpot, etc.), and the jackpot game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the jackpot game state. The game state after the state may be changed to the “probability change state”.

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

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Including at least a first background and a second background as a background when performing variable display;
In the first background, each time the variable display is executed once, the first background music is output from the top,
In the second background, the second background music is output over a plurality of variable displays,
In the second background, a predetermined sound can be output when variable display is started.

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